MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
MAY 8, 2000
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, May 8, 2000 at the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Derner at 7:33 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Derner, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Monahan, and Mr. Novosielski. Mr. McGehrin, Mrs. Miceli, and Mrs. Willis were absent for the entire meeting. Also present were Dr. Sarsfield, Dr. Verbist, and Mr. Hara.
N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of April 10, 2000, be approved as amended.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", with Mrs. Ahmed and Mrs. Monahan abstaining, three absent.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Vice-Pres. Derner shared with the Board and public in attendance the upcoming meeting schedule, as well as the fact that the committee assignments have been shared with the Board.
Vice-Pres. Derner also indicated that the separate proposal which was defeated by the residents was not restored by the Mayor & Council for the 2000-01 school year.
Vice-Pres. Derner reminded the Board and public that the incoming Superintendent would be in the district on Tuesday, May 9, 2000.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 7:38 P.M. No comments made.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: No report given.
SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:
1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
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 April, 2000, 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.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
PERSONNEL:
CONTRACT RENEWALS 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in accordance with 18A:27-4.1, the following are being recommended for renewal positions in the 2000-2001 school year:
Mrs. Colleen Allmers
Mr. Steven Anderson
Ms. Kim Angerson
Miss Sherianne Adamo
Mrs. Katherine Bertrand
Mr. Edward Bosland
Mr. John Breheney
Ms. Ana Capria
Ms. Traci Cepero
Ms. Barbara Constantinople
Mr. Robert DeLude
Mrs. Judith DePasquale
Ms. Doreen Dorio
Mr. Donald Einreinhofer
Mrs. Colleen Fencik
Ms. Jo-Ann Foley
Mrs. Alexandra Frank
Mr. John Hurley
Ms. Laura Jurgaitis
Mrs. Amy Justice
Mr. James Klossek
Ms. Judith Leonard
Mr. Nicholas Martin
Mr. John Mascola
Mr. William Mills
Mrs. Amy Murphy
Mr. Jason Narozny
Mrs. Barbara O’Donnell
Mr. Kenneth Polakowski
Ms. Rufina Rodriguez
Miss Jennifer Shea
Ms. Margit Smith
Ms. Elizabeth Spirito
Miss Mercedes Villacampa
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
ADRIANA SERRAO 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Mrs. Adriana Serrao as a School Psychologist effective September 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at the annual salary of $36,844 (step 1, level 5) per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations. Mrs. Serrao has a BA from Rutgers and a MA from Kean University. Employment is subject to the execution of a written contract and in accordance with law. This is a new previously approved position.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
SUMMER MUSIC 3. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
SCHOOL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the Summer Music School 2000 to be held at Pierrepont School 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 19 days (June 26 — July 21) and to employ the following with the understanding that the program is self-sustaining:
Penni Russo - Director - $30 per hour
Frank Romaine - Instructor - $20 per hour
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
CURRICULUM:
I.D.E.A. 1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part — Preschool for FY 2000 (September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2000) in the amount of $12,058.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
I.D.E.A. 2. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, for FY 2000 (September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2000) in the following amounts:
Basic $183,610
Capacity Building 5,418
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
EXTENDED SCHOOL 3. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
YEAR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for Student "C-3" (name on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) to attend the Shaler Academy (his new September placement) for his summer program effective 7/5-7/28/00. The cost of the summer program will be included in his 2000-2001 tuition ($16,198).
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 4. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
PLACEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the placement of Student "D-3" (name on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) in the MD Program of Belleville School #3 effective 1/3/00.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YR 5. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve extended school year placement for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools):
Student "E-3" — EPIC School — effective 7/3/00 and continue for the successive months that this pupil is enrolled in the extended school year at the per diem rate of $239.
Student "F-3" — Auditorily Impaired Program at Godwin School, Midland Park — effective 7/7-28/00 at the rate of $1,990.
Student "G-3" — Autism Program at Montesano in Paramus — effective
7/7-28/00 at the rate of $1,990.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
FINANCE:
APPROVAL OF BILLS 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved:
Off Line Check 131,435.53
Bills Payable 269,292.50
Payroll 0.00
General Activities 6,431.42
Total 407,159.45
On roll call vote all members voted "aye", three absent.
ATHLETIC/STUDENT 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
INSURANCE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that appointment of the firm Bollinger Fowler Company be approved to provide Athletic Accident coverage for the 2000-01 school year, and to provide the Voluntary Student plan to those pupils electing to participate, for the 2000-01 school year. The premium for the Athletic Insurance, Full Excess Plan, will be $12,500. This premium represents no increase over last year.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to policy #2260 Affirmative Action/Equality in Educational Programs on second reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION
RUTHERFORD 2260
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUALITY IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Board of Education in compliance with law shall establish an affirmative action plan with regard to school and classroom practices. The Board shall guarantee each child in the school district equality in educational programs regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, socio-economic status, English proficiency, or disability. The Board shall ensure equal access to all schools, facilities, programs, activities, and benefits for all students, regardless of race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, religion, English proficiency, socio-economic status or disability.
The Superintendent shall designate a certificated employee of the district to be the Affirmative Action Officer in order to coordinate and implement this policy. The Affirmative Action Officer will be empowered with sufficient access and authority to ensure that each school and program in the district is in compliance with equity requirements.
20 U.S.C.A. 1701
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20
N.J.A.C. 6:4-1 et seq
Adopted: July 21, 1975
Revised: October 23, 1995 (as per I.D.E.A. language)
Revised: February 12, 1996
Revised: March 28, 2000
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
SPECIAL ED STUDENTS 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
AND SERVICES POLICY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new policy #5471.1 through #5471.14 — Special Education Students and Services Eligibility Under Part B of the IDEA on second reading:
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SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND SERVICES
ELIGIBILITY UNDER PART B OF THE IDEA
In accordance with Part B of the IDEA and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(b) and (c), the Rutherford Board of Education adopts and assures compliance with the following policies:
5471.1: All students with disabilities, who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, are located, identified and evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3.
5471.2: Students with disabilities are evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.5 and 3.4.
5471.3: An individualized education program is developed, reviewed and as appropriate, revised according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6 and 3.7.
5471.4: To the maximum extent appropriate students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.2.
5471.5: Students with disabilities are included in Statewide and districtwide assessment programs, with appropriate accommodations, where necessary according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.11.
5471.6: Students with disabilities are afforded the procedural safeguards required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.1 et seq.
5471.7: A free appropriate public education is available to all students with disabilities between the ages of three and 21, including students with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school.
1. The obligation to make a free, appropriate public education available to each eligible student begins no later than the student's third birthday and that an individualized education program is in effect for the student by that date;
2. A free, appropriate public education is available to any student with a disability who needs special education and related services, even though the student is advancing from grade to grade; and;
3. The services and placement needed by each student with a disability to receive a free, appropriate public education are based on the student's unique needs and not on the student's disability.
5471.8: Children with disabilities participating in early intervention programs assisted under IDEA Part C who will participate in preschool programs under this chapter experience a smooth transition and that an individualized education program has been developed and is being implemented to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3(e).
5471.9: Full educational opportunity to all students with disabilities is provided.
5471.10: The compilation, maintenance, access to and confidentiality of student records are in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.
5471.11: Provision is made for the participation of students with disabilities who are placed by their parents in nonpublic schools according to N.J.A.C.6A:14-6.1 and 6.2.
5471.12: Students with disabilities who are placed in private schools by the Rutherford Board of Education, are provided special education and related services at no cost to their parents, according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1(d) and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-7.5(b)3.
5471.13: All personnel serving students with disabilities are appropriately certified and licensed, where a license is required.
5471.14: The in-service training needs for professional and paraprofessional staff who provide special education, general education or related services are identified and that appropriate in-service training is provided. The Rutherford Board of Education shall maintain information to demonstrate its efforts to:
1. Prepare general and special education personnel with the content knowledge and collaborative skills needed to meet the needs of children with disabilities;
2. Enhance the ability of teachers and others to use strategies, such as behavioral interventions, to address the conduct of students with disabilities that impedes the learning of students with disabilities and others;
3. Acquire and disseminate to teachers, administrators, school board members, and related services personnel, significant knowledge derived from educational research and other sources and how the district will, if appropriate, adopt promising practices, materials and technology;
4. Insure that the in-service training is integrated to the maximum extent possible with other professional development activities; and
5. Provide for joint training activities of parents and special education, related services and general education personnel. [34 C.F.R.§300.380]
Revised: April, 2000 (as per I.D.E.A. language)
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESCIND POLICIES 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to rescind special education policies numbers 5471, 5472, 5473, 5474, 5475, and 5477. These have been replaced.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
DELEGATES 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following Board members be appointed as follows:
New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Mr. Ferguson
New Jersey School Boards Association Alternate Mr. Ferrara
Bergen County School Boards Association Delegate Mr. Novosielski
Bergen County School Boards Association Alternate Mr. McGehrin
New Jersey School Boards Legislative Mr. Ferrara
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
GOVERNOR TEACHER AWARDS:
Vice-Pres. Derner read a brief overview of each of the Governor Teacher Award recipients, a personal and professional biography.
MOTION TO RECESS Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara that the Board take a ten-minute recess.
Approved.
COMMUNICATIONS/PTA COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice-Pres. Derner reminded the Board of Pres Willis' letter dated May 5, 2000 which highlighted the 2000-01 school year committee assignments.
There was discussion regarding the Board's participation in the Labor Day Street Fair.
Discussion also took place regarding use of facilities request by the Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. Discussion included specific questions regarding the hours the Drum and Bugle Corps will be using the fields, as well as their arrival time. Dr. Verbist was directed to report back to the Board on the 22nd with any additional information he was able to get from the High School Band Director.
Discussion also ensued regarding the Summer Reading Program. Curriculum Chairperson Novosielski asked when the Superintendent would obtain from the administrators responsible for the summer reading program the measurable outcomes to which they would commit, for the purposes of evaluation. The Superintendent indicated that he would supply that information for the Board by the May 22, 2000 worksession.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8:39 P.M. No comments made.
GOALS FOR Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed, to adopt the goals for SUMMER READING the Summer Reading Program as follows:
To encourage leisure reading
To introduce acclaimed books
To supplement the curriculum
To expand the literacy skills of our students
On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, that an Executive Session be held at 8:55 P.M. for the purpose of discussing non-renewal non-tenured personnel and REA negotiations. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expected to return within 30 minutes.
Approved.
The Board returned at 9:26 P.M.
Discussion also took place regarding a fish experiment.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted
Dr. James P. Verbist
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
The following is an extract of binding action taken at the Worksession of May 1, 2000. Mr. Derner was absent for the entire meeting.
SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:
Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and accepts on binding resolution the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending March, 2000, 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.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
PERSONNEL:
SALVATORE BRANCATO 1. Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to accept on binding resolution, with deepest regrets, the retirement of Mr. Salvatore C. Brancato as principal of Union School effective August 1, 2000. Mr. Brancato has served Rutherford extremely well as an employee for 35 years, 32 of those years as principal of Union School. He will be sorely missed.
Approved.
ANGELA MACKRES 2. Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept on binding resolution the resignation of Ms. Angela Mackres as a teacher at Pierrepont School effective June 30, 2000.
Approved.
CAMILLE MARRONE 3. Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept on binding resolution the resignation of Mrs. Camille Marrone as a lunch monitor at Lincoln School effective 5/5/00.
Approved.
ANGELA NATALE 4. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution employing Mrs. Angela Natale for 10 additional days, after May 1, 2000, to cover a backlog of LDTC testing in special services.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
EMERGENT HIRING 5. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State Department of Education:
Joseph Marino — Bus Driver
Janet Albern — Substitute Teacher, Teacher Asst. & Sub. Secretary
Theresa Molan — Substitute Teacher
Dorothy Mullany — Lunch Monitor
Julie Kim - Substitute Teacher
Jacqueline Skowronski — Sub Secretary
Bridget Hayes — Substitute Teacher
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 6. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $65.00 and in accordance with law:
Kristina Mueller — effective 5/ 2/00
Eileen Carter - " 5/ 8/00
Megan Selesky - " 5/ 2/00
Janet Albern - " 5/15/00
Theresa Molan - " 5/15/00
Julie Kim - " 5/15/00
Bridget Hayes - " 5/15/00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
TEACHER ASSISTANTS 7. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following as teacher assistants at the hourly rate of $8.50 (step 1) per contractual agreement, subject to further negotiations and in accordance with law:
Megan Selesky - effective 5/2/00
Janet Albern - " 5/4/00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
SUB SECRETARIES 8. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following as substitute secretaries at the hourly rate of $8.50 and in accordance with law:
Janet Albern - effective 5/4/00
Kathleen Cockcroft - " 5/2/00
Jacqueline Skowronski — effective 5/4/00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
JOSEPH MARINO 9. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ Mr. Joseph Marino as a part-time bus driver, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, at the hourly rate of $13.50 (step 1) per contractual agreement, subject to further negotiations and in accordance with law. This is a new previously approved position.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
LUNCH MONITORS 10. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following as lunch monitors at the hourly rate of $8.25 (step 1):
Dorothy Mullany — Lincoln - eff. 5/4/00 (replaces Camille Marrone)
Lorraine Sabatini — Washington — eff. 5/2/00 (replaces Barbara Rio)
On roll call all members voted "aye", Mrs. Miceli abstained, one absent.
CLARE AHEARN 11. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to transfer Mrs. Clare Ahearn, teacher assistant in Washington School effective 5/2/00. Her hours will increase from 3 to 5 hours per day. She will replace Mrs. Ludwig-Weller who resigned her position.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
BARBARA RIO 12. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ Mrs. Barbara Rio as a teacher assistant at Washington School effective 5/2/00 for 3 hours per day, 5 days per week at the hourly rate of $11.00 (step 1) per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations. Mrs. Rio will resign her position as lunch monitor in Washington School. This is a replacement position for Mrs. Ahearn.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
ADDL. CLERICAL HELP 13. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ additional clerical help for the special services department two or three days over the next month. A substitute secretary would be used in this capacity.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
STUDIO ART 2000 AND 14. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BEYOND: SUMMER 2000 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ the following teachers for the Studio Art 2000 and Beyond: Summer 2000 at the salaries listed:
Richard Frissell @ $30.00 per hour for 80 hours
Robert Hemmel @ $30.00 per hour for 60 hours
FICA (to be determined)
Workman’s Comp. (to be determined)
SUI (to be determined)
The program is self-sustaining.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
SPEECH THERAPIST 15. Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION on binding resolution that
WHEREAS, a speech therapist has indicated that she is not able to work on a full time basis after her maternity leave of absence expired;
WHEREAS, the District is only able to obtain the services of another speech therapist on a part time basis;
WHEREAS, the District is not able to provide the necessary speech therapist services to students unless it grants the request;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education hired Janice Iosso as a part time speech therapist for the period beginning April 17, 2000 and ending June 30, 2000 and rescinded her appointment as a full time speech therapist;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education hired Hope Fernicola as a part time speech therapist for the period beginning April 17, 2000 and ending June 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the District is in need of the services of a full time speech therapist for the 2000-2001 school year;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorized the Superintendent of Schools to advertise for a full time speech therapist for the 2000-2001 school year.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
CURRICULUM:
HOME INSTRUCTION 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution home instruction for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools):
Student "W-2" — effective 5/1/00
Student "X-2" — effective 5/4/00
Student "Y-2" — effective 4/20/00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
HOME INSTRUCTION 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution home instruction for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools):
Student "W-2" — effective 5/1/00
Student "X-2" — effective 5/4/00
Student "Y-2" — effective 4/20/00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
STUDIO ART 2000 AND 3. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BEYOND:SUMMER 2000 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution the following summer courses and tuition costs for the Gifted & Talented Studio Art 2000 and Beyond: Summer 2000 summer courses:
Session I: Drawing + Studio (Grades 7 — Adult)
Session I: Photography (Grades 6 — Adult)
Session II: Painting + Studio (Grades 7 — Adult)
Session II: Advanced Photography (Grades 6 — Adult)
$150.00 per studio session — Tuition $120.00
- Lab Fee 30.00
The program is self-sustaining.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
EXTENDED SCH YR 4. Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution extended school year placements for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools):
Student "Z-2" — Montesano Central, Paramus — eff. 7/5/00 — 7/28/00
Tuition $1,990
Student "A-3" — Home Instruction (max 40 hrs) — eff. 7/3/00 - $25 per hour
Student "B-3" — Godwin Sch, Midland Park — eff. 7/5/00 — 7//28/00
Tuition $1,990
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
FINANCE:
APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved on binding resolution:
Off Line Checks 919.49
Bills Payable 277,691.82
Payroll 4/14/00 800,139.23
" 4/20/00 745,563.44
General Activities 16,910.02
Total 1,841,224.00
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
BID ADVERTISEMENT 2. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the School Business Administrator be authorized on binding resolution to advertise a bid for a 2000 54-passenger school bus and High School TV/Computer Lab Air Conditioning project
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
PROF. SVCS. 3. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
WHEREAS, Mr. Jack Barrett of the engineering firm of John C. Morris has expertise and experience to provide professional services to the Rutherford Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jack Barrett, on or about July 10, 1997, developed plans and specifications for the TV/Computer Lab Air Conditioning project, and performed those services in a satisfactory manner.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education appoint on binding resolution Mr. Jack Barrett of the engineering firm of John C. Morris to be the engineer of record on the High School TV/Computer Lab Air Conditioning project.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", one absent.
TRANSFER 4. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following transfers for the 1999-2000 school year be approved on binding resolution.
From:
11-000-240-890-08 Undist. Oth. Misc. Exp. G/T 1,000.00
11-401-100-610-08 Stud. Act. G/T 500.00
To:
11-000-240-610-08 School Exp. G/T $1,500.00
Rationale: Funds needed for the scoring of Torrance Tests of Creativity, used to evaluate students nominated for the G/T program.
On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mr. McGehrin who voted "no", one absent.