MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

MAY 14, 2001

 

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, May 14, 2001 at the High School Cafeteria.  Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:31 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

On roll call the following members were present:  Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Derner, Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis.  Mrs. Miceli was absent for the entire meeting.  Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Dr. Verbist.

 

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.

 

            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. This will continue through September 2001.  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.

 

 

 

MINUTES APPROVAL           1.  Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of May 7, 2001 be approved as recorded.

 

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – abstain

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis announced that the next meeting will be held on June 4, 2001 at 7:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

·       Governor's Teacher Awards – Mrs. Ralph

·       Fulbright Teacher Presentation – Mrs. Corbran

 

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  (Agenda Items Only)   8:37 P.M. - no comments made.

 

NEW BUSINESS  (Action to be Taken)

SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:

                                                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 March, 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 –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

NJSBA/BCSBA                       Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

DELEGATES                           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. Novosielski                        New Jersey School Boards Association Alternate                        Mr. Ferrara

                                                Bergen County School Boards Association Delegate                    Mr. Novosielski

                                                Bergen County School Boards Association Alternate                   Mr. Ferrara

 

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – 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.  Salaries, where applicable, are subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association.

                                                Approved.

 

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to adopt Personnel Items #1-10.

 

DAVID MC KEON                      1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. David McKeon as a substitute custodian effective 5/15/01 at the hourly rate of $9.00.

 

MARGARET MAZZOLA           2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Margaret Mazzola as a lunch room advisor effective 5/15/01.

 

AIMEE RUIZ                             3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Aimee Ruiz as an elementary Spanish teacher at Union School effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,861 (step 3, level 1).

 

MARIE GRIGGS                       4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mrs. Marie Griggs to the position of full-time Student Assistance Counselor effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02.  This is a new position.

 

MARIE GRIGGS                       5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an extension of unpaid child rearing leave of Mrs. Marie Griggs through 6/30/02.

 

EMILY BREGMAN                    6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mrs. Emily Bregman to the position of full-time Student Assistance Counselor effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $54,557 (step 13, level 3).

 

F. PATRICK AHEARN              7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Mr. F. Patrick Ahearn, teacher assistant at the high school, for his honeymoon effective 4/23/01 through 5/7/01.

 

CYNTHIA CAPOZZI                 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to extend the unpaid child rearing leave of Mrs. Cynthia Capozzi through 6/30/02.

 

LUCY CAPPELLO                    9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a salary level change effective 9/1/00 for Mrs. Lucy Cappello, Director of Special Services, as follows:

From:  $87,091 (step 15, level 3)        To:   $88,533 (step 15, level 4)

            (both salaries include $6,000 for summer work)

 

SUMMER WORK CST              10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following summer 2001 work for the child study team:

 

Per Diem - $300                       Total Days:      40

Michael Singervalt

Steven Meininger

Beth Falker

Geraldine Ponti

Michael Coppola

Carol Jockel

Per Diem - $200                       Total Days:      15

Beth Pascarella

Adriana Serrao

Jacqueline Ferrara

New LDT-C

Total budget days cannot exceed $15,000

Teachers hourly rate for consultation  - $25.00

Total cannot exceed – 50 hours or $1,250

 

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-10:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Personnel Items #11-19.

 

SPANISH TEACHER                 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Suzanah Lee as an elementary Spanish teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $33,513 (step 1, level 1).

 

SOCIAL WORKER POSITION 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to abolish a position of School Social Worker, effective with the 2001-02 school year.

 

CREATION OF LDT-C              13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to POSITIONS      approve the creation of two LDT-C positions, effective with the 2001-02 school year.

 

JEAN SLUKA                          14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Jean Sluka as an LDT-C with the child study team effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $59,894 (step 13, level 5).  This is a replacement position.

 

MARGARET TIFFNER              15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Margaret Tiffner as an LDT-C with the child study team effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $75,060 (step 16 level 5).  This is a new position.

 

VICE PRINCIPAL – H.S.           16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Michael Cassidy as the Vice Principal at the high school effective 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $93,627 (step 11, Vice-Principal), subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Administrators Association.

 

CONTRACT RENEWALS         17. 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 2001-2002 school year:

 

            Sherrianne Adamo                  High School                 Resource Center

            Kim Angerson                         High School                 Science

            Colleen Allmers                       Union                           Grade 2                        

            Steven Anderson                    High School                 Technology

            Katherine Bertrand                  High School                 Phys Ed

            Edward Bosland                     High School                 Social Studies            

            John Breheney                        Pierrepont                    Social Studies

            Lucy Cappello                         Spec. Services           Director

            Ana Capria                              Pierrepont                    Spanish

            Traci Cepero                           Lincoln                         ESL/Spanish               

            Barbara Constantinople          High School                 Resource Center

            Judith DePasquale                   High School                 Nurse

            Timothy Dolan                          High School                 Social Studies

            Doreen Dorio                           Pierrepont                    Resource Center

            Raquel Espinosa                     Pierrepont                    Reading

            Jacqueline Ferrara                  Spec. Services           Speech                       

            Alexandra Frank                     Pierrepont                    Grade 5

            John J. Herninko                      High School                 Social Studies

            Louise Hetzel                          Union                           Math

            Debra Hoffmann                      High School                 Special Ed

            John Hurley                             High School                 Principal                      

            Anne Jaeger                           Union                           Resource Center

            Laura Jurgaitis                        Sylvan                         Art

            Amy Justice                            High School                 English

            Judith Leonard                        High School                 Business

            John Mascola                          High School                 Athletic Trainer

            Rose McCauley                       High School                 English Supervisor

            Jill Michal                                 Union                           Grade 5

            Brian Moldawsky                    Lincoln                         Grade 5

            William Mulcahy                       High School                 Athletic Director         

            Jason Narozny                        High School                 English

            Barbara O’Donnell                   High School                 Supervisor

            Beth Pascarello                       Spec. Services           LDT-C

            Rufina Rodriguez                    High School                 Spanish

            Bridget Ruller                           Pierrepont                    G & T Teacher

            Adriana Serrao                       Spec. Services           School Psychologist

            Margit Smith                             Lincoln                         Grade 4

            Mercedes Villacampa              Pierrepont                    Science

            Christopher Viola                    Union                           Science

            Maureen Willis                         Union                           Principal

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER           18.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Lorraine Deman as a substitute teacher, effective 5/15/01, at the hourly rate of $65 per day.

 

PROF. SPINE & SPORTS         19.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that Professional Spine & Sports Medicine (Dr. Dean Filion) be contracted at a fee of up to $9,000 to provide the following services for the 2001-02 school year, subject to the execution of a written contract.

 

                                                1.         Comprehensive Athletic Physicals

                                                2.         Physician-Attendance at Football Games

 

Roll call vote Personnel Items #11-19:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye, abstain #17

 

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-7.

SUMMER BAND SCHOOL       1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Miss Penni Russo to operate the Summer Band School from 6/26 through 7/19/01.  Tuition rates will be as follows:  1st instrument $80, 2nd and 3rd instrument $40.00 each, rental fee for each instrument $5.00.  This program shall be self-sustaining.

 

HOME INSTRUCTION               2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for Student “G-2” (name on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) effective 4/17/01.

 

CAP GRANT                            3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the application for the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Grant for the 2001-2002 school year, for Kindergarten, new 1-6 students, and grade 7 Teen Cap for a total of $785.00, dependent upon state funding.

 

OUT-OF-DISTRICT                   4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to PLACEMENT   approve the out-of-district placement of Student 2000143 (name on file in the office       of special services) in the South Bergen Jointure Commission – Moonachie       campus effective 4/16/01 at the annual tuition of $12,558 (pro-rated).

 

SOUTH BERGEN                      5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to JOINTURE COMM.       approve a contract for occupational/physical therapy services for the 2001-02       school year at the pro-rated cost to be determined by the actual employee           expense.

 

LONG RANGE TECH PLAN     6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the District Long Range Technology Plan.

 

PROF DEVELOPMENT PLAN 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to                        approve the District Professional Development Plan.

 

 

Roll call vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-7:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #8-12.

 

TEXTBOOK APPROVAL          8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following textbooks for the 2001-2002 school year:

 

World Cultures – A Global Mosaic – Prentice Hall – 2001

World History: Patterns of Interaction – McDougal Little – 2001

Reading 2000 Literacy Program:  Imagine That; Picture This;

Seeing Is Believing; Fantastic Voyage  -  Scott Foresman – 2000

 

ARML PENN STATE                 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to grant permission for Student “H-2” (name on file in the office of the superintendent) to attend the American Regional Math League (ARML) at Penn State University from June 1 to June 2, 2001, along with the math team advisor from Ridgewood High School and another chaperone.  They will travel by bus.  The cost to the Board will be $175.

BERGEN COUNTY                   10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to SPECIAL SERVICES    contract with the Special Services School District of Bergen County to provide the             following services to St. Mary Schools under New Jersey Chapter 192/193 for the          2001-2002 school year:

 

                                                Compensatory Education                    Up to one (1) 40 min. period per week

                                                English as a Second Language            “    “    “     “       “           “        “       “

                                                Examination & Classification               All services deemed necessary by the

                                                                                                            Basic CST

                                                Annual Review                                    “         “           “               “            “   “

                                                Speech Correction                              Up to one (1) 40 min. period per week

                                                Supplemental Instruction                       “    “    “     “       “            “       “      “

 

AFTER-SCHOOL BUSING        11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize additional transportation for Student #2000099 from Mountain Lakes H.S. to Rutherford at an additional cost of $67.90 per day, from 4/2/01 through 5/22/01.

 

CURRICULUM REVISIONS       12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve revisions in the Social Studies curriculum Grades 6, 7, and 8, and to approve the revisions in the curriculum for U.S. History I, History I Honors, and History I Advanced Placement.

 

Roll call vote Curriculum Items #8-12:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

 

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum & Instruction Items #13-18.

 

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR    13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve  extended school year programs for the following special education students (names on file in the office of special services) through Bergen County Special Services from 7/3/01 to 7/31/01 at a base cost of $2,700 per student:

 

Student            Program

2000206          HIP

2000112          Brownstone

2000258          HIP

2000035          Washington South

2000320          Bleshman

2000061          Life Skills

2000089          Bleshman

2000345          Washington South

2000183          Washington South

 

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR   14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to TRANSPORTATION     authorize extended school year transportation for the attached special education           students.

 

TRANSITIONAL COUNSELOR 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the South Bergen Jointure Commission to provide the services of a Transitional Counselor on a shared basis for the 2001-2002 school year.  The fee shall be 12% of the annual amount (to be determined).  The fee shall include all benefits and employment charges along with job related expenses such as travel.

 

WAIVER                                  16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a request to the County Office of Education for a waiver so that the Principal of Sylvan School also serves as the Principal of Washington and Lincoln Schools for the 2001-2002 school year.

 

IASA FUNDS FY-2001           17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept funds under the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) for FY-2001 in the following amounts:

 

                                               Title I                                  $68,058

                                               Title II                                     6,043

                                               Title IV                                 10,499

                                               Title VI                                 11,572

 

OUT OF DIST. PLACEMENT  18. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve out-of-district placement for student #2000374 (name on file in the office of special services) at The Brownstone School, Hackensack, effective 5/21/01 at the annual tuition of $31,415 (pro-rated).

 

Roll call vote Curriculum Items #13-18:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

FINANCE:

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Ferrara 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                   5/11/01                                            $207,655.60

 

                                                General Activities                    5/3/01                      $3,172.23

                                                                                                5/4/01                         $772.72

                                                                                                5/9/01                           671.00

                                                                                                                                                             $4,615.95

 

                                                Total                                                                                                 $212,271.55

 

INVESTMENTS                        2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION  that the ratification of the investment of funds, in accordance with law, be approved as follows:

 

            Bank                      Invested                            Amount                                    Due                  Interest

            Chase                         4/3/01                          $1,400,000                              4/23/01            4.88%

            NJARM                        4/24/01                        $  850,000                               4/30/01            Variable

            Chase                         4/24/01                        $1,350,000                              5/8/01              4.30%

            Chase                         5/7/01                          $  850,000                               5/14/01            4.08%

            NJARM                        5/8/01                          $1,383,742                              5/14/01            Variable

            NJARM                        5/9/01                          $  816,258                               5/14/01            Variable

 

TRANSFER:                            3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2000-01 school year:

From:

11-190-100-500-02                Repair of Equipment – HS                    $1,258.80

To:

11-190-100-610-02                Supply Account – HS                          $1,258.80

 

Rationale:  Replacement of Drapes

 

TRANSFER:                             4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2000-01 school year:

From:

11-190-100-640-14                Instr. Supp. – Comp. Tech.                  $800.00

To:

11-190-100-610-14                Supply Account –Comp. Tech.            $800.00

 

Rationale:  PIX Box Firewall Upgrade

 

TRANSFER:                            5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2000-01 school year:

From:

11-000-240-340-14                 Support Svcs. – Comp. Tech.             $1,500.00

To:

11-000-240-890-14                Support Svcs. – Sch. Adm.                 $1,500.00

 

Rationale PIX Box License Upgrade

 

TRANSFER:                            6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2000-01 school year:

From:

11-190-100-500-02                Other Purch. Services-H.S.                 $5,000.00

To:

11-190-100-610-02                Supplies – H.S.                                    $5,000.00

 

Rationale: Family Consumer Sciences Supplies – Cooking and Sewing

 

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-6:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

Mr. Novosielski requested a separate vote on Finance Item #15.

 

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Finance Item #7-14 and 16.

 

USE OF SCHOOL BUS           7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of one school bus for Rutherford Recreation Department's Developmentally Disabled Adaptive Sports Program between the hours of 6:15 P.M. and 8:30 P.M.*. on the following dates: 

                                               May 1, 2001                 Wallington Lanes

                                               May 8, 2001                 Golf in Edgewater

                                               May 15, 2001               Wallington Lanes

                                               May 29, 2001               Wallington Lanes

                                               June 5, 2001                Newark Bears (Return at 9:30 PM*)

                                               June 12, 2001              Wallington Lanes

 

USE OF SCHOOL BUS            8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of one 55 passenger school bus for Rutherford Recreation Department's Summer Day Camp Program from Monday, 6/25/01 through Friday, 7/27/01, between the hours of 7:45 A.M. and 4:15 P.M.

 

USE OF SCHOOL BUS           9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of one school bus for Rutherford Recreation Department's Summer Day Camp Program trips as follows:

                                               July 5, 2001                 Sportsworld, Paramus             9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

(two additional buses)           July 11, 2001               The Rink                                   9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

                                               July 19, 200                 Liberty Science Center            9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

                                               July 24, 2001               Tomahawk Lake                      9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

2002 SENIOR PROM               10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to PHOTOGRAPHER        approve Davis Studio as the 2002 Senior Prom Photographer, based on proposals    received by Rutherford High School.

 

2002 SENIOR PROM                11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to CONTRACT     approve a contract with Mayfair Farms for the 2002 Senior Prom, based on                       proposals received by Rutherford High School.

 

2002 JUNIOR DANCE              12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to CONTRACT WITH DJ   approve a contract with Mix Master Disc Jockeys for Class of 2003 Jr. Dance to be       held on April 5, 2002, based on proposals received by Rutherford High School.

 

ATHLETIC/STUDENT               13. 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 2001-02 school year, and to provide the Voluntary             Student plan to those pupils electing to participate, for the 2001-02 school year.             The premium for the Athletic Insurance, Full Excess Plan, will be $12,500.  This              premium represents no increase over last year.

 

BEV. VENDING MACHINES    14. Motion to acknowledge receipt of Competitive Contract Proposals for Beverage Vending Machines with Concessions at Rutherford High School as follows:

 

CAI Vending, 228 Scoles Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012

Price per Beverage:  $0.75

Amount of Concession per year for Five Years:  $1,200 per year

 

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Inc., 118 Moonachie Avenue, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Price Per Beverage:  $0.75

Amount of Concession per year for Five Years:  $7,000 per year

 

USE OF SCHOOL BUS           16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of a school bus for Rutherford Recreation on Sunday, June 3, 2001 for a trip to Riverfront Stadium in Newark between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 3:30 P.M.

 

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-14 and 16:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Finance Item #15.

 

BEV. VENDING MACHINES    15. WHEREAS, quotes for beverage vending machines with concessions at Rutherford High school were solicited; and when price and other factors were considered,

                                                BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION award a contract for Beverage Vending Machines with Concessions at Rutherford High School for a period of time from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2006 as follows:

 

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Inc., 118 Moonachie Avenue, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Price Per Beverage:  $0.75

Amount of Concession per year for Five Years:  $7,000 per year

 

                                                Quotations and supporting documentation are on file in the office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

 

Roll call vote Finance Item #15:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – aye

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –no

Mr. Novosielski – no

Mrs. Cevasco – aye

Mrs. Miceli – absent

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

AD-HOC FACILITIES:

Mrs. Monahan reported on the meeting of the committee

 

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  (Any Topic)  9:04 P.M.

 

Mrs. Obiedzinski raised a question about Marie Griggs resolution, and addressed Mr. Klossek's resignation, and her disappointment with the Board regarding this matter.

 

Miss Obiedzinski addressed the resignation of Mr. Klossek.

 

Mrs. Strauss addressed Mr. Mills' position.  She has team-taught with Mr. Mills and exalted his virtues as a teacher and role model.

 

Mrs. Blinstrub voiced her support for Mr. Mills.

 

Mrs. Miller spoke in support of Mr. Klossek.

 

Mr. Barrows, Union School parent, addressed the Board on Mr. Mills, asking the Board to review their position to not rehire Mr. Mills.

 

Mrs. O'Mara addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Mills' position, asking the Board to reconsider their position and rehire Mr. Mills.

 

Mrs. Kastle addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Mills and Mr. Klossek.

 

Mrs. Rogacki addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Klossek, asking the Board to reconsider and rehire Mr. Klossek.

 

Miss Capoano addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Klossek and Mr. Mills, asking the Board to rehire them.

 

Miss Maloney addressed the Board on Mr. Mills and asked the Board to re-hire him.

 

Mr. Raines addressed the Board regarding his support of Mr. Klossek.

 

Mr. McAllister addressed the fundamental issue of advertising before the process was completed.  He reviewed the community support of Mr. Mills, and addressed the Board in support of Mr. Klossek, asking the Board to reconsider.

 

Mrs. Flood addressed the Board in support of Mr. Mills.

 

Mrs. Dato stated that it will be a great loss to the community if Mr. Mills is let go.

 

Miss Ryan spoke in support of Mr. Mills and Mr. Klossek.

 

Mr. Kolich addressed the Board in support of Mr. Mills, and addressed the Board regarding their reaching out to the community regarding budget and facility, and now the community is reaching out to the Board to reconsider.

 

Mr. Mills stated that he was overwhelmed by the support given by the parents and students of Rutherford, and addressed the Board on his experiences in the district.

 

Mr. Cirillo spoke in support of Mr. Mills.

 

Mrs. Bauer addressed the Board on behalf of Mr. Klossek and Mr. Mills, asking the Board to reconsider.

 

Miss McAllister spoke in support of Mr. Klossek.

 

Mrs. Dyson asked the Board to reconsider their decision on Mr. Mills and Mr. Klossek.

 

Mr. Note provided the Board with an historical perspective on the process of contract renewals.

 

Meeting was then closed to the public at 9:55 P.M.

 

Pres. Willis thanked the members of the public for addressing the Board, and addressed the process for non-renewal.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:          Motion by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that an Executive Session be held at 10:01 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel and negotiations.  Action may or may not be taken.  The Board expects to return within 45 minutes.

 

                                               Approved.

 

Mrs. Conlon and Dr. Verbist were excused from the Executive Session at 10:30 P.M.

 

The Board returned at 11:56 P.M.

 

ADJOURNMENT:                   Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara that the meeting be adjourned at 11:56 P.M.

 

                                               Approved.

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                        Dr. James P. Verbist

                                                                        School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

Following is an extract of action taken at the Worksession of May 7, 2001.

On roll call the following members were present:  Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Derner, Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Miceli, and Mr. Novosielski.  As noted, Mrs. Willis arrived at 8:04 P.M.  Mrs. Cevasco and Mrs. Monahan arrived at 8:21 P.M. 

 

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

                                                BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of April 2, 2001, Annual School Meeting of April 17, 2001, and Organization Meeting and Executive Session of April 23, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – abstained on 4/2/01

Mrs. Monahan – absent

Mr. Brancato – abstained on 4/2/01 and 4/17/01

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – absent

Mrs. Miceli – aye

Mrs. Willis – absent

 

SPECIAL EDUC. WEEK           1A. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION.

WHEREAS, the week of May 13-19, 2001 has been designated as Special Education Week by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped; and

WHEREAS, in the Rutherford Public Schools we are dedicated to provide excellence in our special education programs;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rutherford Board of Education does hereby declare May 13 – 19, 2001 as Special Education Week in the Rutherford Public Schools.  The Board of Education, furthermore, is proud to be committed to programs that assist every child in reaching his or her potential.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – absent

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – absent

Mrs. Miceli – aye

Mrs. Willis – absent

 

PERSONNEL:

EMERGENT HIRING                1A.  Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

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:

 

David McKeon – Substitute Custodian

Margaret Mazzola – Lunch Room Advisor

Aimee Ruiz – Spanish Teacher

 

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – absent

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – absent

Mrs. Miceli – aye

Mrs. Willis – absent

 

Pres. Willis arrived at this time (8:04 P.M.)

 

RESIGNATIONS                      1A. Motion  by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to accept the resignations of the following employees effective 7/1/01:

 

                                                James Klossek – Guidance Counselor – High School

                                                Donald Einreinhofer – Elementary Teacher – Union School

                                                Loren Haug – Elementary Teacher – Union School

                                                Tracy Archillas – Special Education – High School

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – absent

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – absent

Mrs. Miceli – aye

Mrs. Willis – aye

 

FINANCE:

APPROVAL OF BILLS:          1A.  Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

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

                                                Accounts Payable                        4/27/01                  $35,718.37

                                                                                                     5/04/01                    78,771.12

                                                                                                     Total                      114,489.49

                                                Offline Checks                              4/25/01                      2,128.58

                                                                                                     5/01/01                  144,768.86

                                                                                                     5/02/01                      1,888.93

                                                                                                     Total                      148,786.37

                                                Payroll                                           4/30/01                  801,209.53

                                                General Activities                         4/19/01                      5,061.73

                                                                                                     4/23/01                    18,817.38

                                                                                                     4/25/01                      3,811.20

                                                                                                     4/26/01                         150.00

                                                                                                     4/30/01                      1,530.00

                                                                                                     5/01/01                      3,369.12

                                                                                                     Total                        32,739.43

                                                Grand Total                                                            $1,097,224.82

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye

Mr. Derner – aye

Mrs. Monahan – absent

Mr. Brancato – aye

Mr. Ferrara –aye

Mr. Novosielski – aye

Mrs. Cevasco – absent

Mrs. Miceli – aye

Mrs. Willis – aye