TO:

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

JUNE 12, 2000

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, June 12, 2000 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. Derner, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. McGehrin, Mrs. Miceli, and Mrs. Monahan were absent for the entire meeting. Mr. Ferguson arrived at 7:34 P.M. Also present were Dr. Sarsfield and Dr. Verbist. Mr. Hara arrived at 7:44 P.M.

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.

PRESENTATION OF QUEBEC TRIP BY FRENCH STUDENTS

Pres. Willis welcomed Madame Saxon and her French class, who provided the Board and public with a brief presentation on their Quebec trip.

Mr. Ferguson arrived at this time (7:34 P.M.).

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Organization Meeting, Worksession, and Executive Session of May 1, 2000, Regular Meeting and Executive Session of May 8, 2000, the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of May 22, 2000 and the Special Meeting of June 5, 2000 be approved as amended.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mr. Derner who abstained on the minutes of May 1, 2000, and Mrs. Willis who abstained on the minutes of May 8, 200, three absent.

Mr. Hara arrived at this time (7:44 P.M.).

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis thanked Madame Saxon and her French class for a lovely presentation.

Pres. Willis shared with the public additional information regarding the trees that need to be serviced at Lincoln School. Pres. Willis thanked the administration for soliciting experts to assist the district in making those decisions regarding tree removal and tree trimming.

Pres. Willis then addressed the present 3^rd grade enrollment, which the administration is looking at closely. As of this date, the administration will be determining whether there is a need for an additional 1^st or 4^th grade for the 2000-01 school year. Pres. Willis stated that the information is forthcoming.

Pres. Willis again congratulated Dr. Sarsfield and Mr. Bauman on the selection of the High School as a Blue Ribbon School. Pres. Willis shared that Mr. Magdich has been named Apple Distinguished Educator for the State of New Jersey.

Pres. Willis indicated that there will be a newsletter mailed to the public by the end of this month.

Pres. Willis shared with the public that the Board had a special public meeting on Monday, June 5, 2000 to appoint Lucy Cappello as Coordinator of Special Services.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 7:46 P.M.

Mrs. Califano and her son, Blaise, shared with the Board and public in attendance some information on the 3^rd grade writing project. Blaise presented his classroom puppets, Jordan and Seuss, which are integral parts of this writing project. Jordan and Seuss wished Dr. Sarsfield the best of luck in his retirement.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 7:48 P.M.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:

Dr. Sarsfield advised the Board that at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, he is being interviewed by Mory Alter of CBS News regarding his retirement and the Blue Ribbon acknowledgement.

USE OF SCHOOLS: Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the use of school facilities be approved as follows:

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Youth Education in the Arts be granted use the High School Gym, Field, and three classrooms on July 1, 2000 between the hours of 12:01 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to host the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. Request for waiver of facility charges approved.

On roll call vote all members voted "aye", three absent.

PERSONNEL:

Mr. Ferguson pointed out to the Board that the salaries being approved are subject to further negotiations with the REA for those employees who are members of the REA.

SHEILA SEMENECZ 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a personal leave of absence for Mrs. Sheila J. Semenecz, lunch monitor, effective September 6, 2000 through January 2, 2001.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

NIKOLA KIVICH 2. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Mr. Nikola Kivich as the student assistant in the computer department effective 6/22/00 for the summer of 2000 at $6.50 per hour, 7 hours per day, for 44 days. Effective 9/1/00 he will work 2 hours per day, 5 days per week at $7.00 per hour. This is a replacement position for Mr. Tortora.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 3. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following hourly employees for the 2000-2001 school year at the hourly rates listed per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations with the Rutherford Education Association:

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2000/2001

	Hours	Step	Hourly Rate
BUS ASSISTANT
Kathleen Barracato	3	step 2	11.50
Marion Capone	6	step 4	13.50
Aileen LaPierre	2	step 1	11.00

CLERICAL ASSISTANTS

Kathleen Cockcroft	3.9	step 2	11.50
Irena Drywa	3	step 2	11.50
Doris Feliciano	7	step 4	13.50
Camille Hirth	3	step 3	12.25
Joan Kimball	3.8	step 4	13.50
Debra Rovito	3.5	step 3	12.25
Susanne Savonije	7	step 4	13.50

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Dorothy Dammers	3.8	step 4	13.50
Eileen Huelbig	6.25	step 2	11.50
Joan Moss	6	step 4	13.50

SUBSTUTUTE CALLERS

Patricia Dguck	3	step 4	13.50
Myrna D. Frazier	3	step 4	13.50

SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS

Joan LoPresti	4.5	step 4	13.50
Barbara Rienzi	4	step 4	13.50

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Clare Ahearn	5	step 1	11.00
Patricia Bardzell	4	step 4	13.50
Jane Chadwick	6	step 4	13.50
Patricia DaSilva	3.5	step 2	11.50
Helene Gallucci	6	step 4	13.50
Carolynn Griffiths	6	step 4	13.50
Theresa Marullo	5.5	step 2	11.50
MaryLouise Price	6	step 3	12.25
Barbara Rio	3	step 1	11.00
Renee Romaglia	5.5	step 3	12.25
Marisa Salant	5	step 2	11.50
Sandra Sasso	3.5	step 4	13.50
Linda Van Dien	6.3	step 3	12.25
Grace Vidal	3	step 1	11.00
Laura Wusyk	6	step 2	11.00

LUNCH MONITORS

Irene Amitsis	2	step 4	9.00
Joanne Andersen	2	step 2	8.50
Amelia Archetti	2	step 4	9.00
Lorraine Arendt	2	step 3	8.75
Kathleen Barracato	2	step 2	8.50
Paula Barry	2	step 4	9.00
Alice Baum	2	step 4	9.00
Helen Bernard	2	step 4	9.00
Mary Bervine	2	step 3	8.75
Lorraine Boyd	2	step 4	9.00
Sophie Caivano	2	step 4	9.00
Anna Caputo	2	step 2	8.50
Josephine Chieco	2	step 2	8.50
Susan Chu	2	step 2	8.50
Dorothy Coleman	2	step 4	9.00
Antoinette Corell	2	step 4	9.00
Loretta Daledda	2	step 2	8.50
Carol DePinto	2	step 2	8.50
Bernadette Dunne	2	step 4	9.00
Manuela Duroy	2	step 4	9.00
Arlene Falzarano	2	step 4	9.00
Cheryl Garcia	2	step 3	8.75
Helen Hill	2	step 4	9.00
Nanette Iannone	2	step 4	9.00
Loretta Jakubas (Administers state program)	3.10	step 4	9.00
Marie Kelly	2	step 4	9.00
Aileen LaPierre	2	step 4	9.00
Janet Milliken	2	step 4	9.00
Nina Morrone	2	step 4	9.00
Dorothy Mullany	2	step 1	8.25
Stacy Nichols	2	step 4	9.00
Doris O'Connor	2	step 4	9.00
Elizabeth Ovarsi (Administers state program)	2.80	step 4	9.00
Philomena Pirnat	2	step 4	9.00
Jardine Rennie	2	step 2	8.50
Eugenia Rodriguez	2	step 2	8.50
Anthony Russo	2	step 2	8.50
Phyllis Scalchi	2	step 4	9.00
Beverly Serwatka	2	step 4	9.00
Valerie Smith	2	step 4	9.00
Donna Spiro	2	step 4	9.00
Christina Sudol	2	step 4	9.00
Nancy Tortorello	2	step 4	9.00
Linda Waldron	2	step 3	8.75
(2) open at Pierrepont	2	step 1	8.25
(1) open at Lincoln	2	step 1	8.25

BUS DRIVERS

Christopher Bialek	6	step 3	15.75
Edward Malaquias	7	step 3	15.75
Elizabeth N. Mannion	8	step 3	15.75
Joseph Marino	5	step 1	13.50
Mary Jean McGuire	7	step 3	15.75
Thomas Whitlow	4 to 6	step 3	15.75

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

Dorothy Bassani

Hugo Carnavale

Laura Di Fabritis

Anna Gramlich

Rosalie India

Roselyn Johnson

Lee Marino

Maria Teresa Nierras

Digna Reiriz

Marisa Salant

Carol Villano

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES/SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS at $8.50 per hour when needed:

Valerie Albecker

Janet Albern

Irena H. Drywa

Carol Gearity

Camille Hirth

Debbie Moore

Carol Ostanksi

Elizabeth Ovarsi

Sandra Sasso

Helen Schenck

Mary Sheridan

Mary B. Wilson

HOME INSTRUCTORS at $25.00 per hour when needed:

Kim Angerson

Nichole Ballone

Traci Cepero

Diane Daniele

Lynn Decker

Lori Dernelle

Marcia Gilbert

Paula Gwiazda

Gisele Hojais

Leslie Kropinack

Anita Laurenzi

William Mains

Sharon McPherson

Tricia Metts

Alice Micci

Alison Mish

Virginia Mitchell

Diane Moe

Diane Parnofiello

Rufina Rodriguez

Marcella Schrank

Nancy Schwartz

Maureen Tullo

Doris Welfel

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS at $65.00 per day when needed:

Janet Albern

E. Lenard Baylor

Joan Marie Bellotti

Maryann Biondi

Rose Boykas, RN

Eileen Carter

Judy Chorbajian

Patricia Conaton

Marilyn Cosmos

Ellen Dammers, RN

Lynn Decker

Lucille Denny

George Egbert

Monzer Elshayeb

Pamela Filos

Hanoria Kearney

Karen Kelly

Julie Kim

Jessica Larsen

Jennifer Lyons

Soad Makar

Martin Merezio

Theresa Molan

Rosemarie Monahan

Consuela Mulryan, RN

Norman Muro

Annette Pannella

Anita Picone

Sheila Schuman

Megan Selesky

Sandra Siciliano, RN

Linda Small

Tamara Skuthan

Cheryl Snyder

Mison Song

Cheron Swody

Lois Teller

Gracinda Vidal

Robin Weiner

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANTS at $8.50 per hour when needed:

Janet Albern

Pamela Filos

Hanoria Kearney

Karen Kelly

Gail King

Jessica Larsen

Jennifer Lyons

Soad Makar

Rosemarie Monahan

Norman Muro

Annette Pannella

Megan Selesky

Sandra Siciliano

Linda Small

Mison Song

Grace Vidal

MISCELLANEOUS HOURLY EMPLOYEES

Clerical Assistants on call at BOE $11.00 per hour

Josephine Guidetti

Stella Kaminski

Substitute Custodians

Kathleen Barracato $9.75 per hour

Joseph Parillo $9.75 per hour

Substitute Bus Assistant at $8.50 per hour

OPEN

BOE Custodian - hourly rate $7.25

Robert Souza

Assistant to RHS Computer Department (student) at $7.00 per hour (2 hrs./day)

Nikola Kivich

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

NICHOLAS DE BARI 4. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to transfer Mr. Nicholas DeBari from a math teacher at Union School to the position of math teacher at the high school effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01. This is a replacement position for Mr. Capuzzo.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

ALEXANDRA FRANK 5. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to transfer Mrs. Alexandra Frank from the position of basic skills teacher at Union School to the grade 5 position at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

DOLORES CALCAGNO 6. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for Mrs. Dolores Calcagno, 10-month secretary at Union School, to work an additional 15 days during the summer of 2000 at the per diem rate of $130.27 (subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association).

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

WASAL SECRETARIES 7. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for the following WASAL secretaries to each work up to a maximum of 2 weeks during the summer of 2000 at the following per diem rate (subject to further negotiations with the Rutherford Education Association) as per the Rutherford Administrators Association contract::

Christy Yuhasz - $153.65 per diem

Janice Guarino - $139.45 per diem

Patricia Beggs - $155.65 per diem

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

MARGARET KINLIN 8. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for Mrs. Margaret Kinlin, secretary in the athletic office of the high school, to work at the discretion of the immediate supervisor during the months of July and August a number of days commensurate with released time granted during the month of June 2000.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CAMILLE MAZUR 9. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for Mrs. Camille Mazur, secretary in the library of the high school, to work at the discretion of the immediate supervisor during the months of July and August a number of days commensurate with released time granted during the month of June 2000.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES 10. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following salaries for administrators, per contractual agreement, for the 2000-2001 school year:

Administrators (12 months)

Mrs. Leslie Conlon MO $125,000

Hazel E. Ralph MO 65,500+

Dr. James P. Verbist MO 88,200+

Mr. Lee Brockington MO 46,000+

Administrators (12 months)

William Bauman HS 1,100 $119,061

Salvatore Brancato (pro-rated thru 8/1) U 1,300 113,161

Joseph Loffredo S 1,300 113,161

Margaret Vaccarino P 111,861

John Hurley HS 93,627

(Vice Principal - Step 11)

Steven Albin (10 months**) P 96,091

Kenneth Polakowski (10 months**) U 83,224

(Admin. Asst. — Step 7)

+ Subject to further negotiations

** Includes 2 weeks in the summer and 3 additional days during the school year

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

GUIDANCE STIPENDS 11. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to approve the following summer stipends effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Carol Brown $3,495

James Klossek 1,801

Barbara Weissman 2,805

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

SECRETARIES SALARIES 12. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following locations and salaries of secretaries effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 (unless otherwise noted) per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Education Association and the Rutherford Board of Education:

Administrative Secretaries: (12 months)

Name Location Cat. Step Salary

ELLEN GOOD MO BusAdm 9 40,824

MAUREEN MC KENNA-HOLT MO Adm 10 40,028

PATRICIA O'DONNELL MO Adm 10 40,028

LINDA STIO MO Adm 10 40,028

LINDA VERDINO MO Supt 9 900 42,934

School Secretaries: (12 months)

CAROL VILLANO P 12 9 30,002

School Secretaries: (11 months)

JOAN BIANCHI U 11 12 33,354

AUDREY BLINSTRUB HS 11 8 26,487

DARLENE CAPOBIANCO HS 11 5 23,496

RACHAEL CUOZZO HS 11 4 22,391

LINDA GARIPPA P 11 3 21,404

EILEEN HILLER HS 11 7 25,586

JUNE HYNES HS 11 12 33,354

MARY MONAHAN HS 11 11 30,680

ROBERTA PEREZ HS 11 7 25,586

LINDA SCHILLARI SS 11 10 28,663

School Secretaries: (10 months) September 1, 2000

PATRICIA BEGGS L 10 12 31,130

DOLORES CALCAGNO U 10 10 26,053

JANICE GUARINO W 10 11 27,889

MARGARET KINLIN HS 10 3 19,452

CAMILLE MAZUR HS 10 3 19,452

CHRISTY YUHASZ S 10 12 30,730

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CUSTODIAL/MAINT. 13. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

SALARIES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following locations and salaries of custodial and maintenance personnel effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Education Association and the Rutherford Board of Education.

Custodians (12 months)

Name Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

JORGE ANEL S 10 12 37,195

PATRICK BARANELLO P 5 12 28,154

THOMAS BRANCATO H 10 12 37,195

ANTHONY CAPUTO P 6 12 29,057

GEORGE ESSBACH M 6 12 29,057

THOMAS FEDARICK W 10 12 37,195

GINO IAVARONE H 10 12 37,195

ALBERTO JIMENEZ P 3 12 26,510

JOHN KOWAL U 10 12 39,595

(Includes $2,400 as Head Custodian)

ROBERT LANZA P 6 12 31,457

(Includes $2,400 as Head Custodian)

ANTHONY LA TORRE L 9 12 33,354

LYNN LA TORRE H 5 12 28,154

LEWIS MAZZONE H 10 12 40,895

(Includes $3,700 as Head Custodian)

CHRISTOPHER MEYER H 6 12 29,057

MICHAEL MOORE H 10 12 37,195

NANCY OLENDER U 2 12 25,395

DONNA SPIRO (P/T .48) H 2 12 12,190

GEORGE TOURIAN H 10 12 37,195

DENNIS WHITMIRE U 3 12 26,510

Mail Clerk/Courier (12 months)

GABRIEL ANEL MSGR 3 M 26,510

Maintenance (12 months)

RICHARD BRAIN Elec 9 A 44,178

THOMAS BRUNDAGE UM 10 B 900 42,606

ROBERT CHINERY Plumber 6 A 38,735

MARK JANNICELLI Elec 9 A 44,178

JOSEPH MC TAGUE Painter 3 B 30,690

LOUIS SPERONE Painter 10 B 41,706

HARRY WESTERN UM 3 B 30,690

RICHARD WILKE UM 10 B 41,706

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 14. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the location and salaries for the following additional maintenance personnel, effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 and subject to further negotiations with the Rutherford Board of Education:

Patricia Williams - $48,028 (Incls. $8,000 Coordinator Custodial/Maintenance Services)

Gerard Ryan - $47,363 (Incls. $5,000 Maintenance Foreman)

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CUSTODIANS’ SHIFTS 15. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to pay the following custodians, effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01, the 6% differential whenever they work the second shift, and 8% differential whenever they work the third shift, per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Patrick Baranello 2 1,689

Nancy Olender 2 1,524

Thomas Brancato 3 2,976

Gino Iavarone 3 2,976

Christopher Meyer 3 2,325

Donna Spiro (P/T) 3 731

George Tourian 3 2,976***

Dennis Whitmire 3 2,121

Alberto Jimenez 3 2,121

Anthony Caputo 3 2,325

*** George Tourian will work the third shift effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

BOARD ATTORNEY 16. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ the firm of Fogarty & Hara as Board Attorneys for the 2000-2001 school year at the rate of $135 per hour for a partner and $115 per hour for an associate.

On roll call all members present voted ______.

A question was raised regarding the $10.00 per hour increase being asked for approval by the law firm of Fogarty & Hara. It was pointed out that when the Board appointed Fogarty & Hara in May, this information should have been available for all Board members. Discussion continued regarding the $10. per hour increase, and where does this place Fogarty & Hara compared to other law firms. Dr. Verbist, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, was asked by Pres. Willis to address the issue. Dr. Verbist explained that the range for Board attorneys is between $125 and $185 per hour, for specialized attorneys running as much as $225 per hour. Dr. Verbist pointed out that the $135 per hour fee was well within the range of the going rates for School Board attorneys. Discussion continued and a comment was made that if the law firm of Fogarty & Hara had provided this information to the Board prior to the Organization Meeting, the vote may have been different. Pres. Willis indicated that she will ask that if professional services have a rate increase that the information should be available prior to the organization meeting. Discussion continued regarding the increase and the propriety of the increase. A suggestion was made that the personnel committee do a spot check of rates. Dr. Sarsfield provided support and testimony based on his experience since 1986 with the firm. Pres. Willis concurred, indicating that the law firm has served this district well for over 14 years.

MOTION TO TABLE Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to refer Personnel Item #16, Board Attorney, to the Personnel Committee for review.

On roll call all members voted "no", with the exception of Mr. Novosielski and Mr. Ferrara who voted "aye", three absent. MOTION FAILED.

BOARD ATTORNEY 16. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mr. Ferrara and Mr. Novosielski who voted "no", three absent.

SUMMER CURRICULUM *17. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

WRITERS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for the following to write curriculum over the summer for 6 hours at the hourly rate of $15.00 each = $180:

Corliss Hubert & Colin Rigby — Advanced Algebra and Probability

And Statistics Courses

The following teachers at $15 per hour — not to exceed 20 hours

Sherianne Adamo & Jo-Ann Foley—high school special education programs

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

ADULT SCHOOL EMPLOYEES *18. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ the following adult school employees for the 2000-2001 school year:

Louis Raniero, Director - $19,200 per year

Marianne Novak, Day Secretary - $9.50 per hour

Lorraine Hozak, Night Secretary - $8.50 per hour

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

COACHES LONGEVITY *19. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following coaches longevity stipends be paid for the 1999-2000 school year per contractual agreement.

John Arlotta 14 years $300

Robert Hemmel 28 years 300

William Mulcahy 8 years 150

Thomas Potor 14 years 300

Jeffrey Rehain 8 years 150

Ray Venezia 9 years 150

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CHILD ABUSE LIAISON *20. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mrs. Barbara Weissman as the Child Abuse Liaison for the Rutherford School District for the 2000-2001 school year.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

HOMELESS CHILDREN *21. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mrs. Marie Fletcher as the liaison in the Education of Homeless Children for the 2000-2001 school year.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CAR ALLOWANCE *22. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to pay the following car allowances to the persons listed for the 2000-2001 school year:

Per Month Per Year

J. Loffredo $60.00 $720.00

L. Conlon 40.00 480.00

H. Ralph 40.00 480.00

J. Verbist 40.00 480.00

G. Ryan 40.00 480.00

B. Walker 35.00 350.00

E. Spirito 30.00 300.00

M. Kotsopulos 30.00 300.00

A. Malinowski 30.00 300.00

S. Meininger 10.00 100.00

K. Szesciuk 10.00 100.00

M. Singervalt 10.00 100.00

L. Cappello 10.00 100.00

R. Petretti 10.00 100.00

E. Falker 10.00 100.00

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CISCO ACADEMY *23. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to pay Mr. Michael Davidson $2,000 this summer for attending the CISCO Academy for two weeks.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", , with the exception of Mr. Novosielski who voted "no", three absent.

The following Personnel Resolution #24, Computer Technicians, was not moved.

COMPUTER TECHNICIANS *24. Resolution by M______, seconded by M______.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ the following computer technicians effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 (11-months) at the following salaries:

Robert Nichnadowicz — From: $44,000 to $48,000

David Tortora - $27,000 (no salary change)

On roll call all members present voted ______.

WAIVER *25. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted 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 2000-2001 school year.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

POOL RATES *26. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following hourly rate schedule for pool personnel for the 2000-2001 school year:

Lifeguard Headguard Instructor Asst. Director

$7.00 $8.00 $8.00 $12.00

7.25 8.75 9.00

7.50 9.25 10.00

8.00 10.00 11.00

* Any lifeguard or headguard who receives an A.R.C. Lifeguard Training Certificate will receive $.25 more per hour on his/her step.

** Any guard who receives an American Red Cross "B.L.S. - C.P.R. For the Professional Rescuer" will receive $.25 more per hour on his/her step.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

DANA MARIE PRYBLICK *27. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Ms. Dana Marie Pryblick as the Assistant Pool Director effective 6/15/00 at the hourly rate of $12.00. Ms. Pryblick is a graduate of the University of Scranton and has several years experience in the aquatic industry.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Regarding Personnel #28, HASP Summer Employees, Mr. Novosielski indicated that he would have to recuse himself form that resolution, as one of the individuals being appointed was a family member.

HASP SUMMER EMPLOYEES *28. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for HASP to employ the following in their summer program:

Director Donald S. Roll $10,000

Assistant Director Christopher Viola 2,800

Assistant Director OPEN 2,800

Coordinators:

6,7,8 Michele Stien 2,500

Sports Kelly Tyburczy 2,500

Art Chris Iannuzzi 2,500

Food OPEN 2,500

Music & Drama Sara Anne Lewis 2,500

Sr. Counselors: Brian Bednarski 2,300

Kurt Drewes

Gabriel Fannan

Tricia Ann Iannuzzi

Thomas Lancaster

Nora Marshall

Catherine Mudzinski

Edward Mudzinski

Kristina Mueller

Lisa Rymaniak

Tara Van Heumen

David Viola

Erin Vogel

Jr. Counselors: John Ahearn 1,500

Stephen Caufield

Danielle Fox

David Gonzales

Jaclyn Laurino

Jim Lillis

Thomas Mazur (pro-rated 7 wks)

Jessica Mckenna

Dean Novosielski

Matt Ostrowski

Jennifer Ryan

Renato Al Sison, Jr. (pro-rated 7 wks)

Ted Sommers

Kevin McCloskey*

*payment as per his hourly wage during school year

Counselors in Training: (no pay at this time — 9^th Gr RHS Students)

Lisa Applegate

Anthony Cavallaro

Robert D’Agostino

Michael Stanzione

On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mr. Novosielski who abstained, three absent.

DOROTHY CARLETTA *29. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Mrs. Dorothy Carletta as a home instructor to work with a special education student over the summer at the hourly rate of $25.00.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

RAQUEL ESPINOSA *30. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Ms. Raquel Espinosa as the reading teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01 at the annual salary of $63,546 (step 15, level 3) per contractual agreement and pending further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association. Employment is subject to the execution of a written contract and in accordance with law. This is a replacement position for Mrs. Polanco.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

EDWARD CORTRIGHT *31. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Mr. Edward Cortright as the Treasurer of School Monies effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at the annual salary of $6,017.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Regarding Personnel #32, Dickinson, Vrabel and Cassells, a question was raised regarding the auditor's fee, and it was pointed out that the fee was $12,075.

DICKINSON, VRABEL *32. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

AND CASSELLS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to pay the annual sum of $12,075.00 to Dickinson, Vrabel and Cassells as the school district auditors for the 2000-2001 school year.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

MARIA PUCELLA *33. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ Mrs. Maria Pucella as an elementary teacher at Washington School effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01 at the annual salary of $33,513 (step 1, level 1) per contractual agreement and subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association. Employment is contingent upon the execution of a written contract and in accordance with law. This is a replacement position for Mrs. Capozzi who is on a child-rearing leave.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

POOL PERSONNEL: 34. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for the pool to employ the following personnel effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01.

ASSISTANT POOL DIRECTOR

Alan Goodman 12.00

Dana Pryblick 12.00

HEADGUARD

Marivel Quinones 9.50***

Allyson Moran 8.50***

LIFEGUARD

Allyson Moran 7.50***

Vincent Catanese 7.50***

Jackie Huelbig 7.00***

Sianna Byrne 7.00***

Elizabeth Kenyan 7.00***

Frank Hermann 7.00***

Ryan Earl 7.00***

Michael Garrigan 7.00***

Michael Canzano 7.00***

Matthew Hatler 7.00***

Evan Miller 7.00***

Steven Dunn 7.00***

SWIM COACH

Angela Ahmuty 15.00

Patty Cleary 11.00

Danielle Florio 9.00

INSTRUCTOR

Marivel Quinones 10.00

Vincent Catanese 8.50

Jackie Heulbig 8.50

Sianna Byrne 8.00

Patty Cleary 9.00

Danielle Florio 8.50

* Any lifeguard or headguard who receives an A.R.C. Lifeguard Training Certificate (LGT) will receive $0.25 more per hour on his/her step.

**Any guard who receives an American Red Cross "B.L.S. — C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer" will receive $0.25 more per hour on his/her step.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

CURRICULUM:

TEXTBOOK APPROVALS 1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following textbooks:

Century 21 Keyboard & Info —Robinson, etc. — South Western — 2000 (High School)

Integrated Business Projects —Olinzock, etc. — South Western — 2000 (High School)

Nutrition and Fitness —Dorothy F. West — The Goodheart-Willcox Co. — 2000 (High School)

Successful Sewing —Mary G. Westfall — The Goodheart-Willcox Co. — 1998 (High School)

Geometry -Schultz— Holt, Rinehart & Winston — 2001 (High School)

English (3-5) —R. Rueda — Houghlin Mifflin — 2001 (Elem. Grades 3-5)

Physical Science —Charles W. McLaughlin & Marilyn Thompson — Glencoe-McGraw Hill - 1999 (Science Grade 8)

Earth Science — Ralph M. Feather, Jr. & Susan Snyder — Glen-McGraw Hill — 1999

(Science Grade 6)

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Regarding Curriculum #2, County Prosecutor, a question was raised regarding the memorandum of agreement with the County Prosecutor. Mr. Hara addressed the memorandum of agreement and provided the Board and public in attendance with a general overview of the caveats and implications associated with the memo. Discussion continued with more specific questions being raised regarding the authority being transferred to the prosecutor's office. Mr. Hara clarified all outstanding issues and questions.

COUNTY PROSECUTOR 2. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for the various schools to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of the County Prosecutor — County of Bergen — State of New Jersey.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 3. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

PLACEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the out-of-district placement of Student "B" (name on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) to attend the Ridgefield Memorial Jr. Sr. High School for an 11-month program effective 7/5/00 at the annual tuition of $22,917.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

HOME INSTRUCTION 4. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) effective 6/5/00:

Student "K-3"

Student "M-3"

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Dr. Sarsfield left at this time (8:06 P.M.) and did not return.

HOME INSTRUCTION 5. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction over the summer for Student "L-3" (name on file in the office of the superintendent of schools) 2 times per week for 5 weeks — 1 hour sessions.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Regarding Curriculum #6, Special Ed Policies, questions were raised regarding the rescinding of Policies #5476 and #5478. Pres. Willis responded, indicating that when the district upgraded and/or revised several policies last month, the Board was apprised of the fact that specific special education policies would have to be rescinded, to be consistent with the new adoptions.

SPECIAL ED POLICIES 6. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind special education policies #5476 and #5478.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

COMMISSION FOR THE 7. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BLIND BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with the N.J. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide services to the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent) from September 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at the following rates:

Student "C" - $9,090 (level 3 service)

Student "D" - $ 995 (level 1 service)

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

OUT OF DIST. PLACEMENT 8. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the placement of Student "E" (name on file in the office of the Superintendent) at Sage Day School effective 9/7/00 at the annual tuition of $31,000.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 9. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted for Student "N3" (name on file in the office of the Superintendent) to attend the summer program of the Bergen County Special Services School District, Lodi, effective 7/5/00 through 7/28/00 at a tuition of $1,990.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

FINANCE:

A question was raised by Mr. Derner as to whether the Finance Chairperson reviewed the bills as presented. Dr. Verbist responded that Mr. McGehrin has reviewed the bills and authorized their payment.

APPROVAL OF BILLS 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

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

Off Line Check 131,937.17

Bills Payable 292,991.78

Payroll 5/30/00 750,978.97

Payroll 5/31 297.00

General Activities 33,879.53

Total 1,210,084.45

On roll call vote all members voted "aye", three absent.

BID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2. Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt of the below listed bids for 2001 54-Passenger School bus and Trade-in of 1988 54-Passenger Chevrolet Bluebird Bus.

Bidder Name: Bus Price Trade-In Net Bus Price

Jersey Bus Sales $70,157.00 $1,500.00 $68,657.00

2015 Rt. 206

Bordentown, NJ 08505

Wolfington Body Co. $72,471.00 $2,100.00 $70,371.00

P.O. Box 160

Mt. Holly, NJ 08060

Approved.

AWARD OF BID *3. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for a 2001 54-passenger school bus and trade-in of 1988 54 passenger school bus on May 30, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. in the office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and WHEREAS, said proposals have been tabulated and the lowest responsible bidder determined,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that award be made as follows:

Bidder Name: Bus Price Trade-In Net Bus Price

Jersey Bus Sales $70,157.00 $1,500.00 $68,657.00

2015 Rt. 206

Bordentown, NJ 08505

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

Regarding Finance #4, Tax Schedule, a question was raised about the monthly tax payment schedule, specifically the debt service payments. Dr. Verbist indicated that the debt service payments are in-and-out, and that monies are transferred to a paying agent for payment.

TAX SCHEDULE: *4. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the below listed schedule of monthly tax payments, from the Borough of Rutherford, be accepted for the 2000-2001 school year:

Month/Yr Total General Debt Service

2000

July 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

August 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

September 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

October 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

November 2,059,916.00 1,754,300.00 305,616.00

December 1,754,301.50 1,754,301.50

Subtotal 10,831,417.50 10,525,801.50 305,616.00

2001

January 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

February 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

March 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

April 1,754,300.00 1,754,300.00

May 1,816,258.00 1,754,300.00 61,958.00

June 1,754,301.50 1,754,301.50

Subtotal 10,587,759.50 10,525,801.50 61,958.00

Grand Total 21,419,177.00 21,051,603.00 367,574.00

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

DENTAL INSURANCE *5. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that reappointment of the insurance firm of Delta Dental be approved for renewal of the dental insurance plan for the 2000-01 school year which is subsidized by the Board at the rate of up to $40 per month, per employee, subject to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association, as follows:

2000-2001 School Year

One Party 32.90

Two Party 60.54

Three Party 98.22

On roll call all members present voted "aye", three absent.

DONATION *6. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the donation of $250 from the Thomas J. Holden Memorial Education Foundation to the Benedict P. Willis Scholarship Fund.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mrs. Willis who abstained, three absent.

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS: None

COMMUNICATIONS/PTA COMMITTEE REPORTS

Lincoln School PTA Liaison Ferrara indicated that the meeting of June 6, 2000 was rescheduled for June 13, 2000. Pres. Willis updated the Board and public on the district tree situation.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8:22 P.M.

Mrs. Dyson discussed and raised questions regarding the cost of legal action between the Board and Mrs. Della Fave. Mrs. Dyson also addressed soft costs related to the Superintendent's salary while he attends the depositions. Dr. Verbist indicated that as of the date of his conversation with Mrs. Dyson, the district's liability or legal costs were $2,500. Pres. Willis indicated to Mrs. Dyson and the public that the Board would be unable to make further comments regarding this matter due to the confidential nature of the legal action.

Mrs. Barnes reviewed her personal experiences with legal fees, indicating that it is the responsibility of the Board to oversee legal expenses.

Pres. Willis shared with the Board and public in attendance that she had a meeting with the Bergen County YMCA, specifically regarding programs for middle school adolescent female students. Mrs. Willis indicated that the program may possibly take place during lunch hours at Union and Pierrepont Schools.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:28 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski, that an Executive Session be held at 8:29 P.M. for the purpose of discussing REA negotiations, personnel, central office salaries, and litigation (Della Fave and La Forgia). Action may or may not be taken. The Board expected to return within two hours.

Approved.

The Board returned at 11:36 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:37 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dr. James P. Verbist

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Following is an extract of binding action taken at the Worksession of May 22, 2000. All Members of the Board were present.

PERSONNEL:

EMERGENT HIRING 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, 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:

Tamara Skuthan — Substitute Teacher

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2. Resolution by Mr. Derner, 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:

Tamara Skuthan — effective 6/14/00

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

CONTRACT RENEWALS 3. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in accordance with 18A:27-4.1, the following on binding resolution are being recommended for renewal positions in the 2000-2001 school year:

Anissa Egar-Smith

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

CYNTHIA CAPOZZI 4. Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to extend on binding resolution the child rearing leave of Mrs. Cynthia Capozzi through 6/30/01.

Approved.

CURRICULUM

MULTI-YR EQUITY PLAN 1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize on binding resolution submission of the Multi-Year Equity Plan for the academic years 2000-2001 through 2002-2003 to the Department of Education.

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 2. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

PLACEMENTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution out-of-district placements for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent of schools):

Student "H-3" — Palisades Learning Center, Paramus

effective 5/23/00 — Tuition $28,780 (per year pro-rated)

Student "I-3" — Phoenix Center, Little Falls

effective 5/17/00 — Tuition $190.00 per day pro-rated figure

for the remainder of the year ($34,200 annually) plus the

extended summer program for 2000 — Tuition $3,654

$203 per day for 18 days.

2000-2001

Student "A" — Sage Day School, Rochelle Park

effective 9/7/00 — Tuition $31,000

(school requested contract be signed as soon as possible)

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

HOME INSTRUCTION 3. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution home instruction for Student "J-3" effective 5/10/00.

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

FINANCE:

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved on binding resolution:

Off Line Checks 1,988.18

Bills Payable 144,123.24

Payroll 745,414.97

General Activities 47,997.19

Total 939,523.58

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

NEW BUSINESS:

REVISED ANNUAL 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. McGehrin.

MEETING SCHEDULE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve on binding resolution revision of the 2000-2001 Annual Meeting Schedule as follows:

Monday, July 17, 2000 Regular Public Meeting 7:30 PM

Monday, October 2, 2000 Regular Public Meeting 7:30 PM

Monday, April 16, 2001 Regular Public Meeting 7:30 PM

Worksessions for the second Monday of the month for the months of July and August are cancelled.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to advertise the revised meeting schedule.

On roll call all members present voted "aye".

WILLIAM MULCAHY 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted on binding resolution to employ Mr. William Mulcahy as the Athletic Director at the high school effective September 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at the annual salary of $62,247 (step 1, level 4 includes $2,000 for 80 hours summer 2000 work) per contractual agreement. Employment is subject to the execution of a written contract and in accordance with law. This is a replacement position for Mr. Parise.

On roll call all members present voted "aye", with the exception of Mr. Ferrara, Mr. McGehrin and Mr. Novosielski who voted "no".