MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

AUGUST 13, 2001

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, August 13, 2001 in the High School Library. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:00 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.

Mrs. Conlon was also present.

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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

TAPING AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS

As approved by the Rutherford Board of Education at the 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.

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 2001 and the Special Meeting of July 23, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed aye	Mr. Derner abstained	Mrs. Monahan aye
Mr. Brancato aye	Mr. Ferrara aye	Mr. Novosielski abstained on 7/23/01 minutes
Mrs. Cevasco aye	Mrs. Miceli absent	Mrs. Willis aye

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis announced that the next Worksession meeting will be held on August 27, 2001 at 7:30 PM in the High School Library, August 13^th was the last day for student registration, and that the lunch program will be discussed this evening.

SPECIAL REPORTS:

FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE Chapin Architectural Services
ELEMENTARY SCHEDULE (Lunch Program Improvements) Leslie Conlon

Mrs. Conlon presented the new lunch program for the upcoming school year, citing increased student instructional time and supervision/safety issues as important factors for change. Mrs. Conlon outlined the food service program to be implemented.

Board members raised questions regarding the new lunch program procedures.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:08 P.M.

Debra Robie asked whether accommodations will be made for children with food allergies.

Lois Teller requested clarification on the procedure to be followed for children going out for lunch, and asked about a program for the High School.

Denise Ross commended the Board on their work with the lunch program, but suggested that the lunch program be more flexible.

Laura Kelly requested clarification on lunch program procedure, and commented that businesses will suffer due to the loss of lunchtime income.

Ken Kolich asked the Board to rethink the removal plans of the Lincoln Amphitheatre, as it means a lot to people.

Nicki Davis suggested that the lunch program be more flexible.

Cathy Westerbrook asked a question about lunch supervision.

Terry Certisimo raised a question about lunch supervision, and whether there would be a conflict with keyboarding which takes place during lunch time.

Emily Garcia asked whether all students will stay in for lunch on the first day of school.

Pat Goodwin commented that lunch time can be a dangerous time. She also commented that peanut butter should be eliminated from any lunch program menu.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:35 P.M.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to move the following resignations, retirements, salary adjustments, reassignments, appointments, etc., pending approval from the State Department of Education, subject to the New Jersey Criminal Background Check and other legal requirements.

Approved.

JOHN PARISE 1. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Mr. John Parise, physical education/health teacher at the high school, effective 7/24/01.

JAMES PHILLIPS 2. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Mr. James Phillips, special education teacher at Union School, effective 9/28/01.

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #4-14 and #16-20.

FRANK BOZZA 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Frank Bozza as a psychologist consultant to the Child Study Team at a fee of $300 per day from 7/30/01 through 6/30/02.

SOCIAL WORKER 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to provide the Child Study Team with a social worker to attend up to ten (10) evaluation planning meetings and conduct social evaluations as determined during the summer. The provider will be the South Bergen Jointure at a cost of $175.00 per meeting, which includes reports, for a total of $1,750.00.

SECTION 504 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION the Section 504 coordinators will be as follows:

Beverly Walker Sylvan, Washington & Lincoln Schools

Joan DeLuise Union School

Marie Fletcher Pierrepont School

Judith DePasquale Rutherford High School

CTR FOR ENABLING TECH 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit the Center for Enabling Technology to provide Assistive Technology Evaluations for students per the Child Study Team for the 2001-2002 school year at a cost of $425 per evaluation with narrative report.

DR. JOSEPH GRASSO 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Dr. Joseph Grasso to provide psychiatric evaluations for students per the Child Study Team’s request for the 2001-2002 school year at a cost of $175.00 per evaluation and report.

DR. POORVI PATEL

DR. ELIZABETH CHUNG 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit

DR. JOSEPH HOLAHAN Dr. Poorvi Patel, Dr. Elizabeth Chung, and Dr. Joseph Holahan of St. Joseph’s Hospital to provide neurological evaluations for students per the Child Study Team’s request for the 2001-2002 school year at a cost of $300.00 per neurological evaluation.

NEUROLOGY GROUP

OF BERGEN COUNTY PA 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit the Neurology Group of Bergen County PA to provide neurological evaluations for students per the Child Study Team’s request for the 2001-2002 school year at a cost of $350.00 per neurological evaluation and $375.00 with ADD testing.

DR. DANIEL ADLER 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Dr. Daniel Adler to provide neurological evaluations for students per the Child Study Team’s request for the 2001-2002 school year at a cost of $350.00 per evaluation and $375 with testing.

PASCACK VALLEY HOSP. 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Pascack Valley Hospital to provide audiological evaluations for students per the Child Study Team for the 2001-2002 school year at the rate of $336.00 for a Central Auditory Processing with Report, and $203.00 for an Audiological Evaluation with Report.

GREAT NOTCH CTR. 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit the Great Notch Center to provide audiological evaluations for students per the Child Study Team for the 2001-2002 school year at the rate of $350.00 for Central Auditory Processing with Report, and $175.00 for Audiological Evaluation with Report.

DR. DAVID GALLINA 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Dr. David J. Gallina, MD to provide neuropsychiatric evaluations for students per the Child Study Team for the 2001-2002 school year at the rate of $275.00 per Neuropsychiatric evaluation.

(Resolution #15 was removed)

HACKENSACK UNIV 16.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit MEDICAL CENTER the Hackensack University Medical Center to provide evaluations for students per the Child Study Team for the 2001-2002 school year, rates are as follows:

Audiological $203.00

Audio. Evaluation Pediatric (2 ½ - 4 years) 210.00

Central Auditory Evaluation 352.00

Developmental Pediatric Study 551.00

Dev. Pediatric Study-extended/single 630.00

Developmental Assessment 420.00

Functional Motor Assessment-OT 499.00

FMA-OT extended/single over 6 yrs/sensory 541.00

Functional Motor Assessment-PT 373.00

Functional Motor Assessment-PT (intermediate) 373.00

Intelligence Testing 368.00

Learning Evaluation 551.00

Learning Evaluation-extended 630.00

Learning Evaluation-adult 1,050.00

Oral Motor Evaluation 446.00

Psychiatric Evaluation 630.00

Psychological Evaluation 604.00

Psychological Evaluation-extended 709.00

Neuropsychological Battery 1,785.00

Social Assessment 394.00

Social Assessment-extended 551.00

Speech & Language Evaluation 446.00

Interpretive Conference 105.00

TEAM Assessment

Audiological Evaluation $203.00

Audiological Evaluation Pediatric (2 ½-4 years) 210.00

Developmental Assessment 420.00

Developmental Pediatric Study 630.00

Functional Motor Assessment-PT 373.00

Functional Motor Assessment-OT 378.00

Speech & Language Evaluation 446.00

Functional/Preacademic Evaluation-as needed 367.00

Infant Follow-Up Program

Developmental Pediatric Screening $158.00

KATHLEEN COCKCROFT 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to correct the step and salary of Mrs. Kathleen Cockcroft, secretary in special services, previously approved at the July 9, 2001 regular meeting, as follows:

Kathleen Cockcroft SS 12 Month Step 6 - $26,988

ADULT SCHOOL SALARIES 18. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to correct resolution #27 of the June 25, 2001 regular meeting to reflect the following:

Lorraine Hozak, Evening Secretary - $10.50 per hour

CARE PLUS NJ INC. 19. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Care Plus NJ Inc. to perform emergency psychiatric evaluations at the following rates, based upon Board policy for crisis intervention:

Mobile Out Reach & Follow Up Reach 20-30 minutes $100.00

“ 31-60 minutes 120.00

“ 60 minutes & up 160.00

Planned Face To Face Follow-Up 20-30 minutes $60.00

“ 31-60 minutes 80.00

“ 60 minutes & up 120.00

Psych Face To Face On Site 20-30 minutes $100.00

“ 31-60 minutes 120.00

“ 60 minutes & up 160.00

Psych Face To Face Off Site 20-30 minutes $160.00

“ 31-60 minutes 180.00

“ 60 minutes & up 200.00

DR. MICHAEL ASHER 20. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Dr. Michael Asher to provide functional behavior plan assessment and coordinating plans for students at a fee not to exceed $1,000 per assessment/plan.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #4-14, and #16-20:

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. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #21-28.

FACULTY SALARIES 21. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2000-2001 approve the following locations and faculty salaries effective 9/1/00 through 6/30/01 per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Name Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

BARBARA ABROM U 16 5 76,260

SHERRIANNE ADAMO HS 3 1 35,436

LAURA ADDEO S 1 1 34,060

COLLEEN ALLMERS U 4 1 36,233

STEVEN ANDERSON HS 9 1 41,139

GARY ANDOLENA HS 4 1 36,233

KIM ANGERSON HS 4 2 36,757

TRACY ARCHILLAS L 9 2 43,022

DONALD BAKER HS 9 1 41,139

MARILYN BARBIRE U 15 2 61,816

KENNETH BERK U 10 3 47,000

KATHERINE BERTRAND HS 2 1 34,741

EDWARD BOSLAND HS 5 3 38,899

EMILY BREGMAN L 13 3 54,557

JOHN BREHENEY P 4 1 36,233

KATHLEEN BRESIN U 16 5 1,300 77,560

CAROL BROWN HS 16 5 76,260

(+ 3,813 2 wks summer work)

ANTHONY BUCCO P 16 4 72,121

LISA BYRNE U 8 2 41,000

MARGARET BYRNES P 8 1 39,897

MARY CALABRESE P 11 5 53,952

ANTOINETTE CALIFANO P 13 2 52,269

MARY FRANCES CALOCINO P 16 5 76,260

GREG SEAN CANNING P 16 3 1,100 70,218

ANA CAPRIA P 2 1 34,741

DOROTHY CARLETTA U 13 5 59,869

MICHAEL CASSIDY HS 16 5 900 77,160

(thru 1/31/01)

TRACI CEPERO L 3 3 36,666

MARY CLEARY P 12 2 49,100

ESTATE OF SHERYL COCKER P 11 5 53,952

(thru 2/19/01)

KATHLEEN COLEMAN S 12 1 46,940

BARBARA CONSTANTINOPLE HS 6 3 40,312

MICHAEL COPPOLA S 16 5 1,300 77,560

EILEEN CORBRAN P 15 5 69,866

CONSTANCE CROWELL HS 16 5 900 77,160

NANCY CROWLEY S 14 2 56,600

DONALD DABORN P 16 5 76,260

LINDA DAHSE HS 15 5 69,866

MICHAEL DAVIDSON HS 9 1 41,139

NICHOLAS DE BARI HS 7 2 39,709

LORRAINE DE CAPRIO P 15 2 900 62,716

CONSTANCE DE FAZIO P 13 2 52,269

DEBORAH DE LIA U 8 3 43,350

JOAN DE LUISE U 16 5 900 77,160

JOHN DE PALMA HS 6 4 43,022

JUDITH DE PASQUALE HS 11 3 49,100

LORI DERNELLE HS 15 3 63,375

PATRICIA DI LORENZO W 15 2 1,100 62,916

ROXANE DI VUOLO U 12 1 46,940

TIMOTHY DOLAN HS 3 2 35,860

JEFFREY DOORN HS 16 5 76,260

DOREEN DORIO P 11 1 44,747

MARK DOTY P 6 1 37,882

CAROL DREWES HS 10 1 42,690

ANISSA EGAR-SMITH U 4 1 36,233

DONALD EINREINHOFER HS 8 2 41,000

PAULA ELLIS HS 13 5 59,869

ELIZABETH ERSALESI W 11 3 49,100

RAQUEL ESPINOSA P 15 3 63,546

ELIZABETH FALKER SS 16 5 76,260

BRENDA FARGO P 9 5 50,279

BERNADETTE FARINA U 16 5 76,260

JUNE FEJKO U 16 5 76,260

COLLEEN FENCIK U 4 2 36,757

JACQUELINE FERRARA SS 11 3 49,100

MARIE FLETCHER P 16 5 1,100 77,360

ALEXANDRA FRANK P 3 2 35,860

DAVID FRAZIER HS 6 2 38,618

JOANNE GARABEDIAN P 11 4 52,713

RUTH GASSNER U 15 2 1,300 63,116

PATRICIA GERMAIN HS 9 5 50,279

DONNA GIANNISIS P 15 2 1,100 62,916

MARILYN GILLIO P 14 5 63,987

JUDITH GIOIA (9/1-9/30) S 15 2 61,816

JUDITH GIOIA (after 10/1) S 15 2 900 62,716

JOAN GISMOND U 16 5 76,260

KEVIN GOETZ HS 12 1 46,940

ALAN GOODMAN P 16 5 1,100 77,360

SUSAN GRECO U 16 5 76,260

RICHARD GRENNOR U 1 1 34,060

JOANNE GRIFFO HS 14 5 63,987

MARIE GRIGGS (.56) L 6 3 22,820

(thru 12/1)

JANE HALL HS 6 4 41,643

ELLEN HAUG U 16 5 76,260

LOREN HAUG U 1 1 34,060

DIANA HECKING P 16 5 1,100 77,360

ALISON HEINZEL HS 16 5 76,260

ROBERT HEMMEL HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

JOHN HERNINKO HS 1 1 34,060

ANNE HETZEL U 16 5 76,260

LOUISE HETZEL U 6 2 38,618

DEBRA HOFFMANN HS 4 1 36,233

ANNE JAEGER U 5 1 37,049

CAROL JOCKEL U 16 5 1,100 77,360

LAURA JURGAITIS S 2 1 34,741

AMY JUSTICE HS 7 1 38,735

BEVERLEY KEEGAN S 16 5 900 77,160

NANCY KENNY HS 15 2 61,816

EILEEN KERINS P 16 5 76,260

JAMES KLOSSEK HS 4 3 37,766

FRANCES KNOWLDEN P 16 3 1,100 70,218

STEVEN KOPELMAN HS 10 5 52,010

MARY KOTSOPULOS HS 15 5 900 70,766

PATRICIA LARKIN L 16 5 900 77,160

LINDA LENTINI U 16 5 76,260

JUDITH LEONARD HS 5 3 38,899

LORRAINE LEWIS HS 11 5 53,952

FRANCES LIEBERMAN S 16 5 1,300 77,560

JOAN LORD HS 16 3 900 70,018

MOIRA LOUGHLIN U 12 2 49,100

JOSEPHINE LYNCH U 13 3 54,520

PAULA LYONS U 4 1 36,233

JOAN MACRI U 5 1 37,049

WILLIAM MAINS HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

ANN MALINOWSKI HS 13 5 59,869

NICOLE MARIONNI HS 8 3 43,350

JOHN MASCOLA HS 5 1 37,049

MARYANN MAYERCZAK W 14 5 63,987

THEAUDRY MAYFIELD S 16 5 76,260

ANN MARIE MC CARTHY L 16 5 1,100 77,360

MARGARET MC CLOSKEY P 12 5 56,081

STEVEN MEININGER SS 16 5 1,300 77,560

DOROTHY MEISSNER U 16 5 1,300 77,560

LYNDA MEREDITH HS 16 4 1,300 71,521

JILL MICHAL U 1 1 34,060

WILLIAM MILLS L 3 1 35,436

VIRGINIA MITCHELL L 16 5 1,300 77,560

BRIAN MOLDAWSKY L 6 1 37,882

DENIS MULLINS HS 16 5 900 77,160

AMY MURPHY L 4 1 36,233

TONI MURPHY P 15 1 58,824

EILEEN NAPOLITANO S 16 5 76,260

JASON NAROZNY HS 3 1 35,436

MARGARET NASTASI HS 13 5 59,869

DR. ERLAND NORDSTROM P 16 6 1,300 79,458

CHARLENE O'CONNOR (.40) P 11 2 18,634

ELAINE O'NEILL U 16 5 900 77,160

DAVID PADILLA P 16 5 76,260

BETTY-ANN PALLADINO P 15 1 58,824

JERRY PARISE U 16 5 76,260

JOHN PARISE HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

BETH PASCARELLO SS 9 3 45,558

ERIN POLAKOWSKI HS 15 5 69,866

GERALDINE PONTI SS 16 5 76,260

THOMAS POTOR L 11 2 46,584

WANDA POWER HS 8 5 48,314

DONNA POWERS S 13 2 52,269

GLORIA PRINCE P 16 5 1,300 77,560

FRANK PUCCIO HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

MARIA PUCELLA W 1 1 34,060

W. JEFFREY REHAIN HS 12 2 49,100

COLIN RIGBY HS 4 1 36,233

DANIEL RIGOGLIOSO U 4 1 36,233

PAULA RISOLI L 5 3 38,899

RUFINA RODRIGUEZ HS 9 2 42,333

RAYMOND ROIG P 15 2 900 62,716

MARK ROJOWSKI HS 13 5 59,869

JANIS ROSE U 11 5 53,952

BENEDETTA RUBIN L 16 5 76,260

BARBARA RUGGIERO P 15 2 1,300 63,116

BRIDGET RULLER P 9 3 45,084

PENNI RUSSO U 10 1 42,690

DANIELLE SABATO P 5 3 38,899

GLORIA SAMPEDRO HS 5 1 37,049

LAWRENCE SANDMEYER U 4 1 36,233

COLLEEN SARTORI P 9 4 47,450

HARRIET SAXON P 16 3 900 70,018

MARY SCORESE L 11 3 49,100

PAUL SCUTTI P 6 1 37,882

MARY SEAMAN HS 15 5 69,866

ADRIANA SERRAO SS 1 5 37,100

MICHAEL SINGERVALT SS 16 5 76,260

SANTA SISCO P 16 5 1,300 77,560

SOPHIE SLEZAK U 16 5 1,100 77,360

MARGIT SMITH L 2 2 34,986

BARBARA SORINI HS 16 5 76,260

ELIZABETH SPIRITO SS 5 3 38,899

GAYLE STRAUSS U 11 3 49,100

KATHLEEN SZESCIUK (thru 1/1) U 16 3 1,100 70,218

ROSEMARIE TENETYLO W 5 3 38,899

CHARLES TERRY HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

MARGARET TIFFNER U 16 5 76,260

KAREN TRAVELLIN HS 14 5 63,987

MAUREEN TULLO W 14 5 63,987

PATRICIA VAN ES L 13 5 59,869

RONALD VASSALLO P 14 5 63,987

MERCEDES VILLACAMPA P 3 3 36,666

CHRISTOPHER VIOLA U 1 1 34,060

RONALD VOLPONE HS 9 3 45,084

JACQUELINE WALDRON W 15 5 900 70,766

BEVERLY WALKER W 14 5 63,987

ALAN WEBER HS 16 4 72,121

CAROLYN WEIR HS 16 5 1,100 77,360

BARBARA WEISSMAN HS 13 5 59,869

(+ 2,993 2 wks smr wk)

DORIS WELFEL HS 16 4 72,121

JEANNE WILK L 16 5 1,100 77,360

ROSEMARIE WILKE P 15 5 900 70,766

CHRISTINE WILLIAMS HS 16 5 76,260

LEONARD WILLIAMS HS 11 5 53,952

SUZANNE WOJCIK HS 5 2 37,676

COLLEEN ZIEMAK P 6 1 37,882

ANN ZIEMKIEWICZ P 16 5 76,260

SECRETARIES SALARIES 22. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2000-2001 approve the following locations and salaries of secretaries effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 (unless otherwise noted) as per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

PATRICIA BEGGS L 12 10 32,130

(Incl. 2 PDP - $500 & 1 PSP - $300 Certs.)

JOAN BIANCHI U 12 11 900 35,254

AUDREY BLINSTRUB HS 9 11 27,496

DOLORES CALCAGNO U 11 10 28,007

DARLENE CAPOBIANCO HS 6 11 24,950

KATHLEEN COCKCROFT SS 5 12 25,739

RACHAEL CUOZZO HS 5 11 23,596

LINDA GARIPPA P 4 11 22,491

ELLEN GOOD MO 9 BusAdm 41,824

JANICE GUARINO W 12 10 31,330

EILEEN HILLER HS 8 11 26,605

JUNE HYNES HS 12 11 34,354

MARGARET KINLIN HS 4 10 20,522

CAMILLE MAZUR HS 4 10 20,522

MAUREEN MC KENNA-HOLT MO 10 Adm 41,028

MARY MONAHAN HS 12 11 34,354

PATRICIA O'DONNELL MO 10 Adm 41,028

ROBERTA PEREZ HS 8 11 26,605

LINDA SCHILLARI SS 11 11 30,730

LINDA STIO MO 10 Adm 41,028

LINDA VERDINO MO 9 Supt 900 43,934

CAROL VILLANO P 10 12 31,381

CHRISTY YUHASZ S 12 10 31,730

(Incl. 1 PDP - $400 Cert.)

CUSTODIAL/MAINT.

SALARIES 23. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2000-2001 approve the following locations and salaries of custodial and maintenance personnel effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01 per contract between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Custodians (12 months) Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

GABRIEL ANEL MSGR 4 M 27,630

JORGE ANEL S 10 C 38,195

EDGARDO ARCE (eff. 9/26) U 1 C 25,300

PATRICK BARANELLO P 6 C 29,457

RICHARD BRAIN Elec 10 A 46,993

THOMAS BRANCATO H 10 C 38,195

THOMAS BRUNDAGE UM 10 B 900 43,606

JAMES CARNEY (eff. 10/10) P 2 C 25,950

ROBERT CHINERY Plumber 7 A 40,948

GEORGE ESSBACH M 7 C 30,602

THOMAS FEDARICK (thru 1/31) W 10 C 38,195

MOISES GARCIA (eff. 2/1) W 3 C 26,810

GINO IAVARONE H 10 C 38,195

MARK JANNICELLI Elec 10 A 46,993

JOHN KOWAL U 10 C 40,595

(Incl. $2,400 head custodian Union)

ANTHONY LA TORRE L 10 C 38,195

LYNN LA TORRE H 6 C 29,457

LEWIS MAZZONE H 10 C 41,895

(Incl. $3,700 head custodian HS)

JOSEPH MC TAGUE Painter 4 B 32,693

CHRISTOPHER MEYER H 7 C 30,602

MICHAEL MOORE H 10 C 38,195

NANCY OLENDER U 3 C 29,210

(Incl. $2,400 head custodian Pierrepont)

LOUIS SPERONE Painter 10 B 42,706

DONNA SPIRO (P/T .48) H 2 C 12,456

GEORGE TOURIAN H 10 C 38,195

HARRY WESTERN UM 4 B 32,693

RICHARD WILKE UM 10 B 42,706

CUSTODIANS’ SHIFTS 24. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to pay 2000-2001 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 contract between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Edgarco Arce 2 $1,518

Thomas Brancato 3 3,056

Gino Iavarone 3 3,056

Christopher Meyer 3 2,448

Donna Spiro (P/T) 3 996

George Tourian 3 3,056***

*** George Tourian will work the third shift effective 7/1/00 through 6/30/01

COACHES ASSIGNMENTS 25.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2000-2001 approve the following coaching assignments for the 2000-2001 school year per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Head Football Gary Andolena $5,743 (1-4)

Assistants Steven Anderson 3,575 (1-4)

Tim Dolan 3,575 (1-4)

Tony Brinson 3,575 (1-4)

Jeffrey Rehain 3,694 (5-9)

Brian Gaccione 3,575 (1-4)

Basketball-Boys

Head Brian Gaccione 4,694 (1-4)

Assistants Colin Rigby 3,194 (1-4)

Tim Dolan 3,194 (1-4)

Basketball-Girls

Head Nicholas DeBari 4,694 (1-4)

Assistants Cheryl Bott 3,194 (1-4)

C. Germershausen 3,194 (1-4)

Baseball Head M. Lauterhahn 4,151 (1-4)

Assistants Joseph Sutera 2,951 (1-4)

Brian Gaccione 2,951 (1-4)

Softball Head Colin Rigby 4,151 (1-4)

Assistants Cheryl Bott 2,951 (1-4)

Kathryn Bertrand 2,951 (1-4)

Head Soccer-Boys Steve Kopelman 4,253 (5-9)

Assistant Edward Bosland 2,951 (1-4)

Head-Girls Williams Mills 4,151 (1-4)

Ronald Volpone 2,951 (1-4)

Indoor Track

Boys Head Robert Hemmel 4,443 (10+)

Girls Head David Frazier 4,113 (1-4)

Spring Track-Boys

Head David Frazier 4,151 (1-4)

Assistants Kenneth Berk 3,003 (5-9)

C. Vieira 2,951 (1-4)

Spring Track-Girls

Head Edward Bosland 4,151 (1-4)

Assistant E. Rendzio 2,951 (1-4)

Cross Country

Head-Boys Robert Hemmel 4,443 (10+)

Head-Girls Donald Daborn 4,113 (1-4)

Wrestling Head Jeffrey Rehain 4,892 (5-9)

Assistant Paul Scutti 3,263 (5-9)

M. Garabedian (1/2 time) 1,597 (1-4)

Volleyball Head Sherrianne Adamo 4,103 (1-4)

Assistants Tom Potor 3,165 (10+)

E. Rendzio 2,903 (1-4)

Swimming Head Kenneth Berk 4,253 (5-9)

Assistant Katherine Bertrand 2,951 (1-4)

Tennis-Boys

Head Ray Venezia 4,443 (10+)

Assistant Steven Kopelman 2,943 (5-9)

Girls Tennis

Head David Padilla 4,113 (1-4)

Assistant Paul Scutti 2,913 (1-4)

Bowling Head David Padilla 2,648 (5-9)

Cheering-Fall LuAnn Voza 2,453 (1-4)

Cheering-Fall Amy Justice 2,453 (1-4)

Cheering-Winter LuAnn Voza 2,453 (1-4)

Cheering-Winter Amy Justice 2,453 (1-4)

HIGH SCHOOL STIPEND

POSITIONS 26. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that

2000-2001 approval be granted to approve the following personnel for stipends listed for the 2000-2001 school year, subject to the successful completion of duties. The Board reserves the right to cancel any activity in which sufficient students do not participate.

2001 Class Sponsors 12th Grade (2) Karen Meicke 1,131

Doris Welfel 1,131

2002 Class Sponsors 11th Grade (2) Jane Hall 949.50

Carol Drewes 949.50

2003 Class Sponsor 10th Grade (2) William Mulcahy 777

Judith DePasquale 777

2004 Class Sponsor 9th Grade (1) Barbara Constantinople 665

Intramurals (6) Katherine Bertrand 1,407

Joan Lord 1,407

Charles Terry 1,407

Douglas Loucks 1,407

Frank Puccio 1,407

David Frazier 1,407

Senior Play Director Lorraine DeMan 1,635

Senior Play Music Director Sarah Seminski 1,355

Senior Play Choreographer Amy Justice 689

Stage Crew Director Lorraine Lewis 1,043

Michael Davidson 1,043

Vocal Ensemble (Special Chorus) Denis Mullins 750

Audio Visual Aids William Mains 2,777

Yearbook - Art & Literary Nicole Marionni 2,802

Yearbook - Business Jane Hall 1,526

R-Hi Newspaper Nancy Kenny 1,512

All School Play Director Raine Brown 1,635

G.O. Collector Steven Kopelman 2,290

Student Council Suzanne Wojcik 2,381

Band Director Donald Baker 3,246

Band Front Director Sheri Wisk 558

Debra Hoffmann 558

Percussion Instructor Michael Moran 1,128

Drill Instructor Jason Narozny 1,628

Math Team Alison Heinzel 823

National Honor Society James Noorigian 332.50

Mary Seaman 332.50

Academic Decathlon Jason Narozny 2,381

E.R.A.S.E. (2) Doris Welfel 750

Linda Dahse 750

Popcert Director Dennis Mullins 1,635

Classification I:

Art Club Constance Crowell 213

Biology Club Patricia Germain 213

Chemistry Club Mark Rojowski 213

French Club Carolyn Weir 213

Gourmet Club Jane Hall 213

Spanish Club Gloria Sampedro 213

Classification II:

Computer Club Karen Travellin 285

Drama Club Christine Williams 285

Foreign Language Honor Society Edwin Rentel/ 142.50

Carolyn Weir 142.50

Health Career Club Judith DePasquale 285

Korean-Asian Club Mary Kotsopulos 285

Photography Club Richard Frissell 285

Classification III:

Chess Club Steven Kopelman 357

FBLA Carol Drewes 178.50

Judith Leonard 178.50

Interact Club Linda Dahse/ 178.50

Wanda Power 178.50

Key Club Kim Angerson 357

Mock Trial Carol Brown 357

Pep Club Leonard Williams 357

SCRIBE Amy Justice 357

Ski Club Donald Baker/ 119

Leonard Williams/ 119

Jason Narozny 119

Varsity Club Margaret Nastasi 178.50

Colin Rigby 178.50

ELEM. CO-CURRICULAR 27. Resolution by M______, seconded by M______.

2000-2001 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following elementary co-curricular assignments for the 2000-2001 school year at the stipends listed, subject to successful completion of duties. The Board reserves the right to cancel any activity in which sufficient students do not participate.

Union Pierrepont

Elementary Band Mrs. Elaine O’Neill Dr. Erland Nordstrom $1,498

Intramurals Mr. Kenneth Berk Mr. Raymond Roig 1,140

Yearbook Mrs. Dorothy Meissner Mr. Greg Sean Canning 515

Choral Director Mrs. Penni Russo Mrs. Constance DeFazio 515

Student Council Mr. Christopher Viola 515

Mr. John Breheney/ 257.50

Mr. Mark Doty 257.50

Safety Patrol Mr. Lawrence Sandmeyer Mrs. Joanne Garabedian 515

Newspaper/ --- Mrs. Margaret Byrnes/ 208.50

Literary Journal Mrs. Danielle Sabato 208.50

Poetry Book Mrs. Paula Lyons --- 345

Computer Specialist Mrs. Colleen Fencik Mrs. Frances Knowlden 2,462

School Store Ms. Carolynn Griffiths Mr. Alan Goodman 345

8^th Grade Class Advisor Mrs. Roxane DiVuolo/ 257.50

Mrs. Sophie Slezak 257.50

Mr. David Padilla 515

Drama Club --- Mr. Anthony Bucco/ 208.50

Miss Mercedes Villacampa 208.50

Poetry Book Typist Mrs. Joan Bianchi --- 124

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 28. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2000-2001 approve the following hourly employees for the 2000-2001 school year at the hourly rates listed per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2000/2001

Hours

Step

Hourly Rate

BUS ASSISTANT
Marion Capone	6	step 4	13.75
Aileen LaPierre	2	step 1	11.25
Kathleen Barracato	3	step 2	11.75

CLERICAL ASSISTANTS

Kathleen Cockcroft	3	step 2	11.75
Irena Drywa	3	step 2	11.75
Doris Feliciano	7	step 4	13.75
Camille Hirth	3	step 3	12.50
Joan Kimball	3.8	step 4	13.75
Debra Rovito	3.5	step 3	12.50
Susanne Savonije	7	step 4	13.75

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Dorothy Dammers	3.8	step 4	13.75
Eileen Huelbig	6.25	step 2	11.75
Joan Moss	6	step 4	13.75

SUBSTITUTE CALLERS

Patricia Dguck	3	step 4	13.75
Myrna D. Frazier	3	step 4	13.75

SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS

Joan LoPresti	4.5	step 4	13.75
Barbara Rienzi	4	step 4	13.75

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Clare Ahearn	6	step 1	11.55
Patrick Ahearn	5.5	step 2	12.25
Irene Amitisis	5.5	step 1	11.55
Amelia Archetti	2.25	step 1	11.55
Patricia Bardzell	4.75	step 4	14.25
Kathleen Barracato	5.5	step 2	12.25
Stacy Nichols-Barthel	2	step 1	11.55
Lenard Baylor	5.5	step 1	11.55
Jane Chadwick	6	step 4	14.25
Annette Delsandro	6	step 1	11.55
Helene Gallucci	6	step 4	14.25
Carolynn Griffiths	6	step 4	14.25
Doug Hyde	6	step 1	11.55
Elizabeth Jimenez	1.5	step 1	11.55
Aileen LaPierre	3.5	step 1	11.55
Theresa Marullo	5.5	step 2	12.25
Louise Micci	5.5	step 1	11.55
MaryLouise Price	6	step 3	13.00
Sabrina Reilly-Pisciotta	5.5	step 1	11.55
Barbara Rio	3	step 1	11.55
Sandra Sasso	3.5	step 4	14.25
Linda Van Dien	5	step 3	13.00
Grace Vidal	3	step 1	11.55
Barbara Witter-Lembo	6	step 2	12.25
Laura Wusyk	6	step 2	12.25

BUS DRIVERS

Christopher Bialek	6	step 3	16.25
Edward Malaquias	7	step 3	16.25
Elizabeth N. Mannion	8	step 3	16.25
Joseph Marino	5	step 1	14.00
Mary Jean McGuire	7	step 3	16.25
Thomas Whitlow	4 to 6	step 3	16.25

Roll call vote Personnel Items #21-28:

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. Cevasco, to adopt Personnel Items #29-43.

EMERGENT HIRES 29. 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:

Gary Landis Substitute Teacher

Marilyn Ladas Substitute Teacher

Noelle Kratz Substitute Teacher

Lori Leach Lunch Monitor

Rene Antoine Life Guard

Frank Bozza Psychologist

Marisa Yoda Social Studies Teacher

Frank Stout Physical Education Teacher

Peter Pampulevski Physical Education Teacher

Gloria Morales LDT-C

Christina Dunn Special Education Teacher

Leah Steen Resource Room Teacher

PAUL SCUTTI 30. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the transfer of Mr. Paul Scutti from the physical education department of Pierrepont School to the guidance department of the high school effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 and approve two weeks of summer work (2001) at a salary of $2,016.

GLORIA MORALES 31. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Gloria Morales as an LDT-C in the special services department effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $53,319 (step 11, level 4). This is a replacement for Mrs. Pascarello.

MARY LOUISE PRICE 32. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Mary Louise Price as a special education teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (step 1, level 1). This is a new position.

PETER PAMPULEVSKI 33. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Peter Pampulevski as a physical education/health teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement for Mr. Scutti.

FRANK STOUT 34. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Frank Stout as a physical education/health teacher at the high school effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $36,049 (step 3, level 1). This is a replacement for Mr. Parise.

CHRISTINA DUNN 35. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Christina Dunn as a special education teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $35,347 (step 2, level 1). This is a new position.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 36. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2001-2002 school year at the rate of $65.00 per day effective 9/1/01:

Gary Landis

Marilyn Ladas

Noelle Kratz

Margaret Kenyon

SUB TEACHER ASST 37. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Gary Landis as a substitute teacher assistant effective 9/1/01 at the hourly rate of $8.50.

LUNCH MONITORS 38. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as lunch monitors for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $8.25:

Lori Leach Lincoln School

Marta Gonzalez Union School

Beverly Lally Union School

SUB LUNCH MONITORS 39. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute lunch monitors for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $7.00:

Dorothy Bassani

Doris O’Connor

RENE ANTOINE 40. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Rene Antoine as a life guard during school hours at Rutherford High School effective 9/1/01, 6 hours per day, 3 days per week, at the hourly rate of $10.50.

TEACHER ASST HOURS 41. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following changes in daily hours previously approved on 6/25/01:

Amelia Archetti from 2.25 hours to 6 hours

Theresa Marullo from 5.5 hours to 6 hours

Irene Amitsis from 5.5 hours to 6 hours

Sandra Sasso from 3.5 hours to 5.5 hours

Linda Van Dien from 5 hours to 6.3 hours

AILEEN LA PIERRE 42. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to correct the step of Mrs. Aileen LaPierre to step 2 for the 2001-2002 school year. This was incorrectly listed as step 1 on the agenda of 6/25/01.

INCREMENT WITHHELD 43. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that, based on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the employment and adjustment increments for teaching staff member Employee “W”, whose name is on file in the office of the superintendent, be withheld and that she receive a salary of $36,233 for the 2001-02 school year;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice of the Board’s decision, together with the reasons therefore, be furnished the teaching staff member no later than ten (10) days from the date of this resolution.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #29-43:

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 Mr. Ferrara to adopt Personnel Items #44-51.

FACULTY SALARIES 44. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2001-2002 approve the following locations and faculty salaries effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Employee Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

BARBARA ABROM U 16 5 77,660

SHERRIANNE ADAMO HS 4 1 36,846

COLLEEN ALLMERS (pro-rated) U 4 1 36,233

STEVEN ANDERSON HS 10 1 43,296

KIM ANGERSON HS 5 2 38,282

DONALD BAKER HS 10 1 43,296

MARILYN BARBIRE U 15 2 63,216

SARA BEHNKE P 2 1 35,347

KENNETH BERK U 11 3 49,702

KATHERINE BERTRAND HS 3 1 36,049

MICHAEL BLANCHARD U 1 1 34,834

EDWARD BOSLAND HS 6 3 40,918

EMILY BREGMAN L 14 3 59,376

JOHN BREHENEY P 5 1 37,655

KATHLEEN BRESIN U 16 5 1,300 78,960

CAROL BROWN HS 16 5 77,660

($3,883 for 2 wks smr wk)

ANTHONY BUCCO P 16 4 73,521

LISA BYRNE U 9 2 42,939

MARGARET BYRNES P 9 1 41,745

MARY CALABRESE P 12 5 56,687

ANTOINETTE CALIFANO P 14 2 57,206

MARY FRANCES CALOCINO P 16 5 77,660

MELISSA CANDURRA HS 1 1 34,834

GREG SEAN CANNING P 16 3 1,100 71,618

ANA CAPRIA P 3 1 36,049

DOROTHY CARLETTA U 14 5 64,593

TRACI CEPERO L 4 3 38,372

MARY CLEARY P 13 2 52,875

KATHLEEN COLEMAN S 13 2 52,875

BARBARA CONSTANTINOPLE HS 7 3 42,410

MICHAEL COPPOLA S 16 5 1,300 78,960

EILEEN CORBRAN P 16 5 77,660

CONSTANCE CROWELL HS 16 5 900 78,560

NANCY CROWLEY S 15 2 63,216

DONALD DABORN P 16 5 77,660

LINDA DAHSE HS 16 5 77,660

MICHAEL DAVIDSON HS 10 1 43,296

NICHOLAS DE BARI HS 8 2 41,606

LORRAINE DE CAPRIO P 15 2 900 64,116

LYNN DECKER P 1 2 35,074

CONSTANCE DE FAZIO P 14 2 57,206

DEBORAH DE LIA U 9 3 45,690

JOAN DE LUISE U 16 5 900 78,560

JOHN DE PALMA HS 7 4 44,624

JUDITH DE PASQUALE HS 12 3 52,339

LORI DERNELLE HS 16 3 70,518

PATRICIA DI LORENZO W 15 2 1,100 64,316

ROXANE DI VUOLO U 13 1 50,597

TIMOTHY DOLAN HS 4 2 37,363

JEFFREY DOORN HS 16 5 77,660

MARK DOTY P 7 1 39,341

CAROL DREWES HS 11 1 45,353

ANISSA EGAR-SMITH U 5 1 37,655

PAULA ELLIS HS 14 5 64,593

ELIZABETH ERSALESI W 12 3 52,339

RAQUEL ESPINOSA P 16 3 70,518

ELIZABETH FALKER SS 16 5 77,660

BRENDA FARGO P 10 5 52,616

BERNADETTE FARINA U 16 5 77,660

JUNE FEJKO U 16 5 77,660

COLLEEN FENCIK U 5 2 38,282

JACQUELINE FERRARA SS 12 3 52,339

MARGARET FISHER-SHOOPACK SS 5 5 42,730

MARIE FLETCHER P 16 5 1,100 78,760

ALEXANDRA FRANK P 4 2 37,363

DAVID FRAZIER HS 7 2 40,315

JOANNE GARABEDIAN P 12 4 56,166

RUTH GASSNER U 15 2 1,300 64,516

PATRICIA GERMAIN HS 10 5 52,616

DONNA GIANNISIS P 15 2 1,100 64,316

MARILYN GILLIO P 15 5 70,472

JUDITH GIOIA S 15 2 900 64,116

JOAN GISMOND U 16 5 77,660

JOSEPH GIUDICE SS 5 5 42,730

KEVIN GOETZ HS 13 1 50,597

ALAN GOODMAN P 16 5 1,100 78,760

SUSAN GRECO U 16 5 77,660

JOANNE GRIFFO HS 15 5 70,472

JANE HALL HS 7 4 43,753

ELLEN HAUG U 16 5 77,660

DIANA HECKING P 16 5 1,300 78,960

ALISON HEINZEL HS 16 5 77,660

ROBERT HEMMEL HS 16 5 1,100 78,760

JOHN HERNINKO HS 1 1 34,834

ANNE HETZEL U 16 5 77,660

LOUISE HETZEL U 7 2 40,315

DEBRA HOFFMANN HS 5 1 37,655

KIMBERLY HUZZY P 4 3 38,372

CAROL JOCKEL U 16 5 1,100 78,760

LAURA JURGAITIS S 3 1 36,049

AMY JUSTICE HS 8 1 40,503

KRISTEN KARLICEK HS 4 1 36,846

BEVERLEY KEEGAN S 16 5 900 78,560

NANCY KENNY HS 15 2 63,216

EILEEN KERINS P 16 5 77,660

FRANCES KNOWLDEN P 16 3 1,300 71,818

MARY KOTSOPULOS HS 16 5 900 78,560

MICHELLE LAJOIE U 4 2 36,757

SUZANAH LEE P 1 1 34,834

LINDA LENTINI U 16 5 77,660

JUDITH LEONARD HS 6 3 40,918

LORRAINE LEWIS HS 12 5 56,687

FRANCES LIEBERMAN S 16 5 1,300 78,960

JOAN LORD HS 16 3 900 71,418

MOIRA LOUGHLIN U 13 2 52,875

JOSEPHINE LYNCH U 14 3 59,376

PAULA LYONS U 5 1 37,655

JOAN MACRI U 6 2 39,224

WILLIAM MAINS HS 16 5 1,100 78,760

ANN MALINOWSKI HS 14 5 64,593

JOHN MASCOLA HS 6 1 38,488

MARYANN MAYERCZAK W 15 5 70,472

THEAUDRY MAYFIELD S 16 5 900 78,560

ANN MARIE MC CARTHY L 16 5 1,100 78,760

DARA MEDOFF U 1 1 34,834

DOROTHY MEISSNER U 16 5 1,300 78,960

LYNDA MEREDITH HS 16 4 1,300 72,921

JILL MICHAL U 2 1 35,347

VIRGINIA MITCHELL L 16 5 1,300 78,960

BRIAN MOLDAWSKY L 7 1 39,341

DARLENE MONGIOVI P 9 2 43,022

DENIS MULLINS HS 16 5 900 78,560

AMY MURPHY L 5 1 37,655

TONI MURPHY P 15 1 60,224

EILEEN NAPOLITANO S 16 5 77,660

JASON NAROZNY HS 4 1 36,846

MARGARET NASTASI HS 14 5 64,593

DR. ERLAND NORDSTROM P 16 6 1,300 80,858

CHARLENE O'CONNOR (.40) P 12 2 19,882

PATRICIA OLIVO U 2 1 35,347

ELAINE O'NEILL U 16 5 900 78,560

DAVID PADILLA P 16 5 77,660

BETTY-ANN PALLADINO P 15 1 60,224

JERRY PARISE U 16 5 900 78,560

JAMES PHILLIPS U 4 3 38,372

ERIN POLAKOWSKI HS 16 5 77,660

GERALDINE PONTI SS 16 5 77,660

THOMAS POTOR L 12 2 49,706

WANDA POWER HS 9 5 50,885

DONNA POWERS S 14 2 57,206

GLORIA PRINCE P 16 5 1,300 78,960

FRANK PUCCIO HS 16 5 1,100 78,760

MARIA PUCELLA W 2 1 35,347

W. JEFFREY REHAIN HS 13 2 52,875

PAULA RISOLI L 6 3 40,918

NOHORA RIVERA P 2 1 35,347

RUFINA RODRIGUEZ HS 10 2 44,906

RAYMOND ROIG P 15 2 900 64,116

MARK ROJOWSKI HS 14 5 64,593

JANIS ROSE U 12 5 56,687

DANIELLE ROSSETTI P 2 1 35,347

BENEDETTA RUBIN L 16 5 77,660

BARBARA RUGGIERO P 15 2 1,300 64,516

BRIDGET RULLER P 10 3 47,606

PENNI RUSSO U 11 1 45,353

DANIELLE SABATO P 6 3 40,918

TONI ANN SALVATORE HS 5 1 37,655

GLORIA SAMPEDRO HS 6 1 38,488

LAWRENCE SANDMEYER U 5 2 38,282

COLLEEN SARTORI P 10 4 50,618

HARRIET SAXON P 16 3 900 71,418

THERESA SCHMIDT S 1 1 34,834

MARY SCORESE L 12 3 52,339

PAUL SCUTTI HS 7 2 40,315

($2,016 for 2 wks smr wk)

MARY SEAMAN HS 16 5 77,660

ADRIANA SERRAO SS 2 5 38,819

MICHAEL SINGERVALT SS 16 5 77,660

SANTA SISCO P 16 5 1,300 78,960

SOPHIE SLEZAK U 16 5 1,100 78,760

JEAN SLUKA SS 13 5 60,475

MARGIT SMITH L 3 2 36,473

BARBARA SORINI HS 16 5 77,660

GAYLE STRAUSS U 12 3 52,339

LAUREN SUDOL HS 1 1 34,834

ROSEMARIE TENETYLO W 6 3 40,918

CHARLES TERRY HS 16 5 1,100 78,760

MARGARET TIFFNER SS 16 5 77,660

KAREN TRAVELLIN HS 15 5 70,472

MAUREEN TULLO W 15 5 70,472

ROBERT URBANOVICH HS 1 1 34,834

PATRICIA VAN ES L 14 5 64,593

RONALD VASSALLO P 15 5 70,472

MERCEDES VILLACAMPA P 4 3 38,372

CHRISTOPHER VIOLA U 2 1 35,347

JACQUELINE WALDRON W 16 5 900 78,560

BEVERLY WALKER W 15 5 70,472

ALAN WEBER HS 16 4 73,521

CAROLYN WEIR HS 16 5 1,300 78,960

BARBARA WEISSMAN HS 14 5 64,593

($3,230 for 2 wks smr wk)

JOSEPH WELLS HS 11 5 54,588

JEANNE WILK L 16 5 1,100 78,760

ROSEMARIE WILKE P 16 5 1,100 78,760

CHRISTINE WILLIAMS HS 16 5 77,660

LEONARD WILLIAMS HS 12 5 56,687

DANESA WOJTOWICZ HS 1 1 34,834

EDWARD YOUNG U 6 3 40,918

COLLEEN ZIEMAK P 7 1 39,341

ANN ZIEMKIEWICZ P 16 5 900 78,560

CUSTODIANS’ SHIFTS 45. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to pay the following custodians, effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02, the 6% differential whenever they work the second shift, and 8% differential whenever they work the third shift:

Edgarco Arce 2 $1,617

Patrick Baranello 2 1,836

Thomas Brancato 3 3,136

James Carney 3 2,170

Gino Iavarone 3 3,136

Christopher Meyer 3 2,515

Donna Spiro (P/T) 3 1,041

George Tourian 3 3,136***

*** George Tourian will work the third shift effective 7/1/01 through 6/30/02

SUPERVISORS SALARIES 46. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following salaries for Department Supervisors effective 9/1/01 through 6/30/02 per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Supervisors Association:

Employee Loc. Step Level Long. Salary

LUCILLE DI FABRITIS HS 8 5 75,206

RICHARD FRISSELL HS 15 5 88,429

CORLISS HUBERT HS 5 5 900 71,207

BARBARA JONES HS 15 5 1,300 95,075 (Incls. $6,222)

DOUGLAS LOUCKS HS 15 5 1,300 88,853

GEORGE MAGDICH HS 15 5 1,300 91,042 (Incls. $2,189)

ROSE MC CAULEY HS 2 4 63,448

WILLIAM MULCAHY HS 2 4 65,448

(Incls. $2,000)

JAMES NOORIGIAN HS 15 5 1,300 88,853

BARBARA O'DONNELL HS 3 4 65,080

EDWIN RENTEL HS 15 5 1,300 88,853

ADMINISTRATORS SALARIES 47. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following salaries for administrators for the 2001-2002 school year:

John Hurley High School 900 $106,557

Maureen Willis Union 91,613

Joseph Loffredo WASAL 1,300 116,869

Margaret Vaccarino Pierrepont 115,569

Michael Cassidy High School 900 96,675

Lucy Cappello Spec Services 99,416

Steven Albin (10 months**) Pierrepont 99,799

Kenneth Polakowski (10 months**) Union 1,100 88,032

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

the school year

ELEM. CO-CURRICULAR 48. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2001-2002 approve the following elementary co-curricular assignments for the 2001-2002 school year at the stipends listed, subject to successful completion of duties. The Board reserves the right to cancel any activity in which sufficient students do not participate.

Union Pierrepont

Elementary Band Mrs. Elaine O’Neill Dr. Erland Nordstrom $1,531

Intramurals Mr. Kenneth Berk Mr. Raymond Roig 1,173

Yearbook Mrs. Dorothy Meissner Mr. Greg Sean Canning 548

Choral Director Ms. Patricia Olivo Mrs. Constance DeFazio 548

Student Council Mr. Christopher Viola 548

Mr. John Breheney/ 274

Mr. Mark Doty 274

Safety Patrol Mr. Lawrence Sandmeyer Mrs. Joanne Garabedian 548

Newspaper/ --- Mrs. Margaret Byrnes/ 225

Literary Journal Mrs. Danielle Sabato 225

Poetry Book Mrs. Paula Lyons --- 378

Computer Specialist Mrs. Colleen Fencik Mrs. Frances Knowlden 2,495

School Store Ms. Carolynn Griffiths Mr. Alan Goodman 378

8^th Grade Class Advisor Mr. Edward Young Mr. Greg Sean Canning 548

Drama Club --- Mr. Anthony Bucco/ 225

Miss Mercedes Villacampa 225

Poetry Book Typist Mrs. Joan Bianchi --- 157

COACHES ASSIGNMENTS 49.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

2001-2002 approve the following coaching assignments for the 2001-2002 school year per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Head Football John DePalma $6,070 (1-4)

Assistants Steven Anderson 3,655 (1-4)

John Herninko 3,655 (1-4)

Vito Campinile 3,655 (1-4)

Roger Kotlarz 3,655 (1-4)

Frank Morano 3,655 (1-4)

Basketball-Boys

Head Brian Gaccione 4,898 (1-4)

Assistants OPEN

Tim Dolan 3,410 (1-4)

Basketball-Girls

Head Nicholas DeBari 4,898 (1-4)

Assistants OPEN

C. Germershausen 3,410 (1-4)

Baseball Head Mike Lauterhahn 4,390 (1-4)

Assistants Joseph Sutera 3,125 (1-4)

Brian Gaccione 3,125 (1-4)

Softball Head OPEN

Assistants Cheryl Bott 3,125 (1-4)

Kathryn Bertrand 3,125 (1-4)

Head Soccer-Boys Edward Bosland 4,390 (1-4)

Assistant Frank Stout 3,125 (1-4)

Head-Girls Marisa Yoda 4,390 (1-4)

OPEN

Indoor Track

Boys Head Robert Hemmel 4,498 (10+)

Assistant OPEN

Girls Head David Frazier 4,213 (1-4)

Spring Track-Boys

Head David Frazier 4,390 (1-4)

Assistants Kenneth Berk 3,145 (5-9)

Ed Rendzio 3,125 (1-4)

Spring Track-Girls

Head Edward Bosland 4,390 (1-4)

Assistant Carlos Vieira 3,125 (1-4)

Cross Country

Head-Boys Robert Hemmel 4,498 (10+)

Head-Girls Tim Dolan 4,213 (1-4)

Wrestling Head Jeffrey Rehain 5,315 (10+)

Assistant Michael Blanchard 3,410 (1-4)

OPEN

Volleyball Head Sherrianne Adamo 4,213 (1-4)

Assistants Tom Potor 3,218 (10+)

E. Rendzio 3,013 (1-4)

Swimming Head Kenneth Berk 4,490 (5-9)

Assistant Katherine Bertrand 3,125 (1-4)

Tennis-Boys

Head Ray Venezia 4,498 (10+)

Assistant OPEN

Girls Tennis

Head David Padilla 4,213 (1-4)

Assistant Len Baylor 3,013 (1-4)

Bowling Head David Padilla 2,798 (5-9)

Cheering-Fall LuAnn Voza 2,475 (1-4)

Cheering-Fall Amy Justice 2,475 (1-4)

Cheering-Winter LuAnn Voza 2,475 (1-4)

Cheering-Winter Amy Justice 2,475 (1-4)

HIGH SCHOOL STIPEND

POSITIONS 50. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that

2001-2002 approval be granted to approve the following personnel for stipends listed for the 2001-2002 school year, subject to the successful completion of duties. The Board reserves the right to cancel any activity in which sufficient students do not participate.

2002 Class Sponsors 12th Grade (2) Jane Hall 1,171.50

Carol Drewes 1,171.50

2003 Class Sponsors 11th Grade (2) William Mulcahy 990

Judith DePasquale 990

2004 Class Sponsor 10th Grade (2) Barbara Constantinople 817.50

Wanda Power 817.50

2005 Class Sponsor 9th Grade (1) John Herninko 746

Intramurals (6) Katherine Bertrand 1,421

Joan Lord 1,421

Charles Terry 1,421

Douglas Loucks 1,421

Frank Puccio 1,421

David Frazier 1,421

Senior Play Director Christine Williams 1,716

Senior Play Music Director Danesa Wojtowicz 1,436

Senior Play Choreographer Amy Justice 770

Stage Crew Director Lorraine Lewis 1,083.50

Michael Davidson 1,083.50

Vocal Ensemble (Special Chorus) Denis Mullins 831

Audio Visual Aids William Mains 2,858

Yearbook - Art & Literary Lori Dernelle 2,883

Yearbook - Business Jane Hall 1,607

R-Hi Newspaper Nancy Kenny 1,583

All School Play Director Raine Brown 1,716

Forensics OPEN 1,635

G.O. Collector OPEN 2,371

Student Council Rose McCauley 2,462

Band Director Donald Baker 3,327

Band Front Director Sheri Wisk 1,197

Percussion Instructor Michael Moran 1,209

Drill Instructor Jason Narozny 1,709

Math Team Alison Heinzel 904

National Honor Society James Noorigian 373

Mary Seaman 373

Academic Decathlon Jason Narozny 2,462

E.R.A.S.E. (2) Judith DePasquale 790.50

Judith Leonard 790.50

Popcert Director Dennis Mullins 1,716

Classification I:

Art Club Constance Crowell 225

Biology Club Patricia Germain 225

Chemistry Club Mark Rojowski 225

French Club Carolyn Weir 225

Gourmet Club Leonard Williams 225

Spanish Club Gloria Sampedro 225

Classification II:

Computer Club Michael Davidson 297

Drama Club Christine Williams 297

Foreign Language Honor Society Edwin Rentel/ 148.50

Carolyn Weir 148.50

Health Career Club Judith DePasquale 297

Korean-Asian Club Mary Kotsopulos 297

Photography Club Richard Frissell 297

Physics Club OPEN 297

Psychology Club OPEN 297

Classification III:

Chess Club OPEN 369

FBLA Carol Drewes 184.50

Judith Leonard 184.50

Interact Club Linda Dahse/ 184.50

Wanda Power 184.50

Key Club Kim Angerson 369

Mock Trial Carol Brown 369

Pep Club Leonard Williams 369

SCRIBE OPEN 369

Ski Club Donald Baker/ 123

Leonard Williams/ 123

Jason Narozny 123

Varsity Club Margaret Nastasi 369

Weight Room Advisors Steve Anderson $15.00 per hour

Katherine Bertrand

Edward Bosland

Nicholas DeBari

Computer Repairs George Magdich $5,725

Non-Stipend Positions

Harvesters Club OPEN

Costumes Senior Musical Christine Williams

Newcomers Club Lynda Meredith

Future Politicians OPEN

Rtv Club Alan Weber

Theology Club Alison Heinzel

Future Teachers of America OPEN

Public Relations Barbara Sorini

S.A.D.D. OPEN

AP Exams Barbara Weissman

Future Problem Solvers Brenda Fargo

Repertory Christine Williams

WAIVER 51. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize the submission of a waiver of the mentor teacher program N.J.A.C. 6:11-14.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #44-51:

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 #47

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #52-55.

LDT-C CONSULTANT 52. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Janice L. Wehrle to provide services to the Child Study Team as an LDT-C Consultant 1 day per week, effective 8/31/01, at the rate of $300.00 per day.

COMPUTER LAB MONITOR 53. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Greg Sean Canning as the Computer Lab Monitor at Pierrepont School for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $11.75.

LEAH STEEN 54. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Leah Steen as a resource room teacher at Union School, effective 9/1/01 (or as soon as she can be released from her present district) through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $36,846 (step 4, level 1). This is a replacement for Mr. Phillips who had not begun his employment with the Rutherford Public Schools.

HOLLY COLLET 55. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Holly Collet as a one-on-one teacher assistant for Student #2000320 (name on file in the office of special svcs.) effective 8/30/01 at the hourly rate of $12.00 (step 1).

Roll call vote Personnel Items #52-55:

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

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-11.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revised school calendar for 2001-2002:

RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2001-2002

Tuesday, September 4 Orientation of Teachers

Wednesday, September 5 Schools Open

Thursday, September 27 Schools Closed, Yom Kippur

Monday, October 8 Schools Closed, Professional Wksp.

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 8, 9 Schools Closed, NJEA Convention

Thursday, November 15 (GRADES K-5) One-Session Day, Evening Confs.

Friday, November 16 (GRADES K-5)** Schools Closed, Conferences**

Wednesday, Nov. 21 One Session Day &

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22, 23 Schools Closed, Thanksgiving

Friday, Dec. 21 One Session Day &

December 24 January 1 Schools Closed, Christmas Recess

Wednesday, January 2 Schools Reopen

Monday, January 21 Schools Closed, Dr. King's Birthday

February 18 - 22 Schools Closed, Winter Recess

Friday, March 29 Schools Closed, Good Friday

April 22 26 Schools Closed, Spring Recess

Monday, May 27 Schools Closed, Memorial Day

June 25-27 One-Session Day for Students

Wednesday, June 26 High School Graduation

Thursday, June 27 Union & Pierrepont Graduations

Thursday, June 27 Last Day of School for Students

and Teachers

K-12 Report Cards Issued

NUMBER OF DAYS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION

September 17 February 15

October 22 March 20

November 18 April 17

(November 17) K-5 Only

December 15 May 22

January 21 June 19

Total: 93 Total: 93

(92) K-5 Only

Total Days: 186

(185) K-5

REPORT PERIOD ENDS REPORT CARDS ISSUED NUMBER OF DAYS

November 13 November 21 46

January 31 February 7 47

(46) K-5

April 16 May 1 47

June 27 June 27 46

Total: 186

(185) K-5

* To allow for evening conferences, Thursday, November 15, 2001 will

be a one-session day for K-5 students and teachers.

** K-5 Conferences will be held on Friday, November 16, 2001.

SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON THAT DAY FOR GRADES K-5.

The above calendar is subject to change if deemed necessary by the Board of Education. The Board of Education wishes to apprise all employees, students and parents that any recess period may be utilized for days lost due to inclement weather. Accordingly, the Board advises employees not to make travel plans that are non-refundable during any of these times since school may be in session.

SATELLITE SCHOOL 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following students (names on file in the Office of the Superintendent) to attend the Satellite School for the 2001-2002 school year:

Student “A” Grade 10 A.M. Session

Student “B” Grade 12 P.M. Session

Student “C” Grade 11 P.M. Session

Student 2000030 Grade 11 P.M. Session

NON-PUBLIC NURSING 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with the Board of Health to provide required nursing services to St. Mary’s Grammar School, St. Mary High School, and the Rutherford Child Care Center at a total cost of $66.87 per student for the 2001-2002 school year. (This is funded by state grant.)

FIRST CARE 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve First Care of Lyndhurst as the provider of drug and alcohol screening services for the district effective 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the rate of $55.00 per screening.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following out-of-district placements (names on file in the office of special services) for the 2001-2002 school year:

Student I.D.

2000353 The Douglass Center $59,692.00

2000298 Holmstead School 29,347.00

2000006 Sage Day 31,930.00

2000354 SBJC Maywood *

2000013 SBJC Maywood *

2000018 Slocum, Ridgefield 35,215.00

2000035 BCSSS Montesano School 37,215.00

2000036 Ridgefield High School 24,177.00

2000039 EPIC 45,318.00

2000043 Sage Day 31,930.00

2000042 SBJC Garfield *

2000061 BCSSSD Wood-Ridge 31,415.00

2000062 Bleshman Regional Day School 37,715.00

2000334 Sage Day 31,930.00

2000069 Learning Center for Exceptional Children 37,729.40

2000076 SBJC Garfield *

2000085 SBJC Maywood *

2000089 BBCSSSD Paramus 31,415.00

2000320 Shaler Academy 35,215.00

2000091 Shaler Academy 35,215.00

2000092 ECLC Ho-Ho-Kus 25,920.00

2000099 Mt. Lakes High School 36,895.00

2000100 Nova Program Emerson 31,415.00

2000112 Nova Program Emerson 31,415.00

2000113 SBJC Moonachie *

2000115 Ridgefield High School 24,177.00

2000120 Phoenix Center 41,382.00

2000286 SBJC Maywood *

2000129 Bergen Blvd. School 35,215.00

2000130 ECLC of Ho-Ho-Kus 28,944.00

2000132 Ridgefield High School 24,177.00

2000137 Palisades Learning Center 31,526.00

2000136 Mt. Lakes High School 34,895.00

2000143 SBJC Maywood *

2000149 Phoenix Center 37,620.00

2000152 Sage Day 31,930.00

2000331 SBJC Moonachie *

2000168 Ridgefield High School 20,615.00

2000170 Ridgefield High School 24,177.00

2000174 SBJC Maywood *

2000344 Palisades Learning Center 31,526.00

2000345 Washington South Program 34,715.00

2000183 Washington South Program 37,215.00

2000194 SBJC Maywood *

2000290 SBJC Garfield *

2000199 Bergen Blvd. School 24,177.00

2000202 Holmstead School 29,347.00

2000204 Ridgefield High School 24,177.00

2000206 BCSSS Hip Program Highland School 35,815.00

2000274 Brownstone School 31,415.00

2000244 Phoenix Center 41,382.00

2000256 Shaler Academy 35,215.00

2000359 Holmstead School 29,347.00

2000111 SBJC Garfield *

* Tuition to be determined by the South Bergen Jointure Commission

BERGEN ACADEMIES 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the following students (names on file in the Office of the Superintendent) to attend the Bergen Academies for the 2001-2002 school year: