MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOVEMBER 12, 2001

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, November 12, 2001 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Derner at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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

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. We are continuing our trial period broadcast, pending receipt of the evaluation of trial period. These meetings will be broadcast without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings on the Comcast public access channel. At the conclusion of the two-hour segment, the broadcast will end regardless of what part of the meeting is currently being viewed due to the Comcast time constraint. Any member of the public who wishes to view the two-hour tape should make a written request to the Board Secretary who will have a copy of the tape made available within two weeks of the request. There will be a nominal fee charged for this tape reproduction.

MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of November 5, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

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

PRESENTATIONS:

Audit Mr. Timothy Vrabel, Dickinson, Vrabel and Cassells
Facilities Plan Status Report Mr. Kellen Chapin, Chapin Architectural Services, P.A.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT None

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:33 P.M.

Art Rosbury-Yoder complimented the Board on their choice of Chapin Architectural Services for the proposed project, and complimented Kellen Chapin and his staff for their creativity and planning. Mr. Rosbury-Yoder went on to indicate that as a representative of the Rutherford Taxpayers Association, he and his association have concerns about the creeping cost of the project. Mr. Rosbury-Yoder addressed fiscal supports needed for a successful referendum.

Maureen Bigley asked about the shaded areas on the Agenda, specifically the 8^th grade class trip provider resolution. Mrs. Bigley asked the Board if they had any information on the results of the survey about the mandated summer reading program.

Mildred Dyson addressed the mandatory reading program. Mrs. Dyson asked questions regarding the number of windows in the proposed addition at Washington School, as well as questions on air-conditioning the schools, and the location of the band room.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:49 P.M.

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the Board recessed for 5 minutes.

The Board reconvened at 9:05 P.M.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

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

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #1 - #11.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $65.00 and in accordance with law:

Alia Nasr

Laura Muller

Ray Texidor

Joyce Gardner

Michele Azar

Dawn Spiro

Femihan Elkadi

GLORIA PAK 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Gloria Pak as a permanent Lunch Monitor at Pierrepont School effective 11/6/01 at the hourly rate of $8.25.

LILIAN CABELLO 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Lilian Cabello as a clerical assistant (12 month) at the Central Office effective 11/1/01 at the hourly rate of $12.00 (step 2).

COLLEEN SABINI 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Colleen Sabini as a home instructor effective 11/13/01 at the hourly rate of $25.00.

SALARY CHANGES 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to make the following salary level changes:

Jane Hall

From: $43,753 (Step 7, Level 4) To: $46,048 (Step 7, Level 5)

Josephine Lynch

From: $59,376 (Step 14, Level 3) To: $64,593 (Step 14, Level 5)

KATHY CAIROLI 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a salary increase of $3,000 for Mrs. Kathy Cairoli, HASP Program Secretary, effective 7/1/01, bringing her salary to $9,000.

PATRICIA WILLIAMS 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a salary change for Mrs. Patricia Williams effective 12/1/01 due to achieving longevity.

From: $52,680 To: $53,580 (Incl. $900 Longevity 1 pro-rated)

SHARON LOPATY 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Sharon Lopaty as the Athletic Trainer at the high school effective 11/15/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $41,745 (Step 9, Level 1 pro-rated). Ms. Lopaty is a replacement for Mr. Mascola.

ALIA NASR 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Alia Nasr as a substitute teacher assistant effective 11/6/01 at the hourly rate of $8.50.

ADULT SCHOOL 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following Adult School Payroll for Fall 2001:

Calise, Frank Computers 2 classes $500.00

Falcon, Ismael ESL-Advanced 625.00

Feger, Edmund Cake Decorating 400.00

Hernandez, Desiree ESL 2 classes 1250.00

Holck, Russel Woodworking 300.00

Khetir, Abdallah French 320.00

Kobylarz, Maria Crafts 2 classes 550.00

Hutzel, Catherine Piano 2 classes 500.00

McCoy, Andrea Aerobics 2 classes 375.00

McPeters, Steven Drawing/Watercolor 480.00

Nelson, Clarice Ballroom & Line 2 classes 700.00

Huelbig, Thomas Basketball & Volleyball 800.00

Poindexter, Robert Tennis 2 classes 480.00

Rudloff, Joseph Computers 3 classes 800.00

Scaicchetano, Daniel Golf 5 classes 1640.00

Sollitto, Andrea Body Works 350.00

Stettner, Fred Photography Advanced Dk. 450.00

Strumolo, Stephen Basketball 400.00

Teichman, Evelyn Antiques 440.00

TOTAL $11,360.00

MARISA YODA 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Marisa Yoda as a social studies teacher at the high school effective 11/1/01 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (Step 1, Level 1 pro-rated). This is a replacement position for Mr. Dolan.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-11:

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

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Personnel Items # 12 - # 23.

RITA CRISAFI 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Rita Crisafi as a teacher assistant effective 11/12/01 at the hourly rate of $13.50 (step 3).

HASP EMPLOYEES 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for HASP to award $100 bonuses to the following summer employees for perfect attendance and additional cleaning duties:

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following coaching assignments for 2001-2002:

E. Lenard Baylor Asst. Boys Tennis Coach $3,013 (1-4 years)

Toni Ann Salvatore Head Softball Coach $4,390 (1-4 years)

Patrick Ahearn Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach $3,410 (1-4 years)

Ed Chorbajian Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach $3,410 (1-4 years)

Robert Urbanovich Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach $3,410 (1-4 years)

EMERGENT HIRES 16. 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:

Joann Hughes Substitute Teacher & Substitute Teacher Assistant

Debra Murawski Substitute Teacher

Lisa Mehos Substitute Teacher

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $65.00 and in accordance with law:

Ms. Joann Hughes effective 11/13/01

Ms. Debra Murawski - “ “

Ms. Cory Ann Finlay - “ “

Ms. Lisa Mehos - “ “

JOANN HUGHES 18. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Joann Hughes as a substitute teacher assistant effective 11/13/01 at the hourly rate of $8.50.

SALARY CHANGE 19. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to make the following salary level changes:

Joan Lord

From: $71,418* (Step 16, Level 3) To: $74,421* (Step 16, Level 4)

* includes $900 (longevity 1)

SANDRA SASSO 20. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the hours of Ms. Sandra Sasso from 5.75 to 6.25 hours per day effective 10/16/01.

HASP EMPLOYEES 21. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following HASP employees at the listed hourly rate and effective date:

Kelly Gardner Pierrepont Aide $7.25 10/17/01

Leandra Ragone “ “ 7.25 “

Nick LaMonica “ “ 7.25 11/5/01

Jamie Minnitti “ “ 10.25 10/17/01

Gloria Pak Morning Aide 10.25 10/29/01

Kyle Beaudet Union Aide 7.25 9/1/01

Nick Nocetti “ “ 7.25 9/1/01

Danielle Reid “ “ 7.25 9/1/01

Jeanmarie Hennessey Purchasing Asst 13.00 11/5/01

SIDE BAR REVISION 22. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the revisions to the side bar agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association for Louis Sperone.

GEORGE ESSBACH 23. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to reassign Mr. George Essbach from Grounds to Mail Clerk/Courier position effective 11/15/01.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #12-23:

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

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-6.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

PLACEMENT approve the following out-of-district student placements (names on file in the office of special services):

Student #2000387 SBJC Maywood effective 10/2/01 - $28,600.00

Student #2000392 SBJC Maywood effective 10/2/01 - $28,600.00

Student #2000165 Increase Extended School Day from 3 hours per week to 4 hours per week

as per student’s IEP

Student #2000118 Provide student with O/T 2 times per week provided by SBJC

CURRICULUM APPROVAL 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following curricula for the 2001-2002 school year:

Textiles I & II

SCHOOL LEVEL PLANS 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the School Level Plans for 2001-2002.

QAAR 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the Quality Assurance Annual Report for 2000-2001.

STILL FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rutherford School District has one project identified in its five-year Long Range Facilities Plan that has not been initiated or advanced. The project estimate total cost over a five-year period is $28 million. It is estimated that the District will be eligible for State Debt service or EDA grant funds for these projects in the amount of approximately $7 million. Accordingly, estimated local share of this project is approximately $21 million. The local share amount of approximately $21 million represents the maximum amount the Rutherford School District may deposit in its capital reserve fund for the 2002-2003 school year.

IMMIGRANT GRANT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept funds in the amount of $21,740.00 under the Fiscal Year 2002 Emergency Immigrant Education Act.

DISTRICT MISSION 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

STATEMENT approve the following district mission statement:

The mission of the Rutherford School District, a diverse community in northeastern New Jersey, is to offer a challenging, multi-faceted learning environment for students of all abilities. This environment fosters students’ personal, academic, cultural, and civic growth as a foundation for becoming productive and responsible members of society.

Roll call vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-6:

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

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #7-9.

HOME INSTRUCTION 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for Student “A-1” (name on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools) effective 11/2/01.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve occupational therapy for Student “B-1” (name on file in the office of special services) 504 program student, two times per week, 30 minutes per session effective 11/1/01. Services will be provided by the South Bergen Jointure Commission.

TUITION CONTRACTS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the payment of tuition as follows to the Oakland Public Schools for students that have been deemed homeless and the responsibility of the Rutherford Public Schools:

Student “C-1” $9,340

Student “D-1” 6,285

Student “E-1” 9,340

Roll call vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #7-9:

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

FINANCE:

Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Finance Items #1-6.

APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.

Accounts Payable 11-2-01 181,972.05

Offline Checks 11-5-01 2,224.86

General Activities 10-30-01 6,304.53

11-1-01 1,205.25

11-5-01 911.74

Total: 8,421.52

Payroll: 10-1-01 538.05

10-15-01 889,107.95

10-30-01 879,746.41

Total: 1,769,392.41

Total 1,962,010.84

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

Date Invested Amount Due Interest

11/2/01 Fleet Bank $2,500,000.00 11/15/01 2.15%

DONATION 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the receipt of $500 from the Gardner Foundation to Pierrepont School.

2000-2001 AUDIT 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it acknowledges receipt of the 2000-2001 school year audit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges the audit recommendations to reconcile on a monthly and timely basis the payroll agency account; all grant funds be returned to the appropriate agency in a timely manner after the approval of the audit; and all revenue and expenditures adjustments be made prior to the audit.

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the attached Corrective Action Plan for the aforementioned recommendation.

USE OF SCHOOL BUS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of a district school bus to transport children, seniors, handicapped persons and accompanying adults from Lincoln Park, Rutherford, to Borough Hall, North Arlington on Saturday, November 10, 2001 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of a district school bus to provide Election Day shuttle service for the Borough of Rutherford on November 6, 2001 from 9:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M.

CLASS TRIP PROVIDER 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Robert’s Travel Service, Inc. as the Pierrepont 8^th Grade Class Trip provider, based upon proposals received by Pierrepont School. Contract is on file in the Business Office.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-6:

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

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

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

USE OF POOL 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an inter-local agreement between Northern Valley Regional High School District and the Rutherford Board of Education for Northern Valley Regional High School District to use the Rutherford High School Pool at a rate of $100 per hour, plus lifeguard fees, for practices and interscholastic competition from 11/15/01 through 3/15/02.

PROJECT & EDUC. SPECS. 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

SUBMISSION authorize Chapin Architectural Services, Inc. to submit to the Department of Education for approval Project and Educational Specifications for proposed building projects at all district schools.

Roll call vote:

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

POLICY:

Supt. Conlon addressed the process for policy review as outlined by New Jersey School Boards Association.

OLD BUSINESS:

Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Old Business Item #1.

TELEVISED MEETINGS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the extension of the trial period for televising regular Board meetings through April, 2002.

MOTION TO AMEND 1a. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Miceli, to change the language of the original resolution to televising of special presentation meetings only.

Roll call vote:

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

Motion failed 6-2-1.

MOTION TO AMEND 1b. Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to amend the original resolution by adding the words, “and until rescinded.”

Roll call vote:

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

Motion failed 6-2-1.

TELEVISED MEETINGS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the extension of the trial period for televising regular Board meetings through April, 2002.

Roll call vote:

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

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 9:52 P.M.

Maura Keyes addressed the broadcasting of the public meetings.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 9:54 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that an Executive Session be held at 9:54 P.M. for the purpose of discussing litigation. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 20 minutes.

Approved.

The Board returned at 10:37 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Ferrara that the meeting be adjourned at 10:38 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted

Dr. James P. Verbist

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

ACTION TAKEN AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2001 WORKSESSION:

NEW BUSINESS (Action Taken)

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of October 8, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote Minutes Approval:

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

PERSONNEL:

EMERGENT HIRING: 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

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:

Laura Muller Substitute Teacher

Joyce Gardner Substitute Teacher

Jeanmarie Hennessy HASP Employee

Jamie Minniti HASP Employee

Gloria Pak Lunch Monitor/HASP Employee

Lilian Cabello Clerical Assistant

Sharon Lopaty Athletic Trainer

Colleen Sabini Home Instructor

BRIAN MOLDAWSKY 2A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an unpaid leave of absence on an as needed basis for Mr. Brian Moldawsky during the period 11/1/01 through 11/30/01.

CHARLENE O’CONNOR 3A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept the resignation of Mrs. Charlene O’Connor, physical education teacher, effective 1/1/02.

POSITION ABANDONED 4A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to terminate the services of Employee “Z”, teacher assistant, effective 9/5/01 for abandonment of position.

GABRIEL ANEL 5A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept the resignation of Mr. Gabriel Anel, Courier/Messenger, effective 11/15/01.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1A-5A:

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

FINANCE:

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

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

Accounts Payable 10-19-01 9,508.48

10-26-01 212,321.06

221,829.54

Offline Checks 10-17-01 249,936.78

10-29-01 74.03

250,010.81

General Activities 10-03-01 1,532.88

10-04-01 381.00

10-05-01 1,406.84

10-11-01 4,827.15

10-11-01 3,546.06

10-12-01 586.93

10-15-01 99.59

10-17-01 11,926.93

10-19-01 676.50

10-23-01 4,215.08

10-25-01 40.00

29,238.96

Total: 501,079.31

SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:

2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Brancato.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and accepts the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending September 30, 2001 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the school year. A copy of the certification shall be included in the minutes. Summary pages attached in official minute book. Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.

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

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