MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, November 10, 2003 at the High School
Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:32 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mrs. Monahan, Mr.
Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Casadonte arrived at 7:53 P.M. Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Gibney were absent for the entire
meeting. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Mr. Brown.
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, we are taping and broadcasting our worksessions and regular
meetings. These meetings will be broadcast without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings at 8:00
PM 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. We
welcome comments from residents viewing the broadcast.
MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of
the Worksession and Executive Session of November 3, 2003 be approved as recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mrs. Cevasco – abstain
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
 Pres. Willis congratulated the football team and the girls soccer team.
 Pres. Willis reminded the public about the school play on November 21 and 22.
 Mr. Brancato gave an update on REA negotiations.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:35 P.M. No comments made.
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 Mr. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to approve Personnel Items #1-#10.
PAULA DOUMAS
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms.
Paula Doumas as a home instructor effective 11/11/03 at the hourly rate of $25.00.
ADULT SCHOOL PAYROLL
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following Adult School Payroll for Fall 2003:
Fabian Alesandro
Terry Cvelich
Bernadette DiPasquale
Maria Guzman
Russel Holck
Thomas Huelbig
Giles Houghton
Catherine Hutzel
Abdallah Khetir
Maria Kobylarz
Andrea McCoy
Steven McPeters
Clarice Nelson
Stefanie Patorniti
Joseph Riggio
Joseph Rudloff
Daniel Sciacchetano
Andrea Sollitto
Stephen Strumolo
Evelyn Teichman
Basketball
Computers – 2 Classes
Beg. & Inter. Sewing – 2 Classes
Sewing & Garment
Woodworking
Volleyball
Tennis – 2 Classes
Piano – 2 Classes
French
Creative Stencil – 2 Classes
Simply Bottom & Cardio
Drawing & Watercolor
Ballroom & Line Dance
ESL – 2 Classes – Spanish
Photography – 2 Classes
Computers – 3 Classes
Golf – 5 Classes
Body Works
Basketball
Antiques
Total
$400.00
500.00
600.00
375.00
400.00
400.00
500.00
500.00
400.00
350.00
600.00
480.00
700.00
1650.00
900.00
960.00
1640.00
350.00
400.00
440.00
$12,545.00
Page 2 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the
following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $70.00 effective 11/11/03 and in
accordance with law:
Julie Frattarola (nurse)
Anthony Buda
Sarah Pitches
Gary Schnapp
Barbara Bivin (Nurse)
Surekha Sud
SUB TEACHER ASSISTANTS 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the
following as substitute teacher assistants effective 11/11/03 (unless otherwise noted) at the
hourly rate of $8.50:
Adrianne DelRosso (effective 9/1/03)
Julie Frattarola
Sarah Pitches
Surekha Sud
MARIA SCIANCALEPORE
5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs.
Maria Sciancalepore as a lunch monitor at Pierrepont School effective 11/17/03 at the
hourly rate of $8.25 (step 1). This is a replacement position.
EMERGENT HIRES
6. 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:
Barbara Bivin – Substitute School Nurse
Forrest Dowling – Assistant Computer Technician
CYNTHIA ALAI
7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Cynthia Alai as a leave replacement special education teacher at the high school effective
2/18/04 through 6/30/04 at the annual salary of $38,127 (Step 3, Level 3 pro-rated) pending
further negotiations. This is a replacement for Ms. Adamo.
MICHAEL KIVOWITZ
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the
salary of Mr. Michael Kivowitz, Assistant Computer Technician, to the annual salary of
$40,000 (pro-rated) effective 12/1/03 through 6/30/04.
FORREST DOWLING
9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr.
Forrest Dowling as a 12-month Assistant Computer Technician effective 12/1/03 through
6/30/04 at the annual salary of $40,000 (pro-rated). This is a replacement for Mr. Gray.
BEVERLY DIBILIO
10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Beverly Dibilio as a substitute lunch monitor at Lincoln School effective 11/11/03 at the
hourly rate of $8.00.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-#10:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
Chairperson Novosielski reported on the meeting of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee.
Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to approve Curriculum and Instruction Items #1 through #3
and #5 through #6.
HOME INSTRUCTION
1. 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):
Student “K” – effective 10/22/03
Student “L” – effective 10/21/03
OUT-OF-DISTRICT
PLACEMENT
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
placement of Student #2000421 (name on file in the office of special services) to attend the
Chancellor Academy effective 10/27/03 at the annual tuition of $35,532.00.
CURRICULUM GUIDES
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following curriculum guides:
Technology/Computer Education K-8
Exploratory Courses – Grade 8
Drawing & Design
Creative Writing
Drama
Problem Solving Technologies
Integrated Arts
Health – Grades 4/5
Writing Program/Research Metholdology – Grades 6-12
Page 3 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
CO-CURRICULAR APPROVAL 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
creation of the co-curricular position of Brass/Jazz Ensemble Director with a stipend of
$918 pending negotiations.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT
PLACEMENT
6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
placement of Student “N” (name on file in the office of the superintendent) at Paramus
Vocational effective 10/28/03 at the annual tuition of $14,900.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-3 and #5-6:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to approve Finance Items #1-#4.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills
listed below be approved.
Accounts Payable
11/10/03
11/10/03
11/10/03
$226,469.07
37,485.00
21.60
$263,975.67
Payroll
10/30/03
10/31/03
11/04/03
$880,579.01
5,647.71
314.95
$886,226.72
General Activities
10/31/03
11/03/03
11/4/03
$308.70
1,566.26
26.75
$1,901.71
Total
$1,152,104.10
ACES PROGRAM
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that a contract
with South Jersey Electric, through participation in the ACES Energy Cooperative Program,
be approved for the service of November 1, 2003 through May 31, 2005. This contract
locks in electricity rates and is expected to yield an average savings of 6.5% on the cost of
electric generation service.
DONATION
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with
deepest thanks, the donation of new volleyball equipment, total value $697, from the
Borough of Rutherford to the Board of Education.
TRANSFER
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following transfer of funds.
From:
Fund Balance
To:
12-000-400-450-01
Capital Outlay-Construction Services
Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-#4:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$95,000
$310,000
(Sprinklers)
(Fire Doors)
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
POLICY:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Brancato to approve Policy Items #1-8 on first reading.
SUBJECT FIELDS POLICY
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve new
Policy #6142 Subject Fields on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6142/page 1 of 2
SUBJECT FIELDS
The board of education directs that the district schools offer a comprehensive curriculum to provide for the
intellectual, social and emotional growth of all pupils, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, giving them the basic body
of skills, understandings, attitudes and knowledge needed for living in a democracy.
The board believes this program should focus first on those subjects included in the Core Curriculum Content
Standards and the skills emphasized by the Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standards, in addition to those
courses mandated by statute.
The chief school administrator shall direct development of and present to the board for adoption a written
curriculum for each element of the instructional program for the district to include:
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A. All courses mandated by New Jersey statute or administrative code;
B. Such other courses as shall implement the board's intent as expressed in this policy.
The total curriculum, when adopted, shall be adapted to suit the applicable requirements of the administrative
code and shall provide basic, advanced, enriched, or technical instruction or experience to meet the identified
needs of the pupils of the district.
A listing of all courses and programs comprising the instructional program shall be available in the district office.
Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-2
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-3
N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-5
N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1
Instruction in accident and fire prevention
Courses in constitution of United States
Board of education to provide policy on graduation to
students and parents
District to furnish suitable facilities; adoption of courses of
study
Curriculum and courses
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 et seq.
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.6
through -4.8
Parents Right to Conscience Act of 1979
N.J.A.C. 6:8-1.1
Words and terms defined
N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.2
School-level planning
N.J.A.C. 6:11-1.1 et seq.
Professional Licensure and Standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6:11-3, -4, -5,
-6, -8, -10, -11, -13
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1
Curriculum and instruction
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1
Graduation requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.7
Individualized education program
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.1
General requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts
New Jersey State Board of Education Resolution, September 6, 1989, recommends that each
district establish a citizens' advisory group for the
implementation of core values of the local community into the district's schools.
Old Bridge Education Association v. Board of Education of the Township of Old Bridge,
Middlesex County
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve new
Policy #6142.1 Family Life Education on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6142.1
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
The board of education shall maintain a family life education curriculum that provides material suited to each grade
level, presented in a manner intended to foster respect for the human body and an understanding of how human
sexuality affects personal and family relationships in conformance with the Core Curriculum Content Standards
The curriculum, developed under the supervision of the chief school administrator with the active participation of
teachers, administrators, pupils, parents/guardians, physicians, members of the clergy and representative members
of the community, shall be available to all parents/guardians. An outline of the curriculum and list of instructional
materials for the grades of their children shall be sent to parents/guardians annually.
The chief school administrator shall ensure that the curriculum developed is articulated to that of the elementary
school(s), so that the transition from elementary to secondary approaches to this material will be easy for all pupils.
Any pupil whose parent/guardian presents to the school principal a signed statement that any part of the instruction
in health, family life education or sex education is in conflict with their conscience, or moral or religious beliefs, shall
be excused from that portion of the course where such instruction is being given, and no penalties as to credit or
graduation shall result there from.
The board urges all parents/guardians to become familiar with these courses and to participate in their development.
The board of education alone, upon recommendation of the chief school administrator, shall determine the content,
sequence and materials of family life education.
Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.6
through -4.8
N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.2
Parents Right to Conscience Act of 1979
Reporting requirements
Curriculum and instruction
Documentation of student achievement
Pupil Protection Rights Amendment - 20 U.S.C. 1232h
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
Page 5 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
ARTS
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve new
Policy #6142.9 Arts on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6142.9
ARTS
The chief school administrator shall ensure that curriculum in the arts, including both visual and performing, are
developed appropriately for each grade level.
Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-4
Periodic review of Core Curriculum Content
Standard by state board; establishment of
thoroughness and efficiency standards and
cost per pupil
N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1
District to furnish suitable facilities; adoption
of courses of study
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1
Curriculum and instruction
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
CAREER EDUCATION
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
approve the following new Policy #6142.12 Career Education on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6142.12/page 1 of 2
CAREER EDUCATION
Career Awareness
The board of education believes that constructive attitudes and concepts involving the dignity of all kinds of
work belong in the curriculum from the beginning grades. Therefore, in fulfillment of the Core Curriculum
Content Standards, the board shall develop and implement a comprehensive guidance and counseling system
that facilitates career awareness and exploration for all students. The board shall ensure that educational
programs shall continuously expose pupils to the nature of the wide variety of careers available and shall
include structured learning experiences as rigorous activities, integrated into the curriculum and linked to the
Core Curriculum Content Standards.
The cross-content workplace readiness standards shall be infused into the curriculum throughout the grades in
age appropriate activities. The standards are:
A. All students will develop career planning and workplace readiness skills.
B. All students will use technology, information and other tools.
C. All students will use critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving skills.
D. All students will demonstrate self-management skills.
E. All students will apply safety principles.
When any hands-on experience requires use of power tools, etc., all eye protection and other appropriate
safety regulations shall be observed.
Career Exploration
The board shall develop and implement a program of career exploration that:
A. Offers high school students the opportunity to explore career interests within, but not limited to, arts and humanities;
business and information systems; mathematics, science and technology; and health and human services;
B. Addresses district resources, community needs and student interest;
C. Allows the board to select an appropriate delivery format that may include an integrated curriculum based
on the Core Curriculum Content Standards or specialized programs that reflect the needs of students and
the community; and
D. Instills the concept of the need for continuous learning throughout one’s life.
The board will support a program of vocational education that shall include the enrollment of pupils in a
program of vocational education outside this district, provided that such program is not offered in this district
and provided that such enrollment has been approved by the board and parent/guardian of the pupil.
All pupils participating in vocational education programs in shared-time programs are considered to be regularly
enrolled in the schools of this district, and subject to the policies and rules of this board, including rules
regarding attendance for those periods when they are not assigned to outside work projects or other classes.
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Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1
N.J.S.A. 18A:38-36
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.1, -12.2
General mandatory powers and duties
Employment certificates to part-time pupils
Protective eye devices required for teachers, pupils and
visitors in certain cases
Business and school partnerships
N.J.S.A. 18A:54E-1
through -5
N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.5
School and classroom practices
N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.1
Reporting requirements
N.J.A.C. 6:8-4.1
Review of mandated programs and services
N.J.A.C. 6:29-1.1 et seq.
Health, Safety and Physical Education
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6:29-1.3(a)6iii,
-1.7(f)
N.J.A.C. 6:53-1.1 et seq.
Vocational Education Safety and Health Standards
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.2
Career awareness and exploration
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1
Graduation requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq.
Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
HIV PREVENTION EDUC.
5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following new Policy #6142.13 HIV Prevention Education on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6142.13/page 1 of 2
HIV PREVENTION EDUCATION
The board of education believes HIV education should be integrated into the comprehensive health education
curriculum, but may also be applied to other curriculum areas.
The district HIV education program must address, at a minimum, the nature, transmission, prevention and effects of
the disease. The program shall be provided through a coordinated sequential elementary and secondary curriculum,
taking into consideration the age, growth, development and maturity of the pupils and the subject matter of the
course. Development of the program should take into account the instructional needs of all pupils in the district.
The chief school administrator shall ensure that the information presented as a part of the HIV prevention education
program is articulated in such a way that transition from grade to grade in the elementary schools and from
elementary to secondary approaches to the material will be appropriate for all pupils.
The chief school administrator shall be responsible for the preparation and development of an HIV prevention
education program, with active consultation and participation of teachers, administrators, parents/guardians,
pupils (as appropriate), physicians, members of social and health service agencies, members of the clergy and
representative members of the community.
The chief school administrator shall ensure that all staff involved in teaching the HIV prevention education
program are properly certified for the subject area in which they are teaching and adequately prepared to teach
the material. As necessary, appropriate staff training shall be provided.
Upon the request of parents or guardians, the HIV education curriculum shall be made available for their review.
The chief school administrator shall establish procedures whereby pupils whose parent/guardian presents to the
school principal a signed statement that a designated part of the instruction is in conflict with his/her conscience,
or moral or religious belief, shall be excused from that part of the curriculum. Independent study shall be directed
during the time a pupil is excused from part of the program. The independent study shall include alternative
topics that do not conflict with the parent/guardian's beliefs but fall within the same subject area (i.e.,
comprehensive health education) as the program from which the pupil is excused. No penalties to credit or
graduation shall result from such an exemption.
The chief school administrator shall establish a process for evaluating and updating the HIV prevention
education program to incorporate new information. Any such revisions shall be implemented after consultation
with and review by an advisory committee as described above.
The board of education alone, upon the recommendation of the chief school administrator, shall determine the
content, sequence, and materials of the HIV prevention education program.
Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A.
N.J.S.A.
N.J.S.A.
N.J.A.C.
26:5c-1 et seq.
18A:33-1
18A:35-4.7
6:29-2.4
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
District to furnish suitable facilities; adoption of courses of study
Parents statement of conflict with conscience
Attendance at school by pupils or adults infected
by Human Immunodeficiency (HIV)
N.J.A.C. 12:100-4.2
Safety and Health Standards for Public
Employees (Adoption by reference)
29 CFR 19910.1030 - Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
S. T. v. Board of Education of the City of Millville, 1986 S.L.D.
(December 24), aff'd St. Bd.
Page 7 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
CURRICULUM GUIDES
6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following new Policy #6143 Curriculum Guides on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6143
CURRICULUM GUIDES
The chief school administrator shall oversee development of curriculum guides for every course and area of
study for every grade level. Each guide shall contain objectives for concepts and skills to be taught and
attitudes to be developed; necessary study skills; suggested materials and activities designed to achieve all of
these; and evaluation criteria intended to test the extent to which learning objectives have been met.
Curriculum guides shall include all requirements of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Teachers shall use the guides as the core of their instructional planning. It shall be the responsibility of the building
principal to ensure that curriculum guides are being followed.
A copy of each guide in use shall be kept on file in each school office. Such guides shall be available for public
inspection.
Because curriculum guides are the means of implementing instruction in courses adopted by the board as the
curriculum of the district, the board shall approve any new curriculum guides or any revision to an existing guide
before they are put into effect.
Adopted:
Legal References: N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1 et seq.
Implementation of the Core Curriculum
Content Standards
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1
Graduation requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq.Evaluation of the Performance of School
Districts
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
COMPONENTS OF
CURRICULUM GUIDES
7. Resolution by M______, seconded by M______.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following new Regulation #6143R Components of Curriculum Guides – Regulations on first
reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
R6143
Components of Curriculum Guides
1.
Introduction/Overview/Philosophy
2.
Objectives (Cite NJ Core Curriculum Standards (CCCS), State Mandates (e.g. ATOD, Holocaust),
National Standards)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Skills
Content
Workplace Readiness
Career
Technology
3.
Proficiency Levels
4.
Methods of Assessment
5.
6.
Overview of course/scope of course
a.
Student Assessment
b.
Curriculum Assessment
c.
Teacher Assessment
Incorporate/infuse these into objectives.
Include in this section the course outline.
i.e. Honors, AP, Academic and Grade Level
Grouping
a.
Reference to AP Curriculum
b.
Prerequisites
c.
Level placement criteria
The teacher will provide a variety of assessments
among them are: list them (i.e. portfolio, journal writing,
projects, etc).
Combine these two categories into
one-Curriculum/Teacher Assessment.
State that the teacher will provide
the subject area supervisor with
suggestions for changes.
Combine these together in
one statement. Include list
of prerequisites and/or criteria
Articulation/Scope and Sequence/Time Frame
List length of course and
suggested sequence (i.e.
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish
III). Group according to the
following: K-5/6-8/9-12
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7.
Resources
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8.
Speakers
References
Technology
Supplies/Materials
Texts
Supplemental Reading
List resources as needed for the
particular course – add or delete
categories as necessary.
Methodologies
General statement of methods of
instruction that may be used.
9.
Suggested Activities
List possible activities to be included in
course.
10.
Interdisciplinary Connections
List connections to other discipline areas
(i.e. World Language, English/Social
Studies, etc.
11.
Professional Development
As per the PIP/100 hour statement:
the teacher will continue to improve
expertise through participation in a
variety of professional development
opportunities.
LESSON PLANS
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following new Policy #6143.1 Lesson Plans on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RUTHERFORD
INSTRUCTION
6143.1
LESSON PLANS
All teachers are required to maintain and use an updated curriculum guide for preparation of lesson plans for
each subject taught. Lesson plans must include objectives which specify what pupils should know, or be able
to do, at the completion of that lesson. Lesson plans should be prepared in enough detail with enough clarity to
enable a substitute teacher to carry on the program during the absence of a teacher.
When the teacher plans to use materials not included in the curriculum guide, he/she should list these materials
in the lesson plan.
The building principal or designee shall check lesson plans at least monthly.
Adopted:
Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1
General mandatory powers and duties
N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20
Powers of board (county vocational schools)
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.1 et seq. The Core Curriculum Content Standards
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School
Districts
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
Roll Call Vote Policy Items #1-#8:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed to approve Buildings and Grounds Items #1-8.
FIRE DOOR – RHS
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Rutherford High School to
the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with the
district’s long range facility plan.
FIRE DOOR – UNION
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Union Elementary School to
the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with the
district’s long range facility plan.
Page 9 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
FIRE DOOR – PIERREPONT 3. .BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Pierrepont Elementary
School to the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with
the district’s long range facility plan.
FIRE DOOR – LINCOLN
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Lincoln Elementary School to
the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with the
district’s long range facility plan.
FIRE DOOR – SYLVAN
5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Sylvan Elementary School to
the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with the
district’s long range facility plan.
FIRE DOOR – WASHINGTON 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for fire door replacement at Washington Elementary
School to the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with
the district’s long range facility plan.
SPRINKLER/FIRE.
WASHINGTON
7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for sprinkler system-fire repression at Washington
Elementary School to the Department of Education for education and funding review in
accordance with the district’s long range facilities plan.
SPRINKLER-FIRE
LINCOLN
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
submittal of the project application for sprinkler system-fire repression at Lincoln Elementary
School to the Department of Education for education and funding review in accordance with
the district’s long range facilities plan.
Roll Call Vote Buildings and Grounds Items #1-#8:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Casadonte – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 7:50 P.M.
Dave Padilla, REA Co-President, commented on fact-finding and settling of contract.
Mr. Casadonte arrived at this time (7:53 P.M.)
Jackie Waldron, REA Co-President, commented on contract settlement.
Jerry Parise, REA Co-chief Negotiator, commented on negotiations.
Kathy Czielko, parent, asked about the increase percentage being asked for by teachers, and commented that she is upset
about teacher actions.
Mildred Dyson commented on the quality of district teachers.
Donna Giannisis, retired teacher, read a statement from Ann Marie Osaki, retired teacher, about contract negotiations.
Liz Forte, parent, commented on issues related to negotiations.
Helen Schneider, parent, asked the salary increase percentage the REA is asking for.
Dave Teller, parent, asked about the cost of negotiations to the Board.
Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:10 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that an Executive Session be held at
8:17 P.M. for the purpose of discussing a student matter and Buildings and Grounds
agenda items. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 30
minutes.
Approved
The Board returned at 8:53 P.M.
CURRICULUM:
REMISSION OF TUITION
4. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for Student “M”
(name on file in the office of the superintendent) to attend the Rutherford Public Schools on
a tuition free basis effective immediately.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum Item #4:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Page 10 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
BID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
9. Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that the Board of Education
acknowledge receipt of the bids per attachment for Additions and Renovations to Lincoln
and Washington Elementary Schools.
Approved.
AWARD OF BID
GEN. CONTR. SVCS.
10. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.
WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for General
Contracting Services for additions and renovations at Lincoln and Washington Elementary
Schools on November 5, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the School Business
Administrator, 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:
J. Pisa, Inc., 25 Borrego Drive, West Paterson, NJ 07424
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$8,390,000
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
AWARD OF BID
11. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.
STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for Structural Steel
Work for additions and renovations at Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools on
November 5, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the School Business Administrator, 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:
Triple “B” Fabricating, Inc., 61 Willett Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
AWARD OF BID
MECHANICAL WORK
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$809,980
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
12. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Brancato.
WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for Mechanical
Work for additions and renovations at Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools on
November 5, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the School Business Administrator, 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:
ESR Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 135 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
AWARD OF BID
PLUMBING WORK
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$1,706,000
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
13. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for Plumbing Work
for additions and renovations at Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools on November
5, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the School Business Administrator, 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:
A. Pflugh Inc., 15 Flanders-Netcong Road, Flanders, NJ 07836
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$746,600
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Page 11 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
AWARD OF BID
ELECTRICAL WORK
14. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for Electrical Work
for additions and renovations at Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools on November
5, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the School Business Administrator, 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:
Anderson Riley Co., Inc., 12 Butternut Drive, Vernon, NJ 07462
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – absent
$1,046,967
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that the meeting be adjourned at 9:05
P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Brown
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Page 12 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
Following is an extract of action taken at the Worksession of November 3, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
MINUTES APPROVAL
1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Brancato.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2003 be approved as recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – absent
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
PERSONNEL:
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to approve Personnel Items #1A-#3A.
JOANNE RUSSO
1A. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Joanne Russo, teacher assistant at Pierrepont
School, effective 10/31/03.
PAMELA BRILLANTE
2A. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Pamela Brillante as special education teacher
at the high school, as Key Club Advisor and Parent Coordinator effective 1/5/04.
WILLIAM GRAY
3A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. William Gray, Assistant Computer Technician,
effective 11/5/03.
Approved.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to approve Personnel Items #4A-#5A.
EMERGENT HIRES
4A. 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:
Julie Frattarola – Substitute Teacher and Substitute Teacher Assistant
Maria Sciancalepore – Lunch Monitor
MONICA FILGUEIRAS
5A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the
starting date of Miss Monica Filgueiras, Spanish teacher at the high school, to 10/17/03.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #4A-#5A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – absent
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
FINANCE:
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
1A. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed
below be approved.
Accounts Payable
Void Check #20802
10/17/03
10/23/03
10/23/03
11/3/03
(1,320.20)
214,404.99
250.00
321.20
425,470.78
$639,126.77
Payroll
10/15/03
$899,125.35
General Activities
10/10/03
10/15/03
10/17/03
10/20/03
10/20/03
10/22/03
10/27/03
10/28/03
10/28/03
228.55
318.72
1,175.50
861.95
1,500.00
1,072.79
5,822.35
936.82
1,871.85
$13,788.53
Total
Roll Call Vote Finance Item 1A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
$1,552,040.65
Mrs. Cevasco – absent
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Page 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2003
CURRICULUM
Q.A.A.R.
1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the
Quality Assurance Annual Report, including school objectives, for 2003-2004 as attached.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum Item #1A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGE
Mrs. Cevasco – absent
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
2A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferguson.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to amend the 20032004 school calendar to include Tuesday, November 11, 2003 as a school holiday, and to
add Friday, February 13, 2004 as an instructional day.
Roll Call Vote curriculum Item #2A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – absent
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye