MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
MAY 12, 2003
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, May 12, 2003 at the High School
Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:33 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Casadonte, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Gibney, Mrs.
Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Brancato and Mr. Ferguson 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
 Governor Teacher Recognition Awards – Mrs. Hazel Ralph presented the following awards:
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Robert Hemmel – High School
Anne Hetzel Union School
Margit Smith – Lincoln School
Ann Carol Ziemkiewicz – Pierrepont School
Student Athletic Awards – Mr. David Frazier presented the following awards:
BOWLING:
Michael Stanzione
 1st Team All-League
 All-County Honorable Mention
Gregory Stanzione
 1st Team All-League
 3rd Team All-County
Parth Patel
 2nd Team All-League
Joseph Slavik
 Honorable Mention All-League
Won Suk Yang
 Honorable Mention All-League
GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Amanda Jones
 2nd Team All-League
Gia O'Keefe
 All-League Honorable Mention
BOYS BASKETBALL:
Jonathan Guzman
 1st Team All-League
 All-County
Noah Ahmed
 Boys Basketball - 2nd Team All-League
Keith Papa
 Boys Basketball - Honorable Mention All-League
Gary Sayegh
 Boys Basketball - Honorable Mention All-League
SWIMMING:
Daniel Marsh
 1st Team All-League 100 & 200 yd. Freestyle
 200 yd. Medley Relay
 400 yd. Freestyle Relay
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Eric Koppel
 200 yd. Medley Relay
 2nd Team All-League - 100 yd. Breaststroke - 200 yd. Individual Medley
 All-League Honorable Mention - 200 yd. Freestyle Relay
Steven Dunn
 200 yd. Medley Relay
 400 yd. Freestyle Relay
 All-League Honorable Mention - 100 yd. Butterfly
Michael Vitale
 200 yd. Medley Relay
Christopher Vitale
 All-League Honorable Mention - 200 yd. Freestyle Relay
Michael Canzano
 400 yd. Freestyle Relay
 2nd Team All-League - 50 yd. Freestyle
 All-League Honorable Mention - 200 yd. Freestyle Relay
Ryan Earle
 400 yd. Freestyle Relay
 All-League Honorable Mention - 200 yd. Freestyle Relay
Amanda Earle
 Honorable Mention All-League - 100 yd. Breaststroke
WRESTLING:
Cory Dunn
 1st Team All-League
 All County
Bradley Marquart
 1st Team All-League
Donald Kolich
 2nd Team All-League
 Honorable Mention All- County
Ed Shub
 All-League Honorable Mention
BOYS INDOOR TRACK:
Robert Bloor
 All-League Honorable Mention - 1000 Meter
Andrew Tran
 All-League Honorable Mention - 1600 Meter
Anthony Cavallaro
 All-League Honorable Mention - Triple Jump
GIRLS INDOOR TRACK:
Charmaine Runte
 All-League Honorable Mention - 55 Hurdles
 All-League Honorable Mention - 4X400 Relay
Elissa LaForgia
 All- League Honorable Mention - 55 Hurdles
 All-League Honorable Mention - 4X400 Relay
Caitlin Gearity
 All-League - 55 Hurdles
 All-League Honorable Mention - 4X400 Relay
 All-League Honorable Mention - 600 Meter
Erin Carroll
 All-League Honorable Mention - 4X400 Relay
Aaisha Alexer
All-League Honorable Mention - Triple Jump
The Board took a brief recess at this time (7:57 P.M.)
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MINUTES APPROVAL
1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of
the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of May 5, 2003 be approved as
recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Pres. Willis announced that the Distinguished Graduate Award will be presented on May 29, 2003, the National Honor
Society Induction will be held on May 21, 2003, and that the next meeting will be held on June 2, 2003.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:06 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 Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco, to Adopt Personnel Items #1 through #21.
IRIDE CAMPAGNA
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Iride Campagna as a lunch monitor at Lincoln School effective 5/5/03 at the hourly rate of
$8.25.
CONTRACT RENEWALS
(Certificated Staff)
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in
accordance with 18A:27-4.1, the following are being recommended for renewal positions in
the 2003-2004 school year:
High School:
Timothy Ajala
Pamela Brillante
Amy Butler
Melissa Candurra
Michael Cassidy
John DePalma
Lori Dernelle
David Frazier
Alison Heinzel
John Herninko
Debra Hoffmann
J. Carl Johnson
Brenda Joyce
Sharon Lopaty
Michael Mayerczak
Paul Scutti
Frank Stout
Michael Stracco
Robert Urbanovich
Joseph Wells
Marisa Yoda
Technology
Special Education
English
English
Assistant Principal
Special Education
English Supervisor
Athletic Director
Math/Science Supervisor
Social Studies
Special Education
Math
Science
Athletic Trainer
Math
Guidance
Physical Education
English
Math
Math
Social Studies
Pierrepont:
Sara Behnke
Amy Dincuff
Christina Dunn
Raquel Espinosa
Patricia Fackina
Darlene Gilabert
Kimberly Huzzy
Erin Indoe
Beatriz Kacmarik
Peter Pampulevski
Bridget Ruller
April McDonough
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Reading
Spanish
Special Education
Student Assistant Counselor
Special Education
Spanish
Physical Education
G & T Teacher
Social Studies
Union:
Lynn Decker
Louise Hetzel
Michael Blanchard
Jeanine Marmo
Dara Medoff
Diane Moe
William Mulcahy
Patricia Olivo
Leah Steen
Emily Bregman
Spanish
Math
Grade 2
Social Studies
Math
Math-BSIP
Assistant Principal
Music
Special Education
Student Assistance Counselor
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Lincoln:
Catherine Brush
Jennifer Leimone
Jill Michal
Grade 4
Educational Media Specialist
Grade 5
Washington:
Bernadette Kennedy
Special Education
Sylvan:
Danielle Rossetti
Greta McGilligan
Special Education
Special Education
WASAL:
Joseph Cavezza
Kenneth Polakowski
Music
Principal
Special Services:
Kali Cannizzaro
Lynne Crawford
Ellen Gittleson
Kathleen Gonzales
Geraldine Ponti
Adriana Serrao
Margaret Tiffner
Danielle Weber
School Psychologist
Director
Speech
LDT-C
LDT-C
School Psychologist
LDT-C
School Psychologist
District:
Robert Brown
Business Adm
EMPLOYMENT RENEWALS
(Non-Certificated Staff)
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in
accordance with 18A:27-4.1, the following are being recommended for renewal positions in
the 2003-2004 school year:
High School:
Clare Ahearn
E. Lenard Baylor
Terry Marullo
Linda VanDien
Irena Drywa
Doris Feliciano
Camille Hirth
Debra Rovito
Susanne Savonije
Carol Gearity
Lorraine Czajka
Thomas Brancato
David McKeon
Lynn LaTorre
Lewis Mazzone
Christopher Meyer
Michael Moore
Donna Spiro
Robert Nichnadowicz
David Tortora
Gail DuVernay
Min Wang
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Pierrepont:
Paul Donohue
Teacher Assistant
Joanne Russo
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Laura Wusyk
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Eileen Huelbig
Library Assistant
Patrick Baranello
Custodian
Francesco Leto
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Nancy Olender
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Arthur Schreckenstein
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Joanne Anderson
Lunch Monitor
Lorraine Arendt
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Paula Barry
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Lorraine Boyd
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Marion Capone
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Carol DePinto
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Mary DeLauro
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Bernadette Dunne
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Adelaida Fogas
Lunch Monitor/Bus Assistant
Linda Gerbasio
Lunch Monitor
Anna Gramlich
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Eleanor Kinyo
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Nina Marrone
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Gloria Pak
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Donna Spiro
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Union:
Amelia Cantelme
Teacher Assistant
Sandra Sasso
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Grace Vidal
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Joan Moss
Library Assistant
Diane Doviak
Secretary
Kathy Regan
Custodian
John Kowal
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Lisa Garcia
Custodian
Anne Appolonia
Lunch Monitor
Zohra Benhamou-Imessaoudene
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Josephine Chieco
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Antoinette Corell
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Arlene Falzarano
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Cheryl Garcia
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Nooshin Moghaddam
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Maria Teresa Nierras
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Eugenia Rodriguez
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Tahereh Sharife-Zadeh
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Angelina Siciliano
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Christina Sudol
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Theresa Urgolo
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Lincoln:
Beverly Dibilio
Carolynn Griffiths
Anthony LaTorre
Daisy Bas
Lori Leach
Frances Purpura
Teacher Assistant
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Lunch Monitor
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Washington:
Moises Garcia
Beverly Lalley
Elizabeth Ovarsi
Catherine Prins
Custodian
Lunch Monitor
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Sylvan:
Jane Chadwick
Adrian Dobre
Helene Gallucci
Deborah Mingay
Jorge Anel
Stacy Nichols-Barthel
Loretta Jakubas
Jardine Rennie
Teacher Assistant
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Union/Pool:
Edgardo Arce
Custodian
WASAL:
Dorothy Dammers
Library Assistant
Special Services:
Kathie Cockcroft
Diane Rosamilia
Marivel Quinones
Secretary
Clerical Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Central Office:
Hazel E. Ralph
Veronika Riemer
Linda Otway
Lilian Cabello
Research Asst. to Supt.
School District Accountant
Admin. Secy./Accts. Payable Bookkeeper
Clerical Assistant
Maintenance:
Thomas Brundage
Richard Brain
Mark Jannicelli
Joseph McTague
Robert Chinery
Harry Western
George Essbach
Christopher Bialek
Edward Malaquias
Joseph Marino
Elizabeth Mannion
Thomas Whitlow
Utility Man
Electrician
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Plumber
Utility Man
Utility Man/Courier
Bus Driver
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BERNADETTE FERRONE
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs.
Bernadette Ferrone as a kindergarten teacher at Sylvan/Washington schools effective
9/1/03 through 6/30/04 at the annual salary of $40,196 (step 7, level 1 pending further
negotiations). This is a replacement position for Mrs. Colleen Allmers.
JACQUELINE NADLER
5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Jacqueline Nadler as an LDT-C for the Special Services Department effective 9/1/03
through 6/30/04 at the annual salary of $65,448 (step 14, level 5 pending further
negotiations). This is a replacement position for Ms. Wassil.
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MINJA LEE CHO
6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Minja Lee Cho for the 2002-2003 school year to
provide Bilingual (Korean) Educational Evaluations as needed at the cost of $400 per
evaluation.
JAMES RITCHIE
7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Mr. James Ritchie to provide physical therapy
services to Student #2000174 (name on file in the office of special services) 1 time per
week during the month of July at the rate of $75.00 per session as per the IEP.
DANIELLE ROSSETTI
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Ms. Danielle Rosetti to provide extended school year
services to Student #2000137 for 10 hours per week for 4 weeks from 7/1/03 through
7/30/03 at the rate of $25.00 per hour as per the IEP.
DARLENE GILABERT
9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Mrs. Darlene Gilabert to provide Student #2000165
(name on file in the office of special services) with extended school day services for 4
hours per week effective 7/1/03 through 8/30/03 at the rate of $25.00 per hour as per the
IEP.
KIMBERLY HUZZY
10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Ms. Kimberly Huzzy as a social worker to attend up to
10 evaluation planning meetings and conduct social evaluations as determined during the
summer at the rate of $175.00 per meeting which includes reports.
ABBY SCHWARTZ
11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Ms. Abby Schwartz to provide extended school year
speech/language services to Student #2000180 (name on file in the office of special
services) 3 times per week for 4 weeks at the rate of $69.50 per session.
SUMMER WORK CST
12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following summer 2003 work for the Child Study Team:
Per Diem - $300 (as needed)
Michael Singervalt
Beth Falker
Geraldine Ponti
Michael Coppola
Carol Jockel
Margaret Tiffner
Per Diem - $250 (as needed)
Kali Cannizzaro
Danielle Weber
Adrianna Serrao
Ellen Gittleson
Kathleen Gonzales
Jacqueline Nadler
Teacher Hourly Rate for Consultation - $25.00 (as needed)
SUBSTITUTE SERVICE
13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to contract for
the calling services of the Substitute Service, LLC in the amount of $7,675 for the 20032004 school year.
SHELLY DOMANSKY
14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child
Study Team to utilize the services of Ms. Shelly Domansky for the 2002-2003 school year
to provide ABA evaluations for students and training to personnel working with students at
the rate of $90.00 per hour.
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ANN EVERSON
16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Ann Everson as a social studies teacher at the high school effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04
at the annual salary of $36,533 (step 1, level 3) pending further negotiations. This is a
reorganization to replace Ms. Waller.
BRIAN FARIAS
17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr.
Brian Farias as the Elementary Summer Band School Director at a salary of $2,000
(program is self-supporting).
EMERGENT HIRES
18. 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:
Gina Nadler
Robert Minell
Isabel Alvarez
Sharon Stewart
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GINA NADLER
19. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Gina Nadler as a lunch monitor at Pierrepont School effective 5/13/03 at the hourly rate of
$8.25.
ROBERT MINELL
20. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr.
Robert Minell as a part-time lifeguard at the high school pool effective 5/13/03 at the hourly
rate of $8.50.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
21. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the
following as substitute teacher(s) effective 5/13/03 at the per diem rate of $70.00 and in
accordance with law:
Jacqueline Ortez
Jillian Reicherz
Sharon Stewart
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-#21 (#15 Deleted):
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mr. Gibney – aye
WANDA POWER
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
22. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept the resignation of Mrs.
Wanda Power, science teacher at the high school, effective 7/1/03.
Approved.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #23 and #24.
ISABEL ALVAREZ
23. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Isabel Alvarez as a lunch monitor at Union School effective 5/13/03 at the hourly rate of
$8.25.
MIN YU CHEN
24. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms.
Min Yu Chen as a music teacher in the WASAL schools, effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04 at
an annual salary of $45,164 (step 6, level 5) pending further negotiations. This is a
replacement for Ms. Arslanyan.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #23 and #24:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mr. Gibney – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed to adopt Curriculum & Instruction Items #1-#8.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
2003-2004
following revised school calendar for the 2003-2004 school year:
RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2003-2004
Monday, September 1
Tuesday, September 2
Wednesday, September 3
Schools Closed, Labor Day
Orientation of Teachers
Schools Open
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 6, 7
Monday, November 17 * One Session Day
Tuesday, November 18 (GRADES K-5) **
Wednesday, Nov. 26 One Session Day &
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 27, 28
Schools Closed, NJEA Convention
K-5 Conferences
Schools Closed, Conferences**
Schools Closed, Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 23 One-Session Day
December 24 – January 2
Schools Closed, Holiday Recess
Monday, January 5
Monday, January 19
Schools Reopen
Schools Closed, Dr. King's Birthday
February 13, 16 & 17
Schools Closed, Winter Recess
April 5 - 9
Schools Closed, Spring Recess
Monday, May 31
Schools Closed, Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 15
High School Graduation
Thursday, June 17
Union & Pierrepont Graduations
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June 16, 17, 18
One-Session Day for Students
Friday, June 18
Last Day of School for Students
K-12 Report Cards Issued
Monday, June 21
Teacher Workshop In-Service Day
NUMBER OF DAYS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION
September
October
November
(November
December
January
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23
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15) K-5 Only
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19
February
March
April
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23
17
May
June
20
14
Total:
95
(94) K-5 Only
Total:
91
Total Days:
REPORT PERIOD ENDS
November
10
January
28
REPORT CARDS ISSUED
November
17
February
5
April
June
April
June
14
18
186
(185) K-5
NUMBER OF DAYS
47
46
(45) K-5
47
46
22
18
Total:
186
(185) K-5
* To allow for evening conferences, Monday, November 17, 2003 will be a one-session day for K-5 students and teachers.
** K-5 Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2003. 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.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2004-2005
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following revisions to the school calendar for the 2004-2005 school year:
RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2004-2005
Monday, September 6
Tuesday, September 7
Wednesday, September 8
Schools Closed, Labor Day
Orientation of Teachers
Schools Open
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 4, 5
Thursday, November 18 * One Session Day
Friday, November 19 (GRADES K-5) **
Wednesday, Nov. 24 One Session Day &
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 25, 26
Schools Closed, NJEA Convention
K-5 Conferences
Schools Closed, Conferences**
Schools Closed, Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 23 One-Session Day
December 24 – December 31
Schools Closed, Holiday Recess
Monday, January 3
Schools Reopen
Monday, January 17
Schools Closed, Dr. King's Birthday
February 18, 21 & 22
Schools Closed, Winter Recess
Friday, March 25
Schools Closed, Good Friday
April 25 - 29
Schools Closed, Spring Recess
Monday, May 30
Schools Closed, Memorial Day
Monday, June 20
High School Graduation
Wednesday, June 22
Union & Pierrepont Graduations
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June 21, 22, 23
One-Session Day for Students
Thursday, June 23
Last Day of School for Students
K-12 Report Cards Issued
Friday, June 24
Teacher Workshop In-Service Day
NUMBER OF DAYS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION
September
October
November
(November
December
January
17
21
18
17) K-5 Only
17
20
February
March
April
17
22
16
May
June
21
17
Total:
93
(92) K-5 Only
Total:
93
Total Days:
REPORT PERIOD ENDS
November
12
January
31
REPORT CARDS ISSUED
November
19
February
7
April
June
April
June
186
(185) K-5
NUMBER OF DAYS
46
47
(46) K-5
12
23
22
23
47
46
Total:
186
(185) K-5
* To allow for evening conferences, Thursday, November 18, 2004 will be a one-session day for K-5 students and teachers.
** K-5 Conferences will be held on Friday, November 19, 2004. 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.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following extended school year services to students as per the IEP:
Student
Program
Dates
Tuition
Transportation
2000466
2000420
2000387
2000331
2000392
2000482
2000085
2000345
2000290
2000199
2000076
2000092
2000049
2000062
2000136
2000410
2000244
2000320
2000069
2000036
2000170
2000206
2000039
2000174
2000035
2000183
2000399
2000541
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SBJC Lodi
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ECLC
Sage Day Boonton
CP Center
Mt. Lakes 7/7-8/1
Douglass Center
Phoenix Center
Childrens Therapy Center
Learning Ctr Exc Child
Ridgefield High School
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Childrens Inst. Verona
Life Skills Wood-Ridge
Washington South
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Lake Drive School
Euclid School
7/1-7/31
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7/3-8/1
6/30-7/31
6/?-7/29
3,750.00
6/23-8/29
7/1-7/25
6/25-7/29
7/7-8/15
7/7-8/15
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7/2-7/31
7/2-7/30
7/2-7/30
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7/7-8/1
7/1-7/31
$1,800.00
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3,083.60
1,990.00
4,686.00
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13,051.12
3,780.00
5,112.00
5,721.90
Inc in Tuition
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4,027.20
3,000.00
3,000.00
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TBD in May
1,425.00
Yes
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No
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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OUT-OF-DISTRICT
PLACEMENT
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following out-of-district placement of students (name on file in the office of special
services):
Student #2002541
Student #2000282
Hasbrouck Heights – effective 4/1/03 – tuition: $ 7,105 per year pro-rated
SBJC ACES Program – effective 4/28/03 – tuition: $34,000 per year pro-rated
OVERNIGHT CLASS TRIP
5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
attendance of Mrs. Judy Leonard and one student at the FBLA National Competition in
Dallas, Texas from 6/24-25/2003 at a cost of approximately $1,500.
IDEA FUNDING
6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to submit
applications for funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act, Part B, Basic and PreSchool Flow Through for fiscal year 2004 as follows:
Basic
Pre-School
SPECIAL EDUC. WEEK
$372,526
13,802
7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION.
WHEREAS, the week of May 11-17, 2003 has been designated as Special Education
Week by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the Association of Schools and
Agencies for the Handicapped; and
WHEREAS, in the Rutherford Public Schools we are dedicated to provide excellence in our
special education programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rutherford Board of Education does
hereby declare May 11-17, 2003 as Special Education Week in the Rutherford Public
Schools. The Board of Education, furthermore, is proud to be committed to programs that
assist every child in reaching his or her potential.
BCSSSD CONTRACT
(Non-Public Services)
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to contract for
services to non-public schools 192/193 with the Bergen County Special Services School
District for the 2003-2004 school year.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum & Instruction Items #1-#8:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye, abstain #8
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mr. Gibney – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Gibney, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Finance Items #1-#3.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills
listed below be approved.
Accounts Payable
5/13/03
$301,443.75
5/13/03
9,938.50
$311,382.25
General Activities
Total
4/30/03
5/2/03
5/5/03
5/5/03
5/6/03
$578.36
977.40
1,250.00
100.00
3,905.50
$6,811.26
$318,193.51
APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
following transfers for the 2002-2003 school year.
From:
11-000-100-560-01
$9,000.00
11-000-100-562-09
111,750.00
11-000-100-563-01
9,250.00
11-000-100-564-09
52,500.00
11-000-100-569-09
61,700.00
To:
11-000-100-565-09
23,500.00
11-000-100-566-09
220,700.00
Rationale: To record tuition adjustments necessary for 2002-2003 school year.
From:
11-000-213-100-03
11-000-213-100-04
11-000-218-104-02
11-000-230-100-11
11-000-240-105-06
11-120-100-101-03
11-130-100-101-04
11-190-100-106-01
11-204-100-101-09
1,180.55
900.00
15,812.00
439.79
2,124.00
1,194.55
21,374.71
19,820.62
13,683.00
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To:
11-000-219-104-09
11-000-240-105-03
11-000-240-105-04
11-000-240-105-05
11-000-290-100-01
11-000-290-100-02
11-000-290-100-11
11-110-100-101-04
11-120-100-101-04
11-140-100-101-02
11-204-100-106-09
11-213-100-101-09
Rationale: To adjust various salary accounts for 2002-2003 school year
From:
11-204-100-320-09
11-190-100-500-06
11-190-100-610-06
11-190-100-500-02
11-213-100-610-09
11-190-100-640-07
11-190-100-610-05
11-190-100-640-03
11-000-262-520-01
To:
11-204-100-610-09
11-204-100-640-09
11-190-100-640-06
11-213-100-640-09
11-190-100-640-02
11-190-100-500-07
11-190-100-500-05
11-190-100-500-03
11-190-100-610-04
Rationale: To adjust classroom supplies, textbooks, and copy supplies to reflect
year, as well as prior year bills still outstanding
15,812.00
1,194.55
6,408.00
1,180.55
261.87
10,254.08
2,301.92
900.00
14,966.71
9,566.54
9,460.75
4,222.25
4,900.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,545.48
3,000.00
1,500.00
500.00
1,400.00
2,697.40
1,228.97
4,671.03
4,000.00
2,000.00
1,545.48
1,500.00
1,000.00
900.00
2,697.40
the proper amounts needed during the
From:
11-190-100-610-14
70,175.00
11-000-262-520-01
10,543.00
11-190-100-610-02
1,000.00
11-000-240-580-02
2,500.00
To:
12-140-100-730-14
70,175.00
12-140-100-730-02
14,043.00
Rationale: Transfer funds to properly record capital expenditures meeting the $2,000 individual threshold.
From:
11-000-240-103-06
94,498.04
11-000-240-103-07
9,001.96
To:
11-000-240-320-06
103,500.00
Rationale: Reclass Union School Principal position from payroll account to a subcontracted services account
From:
11-000-222-100-07
11-000-240-105-01
To:
1,175.00
6,500.00
11-000-240-590-01
7,675.00
Rationale: To reclass substitute calling services from an in-house labor account to a subcontracted service account
From:
11-000-223-890-01
2,000.00
To:
11-000-223-100-10
Rationale: To reclass summer curriculum development fees paid to a labor account number
2,000.00
From:
11-000-100-560-01
6,000.00
11-190-100-610-11
6,620.60
11-190-100-640-11
2,700.00
11-000-261-610-11
349.40
To:
11-000-240-890-11
3,300.00
11-000-261-420-12
2,700.00
11-000-261-420-11
9,670.00
Rationale: To reclass money needed to provide unbudgeted repairs and other expenses in automating the chlorine and
other systems at RHS Pool.
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From:
11-000-261-610-11
11-000-262-100-02
To:
3,396.00
14,604.00
11-000-261-420-11
18,000.00
Rationale: To reclass money to fund the decision to provide maintenance and cleaning services for the RHS Pool from inhouse to an outside service
From:
11-204-100-320-09
1,000.00
11-000-240-610-09
1,000.00
To:
11-000-221-580-09
1,000.00
11-000-219-580-09
1,000.00
Rationale: To reclass travel expenses and professional development expenses for child study team members to the proper
accounts
From:
11-000-240-890-11
2,525.00
To:
11-000-290-590-01
1,025.00
11-000-290-610-01
1,500.00
Rationale: To reclass money needed to buy a postage machine for the Board office, as well as to rent a postage meter and
provide a maintenance contract.
From:
11-000-240-610-10
600.00
To:
11-000-240-580-10
Rationale: To reclass inter-school travel expenses for the ESL teacher to the proper account
From:
11-000-290-890-01
480.00
To:
11-000-290-580-01
Rationale: To reclass travel expenses for the Business Administrator to the proper account
From:
11-190-100-610-14
480.00
To:
11-000-221-580-14
Rationale: To reclass travel expenses for the Technology Supervisor to the proper account
600.00
480.00
480.00
From:
11-204-100-320-09
10,785.00
To:
11-000-216-320-09
10,785.00
Rationale: To reclass services performed by the Commission for the Blind to the proper account required by the State
Dept. of Education
From:
11-000-262-520-01
163.38
11-000-291-260-41
1,487.73
11-000-291-241-01
1,000.00
To:
11-000-240-890-02
163.38
11-000-291-220-01
1,487.73
11-000-240-590-01
1,000.00
Rationale: To reclass money needed to pay bills from prior fiscal periods that were received unexpectedly
From:
11-190-100-640-07
To:
11-000-240-610-03
Rationale: To reclass administrative supplies purchased to the proper account
IDEA GRANT
1,300.00
1,300.00
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept FY
2003 funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B) combined in
the amounts of:
Basic Grant
Preschool Grant
Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-#3:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – aye
$312,290
13, 632
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
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POLICY:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Casadonte to adopt Policy Items #1 and #2 on First Reading.
STANDARDS OF
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
PROFICIENCY #6147
following new Policy #6147 Standards of Proficiency on first reading:
STANDARDS OF PROFICIENCY
The chief school administrator, in consultation with teaching staff, shall develop criteria for evaluation, indicators of
achievement of the criteria, and acceptable standards of achievement for all grade levels, courses and programs
offered by the district. The criteria, indicators and standards must be related to district goals and objectives.
Parents/guardians shall be informed in a timely manner whenever their child appears in danger of failing to meet
required proficiency levels. Parents/guardians shall be strongly encouraged to participate in designing remedial plans
for their children.
These standards of proficiency shall include but not be limited to those Core Curriculum Content Standards identified by
the State Department of Education and shall form the basis for the district's grading system. The specific indicators of
achievement and standards of proficiency developed for all courses and programs accepted for credit toward high school
graduation shall be given to pupils and parents/guardians, in writing, at the time the pupil registers for the course.
By the date required by law, the chief school administrator shall annually report to the board and the community at a
regularly scheduled meeting an evaluation of pupil achievement toward meeting district and school goals and
objectives.
Low pupil achievement shall be regarded by the board as an indication that revisions are needed in educational
programming, general strategy, staff resource use, staff evaluation, and/or other aspects of the learning program.
Adopted:
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-2
N.J.S.A. 18A:7E-2
through -5
N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-4
N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-29
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.9
N.J.A.C. 6:8-1.1 et seq.
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.2
N.J.A.C. 6:19-1.1
Boards of education; establishment of standards
School report card program
Periodic review of core curriculum content standard
by state board; establishment of thoroughness and efficiency standards
and cost per pupil
Academic achievement reward program
Pupil promotion and remediation; policies and
procedures
Thorough and Efficient System of Free Public
Schools
Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing
Program - Purpose
Legal References:
N.J.A.C. 6:19-2.3
Commissioner to ensure achievement of the Core
Curriculum Content Standards
Standards and Assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.1 et seq.
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.1, -1.3,
-4.1, -4.4, -5.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.11
Statewide assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A:15-1.1 et seq.Bilingual Education
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:15-1.11
N.J.A.C. 6A:24-1.1 et seq.Urban Education Reform in the Abbott
See particularly:
Districts
N.J.A.C. 6A:24-1.5, 2.2,
4.1, 4.2
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq.Evaluation of the Performance of School
Districts
Abbott v. Burke, 149 N.J. 145 (1997) (Abbott IV)
Abbott v. Burke, 153 N.J. 480 (1998) (Abbott V)
Abbott v. Burke, 163 N.J. 95 (2000) (Abbott VI)
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
approve the following new Policy #6147.1 Evaluation of Individual Student
Performance on first reading:
EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Grading
The chief school administrator, in consultation with the teaching staff, shall develop a marking system to be used
uniformly in the same grade level throughout the schools. The system should be clear, easily understood by
parents/guardians and pupils, and able to be applied with consistency of interpretation. Computation of grade-point
average and rank in class shall be uniform throughout the district. Evaluation and grading symbols shall be intended to
appraise the pupil's progress toward established goals, and shall be a factor in promotion/graduation decisions.
The board of education encourages the certified staff, under the direction of the chief school administrator, to employ a
comprehensive approach to the use of appraisal and evaluative techniques in monitoring pupil progress, including, but
not limited to, written and oral teacher-made tests, performance observation, parent/guardian interviews, formal and
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informal evaluation techniques, use of cumulative pupil records, and medical examinations. Recognized standardized
achievement tests may also be used in grades designated by the board.
If a grade is challenged by a parent or a pupil, a teacher-parent conference shall be held in which the teacher shall
furnish the grades and the reasons for the final grade. If a parent or pupil is not satisfied with the teacher conference,
the pupil or parent may go to the principal. In an attempt to resolve the matter, the principal must involve the teacher
and the pupil and the parent in the investigation. The decision regarding the grade then rests with the principal. If the
grade is changed by the principal, he/she should change the grade on all records, and note by whose authority the
grade has been changed. No reprisals shall be taken in any form against a teacher who remains determined in his/her
belief that the grade he/she originally gave is fair and correct.
If the grade is not changed at the building level, it is the right of the parent or pupil to pursue the matter to the
Superintendent and finally to the Board. In the investigation either by the Superintendent or the Board, the teacher
must be involved and has the right to be represented by any person named by him/her. It is the right of the
Superintendent or Board to make a final judgment in support of or to change a grade. If the grade is changed at this
level, it shall be duly noted on all school records by whose authority the grade was changed. No reprisal shall be taken
against the principal who remains determined in his/her belief that his/her original determination is fair and correct.
Testing
In addition to testing procedures established in policy 5120 Assessment of individual needs, the school district shall
establish and maintain a general testing program to:
A. Improve the instructional program to assist pupils in achieving the Core Curriculum Content Standards;
B. Measure the needs and progress of individual pupils;
C. Measure the achievement of grade levels;
D. Allow comparison of district pupils with national or other norms;
E. Aid in evaluation of programs.
The district testing program shall embody at least the tests required by state law.
The administration shall continually scrutinize the applicability and effectiveness
of tests being used in the district.
School personnel shall not use tests, procedures or other guidance and counseling materials that are differentiated or
stereotyped on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or social or economic status.
Any requests for surveys, pupil observations, or pupil questionnaires must be forwarded through the principal's office to
the chief school administrator's office for approval before any survey or observation can be conducted.
Individual results of standardized tests, including intelligence tests, shall be made available to parents/guardians upon
their request, but shall be considered confidential information to be available only to authorized persons. School and
district test results shall be discussed in a
public meeting.
Determining Class Rank
The chief school administrator shall develop procedures for determining class ranking that take into account:
A. Records of transfer pupils;
B. Honors and advanced courses.
Adopted:
Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-3, -4, -6,
Remedial instruction for students not
-6.2
meeting graduation standards ...
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. 6:4-1.5(g), (h)
School and classroom practices
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. 6A:8-1.1 et seq.
Standards and Assessments
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.3, -4.1, -5.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:24-4.1
Implementation of whole school reform model
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.4
Evaluation process for the annual review
Talarsky v. Edison Township Board of Education, 1977 S.L.D. 862
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)
Roll Call Vote Policy Items #1 and #2:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
BID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT- 1. Motion that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt of the below listed bids for
Contracted Painting Services at Rutherford High School.
JJ Quality Painting, Inc., 80 Dukes Street, Kearny, NJ 07032
$38,450.00
EDP Painting and Decorating Co., 7 Wilson Avenue W., E. Hanover, NJ 07936
$41,975.00
Paint Smart Contractors, 119 East Centre Street, Nutley, NJ 07110
$46,641.00
George Koustas Painting, 13-15 Maple Avenue, Wanamassa, NJ 07712
$53,900.00
American Painting Contractors, 84 W. Newell Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
$58,000.00
Alpine Painting, 17 Florida Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503
$73,323.00
AWARD OF BID
PAINTING SERVICES
2. WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for Contracted
Painting Services on April 4, 2003 at 10:00 A.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:
JJ Quality Painting, Inc., 80 Dukes Street, Kearny, NJ 07032
BID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-
$38,450.00
3. Motion that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt of the below listed bids for High
School Roof Replacement:
Kraft Roofing Co., Inc., 21 Laurel Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461
$41,650.00
P. Cipollini Inc., 203 E. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ 07801
$42,850.00
Laumar Roofing Co., Inc., 428 Wantage Avenue, Branchville, NJ 07055
$44,700.00
Barrett Roofs, Inc., 33 Stonehouse Road, Millington, NJ 07946
$47,250.00
East Rutherford Roofing Co., Inc., 227 Summer Street, E. Rutherford, NJ 07073
$49,500.00
AWARD OF BID
H.S. ROOF REPLACEMENT
4. WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education received bid proposals for High School
Roof Replacement on May 12, 2003 at 2:00 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:
Kraft Roofing Co., Inc., 21 Laurel Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461
Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-#4:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – aye
$41,650.00
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:21 P.M. No comments made.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Mr. Casadonte, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed that an Executive Session be held at
8:22 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel . Action may or may not be taken. The
Board expects to return within 15 minutes.
Approved.
The Board returned at 8:43 P.M.
ARCHIE F. HAY AWARD
NOMINATION
Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to nominate Mr.
Lester Ferguson for the 2002-2003 Archie F. Hay Award.
Roll Call Vote
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – absent
Mr. Casadonte – aye
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – absent
Mr. Gibney – aye
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed that the meeting be adjourned at 8:44
P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Brown
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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Following is an extract of binding act ion taken at the Worksession Meeting of May 5, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
NJSBA/BCSBA
DELEGATES
1A. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following
Board members be appointed as follows for 2003-2004:
New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate
New Jersey School Boards Association Alternate
Bergen County School Boards Association Delegate
Bergen County School Boards Association Alternate
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
MINUTES APPROVAL
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of
the Reorganization Meeting and Executive Session of April 28, 2003 be approved as
recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
PERSONNEL:
EMERGENT HIRES
Mr. Ferguson
Mr. Novosielski
Mr. Novosielski
Mr. Ferguson
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
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:
Iride Campagna – Lunch Monitor
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Cevasco to approve Personnel Items #2A through 8A.
JOAN BIANCHI
2A. Motion to accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. Joan Bianchi, secretary at Union
School, effective 7/1/03.
LAURIE ARSLANYAN
3A. Motion to accept the resignation of Miss Laurie Arslanyan, music teacher for the
WASAL schools, effective 7/1/03.
DANIEL TOBER
4A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Daniel Tober, Latin teacher at the high school,
effective 7/1/03.
ALEXANDRA FRANK
5A. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Alexandra Frank, teacher at Pierrepont School,
effective 7/1/03.
BROOKE KESSLER
6A. Motion to accept the resignation of Miss Brooke Kessler, part-time physical education
teacher at the WASAL schools, effective 7/1/03.
JEFFRY STEIDL
7A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Jeffry Steidl, physical education teacher at
Union School, effective 7/1/03.
DANESA WOJTOWICZ
8A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Danesa Wojtowicz, Spanish teacher at the
high school, effective 7/1/03.
Approved.
JUDITH GIOIA
9A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to extend the
disability leave without pay, with benefits, of Mrs. Judith Gioia, elementary teacher, through
6/30/03.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #9A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye
Page 17 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12 ,2003
FINANCE:
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
1A. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed
below be approved.
Accounts Payable
Payroll
General Activities
Total
Roll Call Vote Finance Item #1A:
Mrs. Ahmed – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye
5/6/03
4/30/03
4/23/03
4/28/03
$40,234.76
$880,344.44
$1,047.96
218.92
$1,266.88
$921,846.08
Mrs. Cevasco – aye
Mr. Ferguson – aye
Mr. Gibney – absent
Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Willis – aye