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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 15, 2009

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, June 15, 2009 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Casadonte at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Casadonte, Dr. Fiume, Mr. Griggs, Mr. Jasko, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Novosielski, and Ms. Williams. Mr. McLean was absent for the entire meeting. Also present were Ms. O’Keefe 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 and on FiOS Channel 38. 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 Dr. Fiume.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of June 1, 2009 be approved as amended.

Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Ahmed – aye Mr. Griggs – aye Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – aye Mr. Jasko – aye Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – aye Mrs. Jones – aye Ms. Williams – aye

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Retiring Board Member - Doreen Cevasco Retirees – Moira Loughlin, Bernadette Farina, Susan Greco and Margaret Tiffner Student Artists Pierrepont: Soo Bin Ahn Grade 8 Cut Paper/Marker

Jessica Clancy Grade 4 Paint Marker Vishal Kamdar Grade 8 Scratchboard Katelyne Ortega Grade 7 Pastel

Antonia Ricciardi Grade 8 Pastel Vanessa Urueta Grade 8 Marker Christopher Zimmerman Grade 4 Paint Marker

Union: Seo-Jin Chang Grade 7 Paint/Marker Dakota Dimone Grade 8 Photo/Marker Marcy Rodriguez Grade 5 Paint/Foil Eric Severino Grade 6 Cut Paper Stanley Zheng Grade 4 Cut Paper/Marker

Washington: Sarah Chung Grade 3 Oil/Crayon

Eric Coradini Grade 2 Oil Crayon/Pastel

Alexa Sanderson Grade 3 Oil Crayon/Paint

Lincoln: Ethaniel Fernandez Grade 3 Oil Crayon/Paint

Sarah Hughes Grade 3 Oil Crayon/Paint Maya Nunez Grade 3 Paper/Paint Grace Zwemmer Grade 2 Oil Crayon/Paint

Joel Krass - Library of Congress Letters About Literature Contest - Honorable Mention

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“Ancient Greece” - Mrs. Lourdes Benitez-Osorio, Mrs. Erin Tiffner and Students The Board took a brief recess at 8:05 P.M., returning at 8:15 P.M.


REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 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., as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, 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 Ms. Williams to approve Personnel Items #1 through #39. SALARY APPROVALS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following salaried employees effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10: Leslie A. O’Keefe Superintendent of Schools $184,889 Robert R. Brown School Business Administrator/Board Secretary 148,708 Brenda Fargo Research Assistant to the Superintendent 103,150 Veronika Riemer District Accountant 65,446 Anthony Paterno Director of Buildings & Grounds 86,257 Linda Verdino Confidential Secretary to Superintendent 63,023 (Includes $2,500 longevity 30) Ellen Good (thru 8/15/09) Confidential Secretary to Business Administrator 58,809 Ellen Good (after 8/15/09) (Includes $1,000 longevity 15) 59,809 Linda Stio Confidential Administrative Secretary 54,860 (includes $2,000 longevity 25 & $500 PSP Level II Cert.) Maureen McKenna-Holt Confidential Administrative Payroll-Bookkeeper 53,273 (includes $1,000 longevity 15) Robert Nichnadowitz Computer Technician 75,190 Michael Kivowitz Assistant Computer Technician 63,936 (includes $2,000 for certificates) Christopher Richmond Assistant Computer Technician 59,741 (includes $2,000 for certificates) SALARIES - ADMINISTRATORS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following 12-month salaries for administrators effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10:

Name Loc. Long. Salary Joan Carrion P 100,141 Michael Cassidy HS 2500 (30) 136,655 Lynne Crawford SS 134,362 John Hurley HS 2500 (30) 148,440 William Mulcahy W 1250 (18) 125,997 Kenneth Polakowski U 2500 (30) 137,900 Kurt Schweitzer U 100,141 Margaret Vaccarino P 1500 (20) 159,260 Jeanna Velechko L 124,747 SUPERVISORS SALARIES 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following salaries for the Supervisors effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 (unless otherwise noted):

Name Location Step Level Longevity Salary Cheryl Butler HS 12 5 $133,310 (Includes $22,218 for 12 mos.) Lori Dernelle HS 12 5 2,000 (25) 113,092 David Frazier HS 8 4 117,784 (Includes $19,436 for 12 mos. & $1,166 for 2 depts) Alison Heinzel HS 12 5 2,000 (25) 114,203 (Includes $1,111 for 2 depts.) Denis Mullins HS 12 5 2,500 (30) 115,277 (Includes $1,111 for 2 depts. And $574 for 1 day smr wk) Barbara O’Donnell HS 11 5 1,250 (18) 131,333 (Includes $21,466 for 12 mos. & $1,288 for 2 depts.) Charles Ryan HS 2 5 88,307 (Includes $874 for 2 depts.


SECRETARIES 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following secretaries and salaries effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10 (unless otherwise noted):

Name Loc. Level Step Longevity Salary Patricia Artinger U 11 month 12 42,326 Patricia Beggs L 12 month 12 1500 (20) 48,474 (Includes $500 PDP - 2nd Cert. & $300 PSP - Level I Cert.) Audrey Blinstrub HS 11 month 12 42,326 Darlene Capobianco HS 11 month 12 42,326 Kathleen Cockcroft SS 12 month 12 46,174 Rachael Cuozzo HS 11 month 12 42,326 Lorraine Czajka P 12 month 12 46,174 Diane Doviak U 12 month 12 46,174 Irena Drywa BO Admin 06 42,324 Linda Gaeta HS 12 month 03 32,479 Carol Gearity HS 11 month 09 36,625 Eileen Hiller HS 11 month 12 1000 (15) 43,326 Camille Mazur * HS 10 month 11 1000 (15) 37,476 Roberta Perez HS 11 month 12 1000 (15) 43,326 Donna Siegenthaler CO Admin 03 38,975 Carol Villano P 12 month 12 1000 (15) 47,174 Joy Vogel HS 12 month 04 33,156 Christy Yuhasz W 12 month 12 2500 (30) 49,074 (Includes $400 PDP - 1st Cert.) * 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following salaries for custodial/maintenance personnel effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10:

Name Loc. Step Longevity Salary Jorge Anel S 11 1000 (15) 48,167 Edgardo Arce W 10 43,786 Patrick Baranello P 11 47,167 Richard Brain L 11 49,577 (Includes $2,400 for Head Custodian) Michael Cimmino U 3 33,245 George Essbach (.50) MA 11 23,584 Moises Garcia W 11 49,567 (Includes $2,400 for Head Custodian) Daniel Garippa HS 10 43,786 Juan Hernandez HS 8 39,743 John Kowal U 11 1000 (15) 50,567 (Includes $2,400 for Head Custodian) Walter Kwiatkowski U 9 41,711 Lynn LaTorre HS 11 47,167 Lewis Mazzone HS 11 1500 (20) 52,367 (Includes $3,700 for Head Custodian) Christopher Meyer L 11 1000 (15) 48,167 Michael Moore HS 11 1000 (15) 48,167 Nancy Olender P 11 49,567 (Includes $2,400 for Head Custodian) Luz Ortiz (.49) L 5 17,016 Kathleen Regan U 8 39,743 Joseph Schreckenstein P 7 37,879 Arthur Schreckenstein P 11 47,167 Eric Weeks HS 4 33,977 Maintenance: Name Loc. Level Step Longevity Salary Thomas Brundage MA Class B Utility Man 11 2500 (30) 54,620 Robert Chinery MA Class A Plumber 11 56,810 George Essbach (.50) MA Class B Utility Man 10 24,192 Mark Jannicelli MA Class A Electrician 11 1000 (15) 57,810 Anthony La Torre MA Class B Utility Man 11 1000 (15) 53,120 Joseph McTague MA Class B Utility Man 11 52,120 Harry Western MA Class B Utility Man 11 1000 (15) 53,120 On roll call vote all members present voted _______.


CUSTODIAL SHIFTS 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to pay the following custodians, effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 the 6% differential whenever they work the second shift, and the 8% differential whenever they work the third shift:

High School: Daniel Garippa Third Shift $3503 Juan Hernandez “ “ 3179 Eric Weeks “ “ 2718 Pierrepont: Patrick Baranello Second Shift 2830 Arthur Schreckenstein Third Shift 3773 Joseph Schreckenstein “ “ 3030 Union: Kathleen Regan Second Shift 2385 Michael Cimmino Third Shift 2660 Walter Kwiatkowski “ “ 3337 Washington: Edgardo Arce Third Shift 3503 Lincoln: Christopher Meyer Third Shift 3773 Luz Ortiz (.49) “ “ 1361 HOURLY EMPLOYEES 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following hourly employees, their locations and salaries for the 2009-2010 school year:

HOURS STEP HOURLY RATE Longevity

Bus Assistant Marion Capone 5 Step 4 18.37 400.00 Adelaida Fogas 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Clerical Assistants Laura Abrom 3.9 Step 3 17.78 Regina Buell 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Theresa Farrell 3 Step 4 18.37 Camille Hirth 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Xandra Lau 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Deborah Merlo 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Debra Rovito 3.5 Step 4 18.37 Rhonda Sabatini 3.9 Step 3 17.78 Susan Shortino 3.9 Step 4 18.37 Michele Winand 3.9 Step 3 17.78

Library Assistants Dorothy Dammers 6 Step 4 18.37 400.00 Eileen Huelbig 6.25 Step 4 18.37 Joan Moss 6 Step 4 18.37 400.00

Teacher Assistants Lenard Baylor 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Jane Chadwick 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Cynthia Frazier 6.25 Step 3 18.51 Kristina Gagliardi 6.25 Step 2 17.97 Carolyn Griffiths 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Meetu Khanuja 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Diane Rosamilia 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Sandra Sasso 6.25 Step 4 19.05 Martin Stio 6.5 Step 3 18.51 Barbara Thumann Calderaro

6.25 Step 3 18.51

Linda Van Dien 6.55 Step 4 19.05 Cathy Wenzelberg 6.5 Step 4 19.05 Lunch Monitors Valerie Albecker 3.5 Step 5 10.00 Mary Allan 2 Step 3 9.20 Hattie Alston 2 Step 2 8.95 Cynthia Calderson 2 Step 2 8.95 Anna Caputo 2 Step 5 10.00 Nancy Chastek 2 Step 5 10.00 Nora Clohessy 2 Step 4 9.45 Alice Cole 2 Step 2 8.95 Antoinette Corell 2 Step 5 10.00


Joanne DeChellis 2 Step 2 8.95 Margaret DeSteno 2 Step 3 9.20 Bernadette Dunne 2 Step 5 10.00 Manuela Duroy 2 Step 4 9.45 Gail DuVernay 3 Step 5 10.00 Ann Marie Esca 2 Step 5 10.00 Arlene Falzarano 2 Step 5 10.00 Nancy Forsyth 2 Step 2 8.95 Elizabeth Gallegos 2 Step 3 9.20 Cheryl Garcia 3 Step 5 10.00 Linda Gerbasio 3 Step 5 10.00 Nergish Haladwala 2 Step 5 10.00 Marie Hurlburt 2 Step 4 9.45 Ilona Lippoczy 3 Step 1 8.65 Irene Jones 2 Step 5 10.00 Maria Kisielewski 3.9 Step 3 9.20 Beverly Lally 2 Step 5 10.00 M. Teresa Lopez 2 Step 5 10.00 Elizabeth Ovarsi 3.75 Step 5 10.00 Santa Prince 3.9 Step 2 8.95 Jardine Rennie 3.9 Step 5 10.00 Eugenia Rodriguez 2 Step 5 10.00 Olga Romero 3.9 Step 2 8.95 Tahereh Sharife Zadeh

3 Step 5 10.00

Linda Torres 3.9 Step 4 9.45 Theresa Urgolo 2 Step 5 10.00 Nafiseh Vahdat 2 Step 3 9.20 Margaret Van Dyk 3.5 Step 5 10.00 Min Wang 3 Step 5 10.00 Jennifer Wynne 2 Step 2 8.95 Bus Drivers Elizabeth N. Mannion 8 Step 3 23.56 400.00 Joan O’Neill 7.5 Step 3 23.56 Substitute Lunch Monitors at $8.00 per hour – 2 hours per day when needed: Marion Capone Lee Marino Adelaida Fogas Carol Villano

Substitute Secretaries at $11.00 per hour when needed: Valerie Albecker MaryAnn Herrmann Elizabeth Ovarsi Patricia Fries Carolyn Griffiths Margaret Van Dyk Charisse Rizzo Jardine Rennie Diane Rosamilia Stephanie Pinney

Home Instructors at $35.00 per hour when needed: Barbara Barbito Marilyn Hollywood Calvin Spann Debra Barbera Courtney Hubbard Andrew Young Joan DaSilva Leslie Kropinack Theresa Malone Salvatore Cordo Melody LaRossa Cynthia Philip Carl Demme Anita Laurenzi Megan Culvert Anna Di Meo Hamlet Marte Tricia Metts Peggy Driscoll Melissa Hunton Raymond Meyer Laura Scotti Jeffrey Walensky Jennifer Gagis Anthony Spaldo Nicole Zayatz William Mains Walter Speth Paula Risoli Laura Vahey Richard Blanchard Deborah Courtney Season Hanson Bernadette Kennedy Margaret Nastasi Alex Robayo Maggie Rodriguez Maureen Tullo Helene Wetzel Melissa Yar

Substitute Teachers at $80.00 per day when needed: Christine Anderson Manal El Serafy Raymond Meyer Jose Aponte Sonia Ensuncho Mary Nakulak Allison Bachmann Meredith Flock Anita Picone Rosemarie Barone Alice Gleason Stephanie Pinney Lisa Botas James Henry Joseph Repka Jodi Braida Yaludys Hernandez Russell Rieger Donald Burgess Alan Hopper Jose Romero-Bosch Robert Califf Cabrini Howell Laura Seehaus Meggan Carbone Steven Jedrzejczak Geraldine Sico-Aromando Judy Chorbajian Karen Kelly Tamara Skuthan Peter Chow Paul Kierman Walter Sokolowski Laura Comppen Inez Kozak Anthony Spaldo Georgina Cruzado Jennifer Kupper Waleska Stragapede Linda D’Atolfo Paul McAlinden Efrat Sullivan Adrienne Del Rosso Martin Merezio William Tooma


Frank Viola Dennis Wagner Laura Wusyk Katherine Lindermann Marianne Olvesen Margaret Diffley Heather Stetz Marie Fletcher Andrew Goll Barbara Witter-Lembo James Ahearn Robert Dailey Aisha Elshinawy Patricia Milner Lisa Renzulli Lester Ferguson Joann Hughes Christopher Gill Matthew Small


Substitute Teacher Assistants at $9.00 per hour when needed: Jodi Braida Yaludys Hernandez Stephanie Pinney Meggan Carbone Alan Hopper Jose Romero-Bosch Linda D’Astolfo Paul Kierman Laura Seehaus Adrienne Del Rosso Jennifer Kupper Geraldine Sico-Aromando Manal El Serafy Paul McAlinden Tamara Skuthan Sonia Ensuncho Raymond Meyer Walter Sokolowski Waleska Stragapede Efrat Sullivan Laura Wusyk Katherine Lindermann Margaret Diffley Heather Stetz Miscellaneous Hourly Employees Substitute Custodians - $11.00 per hour Bryan Consulmagno Thomas Federick Vincent LaBosco Denise Lorenc Steve Nagin Christopher Orr Substitute Bus Driver at $18.00 per hour Jose Garcia Thomas Bennett O’Hara BOE Custodian – hourly rate $7.50 Robert Souza Substitute Bus Assistants – hourly rate $9.00 Alice Cole Maria Kisielewski Computer Room Monitor – hourly rate $15.00 Greg Canning – Pierrepont Christopher Viola – Union Attendance Officers – hourly rate $15.00 Anthony Serrao James Ahearn Miscellaneous Stipend Positions Web Master Michael Kivowitz - $4,000 Transportation Coordinator Betsy Mannion - $7,200 Parent Education Coordinator Kimberly Huzzy-Simansky - $2,000 SUMMER CURRICULUM 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the WRITERS following summer curriculum writers at the hourly rate of $20.00: Anthony Bucco 40 hours Jamie Truncellito 35 hours Mark Doty 35 hours Daryn Sirota 50 hours SUMMER STAFF FOR 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the IEP MEETINGS following employees to assist the Child Study Team with summer IEP’s at the

hourly rate of $35.00: Barbara Abrom Nicholas Ackermann Mary Francs Calocino Ana Capria Ryan Ann Caputo Deborah Courtney Lori Dernelle Erin Devor Patricia DiLorenzo Jovan Evtimovski Colleen Fencik Kristina Gagliardi Ellen Haug Louise Hetzel


Bernadette Kennedy Grace Lutwyler Joan Macri Sarah Moran Jamie Nowak Elizabeth Reenstra Amanda Ruddick Colleen Sartori Allison Seaman Assunta Smith Margit Smith Maureen Tullo Laura Vahey Jessica Van Melisa Yar Nicole Zayatz SUMMER CLERICAL WORK 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following summer clerical work for summer 2009: Xandra Lau - Gifted & Talented Office - 39 hours (2 weeks) - $18.37 per hour Michelle Winand - Lincoln School - 19.5 hours (1 week) - $17.78 per hour

SUMMER MAINTENANCE 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following as summer maintenance workers for the summer of 2009 at the hourly

rate of $11.00: Jason Ostanski Ryan Albern Tom Malach Brian Sartori Robert Sauter Alex Goldstein Cynthia Calderon Thomas Walsh Vinny LaBosco (3 days per week) Steve Macri Nicholas Weinbrecht Kyle McAuley Jared Holzherr James Min

Michael Courtney ROBERT BROWN 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the contract between Robert Brown, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Rutherford Board of Education, effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10.

ERIN DEVOR 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a disability leave with pay for Mrs. Erin Devor , grade 8 math teacher at Pierrepont

School, effective 10/5/09 through twenty (20) days following the birth of her baby, to be followed by a child rearing leave of absence under the Family Leave Act without pay, through 3/31/10.

NICOLE OROPALLO 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Nicole Oropallo as a grade 4 teacher at Union School effective 9/1/09 through

6/30/10 at the annual salary of $51,113 (step 2, level 3). This is a replacement position.

TRACEY SCRIMENTI 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Tracey Scrimenti as a leave replacement grade 6 math teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $50,313 (step 1, level 3).

JULIANNE SUNDBERG 16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Julianne Sundberg as a physical education teacher at Rutherford High School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $45,113 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement position.

SHANNONDOAH BURKE 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Shannondoah Burke as a leave replacement math teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $53,000 (step 8, level 1).

MARIA MC IVOR 18. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Maria McIvor as a grade 4 teacher at Union School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $46,813.00 (step 3, level 1). This is a replacement position.

ROSEMARIE BARONE 19. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Mrs. Rosemarie Barone as a leave replacement computer specialist at


Pierrepont School effective 9/1/09 through 1/29/10 at the annual salary of $50,313 (step 1, level 3 pro-rated).

KRISTIN HEIMBACH 20. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Kristin Heimbach as a Latin teacher at the high school effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $45,113 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement position.

LISBHET GARCIA 21. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Lisbhet Garcia as an English teacher at the high school effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $45,113 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement position.

ELIZABETH MC LAUGHLIN 22. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Elizabeth McLaughlin as a leave replacement art teacher at Washington and Lincoln schools effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $45,913 (step 2, level 1).

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

employ Mrs. Haleh Podolanczuk as a leave replacement elementary grade 3 teacher at Washington School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $47,413 (step 1, level 2).

JAY FAIGENBAUM 24.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Mr. Jay Faigenbaum as an elementary grade 2 teacher at Lincoln School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $46,813 (step 3, level 1). This is a replacement position.

JENNIFER BLAUTH 25. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

employ Ms. Jennifer Blauth as an elementary grade 2 teacher at Lincoln School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $46,813 (step 3, level 1). This is a replacement position.

LAUREN PIZZARIELLO 26. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Ms. Lauren Pizzariello as a guidance counselor at the high school effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $50,313 (step 1, level 3 - Includes $1,257 for 1 week summer work). This is a replacement position.

WENDY HOGAN 27. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Ms. Wendy Hogan as a grade 2 teacher at Washington School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $53,013 (step 4, level 3). This is a replacement position.

MAUREEN CARLIN 28. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Ms. Maureen Carlin as a substitute school psychologist at the high school effective 9/1/09 at the per diem rate of $287.50 and to approve 5 days summer work (2009) at the per diem rate of $287.50.

LAURIE DE SPIRITO 29. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Ms. Laurie DeSpirito as a grade six science teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $45,113 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement position.

JESSICA MUDDELL 30. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Ms. Jessica Muddell as a BSI reading teacher at Union School effective 9/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $54,113 (step 5, level 3). This is a replacement position.

CHRISTOPHER ORR 31. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve Mr. Christopher Orr as the part-time (.49) third shift pool custodian effective 7/1/09 through 6/30/10 at the annual salary of $15,599 (step 1) plus $1,248 8% third shift differential. This is a replacement position.

SERVICE PROVIDERS 32. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the

Child Study Team to utilize the services of the following service providers for the 2009-2010 school year:

Specialty Name/Address Fee ABA Home Inst. An, Jamie $35.00 per hour Grey, Jasmine Nardelli, Laura Allison Seaman Sabini, Colleen Sassaman, Tara R. Booker, Dinell M. Krystyna Bijak


Erin Tiffner Cockcroft, Kathleen

Rosamilia, Diane Van Dien, Linda

ABA Home Prog. Cuomo, Louis $39.00 per hour Coordination $35.00 per hour ABA services Kimberly E. Phillips $100 per hour Sabini, Colleen $39.00 per hour An, Jamie $39.00 per hour


ABA School-based Douglass Outreach $140 per hour (travel/mileage Consultation Prog. $140 per hour Speech $90 per hour Program Coordination $55 per hour Consultant/Tutor $140 Parent Training (travel/mileage fees are not included) Audiological Evals Speech & Hearing Associates CAP w/report $500 Bilingual Evals. Cho, Minja Lee Korean Ed. Eval. $500 Hanes, Dr. L. & Associates $525.00 Bilingual Evals Psych, Social, Speech, Lang, OT/PT Learning Tree Cant/Korean Ed. Eval. $700 Cant/Korean Psych. Eval. $700 Cant/Korean Speech/Lang. Eval. $700 Cant/Korean Social Eval. $700 Spector, Joel L. $450 Russian Ed. Evals Commission For Commission for the Blind Level 1 Service $1600 Blind Level 2 Service $3,900 Level 3 Service $10,900 Level 4 Service $12,000 Developmental Holahan, Dr. Joseph $400 per evaluation Pediatrician Educational Evals Estes, Susan $450 per Ed. Eval. Evaluations Essex County Educational Serv. $300 Social Evaluations $300 Educational Evaluations $300 Psychological Evaluations Functional Beh. Asher, Dr. Michael $240 per hour - Evals are 8 hours Behavior Therapy Associates including report & travel time Functional Beh. Bergen County Special Serv. $775 Functional Beh. Assessment ABA Coord. $130 per hour Home Prog. Coord. $75 per hour Home Program Greenspan Floor Riegel, Paula Becker $85.00 per hour Time Training & Supervision Hackensack Hosp Institute for Child Development Func. Motor Assess PT. $450 Developmental Pediatric Study $638 Audiological Evaluation $403 - $772 Central Auditory Processing Test $597 - $854 Funct. Motor Assess OT. $450 Func. Motor Assess PT. $450 Oral Motor/Speech Production Eval. $508.00 Dysphagia Evaluation $1,021 Home Support Cuomo, Louis $35.00 per hour Iamele, Jessica $35.00 per hour Independent Glick, Frieda $350 Speech/Language Evaluation Evaluations $400 Bilingual Spanish Evals.


Learning Network Association $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report Frank Falcone $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report Excel Educational Testing & $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report Resources, LLC Independent Oxford Consulting Services $100 per hour Speech Therapy Services/Evals $95 per hour Occupational Therapy $95 per hour Physical Therapy $70 per hour Special Ed. Inst. $80 per hour ABA Instruction $110 per hour Psychologist $75 per hour Social Worker $100 per hour LDTC $105 session Speech $105 session OT or PT LDTC $500 English $650 Bilingual Psychological $500 Eng. $650 Biling. Social $500 English $650 Bilingual Speech $500 English $650 Bilingual OT/PT $500 English $650 Bilingual Independent Comprehensive School Testing $600 per Educational, Speech, Social Services/Evals or Psychological Evaluation continued $1000 per Neuropsychiatric Eval. Gross, Maria (LDT-C) $500 per Educational Evaluation Neuropsychiatric Patel, Dr. Poorvi $400 Neurological Evaluation Neurologicals St. Joseph's Hospital $400 Neurodevelopmental Eval. Neurology Group of Bergen Cty $420 per Evaluation w/report Neurodevelopment Ladak, Dr. Batul S. $400 per evaluation Pediatric Eval. Neuropsychologic DaSilva, Dr. David $2350 per evaluation Eval-Independent Occupational Creative Learning Studios $70 per 30 minute session Therapy Services OT/PT Evaluations Children's Therapy Center $300 per evaluation w/report & Services Functional Therapy $60.00 per OT Session $250.00 per OT evaluation OT/PT Evaluations Pediatric Workshop $106 per 60 minute PT session & Services - Cont $84.00 per 45 minute PT session $60.00 per 30 minute PT session $80.00 per 40 minute session $42.00 per 20 minute session HANDLE of the Northeast $350 OT/PT Evaluation $65.00 per 30 min. OT/PT Session $125.00 per 60 min. OT/PT Session Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey $92.00 per 60 minute OT session $90 per 60 minute PT session Oral Motor Therap Malinowski, Diamond Marylou $550 per evaluation Speech Language


Physical Therapy Rehability Physical Therapy $75 per 30 minute session Home Services $100 per 60 minute session Crosetto, Amanda $110 per 45 minute PT session $140 per 60 minute PT session Psychiatric Evals Faber, Mark Paul $550 per evaluation w/report Saint Barnabas Medical Center Compcare $350 per evaluation w/report Psychiatric Evals. Nagy, Dr. Leslie $575 per evaluation continued $288 for no show or cancellation without 24 hours notice Meyerhoff, Dr. $500 per evaluation. If no social history received, parent interview is extra Platt Psychiatric Associates $600 per evaluation *expedited reports are an add'l $90.00 *cancellation w/o 24 hr. notice $300 Fridman, Morton & Esther $550 per psychiatric evaluation Related Independ. Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey $103 per hour OT Services $92 per hour ABA $65 per hour Child Develop. Assoc. $90 per hour PT $275 per OT/PT/Speech Evaluation *All services provided 1:1. Educational Services will be provided by a licensed teacher of handicapped Speech/Language M. Katzenbach School for the $400 each for Educational, Speech/ Evals for Deaf Deaf Language, Psychological Population Partial Eval. $1350 Visual Perception Evaluations Berman, Dr. Paul $450 per evaluation w/report $150 Eye Exam SUMMER READING CLINIC 33. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following to provide a summer reading clinic to classified students during the month of July for a total of 60 hours per provider at the rate of $35.00 per hour: Darlene Monochello Sarah Moran

DARLENE MONOCHELLO 34. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the

Child Study Team to utilize the services of Mrs. Darlene Monochello to provide 1:1 reading instruction three times per week, one hour per day, through June 2009 at the hourly rate of $35.00.

LAWRY STEIN 35. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve a disability leave with pay for Mrs. Lawry Stein, math teacher at Pierrepont School, effective 10/1/09 through twenty (20) days following the birth of her baby, or until sick leave is exhausted, to be followed by a child rearing leave of absence under the Family Leave Act without pay, through 1/29/10.

ROBERT B. GERMAIN 36. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to enter

into a contract with Robert B. Germain for the Win/Win Contract Development Program at the cost of $13,670.


ADULT SCHOOL STAFF 37. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following salaries for the Adult School Staff for the 2009-2010 school year:

Louis Raniero, Director - $23,000 per year Lorraine Hozak, Secretary - $19.00 per hour Barbara Rienzi, Secretary - $14.00 per hour


COACHING ASSIGNMENT 38. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mr. R. Cameron Gardner as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the spring sport season at the stipend of $4,280 (step 2).

MARIA SANCHEZ 39. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Maria Sanchez, lunch monitor at

Pierrepont School effective 6/1/09. Roll Call Vote Personnel # 1-#39:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye Mr. Griggs – aye Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – aye Mr. Jasko – aye Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – aye Mrs. Jones – aye Ms. Williams – aye

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Dr. Fiume to approve Curriculum and Instruction Items #1 through #10. NCLB 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept

the grant award for FY2009 No Child Left Behind, including FY08 carryover, in the following amounts: Title II A $57,389 Title III $ 8,713 Title IV $ 4,918 Title V $ 326

IDEIA GRANT AMENDMENT 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to amend the 2008-2009 IDEIA grant to incorporate the carryover from the 2007-2008 IDEIA grant as follows:

Basic: $36,149 Preschool: $ 2,399 PARENT TRANSPORTATION 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve parent CONTRACTS transportation contracts for the following student (name on file in the office of

special services): #2007039 JCC Therapeutic Nursery $18.80 per day x 210 days $3,948.00 TEXTBOOK APPROVALS 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following textbooks for the 2009-2010 school year: Big C++ - 2nd Edition - Cay Horstmann & Timothy Budd - Wiley & Sons, Inc. - 2009 Computer Programming C++ - Grades 9-12 College Accounting - Price, Haddock, Farina - McGraw Hill - 2009 Honors Accounting - Grades 11 & 12 Century 21 Accounting - Gilbertson & Lehman - South Western - 2009 Accounting - Grades 10-12 Conceptual Physics (Kinetic Books) - McDougal Littell - 2000-2007 Honors Physics - Grades 11-12 CURRICULUM REVISIONS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following curriculum revisions for the 2009-2010 school year: Math/Science/Computers

• Algebra 2 • Honors Algebra 2 • Environmental Science - Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy • Reading - Grade 5

Physical Education/Health • Health - Grade 4 & 5

CURRICULUM MAPS 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the following curriculum maps for the 2009-2010 school year: • Physical Education - Grades K-8 • Language Arts Literacy - Grades 3-5 • Gifted & Talented Program: Discovery - Grade 3


EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve extended school year programs for the following students (names on file in the office of special services):

Student # School Attending Tuition Transported? 2003100 SBJC Lyndhurst $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000018 Ridgefield High School Included Yes 2007036 SBJC Valleybrook $ 1,150.00 Yes 2007054 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000024 Ridgefield High School Included Yes 2007016 CP Center Fair Lawn Included Yes 2005040 Reed Academy $12,282.37 Yes 2004005 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 20000035 New Bridges $ 4,300.00 Yes 2008004 SBJC Valleybrook $ 2,300.00 Yes 2008020 Lanning Avenue School $ 395.00 Yes 2000039 Children’s Institute $ 5,161.20 Yes 2003111 CP Center Fair Lawn Included No 2007004 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2004002 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2006070 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000466 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000320 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2002530 New Beginnings $ 9,473.40 Yes 2005068 Washington South $ 4,200.00 Yes 2006058 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2006046 Somerset Hills $11,536.00 Yes 2008008 ECLC $ 4,160.40 Yes 2006069 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000387 Midland School $ 6,753.00 Yes 2008006 SBJC Valleybrook $ 1,150.00 Yes 2005045 Chapel Hill Academy $ 8,685.00 Yes 2008038 Felician School $ 4,896.54 Yes 2008047 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2008018 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2007039 JCC on the Palisades $ 6,915.72 No 2004076 Windsor Learning Center $ 7,949.40 Yes 2006076 HIP Midland Park $ 4,200.00 Yes 2006032 HIP Midland Park $ 4,200.00 Yes 2005063 SBJC Valleybrook $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000183 New Beginnings $ 9,473.40 Yes 2008023 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2006045 SBJC Valleybrook $ 1,150.00 No 2000199 SBJC Lyndhurst $ 2,300.00 Yes 2007026 SBJC Valleybrook $ 2,300.00 Yes 2004085 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2008025 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2005002 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000392 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2004012 Shaler Academy Included Yes 2003168 SBJC Maywood $ 2,300.00 Yes 2007012 CP Center Belleville $ 7,959.00 No 2000482 SBJC Lodi $ 2,300.00 Yes 2000244 Midland School $ 6,753.00 Yes 2008007 SBJC Valleybrook $ 1,150.00 Yes 2006034 Chapel Hill $ 8,685.00 Yes 2000256 Slocum Skewes Included Yes 2005074 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2005052 SBJC Jefferson $ 2,300.00 Yes 2002510 Sage Day Rochelle Park $ 2,250.00 Yes 2000410 Sage Day Mahwah $ 2,250.00 Yes HOME INSTRUCTION 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve home instruction for Student “V” (name on file in the office of the superintendent) effective 5/27/09.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the PLACEMENTS out-of-district placement of Student #2008064 (name on file in the office of special

services) effective June 8, 2009 to Gateway at the annual tuition of $46,000 plus transportation. The student just transferred to the Rutherford School District.


REIMBURSEMENT FOR 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following travel reimbursement for the 2008-2009 school year:

Staff Name Position Name of Activity Dates Fee Trans. Meals Lodgings Other Carol Drewes Teacher Smart Board Academy 7/6-10 $250 $5 none none none Amy Murphy Teacher Wilson Foundations 16-Jul $175 $5 none none none Beth Iorio Teacher Wilson Foundations 16-Jul $175 $5 none none none Allison Seaman Teacher Wilson Foundations 16-Jul $175 $5 none none none Roll Call Vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye, abstain #7 Mr. Griggs – aye Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – aye Mr. Jasko – aye Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – aye Mrs. Jones – aye Ms. Williams – aye

FINANCE: Motion by Dr. Fiume, seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve Finance Items #1 through #5. APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

bills listed below be approved. Accounts Payable $ 657,696.29 Offline Checks 650,989.22 Payroll 1,117,487.25 General Activities 35,742.68 Total $2,461,915.44 ENERGY AUDIT PROPOSALS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to award

a contract to Concord Engineering - Voorhees NJ in the amount of $75,781.00 to perform a district-wide energy audit. The costs of this audit will be reimbursed 75% to the district from the New Jersey Local Government Energy Audit Program. If any one of the recommendations are implemented by the district, the other 25% will be reimbursed. A purchase order will be issued and a contract signed. A letter of commitment authorizing formal approval to proceed has been received from TRC Energy Services, the administrator of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASES UNDER 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

authorize the STATE/FED. CONTRACT School Business Administrator to purchase goods and services from the following

companies that have been awarded New Jersey State Procurement Contracts or Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Procurement Contracts during the 2008-2009 school year.

New Jersey State Contracts Action Office Supplies #A59754 Steps to Literacy #A65591 Gov Connection #A56534 Princeton Nassau/Conover Ford #A63965 Pro Media #A81225 S.W Equipment Company #A65427 Stewart Industries #A51464 Apple Computers #A81253 Central Lewmar #A61057 School Specialty #A65606 Bio Shine #A60719 Tanner Furniture of North Jersey #A60687 Hertz Furniture Systems #A56341 Maco Office Supplies #A59755 Virco Education Solutions #A60861 Pearson Learning #A58781 Xerox Corporation #A53586 Canon USA #A64045 A. Stempler Inc. #A65753 Fisher Scientific #A61493 Nextel Communications #A64429 Verizon Wireless #A64428 Dell Computers #A81247 Federal GSA Contracts Sherwin-Williams Company #GS-10F-0004J Home Depot USA, Inc. #GS-06F-0052N W.W. Grainger, Inc. #GS-06F-0007J Staples Inc. #GS-14F-0036K


SECRETARY/TREASURER’S 4. 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 April 30, 2009, 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.

Summary pages attached in official minute book. Detailed summary in the office of

the Board Secretary. USE OF SCHOOL BUS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

approve the use at no charge of 3-4 school buses to transport approximately 150 students and chaperones for Project Graduation, departing at 10:00 p.m. on June 18, 2009, and returning at 6:00 a.m. on June 19, 2009.

Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-#5:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye, abstain on check # 039056, 039057

Mr. Griggs – aye, abstain on check #039069

Mr. McLean – absent

Mr. Casadonte – aye Mr. Jasko – aye Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – aye Mrs. Jones – aye Ms. Williams – aye

POLICY: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve Policy Items #1 through #6 on first reading. HEALTH POLICY 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF

EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #5141 Health on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5141/page 1 of 3 HEALTH The board of education believes that good health is vital to successful learning. In order to help district pupils achieve and maintain good health, the board directs the chief school administrator to develop a program of pupil health services that employs professional personnel and interacts with both parents/guardians and community health agencies. The program shall include but not be limited to: A. Employment Engagement of a medical inspector to perform those duties required by law, and to advise the

chief school administrator on all matters affecting the health of pupils; B. Employment of at least one certified school nurse to assist with physical examinations; conduct biennial

scoliosis screening; conduct an audiometric screening; vision screening; maintain pupil health records; observe and recommend to the principal the exclusion of pupils who show evidence of communicable disease; lecture to teachers on communicable diseases and other health concerns; train and supervise the emergency administration of epinephrine for by school staff who have been designated as delegates; supervise other nursing tasks; provide appropriate response to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders; maintain valid, current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; review and summarize health and medical information for the Child Study Team; write and update annually the accommodation plan under Section 504 for any student who requires one;

C. Provision of proper and adequate facilities, equipment and supplies for professional health personnel and

other staff; D. Establishment of a system of pupil health records in compliance with state law; E. Development of appropriate curriculum in physical education, health, family life, safety, and use of drugs,

alcohol, tobacco and anabolic steroids; recommendations for appropriate equipment and supplies to teach such courses;

F. Development of rules and procedures to foster good pupil health, and dissemination of these rules and

procedures to the staff at the beginning of each school year; G. Development of a program to provide safe drinking water and otherwise to maintain the buildings, grounds,

facilities and equipment of the district in sanitary condition in accordance with law; H. Development and enforcement of an eye protection program as required by statute and administrative

code; I. A regular report to the board on progress and accomplishments in the field of pupil health; J. Health services to staff that support pupil health; K. Provision of emergency services for injury and sudden illness; L. Provision for required physical examinations including an examination to certify that a pupil


returning to school after suffering a contagious/infectious condition or illness is no longer a threat to the health of others;

M. Development of all regulations and procedures necessary for evaluation of pupils suspected of being under

the influence of drugs/alcohol, tobacco or anabolic steroids; N. Encouragement of correction of defects through fully informing pupils and parents/guardians concerning the

findings of health examinations. O. Preparation for the potential disruption of a pandemic flu outbreak, such as avian flu, by filling out a school

preparedness checklist available from www.pandemicflu.gov , with periodic reports to the school board on steps the district has already taken, as well as additional steps that need to be taken, to prepare for a flu pandemic.

The operation of the pupil health program shall be at all times in compliance with the rules and regulations of the state department of education, local board of health and the state department of health and senior services, and state department of human services. The board shall review and adopt the regulations developed to implement the district's health services. Annual Nursing Plan The Chief School Administrator (or his/her designee) in conjunction with the school physician and the certified school nurse shall develop an annual Nursing Services Plan that details the provision of nursing services based upon the needs of the students in this school district. The Nursing Services Plan shall be adopted annually at a regular meeting and submitted to the county superintendent of education for review and approval. The Nursing Services Plan shall include:

A. A description of the basic nursing services provided all students; B. A summary of specific medical needs for individual students and the services required to

address the needs; C. A description of how nursing services will be provided in an emergency; D. Detailed nursing assignments for all school buildings; E. The nursing services and additional medical services provided to nonpublic schools.

Nonpublic School Pupils The board shall provide mandated nursing services to nonpublic school pupils as required by law. See policy 5200.

Adopted: April 14, 2003 Revised: November 13, 2006 Revised: March 12, 2007 Revised: Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6, -6.1 Indemnity of officers and employees against civil actions ... N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.6 et seq. Parents Right to Conscience Act of 1979 N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 Employment of medical inspectors, optometrists and nurses;

salaries; terms; rules N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3 Lectures to teachers N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.3 Scoliosis; periodic examination; notice to parents or

guardian N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5 Method of examination; notice to parent or guardian N.J.S.A. 18A:40-6 In general N.J.S.A. 18A:40-7, -8, -10, -11 Exclusion of pupils who are ill... N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq. Nursing Services for Nonpublic School Pupils N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq. Substance Abuse N.J.S.A. 44:6-2 Maintenance by boards of education of clinics for indigent

children N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1et seq. Programs to Support Student Development See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1, -1.3, -1.4, -2.1, -2.3, -2.4 N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12.1 et seq. Standards for Operating and Maintaining School See particularly: Facilities N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12.3 N.J.A.C. 8:57-1.1 et seq. Reportable Communicable Diseases See particularly: N.J.A.C. 8:57-2 N.J.A.C. 8:61-1.1 Attendance at school by pupils or adults Infected by

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) N.J.A.C. 8:57-2 Reporting of AIDS and HIV Plainfield Board of Education v. Cooperman, 105 NJ 587 (1987) Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (August 2000)


ILLNESS POLICY 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #5141.2 Illness on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5141.2/page 1 of 2

ILLNESS

When pupils are taken suddenly ill in school, they shall be sent or escorted to the nurse's office. If the nurse is not in the medical office, the pupil shall be sent or taken to the building principal’s office. In general, the same procedures that apply to accidents shall apply to sudden pupil illness. The chief school administrator, in cooperation with the medical inspector, shall implement this policy.


Control of Contagious Diseases or Conditions In order to protect the health of the pupils in our schools, all regulations of the state department of education, the state department of health and the local board of health shall be scrupulously observed, particularly those dealing with contagious or infectious diseases or conditions. Pupils who have been absent because of contagious or infectious diseases or conditions must present a certificate of recovery from a licensed physician or be examined by the medical inspector. The school nurse shall observe pupils who show evidence of communicable disease and recommend their exclusion to the school principal. Recommendations shall be consistent with reporting requirements on communicable diseases as set forth in the New Jersey Health Code. Such pupils shall be isolated in the nurse's office until a parent/guardian picks them up, and any necessary measures have been taken to prevent spread of the infection. The school nurse, under the direction of the medical inspector, shall instruct all teachers in the symptoms of the most common diseases or conditions at least once a year. Any student with HIV infection or AIDS or who lives with or is related to someone with HIV or AIDS shall not be excluded from general education, transportation services, extracurricular activities, athletic activities, assigned to home instruction or classified as eligible for special education because of the HIV infection. In addition to the review of health and safety measures required by law, the school nurse shall individually instruct teachers from whose classrooms a pupil has been excluded in the symptoms of the disease for which the pupil was excluded. Student rights and confidentiality shall be protected in accordance with law. No teacher shall attempt to diagnose any illness of a pupil, but shall refer suspected cases to the nurse immediately. Handling Blood and Body Fluids The chief school administrator and medical inspector shall develop detailed routine procedures based on New Jersey administrative code and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control for proper handling of blood and body fluids resulting from illness/accidents in the schools. These procedures shall be disseminated to all district staff and volunteers. The medical inspector shall report all cases of communicable disease to the local board of health as required by law. Illness in School No student shall be admitted to school with a fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea and any student sent home for such a condition, will not be readmitted to school until such symptoms are absent for 24 hours. Adopted: April 14, 2003 Revised: Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6 Indemnity of officers and employees against civil

actions N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6.1 Indemnity of officers and employees in certain criminal

actions N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3 Lectures to teachers N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.2 et seq. Medical and Nursing Personnel N.J.S.A. 18A:40-7 Exclusion of pupils who are ill N.J.S.A. 18A:40-8 Exclusion of pupils whose presence is detrimental to

health and cleanliness N.J.S.A. 18A:40-10 Exclusion of teachers and pupils exposed to disease N.J.S.A. 18A:40-11 Exclusion of pupils having communicable

tuberculosis N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12 Closing schools during epidemic N.J.S.A. 26:4-6 Prohibiting attendance of teachers or pupils N.J.S.A. 26:4-15 Reporting of communicable diseases by

physicians N.J.S.A. 26:5C-1 et seq. AIDS Assistance Act N.J.A.C. 6:29- 6A:16-1.1 et seq. Health, Safety and Physical Education Student

Development Programs See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6:29-1.2(b)1v, 1vi, -1.3(a)1, 2, 3, 4, -1.3(d), -1.3(e), -2.3, -2.4, -2.5, 8 N.J.A.C. 8:57-1.1 et seq. Reportable Communicable Diseases See particularly: N.J.A.C. 8:57-1.3, -1.7, -2 N.J.A.C. 8:61-1.1 Attendance at school by pupils or adults infected

by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Plainfield Board of Education v. Cooperman, 105 NJ 587 (1987) HIV Policy and Practice: Regulatory Requirements for New Jersey Public Schools, SDOE Division of Student Services, Sept. 1996, Doc. #P101400-31


HEALTH EXAMINATIONS 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #5141.3 Health Examinations on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5141.3/page 1 of 4

HEALTH EXAMINATIONS The Board of Education requires that pupils enrolled in this district submit to physical examinations in accordance with law in order that the learning potential of each child is not diminished by a remediable physical disability and that the school community is protected from the spread of communicable disease. Each pupil entering school for the first time and each pupil who transfers to this district must have a physical examination conducted at the medical home of the student, and a full report sent to the school. If a student does not have a medical home, the district shall provide this examination at the school physician’s office or other appropriately equipped facility. “Medical home” means a health care provider and that provider’s practice site chosen by the student’s parent/guardian for the provision of health care. As the school physician is also a health care provider, the parent/guardian may request that the school physician provide the medical examination. Each candidate for an interscholastic intra-murals athletic squad or team shall submit to a physical examination by the school medical inspector or designated team physician as required by Policy 6145.1. A pupil shall be exempted from mandatory immunization if the parent/guardian objects to immunization in a written statement submitted to the principal, signed by the parent/guardian, explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the pupil’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. General philosophical or moral objection to immunization shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds. Every pupil who enters the district schools for the first time shall present an immunization record as required by law. In order to protect the health of the children and staff in district schools, all regulations of the state department of education, the state department of health and the local board of health shall be scrupulously observed, particularly those dealing with contagious/infectious diseases or conditions. Pupils seeking to enter school who have been identified as having a communicable/infectious disease or condition shall not be enrolled unless they qualify under the above agencies’ rules pertaining to periods of incubation, communicability, quarantine and reporting. A Mantoux Tuberculin Test shall be conducted for the following two groups of students; those entering a school system in the United States for the first time, if born in a high TB incidence country (listed on page 3 of the guidance), and those transferring to the New Jersey school system directly from a high TB incidence country (listed on page 3 of the guidance). All other students are exempt from tuberculin skin testing as a requirement for school entry in New Jersey. pupils who have transferred from another state or another country and who do not have a valid record of a Mantoux Tuberculin Test. The test shall also be conducted for all pupils in ungraded classes who have attained the age of thirteen years, except that any such examination may be waived by the New Jersey State Board of Health. Each pupil between the ages of ten and eighteen years shall be examined bi-annually for scoliosis by a school employee trained in scoliosis screening in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health and State Department of Education. If a student is suspected of having scoliosis, the Board shall notify the parent or guardian and shall advise him/her of the significance of treating the disease at an early state and the public services available for such treatment. Audiometric screening shall be conducted for pupils who are: 1. Enrolled in grades kindergarten through 4; 2. Enrolled in grades 6, 8 and 9 or 10; 3. Entering the district with no recent record of hearing screening; 4. At risk for hearing impairment; 5. Referred to the child study team for evaluation; or 6. Referred for screening by a teacher, a parent or at the pupil's own request. The hearing screening shall be conducted by the school medical examiner, certified school nurse or health care personnel in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the State Department of Education. All screening shall be conducted in cooperation with the school nurse. The school nurse shall notify the parent or guardian in writing if his/her child has failed auditory screening and advise him/her about the necessity for procuring additional evaluation by the family's own physician. If the school medical inspector determines that the health examination should include the loosening, opening or removal of the pupil's clothing above the waist, the pupil's parent or guardian must be notified in writing of such proposed examination and in such notice the presence of one of the parents or guardians shall be requested. The notice shall state that in the absence of a parent or guardian there shall be present a nurse or teacher of the same sex if the pupil is a female and that if the parent or guardian objects to such an examination, then the parent or guardian may file a report of the family physician upon the condition for which such examination was deemed advisable by the school medical inspector.


A pupil who presents a statement signed by his or her parent or guardian that a medical examination interferes with the free exercise of his or her religious beliefs shall be examined only to the extent necessary to determine whether the pupil is ill or infected with a communicable disease or to determine fitness to participate in a health, safety, or physical education course required by law.


The Superintendent shall instruct all teaching staff members to observe pupils continually for conditions that indicate a physical defect or disability and to report any such conditions promptly to the school nurse. Legal References:

N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.4(a) 1 through – 21 N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(a) N.J.A.C. 6A:16.4.1

No Child Left Behind N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(f)

N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.6 through -4.8 Parents Right to Conscience Act of 1979 N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 Examination for physical defects and screening of hearing of

pupils; health records N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.3 Scoliosis; periodic examination; notice to parents or

guardian N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.4 Exemption N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.5 Immunity from action of any kind due to provisions of act N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5 Method of examination; notice to parent or guardian N.J.S.A. 18A:40-6 In general N.J.S.A. 18A:40-11 Exclusion of pupils having communicable tuberculosis N.J.S.A. 18A:40-16 through -19 Tuberculosis infection; determination of presence ... N.J.S.A. 18A:40-20 Immunization at public expense N.J.S.A. 18A:61D-8 through -10 Findings, declarations relative to Hepatitis B vaccinations…. N.J.S.A. 26:1A-9.1 Exemption of pupils from mandatory immunizations N.J.S.A. 26:4-6 Prohibiting attendance of teachers or pupils N.J.S.A. 26:2T-5 through -9 Findings, declarations relative to Hepatitis C N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4 Evaluation N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1et seq. Programs to Support Student Development See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3, -1.4, -2.1, -2.2, -2.3, -2.4, -4.1, -4.3 N.J.A.C. 6A:32-9.1 Athletics Procedures N.J.A.C. 8:57-2 Reporting of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and

infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1 Applicability N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.2 Proof of immunization N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.3 Medical exemptions N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.4 Religious exemptions N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5 Provisional admission N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 Documents accepted as evidence of immunization Adopted: November 9, 1987 Revised: May 14, 1990 Revised: February 12, 2001 Revised and Renumbered: May 10, 2004 (5310) Revised: March 12, 2007 Revised: IMMUNIZATION POLICY 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

the following revisions to Policy #5141.32 Immunization on first reading: BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5141.32

IMMUNIZATION In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the Board of Education requires all pupils, except those exempted in accordance with this policy, to be immunized against certain diseases in accordance with state statute and rules of the New Jersey State Department of Health. The Board will exempt from the provisions of this policy a pupil whose parent or guardian objects to immunization, in a signed, written statement, on the ground that the proposed immunization interferes with the free exercise of the pupil’s religious principles and will exempt any pupil exempted from immunization on medical grounds in accordance with rules of the New Jersey State Department of Health. The written statement shall explain how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the pupil’s exercise of bona fide religious beliefs or practices. A pupil who has not complied with the immunization requirements of this district or has not commenced a program of immunization shall be barred from school until the immunization requirements are met.


No immunization program, other than that expressly required by the rules of the New Jersey State Department of Health or by order of the New Jersey State Commissioner of Health, may be conducted in this district without the express approval of the Board of Education.

N.J.S.A18A:40-16 et seq. N.J.S.A. 26:1A-7 et seq., 26:4-6 N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1 et seq,

N.J.A.C. 6:29-2.1 6A:16-2.1

Adopted: December 10, 1984 Revised: October 14, 1991 Revised and Renumbered: 07/12/04 (5320) Revised: USE OF AUTOMATED 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR approve the following new Policy #5300 Use of Automated External

Defibrillator (AED) on first reading: BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5300/page 1 of 3

USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

The Rutherford Board of Education may maintain automated external defibrillators (AED) on school premises as approved by the Superintendent of Schools. Automated external defibrillators shall be used in emergency situations warranting their use by individuals specifically trained in application of the device through a program meeting the standards of the Department of Health and Family Services. The device shall not be administered during the school day by anyone without training. Automated external defibrillator (AED) or defibrillator means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: A. Has received approval of its premarket notification filed pursuant to 21 U.S.C.s, 360(k) from

the United State Food and Drug Administration; B. Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular

tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and

C. Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual’s heart.

The automated external defibrillators shall be maintained and tested in accordance with operational guidelines of the manufacturer and monitored by the school nurse. The school nurse shall notify the appropriate first aid, ambulance or rescue squads or other appropriate emergency medical services provider that the Rutherford Board of Education has acquired a specific type defibrillator, along with the locations of same. The automated external defibrillator (AED) shall be kept on school property and shall not accompany EMS personnel to a hospital emergency room. In accordance with protocols, a Rutherford Board of Education employee may use the automated external defibrillator under the following circumstances: A. The Rutherford Board of Education employee has successfully completed and holds a current

certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator.

B. The victim is in cardiopulmonary arrest as determined by unconsciousness, absent pulse, and no spontaneous breathing.

C. “911” is activated. D. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is performed until the automated external defibrillator is brought to the scene. E. An AED Incident Report is completed by the employee once the victim has been transferred to the care of

Emergency Medical Services (EMS), whose presence shall be requested as soon as practicable. [see N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-6(b)]

F. The school nurse notifies the school physician of the use of the automated defibrillator after the victim has been transferred to the care of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The use of automated external defibrillators is contraindicated under the following conditions: A. Conscious victim B. Presence of breathing in victim C. Presence of detectable pulse in victim D. Children under the age of 8 (With adult pads. Must use pediatric pads for children less than 8 years of age) E. Victim is lying in water F. Victim is lying on a metal surface Any person or entity who, in good faith, acquires or provides a defibrillator, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator or supervises such care or treatment and, who has complied with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-24 et seq., shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of such care or


treatment, or as a result of any acts or omissions by the person or entity in providing rendering, or supervising the emergency care or treatment. The immunity provided shall include the prescribing licensed physician and the person or entity who provided the training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of the defibrillator. A person shall not be immunized for any act of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Use of an AED in the absence of duty to do so shall not be considered gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. (See N.J.S.A. 2a:62A-27C)


Adopted:

Legal Reference: N.J.S.A. 2A-62A-24 et. seq. American Heart Association, “Instructor’s Manual Heartsaver AED” Wolkenheim, Becki Jo Hirschy, RNMS, Public Access Defibrillation in Schools Project Adam 2000, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Medtronic Psysio-Control Lifepak 500 Operating Instructions Manual MANAGEMENT OF LIFE- THREATENING ALLERGIES 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the IN SCHOOL following new Policy #5331 Management of Life-Threatening Allergies in School on

first reading: BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5331/page 1 of 2 MANAGEMENT OF LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS The Board of Education recognizes pupils may have allergies to certain foods and other substances and may be at risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, serious, systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system). Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that may be rapid in onset and may cause death. Policy 5331 has been developed in accordance with the Guidelines for the Management of Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Schools developed by the New Jersey Department of Education. An Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) and an Individualized Emergency Healthcare Plan (IEHP) will be developed for each pupil at risk for a life-threatening allergic reaction. Self-administration of medication, the placement and the accessibility of epinephrine, and the recruitment and training of designees who volunteer to administer epinephrine during school and at school-sponsored functions when the school nurse or designee is not available shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 40-12. School staff will be appropriately trained by the school nurse or designee to understand the school’s general emergency procedures and steps to take should a life-threatening allergic reaction occur. The school district will develop and implement appropriate strategies and prevention measures for the reduction of risk of exposure to food allergens throughout the school day, during before-and after-school programs, at all school sponsored activities, in the cafeteria, or wherever food is present. Every incident involving a life-threatening allergic reaction and/or whenever epinephrine is administered throughout the school day, during before-and after-school programs, and/or at all school-sponsored activities shall be reported to the school nurse or designee. The school nurse or designee shall be responsible to notify emergency responders, the Principal or designee, the school physician, and the Superintendent of Schools. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e. (3), the school nurse or designee shall arrange for the transportation of a pupil to the hospital emergency room by emergency services personnel after the administration of epinephrine, even if the pupil’s symptoms appear to have resolved. There will be occasions where food and/or beverages will be served as part of a classroom experience, field trip, and/or celebration. Because the ingredients of these food and beverage products may be unknown to the food preparation person and/or server, a pupil with anaphylaxis to food should not consume any food products that he/she is unsure of the ingredients. The teacher will provide, whenever possible, advance notice of the classroom experience, field trip, or celebration in order for the pupil to bring a food or beverage product from their home so they may participate in the activity. When a parent(s) or legal guardian (s) informs the Building Principal and the school nurse the pupil may have an anaphylactic reaction to a substance other than food, the Building Principal will work with school staff to determine if these substances are on school grounds. The Building Principal will inform and work with the parent(s) or legal guardian (s) and the pupil to avoid the pupil’s exposure to these substances if present on school grounds. School staff will be appropriately trained by the school nurse or designee to understand the school’s general emergency procedures and steps to take should a life-threatening allergic reaction occur. The school nurse or designee will provide appropriate training to school staff to understand allergies to food and other substances, to recognize symptoms of an allergic reaction, and to know the school’s general emergency procedures and steps to take should a life-threatening allergic reaction occur. The school nurse will work with appropriate school staff to eliminate or substitute the use of allergens in the allergic pupil’s meals, educational/instructional tools and materials, arts and crafts projects, or incentives. Policy 5331 should be annually reviewed, evaluated, and updated where needed. Policy 5331 will be disseminated and communicated to all parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of pupils in the school in the beginning of each school year and when a pupil enters the school after the beginning of the school year. Adopted: Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3 through 18A:40-12.6


New Jersey Department of Education – Guidelines for the Management of Life- Threatening Food Allergies in Schools – September 2008.

Roll Call Vote Policy Items #1-#6



Item #7 Regulation #R5141.1 “Emergency Medical Procedures RHS Interscholastic Athletics was not moved.

ELECTRONIC HOMEWORK 8A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski seconded by Dr. Fiume. POSTING GUIDELINES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

the following new Regulation #R6154 Electronic Homework Posting Guidelines as amended on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD R6154/page 1 of 2 ELECTRONIC HOMEWORK POSTING GUIDELINES In an effort to increase communication among the teachers, students and parents of Rutherford Public Schools and to expand the use of technology, all teachers are required to post homework and long-term class assignments on an Electronic Homework Posting. The following guidelines have been developed to direct the posting of assignments. 1. Teachers will post homework assignments for each day that class is in session. Posting of assignments once for the entire week is acceptable as long as the assignments are edited to ensure accuracy. 2. Long-term projects and due dates will be listed on Electronic Homework Posting. 3. For classes that do not have regularly assigned homework (such as certain computer classes, physical education classes, art, drama, music, etc), Electronic Homework Posting will be updated once a month to reflect projects/activities on which the class is currently working. For classes where individualized instruction occurs (such as speech and basic skills), the teacher will provide contact information for parents. 4. Students are required to write down homework assignments in class. Electronic Homework Posting is meant as an aid for students and parents and is not a substitute for writing down homework and important dates in planners. Internet outages, webpage outages, or lack of Internet access will never suffice as an excuse for missed assignments. 5. Teachers who elect to maintain a website for homework postings will provide a link to access their website on Electronic Homework Posting. 6. Although teachers are required to keep their Electronic Homework Posting postings current, there may be times that it is not possible to provide updates as planned, due to circumstances such as website problems, illness of a teacher, etc. Therefore, the assignments on Electronic Homework Posting are subject to change. Delays in posting homework online will never be an acceptable excuse for any student to miss an assignment. In addition, teachers frequently make adjustments to the homework schedule based on work and activities accomplished in the classroom each day. Every effort will be made to update Electronic Homework Posting; however, changes may not always be reflected on the website. 6. Although teachers are required to keep their Electronic Homework Posting current, there may be infrequent occasions that it is not possible to provide updates as planned, due to unusual circumstances such as website problems, illness of a teacher, etc. Therefore, the assignments on Electronic Homework Posting are subject to change. As the primary source of assignments remains the classroom, delays in posting homework online will almost never be an acceptable excuse for any student to miss an assignment. In addition, teachers frequently make adjustments to the homework schedule based on work and activities accomplished in the classroom each day. Every effort will be made to update Electronic Homework Posting; however, changes may not always be reflected on the website. Teachers should be mindful of those students who legitimately used the Electronic Homework Posting as a source of an assignment, such as those students who have prepared work in advance, or have been on an extended absence from the classroom. 7. Access to Electronic Homework Posting can be obtained through the Rutherford Public Schools website (www.rutherfordschools.org) or through the Electronic Homework Posting website. Adopted: Roll Call Vote Policy #8A as amended:

Mrs. Ahmed – no Mr. Griggs – aye Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – aye Mr. Jasko – aye Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – aye Mrs. Jones – aye Ms. Williams – aye

ELECTRONIC HOMEWORK 8B. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to replace the following new Regulation #R6154 Electronic Homework Posting Guidelines 8A with 8B on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD R6154/page 1 of 2 ELECTRONIC HOMEWORK POSTING GUIDELINES


In an effort to increase communication among the teachers, students and parents of Rutherford Public Schools and to expand the use of technology, all teachers are required to post homework and long-term class assignments on an Electronic Homework Posting. Teachers will post homework assignments for each day that class is in session. Posting of assignments once for the entire week is acceptable as long as the assignments are edited to ensure accuracy. Long-term projects and due dates will be listed on Electronic Homework Posting. For classes that do not have regularly assigned homework (such as certain computer classes, physical education classes, art, drama, music, etc), Electronic Homework Posting will be updated once a month to reflect projects/activities on which the class is currently working. For classes where individualized instruction occurs (such as speech and basic skills), the teacher will provide contact information for parents. Administrative guidelines will be developed and provided to parents and students regarding the manner in which students will be held accountable for assignments and teachers will be held accountable for the accuracy/updating of the postings. Access to Electronic Homework Posting can be obtained through the Rutherford Public Schools website (www.rutherfordschools.org) or through the Electronic Homework Posting website. Adopted: Roll Call Vote to Replace Version A with Version B:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye Mr. Griggs – no Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – no Mr. Jasko – no Mr. Novosielski – aye Dr. Fiume – no Mrs. Jones – no Ms. Williams – no

HOMEWORK POLICY 9A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Dr. Fiume. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

the following revisions to Policy #6154 Homework Policy on first reading: Version A BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD 6154/page 1 of 3 HOMEWORK POLICY DEFINITION Homework is an academic activity engaged in by students outside of class. PURPOSES The primary objective of homework is to foster a sense of student responsibility for the learning process through tasks requiring time-budgeting and decision making. More specifically, homework is intended to: 1. provide for essential practice in and reinforcement of skills 2. enrich and extend classroom experiences and build positive work and study habits 3. provide experiences in finding sources and gathering data 4. encourage the development of self discipline and integrity 5. it is expected that homework serves a valid purpose; it should never be used as a punitive measure. AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK The amount of time which students in the same grade will spend on homework will vary due to individual differences; however, it is believed that students should be assigned homework on a daily basis including some weekends. The following time allocations are suggested for homework at various grade levels and are approximate. It is conceivable that there may be times when no homework will be assigned and that there may be times when more homework than stated will be necessary. Kindergarten 15 minutes, 3 times per week Grade 1 20 minutes daily Grade 2 30 minutes daily Grade 3 40 minutes daily Grade 4 50 minutes daily Grade 5 1 hour daily Grade 6 1 hour and 30 minutes daily Grade 7 & 8 1 ½ to 2 hours daily Grades 9 through 12 Students should be prepared to spend an average of 30-45 minutes for

each academic subject daily or approximately 2 ½ to 3 ¾ hours. From time to time no actual assignment will be given, allowing students time for review, research, and long term assignments.


In addition it is recommended that parents of primary and elementary students set aside some time on a daily basis for their children to read for pleasure. If a student consistently states that he/she has no homework or that he/she has completed an assignment in school, parents should contact the teacher or school authority for verification.


GRADING/EVALUATION OF HOMEWORK

In order to encourage positive student attitude toward homework, teachers will be expected to instruct their pupils in the proper techniques and methods of completing homework assignments.

1. The teacher checks homework as quickly as possible and affixes a comment and/or assigns appropriate grade to all written assignments. Thus, homework grades become a part of the report card grade.

2. The students are responsible for and expected to complete and submit each assignment on its due

date. The assignments are to conform to the procedures set forth by the teacher in conjunction with the administration.

3. If the teacher employs oral correction or self-checking as the teacher applied grading technique, all

papers are to be perused and marks given. This may be a check, a mark or satisfactory for unsatisfactory, or a letter grade.

4. The teacher will provide discussion time after student self-correction of papers to clarify any

misconceptions. 5. The teacher will notify a parent by phone or written note whenever a student fails to do his/her

homework five times in a marking period. 6. For Grades 6 9 – 12: All homework will be discussed, graded, or checked. Regular assignments in English, Science,

Mathematics, Social Studies, Business, Foreign Language, and Health will count as twenty percent (20%) no less than 10% or more than 15% of each marking period’s grade.

HOMEWORK DURING ABSENCES All classwork and homework assignments due to absence are to be made up within a time period specified by the classroom teacher or administrator. The student is expected to show initiative in seeking out a teacher to determine what assignments were missed and when these shall be due. Work can be sent home to any student involved in an extended absence. Adopted: May 12, 1986 Renumbered: July 12, 2004 (2330) Revised: July 11, 2005 Revised: Roll Call Vote Policy Item #9A:

Mrs. Ahmed – no Mr. Griggs – no Mr. McLean – absent Mr. Casadonte – no Mr. Jasko – no Mr. Novosielski – no Dr. Fiume – no Mrs. Jones – no Ms. Williams – no

HOMEWORK POLICY 9B. Resolution by Mr. Griggs, seconded by Mr. Novosielski. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

substitute Version 9B for Version 9A the following revisions to Policy #6154 Homework Policy on first reading:

Version B BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD 6154/page 1 of 3 HOMEWORK POLICY DEFINITION Homework is an academic activity engaged in by students outside of class. PURPOSES The primary objective of homework is to foster a sense of student responsibility for the learning process through tasks requiring time-budgeting and decision making. More specifically, homework is intended to: 1. provide for essential practice in and reinforcement of skills 2. enrich and extend classroom experiences and build positive work and study habits 3. provide experiences in finding sources and gathering data


4. encourage the development of self discipline and integrity 5. it is expected that homework serves a valid purpose; it should never be used as a punitive measure. AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK The amount of time which students in the same grade will spend on homework will vary due to individual differences; however, it is believed that students should be assigned homework on a daily basis including some weekends. The following time allocations are suggested for homework at various grade levels and are approximate. It is conceivable that there may be times when no homework will be assigned and that there may be times when more homework than stated will be necessary. Kindergarten 15 minutes, 3 times per week Grade 1 20 minutes daily Grade 2 30 minutes daily Grade 3 40 minutes daily Grade 4 50 minutes daily Grade 5 1 hour daily Grade 6 1 hour and 30 minutes daily Grade 7 & 8 1 ½ to 2 hours daily Grades 9 through 12 Students should be prepared to spend an average of

30-45 minutes for each academic subject daily or approximately 2 ½ to 3 ¾ hours. From time to time no actual assignment will be given, allowing students time for review, research, and long term assignments.

In addition it is recommended that teachers will encourage parents of primary and elementary students to set aside some time on a daily basis for their children to read or be read to for pleasure. If a student consistently states that he/she has no homework or that he/she has completed an assignment in school, parents should contact the teacher or school authority for verification.

GRADING/EVALUATION OF HOMEWORK In order to encourage positive student attitude toward homework, teachers will be expected to instruct their pupils in the proper techniques and methods of completing homework assignments.

1. The teacher checks homework as quickly as possible and affixes a comment and/or assigns appropriate grade to all written assignments. Thus, homework grades become a part of the report card grade.

2. The students are responsible for and expected to complete and submit each assignment on its due

date. The assignments are to conform to the procedures set forth by the teacher in conjunction with the administration.

3. If the teacher employs oral correction or self-checking as the teacher applied grading technique, all

papers are to be perused and marks given. This may be a check, a mark or satisfactory for unsatisfactory, or a letter grade.

4. The teacher will provide discussion time after student self-correction of papers to clarify any

misconceptions. 5. The teacher will notify a parent by phone or written note whenever a student fails to do his/her

homework five times in a marking period. 6. For Grades 6 9 – 12: All homework will be discussed, graded, or checked. Regular assignments in English, Science,

Mathematics, Social Studies, Business, Foreign Language, and Health will count as twenty percent (20%) no less than 10% or more than 15% of each marking period’s grade.

HOMEWORK DURING ABSENCES All classwork and homework assignments due to absence are to be made up within a time period specified by the classroom teacher or administrator. The student is expected to show initiative in seeking out a teacher to determine what assignments were missed and when these shall be due. Work can be sent home to any student involved in an extended absence. Adopted: May 12, 1986 Renumbered: July 12, 2004 (2330) Revised: July 11, 2005 Revised: Roll Call Vote to substitute Version B for Version A:



Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Ms. Williams to approve Policy Items #10 through #12. REPORTING TO PARENTS/ 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to GUARDIANS approve the following revisions to Policy #5124 Reporting to

Parents/Guardians on first reading: BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS RUTHERFORD 5124/page 1 of 2

REPORTING TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS The board believes that the cooperation of school and home is vital to the growth and education of the whole child. It recognizes its responsibility to keep parents/guardians informed of pupil welfare and progress in school. The board directs the establishment of a system of reporting pupil progress that shall include written reports, pupil-teacher conferences, and parent/guardian-teacher conferences. If the parent/guardian's primary language is other than English, translation shall be provided whenever possible. The chief school administrator shall develop procedures for reporting pupil progress which: A. Use various methods of reporting appropriate to grade level and curriculum content; B. Ensure that both pupil and parent/guardian receive ample warning of a pending grade of "failure" or one that

would adversely affect the pupil's status; C. Enable the scheduling of parent/guardian-teacher conferences in such places and at such times as will

ensure the greatest degree of participation by parents/guardians; D. Specify the issuance of report cards at intervals of not less than four times during the school year and

issuance of progress reports as required during the school year; (three times during the year for kindergarten – grade 3)

E. Ensure the continual review and improvement of methods of reporting pupil progress to parents/guardians

and involve pupils, staff and parents/guardians in that review. A record shall be kept indicating the legal custodian of each pupil, so that reports can be made to and conferences arranged with the proper person. Non custodial parents shall receive copies of reports of student progress and any other materials as requested. Parental Notification The chief school administrator shall develop regulations to ensure that parents/guardians are notified in all instances when the law and/or the best interests of the pupil and the district require it. Parents whose parental rights have been terminated shall not receive any information pertaining to a pupil. A copy of the court order terminating parental rights shall be presented in order for records be denied access. Adopted: April 14, 2003 Revised: March 16, 2009 Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:7E-2 through -5 School report card program N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.9 Pupil promotion and remediation; policies and procedures N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12 Reporting of pupils under influence or believed to be using

anabolic steroids; examination report, return home; treatment; evaluation of possible need and referral

N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of board (county vocational schools) N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.2(d, k) General considerations N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.1 Reporting requirements N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.3 Accountability N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.5 Public reporting N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1 Graduation requirements N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1 et seq. Special Education See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1, -2.3, -2.4, -2.5, -2.6, -3.5, -7.9 N.J.A.C. 6A:15-1.1 et seq. Bilingual Education See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:15-1.13, -1.15 N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.4 District policies and procedures N.J.A.C. 6A:24-1.1 et seq. Urban Education Reform in the Abbott Districts See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:24-2.1, -3.3, -4.1(i)8


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) GRADING SYSTEM-GR 3 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF

EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Regulation #R6147.4 Grading System - Grade 3 on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD R6147.4/page 1 of 2 GRADING SYSTEM – GRADE 3 It is the policy of the Board of Education that all grades be determined on the basis of fairness and nondiscrimination. It is the responsibility of the teacher to determine a grade for each pupil in his/her class and to furnish reasons, supported by evidence, to substantiate any grade given. The grading practices and policies in grade three are as follows:

1. Pupils/Parents have the right to see their grades, if they so request, at a time convenient to the teachers. Pupils/Parents are to be informed by their teachers of the grading system at the beginning of the school year.

2. Students at this grade level will be assessed on academic performance. Assessment may

include tests, quizzes, homework, projects, reports, and teacher observation.

3. Students may also be assessed on any or all of the following - effort, preparedness, age appropriate motor skills, responsibility, participation, and/or the ability to follow directions.

4. A marking period trimester grade shall not include penalties for attendance, tardiness or

behavior. Absences at approved school functions shall not count against a grade as long as the work, which can be made up, is made up within the appropriate amount of time.

5. A grade will also be given for the “special” classes - Music, Physical Education, Library,

Spanish and Art.

6. The grading system used for the academic subjects on the report card are as follows: 7.

A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 63 – 69

F = 53 – 62 8. The report card grade will be recorded in a numerical average and its equivalent letter grade

for the following subjects: math, reading, language arts, social studies, spelling, and science. 9. The final grade for a subject is determined by the numerical average of all marking period

averages. The final grade on a report card will be recorded in a numerical average and its equivalent letter. A student must achieve a final numerical average of 63 or above to pass a subject.

10. In addition to these grades, the following grades shall be recognized:

NA = Not Applicable SA = a. Indicates work below grade but recognized effort and

achievement equivalent to the child’s present capabilities. b. The teacher planning the utilization of the SA grade shall

do this only in consultation with guidance and/or Child Study Team and/or the building administrator.

11. Special teachers will use the following grading system: N= Needs Improvement

I = Improvement Shown N = Needs Improvement √ S= Satisfactory O = Outstanding

12. Marking periods Trimesters consist of ten twelve weeks. In order for a student to receive a

grade in an academic subject, the child must be present for (at least) 40% of the marking period trimester. For specials that meet once a week, a child must be present for (at least) four six classes. Specials that meet twice a week, a child must be present for (at least) seven twelve classes.

Adopted: March 12, 2007 Revised:


GRADING SYSTEM - 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Regulation #R6147.3 Grading System - Grades K, 1, 2 on first reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTION RUTHERFORD R6147.3/page 1 of 2 GRADING SYSTEM – GRADES K, 1, 2 It is the policy of the Board of Education that all grades be determined on the basis of fairness and nondiscrimination. It is the responsibility of the teacher to determine a grade for each pupil in his/her class and to furnish reasons, supported by evidence, to substantiate any grade given. The report card is developmentally and sequentially based. It talks about children in the process of learning and assumes that children will move through developmental stages and skill levels. Through the year(s) the report cards will show continual learning progress from kindergarten through grade two. It gives parents a sense of specifics being taught, as well as the expectations for their child. The grading practices and policies in grades K, one and two are as follows:

1. Pupils/Parents have the right to see their grades, if they so request, at a time convenient to the teachers. Pupils/Parents are to be informed by their teachers of the grading system at the beginning of the school year.

2. Students at this these grade levels will be assessed on academic ability. Assessment may

include tests, quizzes, homework, projects, reports, and teacher observation.

3. Students may also be assessed on any or all of the following - effort, preparedness, age appropriate motor skills, responsibility, participation, and/or the ability to follow directions.

4. A marking period trimester grade shall not include penalties for attendance, tardiness or

behavior. Absences at approved school functions shall not count against a grade as long as the work, which can be made up, is made up within the appropriate amount of time.

5. The academic grades used on the report card for these grade levels shall be as follows:

For Kindergarten – Level of Performance: 1 = Strength - consistent success 2 = Developing - requires some support and practice 3 = Additional growth needed 4 = Not formally assessed at this time

For grade one – Level of Performance: 1 - Independent - Mastery demonstrated in consistent application of the skill/concept 2 - Developing - Gaining confidence; requires some support and practice 3 - Emerging - Skill/concept is being explored with some support 4 - The skill is not evident in the student's performance 5 - Not formally assessed at this time

For grades two Kindergarten – Grade 2– Level of Performance: 1 - Independent - Mastery demonstrated in consistent application of the skill/concept 2 - Refining - Skill/concept is understood and growth toward increased application is

evident. 3 - Emerging - Skill/concept is being explored with some support 4 - Skill was taught, but is not evident in the student's performance 5 - Not formally assessed at this time 1 Not formally assessed 2 Introduction: skill/concept was taught, but not evident in the student’s performance 3 Emerging: skill/concept is being explored with some support 4 Refining: skill/concept is understood and growth toward increased application is

evident 5 Independent: mastery demonstrated in a consistent application of the skill/concept

6. In addition to the above, the following notations shall be recognized: a. SA = Indicates work below grade but recognized effort and achievement

equivalent to the child’s present capabilities. b. The teacher planning the utilization of the SA grade shall do this only

in consultation with guidance and/or Child Study Team and/or the building administrator.

7. A grade will also be given for the “special” classes:

a. Kindergarten – Music, Enrichment, Physical Education b. Grade one - Music, Enrichment, Physical Education, Art c. Grade two - Music, Physical Education, Library, Art

8. In the “special” classes stated above, the students may be assessed on any or all of the

following - effort, preparedness, age appropriate motor skills, responsibility, participation, and/or the ability to follow directions.


9. Special teachers will use the following grading system:

I = Improvement Shown N = Needs Improvement I = Improvement Shown √ S = Satisfactory O = Outstanding

10. Marking periods Trimesters consist of ten twelve weeks. In order for a student to receive a

grade in an academic subject, the child must be present for (at least) 50% of the marking period trimester. For specials that meet once a week, a child must be present for (at least) five six classes. Specials that meet twice a week, a child must be present for (at least) ten twelve classes.

Adopted: March 12, 2007 Revised: Roll Call Vote Policy Items #10-#12 on first reading:


BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OLD BUSINESS: Mrs. Jones reported on all of the school events she attended in the district Mrs. Jones reported on the NJSBA report from Bill Barnaskas on municipality transfer of crossing guards expense, and supermajority for approving second budget proposals. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 9:40 P.M. no comments made. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Jasko that the meeting be adjourned at

9:40 P.M.

Approved. Respectfully submitted, Robert Brown School Business Administrator/Board Secretary


MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Williams. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 2009 be approved as recorded. Mrs. Ahmed - aye Mr. Griggs - aye Mr. McLean - aye Mr. Casadonte - aye Mr. Jasko - aye Mr. Novosielski - aye Dr. Fiume - aye Mrs. Jones - aye Mrs. Williams - aye NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken) PERSONNEL: AMY JUSTICE 1A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed seconded by Mrs. Williams to accept the resignation of

Mrs. Amy Justice, English teacher at the high school, effective 5/11/09. Vote - Approved CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: RUTHERFORD EDUCATION 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Griggs. FOUNDATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept

with appreciation grant funding in the total amount of $24,690 from the Rutherford Education Foundation for the following teacher grant awards:

1. Women in History - Submitted by Patricia VanEs, Lincoln Media Specialist - in

the amount of $875.00 2. Incorporating Writer’s Workshop Resources in the Classroom - Submitted by

Joan Macri and Alayne Mayerson, Union School - in the amount of $720.00 3. Read Across America - Submitted by Michael Stracco and Margaret Nastasi,

Rutherford High School - in the amount of $200.00 4. Union School 8th Grade Book Club - Submitted by Jamie Truncellito, Union

School - in the amount of $500.00 5. Iditarod - Submitted by Margit Smith, Pierrepont - in the amount of $170.00 6. Behnke’s Book Club - Submitted by Sara Behnke, Lincoln - in the amount of

$350.00 7. Summer Time is Reading Time! - Submitted by Jeanna Velechko, Principal -

Lincoln - in the amount of $788.00 8. Read With Me - Bookbag Centers - Submitted by Kristy DelMastro, Theaudry

Mayfield and Kathy Coleman, Lincoln - in the amount of $1,425.00 9. Listening Library for Middle School Readers - Submitted by Anne Hetzel,

Union - in the amount of $800.00 10. Caring Habit of the Month Adventure - Submitted by Louise Hetzel, Union - in

the amount of $500.00 11. Book Talk and a Pizza - Submitted by Anthony Bucco, Pierrepont - in the

amount of $500.00 12. Making Cross-Cultural Connections Through Folk Art - Submitted by Diana

Hecking, Pierrepont - in the amount of $1,028.00 13. Where In The World is…First Grade? - Submitted by Kathleen Bresin and

Bernadette Kennedy, Washington - in the amount of $350.00 14. The Diary of a Second Grader - Submitted by Amanda Ruddick, Washington -

in the amount of $141.00 15. Hands on History - Submitted by Justin Van Dyk, Pierrepont - in the amount

of $150.00 16. Tag! You’re It! Jump Into Reading! - Submitted by Nancy Crowley, Lincoln -

in the amount of $350.00 17. Getting to Know You - Submitted by Patricia VanEs, Washington Media

Specialist - in the amount of $275.00 18. Living Lab - Submitted by Helene Wetzel, RHS - in the amount of $710.00 19. The Newark Museum Traveling Planetarium - Submitted by Ryan Ann

Caputo, Pierrepont (and Union) - in the amount of $800.00


20. Heroes and Cool Kids - Submitted by Frank Stout, RHS - in the amount of

$4,500.00 21. T Cubed Teacher Theater Technologies - Submitted by Beverly Keegan,

Tricia Lalla, Kim Fecanin and Ken Polakowski, Union - in the amount of $6,500

22. Science Discoveries - Submitted by Lorraine DeCaprio, Lincoln - in the

amount of $100.00 23. Multi-Purpose Room Sound System - Submitted by Constance DeFazio,

Pierrepont - in the amount of $2,960.00

Mrs. Ahmed - aye Mr. Griggs - aye Mr. McLean - aye Mr. Casadonte - aye Mr. Jasko - aye Mr. Novosielski - aye Dr. Fiume - aye Mrs. Jones - aye Mrs. Williams - aye FINANCE: APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1A. Resolution by Dr. Fiume, seconded by Mr. McLean. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills

listed below be approved. Accounts Payable $ 310,136.38 Offline Checks 314,589.20 Payroll 1,131,826.73 General Activities 49,680.34 Total $1,806,232.65 Mrs. Ahmed - aye Abstain - Cks. #038962 & #038963

Mr. Griggs - aye Mr. McLean - aye

Mr. Casadonte - aye Mr. Jasko - aye Mr. Novosielski - aye Dr. Fiume - aye Mrs. Jones - aye Mrs. Williams - aye