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RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION River Vale, New Jersey 07675
REGULAR SESSION MEETING Holdrum School Cafeteria Tuesday, December 18, 2001
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President Ammerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, the Laws of 1975, that public notice has been made at least 48 hours in advance, public notice was posted at the Board of Education, notice was sent to all officially designated newspapers, and notice was filed with the Township Clerk.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. William Ellis, Mrs. Bettyanne McGuire, Mr. Dave Zornow, Mr. Bert Ammerman Mrs. Sheryl Eaton arrived at 7:01 PM.
ABSENT: Mr. Mike Ratner
ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Frank Alvarez, Superintendent Mr. Michael Rinderknecht, Business Administrator
The Board and members of the public saluted the flag.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT - No Report
Meeting opened to public comments on agenda items at 7:01 P.M.
Public commentsThere were no comments from the public.
Meeting closed to public comments on agenda items at 7:01 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ REPORT
Dr. Alvarez discussed the following:
Mrs. McGuire commented on the sub-contracting bill that has resurfaced and which precludes districts from entering into sub-contracting agreements during the term of an existing collective bargaining agreement. Mrs. McGuire feels that this bill will cause local tax dollars to be spent frivolously and not on the children.
GENERAL RESOLUTIONS:
G1. RESOLUTION BY Mr.Ammerman SECONDED BY Mr. Ellis BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the minutes of the following Board of Education Meetings:
November 20, 2001 Work Session, Closed Session Meeting November 27, 2001 Regular Session, Closed Session Meeting
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
G2. RESOLUTION BYMr. AmmermanSECONDED BY Mrs. McGuire BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the revised Interlocal Purchasing Agreement for ABA related services, occupational therapy and physical therapy services between the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and the school districts of Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale, and Woodcliff Lake, as per the following resolution, effective July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. WHEREAS, N.J. S.A. 18A:18A‑11 authorizes two or more school districts to enter into joint purchasing agreements to provide jointly by agreement the purchase of supplies, materials or work; WHEREAS, all parties thereto have approved the within Agreement by Resolution; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of all parties to enter into such‑Agreement for the purpose of providing the joint purchase of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis (hereinafter referred to as "ABA") services. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the covenants, terms, and conditions hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed as follows: 1. The Host LEA shall be responsible for contracting with occupational therapists, physical therapists, an ABA program consultant and ABA instructional assistants to provide services to students of the member districts of the Joint Purchasing Agreement who attend programs in the districts of Emerson. Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, Pascack Valley Regional High School, River Vale and Woodcliff Lake public schools. 2. The Host LEA‑ will ensure that appropriate credentials are on file for all. occupational therapists, physical therapists, the ABA program consultant and ABA instructional assistants. 3. The Host LEA shall verify time sheets and process payments to therapists and ABA personnel monthly. 4. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the Host LEA is not responsible for the therapists' and/or ABA personnel's failure to provide the services agreed upon herein, but will make every effort to provide alternative services should such failure‑occur. 5. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A‑5, the services of occupational and physical therapists and ABA personnel are professional services that are exempt from the requirements of public bidding. Therefore, the Host LEA shall solicit quotations or OT/PT/ABA. services on an as‑needed basis and shall award contracts which are in the best interests of the Host LEA and the member districts, price and experience considered. The Host LEA shall enter into a formal written contract directly with each therapist and ABA service provider on behalf of the member districts participating in this Joint Purchasing Agreement. The Host LEA shall also issue purchase orders in its own name to the OT/PT/ABA personnel and make payments directly to them. Member districts shall be billed by the Host LEA on a monthly basis for their respective shares of the therapists', consultant’s and‑instructional‑assistants' contracts as more particularly described below. The member districts shall make payment to the Host LEA within thirty (30) days of the date‑of said bill, 6. OT/PT EVALUATIONS: The Host LEA shall separately invoice the member districts for services in connection with evaluations performed by the therapists. Payment shall be made to the Host LEA within thirty (30) days of receipt of said bill. 7. OT/PT SERVICES: The Host LEA shall invoice and‑receive payment. from the individual members based on the following formula: Total cost of occupational therapy and physical therapy services for the month plus any operation incurred, divided by total number of thirty‑minute sessions provided by therapists equals average cost of thirty‑minute session. This average cost per session, multiplied by the total number of sessions provided to a specific district, determines total cost for the month for each district. Member districts shall be billed by the Host LEA on a monthly basis beginning on or about August 1S'h and every month thereafter. through April, for their respective shares. of the therapists' contracts. Using the formulas described above, said voucher shall be based on one‑tenth of the "estimated annual value of all. therapists' contracts. The May voucher will include: a) estimated billing for June therapy; and, b) a year‑to‑date adjustment of actual vs. estimated costs. A final voucher may be issued in June to account for any unanticipated adjustments. 8. ABA SERVICES: The Host LEA shall separately invoice the member districts for services performed in connection with ABA therapy. Payment shall be made to the Host LEA within thirty (30) days of receipt of said bill. 9. The Host LEA’s responsibility for payment of the contract sum is contingent upon the receipt of funds from the member districts. 10. All records and documents maintained or utilized pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be available and open to public inspection during business hours at the Board Office of each District. 11. This Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
G3. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs. McGuire BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the alternate education program plans for Student #1 for the remainder of the 2001/2002 school year, and that said plans shall be filed with the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools.VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
B1. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs. McGuire BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board acknowledges receipt of the Financial Reports of the School Business Administrator and the Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending October 2001 be approved as attached concurring in the following balances:
Fund 10 - $ 2,468,268.86 Fund 20 - $ (9,416.72) Fund 30 - $11,559,647.99 Fund 40 - $ 272,585.56Total $14,291,085.69
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B1A. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs.McGuire BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board acknowledges receipt of the Financial Reports of the School Business Administrator and the Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending November 2001 be approved as attached concurring in the following balances:
Fund 10 - $ 2,421,883,26 Fund 20 - 14,822.82 Fund 30 - $ 11,597,375.40 Fund 40 - $ 272,585.56Total $14,277,021.40
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B2. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mr. Ellis BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the bills list dated November 30, 2001 as follows:
Fund 10 – General Fund - $1,073,877.43 Fund 10 – Voided Checks - $ 637.50 Fund 20 – Special Revenue - $ 5,406.10 Fund 30 – Capital Projects - $ 18,182.25 Fund 40 – Debt Service - $ 0.00 Total $1,098,103.28
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B3. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mr. Zornow BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board acknowledges receipt of the purchase order list for month ending November 2001 in the amount of $147,196.07.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B4. RESOLUTION BY Mr.Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs. Eaton BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board retroactively approves the list of transfer of funds for month ending November 2001 as per Attachment B4.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B5. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs. Eaton BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the milk bills for the month of November 2001 in the amount of $1,613.87.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B6. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mr. Ellis BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to dispose of the following unusable items:
Quantity Item Location Serial # Asset #
1 Apple Laser Writer12/640PS Printer Roberge XH7420DP5AJ None1 Goldstar Monitor Roberge 710DI02304 None Studio Works 45i
1 MacTell Power PC Computer Roberge 01-W2150E01A None
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS
P1. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED __Mrs. Eaton BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the appointment of Marie Sudano, Fifth Grade Teacher at Roberge School, effective February 1, 2002, at a prorated salary of $37,073.00 at BA Step 1, pending receipt of NJ Certification. In the event that N.J. Certification is not received by February 2, 2002, Ms. Sudano is to be regarded and paid as a substitute teacher at $75.00 per diem until the N.J. Certification is received.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
P2. RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED Mr. Zornow BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the appointment of Honore Quinn, Special Education Teacher at Holdrum Middle School, effective January 2, 2002, at a prorated salary of $41,670.00, MA Step 2, pending proof of Masters’ Degree, approval of the Emergent Hiring Application by the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools and the completion of the Criminal History Review.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
P3. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs. Eaton BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the appointment of Kristen Petersen, Long-Term Substitute Teacher-First Grade, Roberge School, effective January 2, 2002, at a prorated salary of $18,500.00 pending receipt of N.J. Certification. Ms. Petersen is to be regarded and paid as a substitute teacher at $75.00 per diem until N.J. Certification is received.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
P4. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman SECONDED BY Mrs.McGuire BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the County Substitute Applications for the following:
Kristin Petersen Stephanie Abdallah Elena Sweeney
and addition to the 2001/2002 District Substitute List upon receipt of certification, approval of the Emergent Hiring Applications by the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools and completion of the Criminal History Review Process.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
At this time, President Ammerman stated to the public that the Board would conduct interviews with candidates who expressed an interest in filling the vacancy of Dr. Matfus. The candidates are: Mrs. Joanne Venino and Mr. Oliver Fuchs. Mr. Ellis asked if the interviews could be done separately and not together. President Ammerman asked the candidates if they would be comfortable with being interviewed at the same time. Both candidates agreed to being interviewed together. President Ammerman thanked the candidates for applying for the Board vacancy and hoped that they would both run for the Board in April. He explained that after the interview process, the Board would hold a discussion in closed session and the candidates would be contacted by Dr. Alvarez tomorrow.
The Board members asked questions of Mrs. Venino and Mr. Fuchs.
Meeting opened to public comments at 7:36 P.M.
Public comments There were no comments from the public.
Meeting closed to public comments at 7:36 P.M.
A. RESOLUTION BY Mrs. McGuire SECONDED BY Mrs. Eaton
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), the Board of Education of the Township of River Vale may exclude the public from that portion of a public meeting at which the Board discusses any of the matters described at N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) (1)-(9); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall forthwith enter into closed session to discuss matters relating to personnel; pending or anticipated contract negotiations; pending or anticipated litigation; matters with the Board Attorney covered by the attorney-client privilege. Said discussion may be disclosed to the public when the reasons for discussing and acting upon it in closed session no longer exist.
VOTE: Mrs. Eaton Aye Mr. Ellis Aye Mrs. McGuire Aye Mr. Zornow Aye Mr. Ratner Absent Mr. Ammerman Aye
B. MOTION BY Mrs. McGuire SECONDED BY Mrs. Eaton that the December 18, 2001 Regular Session Meeting be adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Rinderknecht Business Administrator/Board Secretary MR:bb 1/03/02
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