RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION

River Vale, New Jersey 07675

 

REGULAR SESSION MEETING

Holdrum School Cafeteria

Tuesday, April 30, 2002

                                                                             

- MINUTES-

 

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:       Mrs. Sheryl Eaton, Mr. William Ellis, Mrs. Bettyanne McGuire, Mrs. Joanne Venino, Mr. Dave Zornow, Mr. Mike Ratner,

                                                 Mr. Bert Ammerman

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Dr. Frank Alvarez, Superintendent

                                                Mr. Michael Rinderknecht, Business Administrator

 

The Board and members of the public saluted the flag.

 

Meeting opened to public comments on agenda items at 7:03 P.M.

 

Public comments

No comments.

 

Meeting closed to public comments on agenda items at 7:03 P.M.

 

GENERAL RESOLUTIONS:

 

G1.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner___

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the minutes of the following Board of Education Meetings:

 

                        March 12, 2002           Work Session and Closed Session

                        March 21, 2002           Public Budget Hearing

                        March 21, 2002           Regular Session and Closed Session                

                       

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

G2.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman___SECONDED BY___Mr. Ratner__

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the Special Education Out-of-District Placement for the following student for the 2001/2002 school year:

           

         Student       Amount          Placement                                          Date

         #16             $2,676.00          Pre-School Handicapped Class            4/3/02-6/30/02

                           (prorated)         Memorial School, Montvale, NJ

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

G3.      RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY___Mr. Ratner___

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the agreement between the River Vale Association of Administrators and the River Vale Board of Education for the period of July 1, 2002-June 30, 2005 as follows:

 

            WHEREAS,               the New Jersey Employer – Employee Relations Act mandates                          collective negotiations between public employers and                                            employees, and

 

            WHEREAS,               approved teams from the River Vale Board of Education and the                                   River Vale Association of Administrators have negotiated in                               good faith for the purpose of reaching a successor agreement to                             the previously negotiated contract which expires between the                                parties on June 30, 2002, and

 

            WHEREAS,               a tentative agreement has been reached between the parties                                           covering the terms and conditions of covered employment,                                            therefore,

 

            BE IT RESOLVED:  that the River Vale Board of Education formally adopts these approved revisions to the RVAA contract extending from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2005.

                       

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

G4.      RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner____

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board accepts a Project WET Grant award for Roberge School in the amount of $600.00 for the purpose of highlighting/integrating water as a valuable natural resource into the Science curriculum. Grant expenditure is to be made for the purpose of purchasing materials and supplies related to the water learning stations aligned to the Project WET Festival.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

G5.      RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman___SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner___

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the 2002/2003 NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Grant Application in the amount of $1,003.50 and the Teen CAP Program in the amount of $1,159.50, and furthermore approves Board matching funds in the amount of $334.50 and $386.50, respectively.

           

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS

 

B1.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner__

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 March 2002 be approved as attached concurring in the following balances:

 

Fund 10                                   -           $ 2,374,511.92

Fund 20                                   -           $  (108,093.50) 

Fund 30                                   -           $11,550,562.28          

Fund 40                                   -           $       69,587.21    
Total                                                   $13,886,567.91

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B2.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman___SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner_

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

Board approves the bills list dated March 31, 2002 as follows:

 

Fund 10 – General Fund           -           $1,030,248.65

Fund 10 – Voided Checks        -           $       2,162.68      

Fund 20 – Special Revenue      -           $     18,546.79                  

Fund 30 – Capital Projects       -           $       4,140.80

Unemployment Trust Acct.       -           $              0.00  

Fund 40 – Debt Service            -           $   279,540.00                 

Total                                                   $1,334,638.92

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B3.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY___Mr. Ratner__

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board acknowledges receipt of the purchase order list for month ending March 2002 in the amount of $44,433.50.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B4.      RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman_SECONDED BY___Mr. Ratner___

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board retroactively approves the list of transfer of funds for month ending March 2002 in the amount of $120,219.19 as per Attachment B4.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B5.      RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman _SECONDED BY__Mr. Ratner____

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the milk bills for the month of March 2002 in the amount of

$1,370.61.                     

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B6.      RESOLUTION BY____Mr. Ammerman _SECONDED BY_    Mr. Ratner__

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer interest earned on unexpended bond proceeds for the period of July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002 to the General Fund (Fund 10), specifically to be deposited into the Capital Reserve Account.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B7.      RESOLUTION BY____Mr. Ammerman  SECONDED BY_ Mr. Ratner_   _

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer the remaining balance of the technology loan from the Capital Project (Fund 30) Account to the General Fund (Fund 10) in the approximate amount of $29,000.00 so as to purchase technology items.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B8.      RESOLUTION BY_  Mr. Ammerman   _SECONDED BY_ Mr. Ratner  ___

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to dispose of the following obsolete items:

 

Quantity          Item                                        Location                      Asset #

    1                  Electric Kiln                              Roberge School             00532

    1                  Electric Kiln                              Woodside School           No #

    4                  Lunch Tables                            Roberge School             No #

    1                  Apple MacIntosh 5200/75 LC    Roberge School             00775

    1                  Apple MacIntosh 5200/75 LC    Roberge School             00774

    1                  Apple MacIntosh 5260/100        Roberge School             TY6302AR81Q

    1                  Apple MacIntosh 5260/100        Roberge School             TY648LNQ8Z2

    1                  Apple MacIntosh LC520            Roberge School             MY331YAH07

    1                  Dell Optiplex GX1                     Holdrum School 01109

    1                  Dell Optiplex GX1                     Holdrum School 01133

    1                  Dell Optiplex GX1                     Holdrum School 01150

    1                  Dell Optiplex GX1                     Holdrum School 01120

    1                  Dell Color Display VC10C         Holdrum School M4310D07535

    1                  Dell Trinitron Display                 Holdrum School 8310587

    1                  Maxtor Hard Drive                    Roberge School             K30L3K3A

    1                  Performantz Hard Drive                        Roberge School             00133224

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B9.      RESOLUTION BY_   Mr. Ammerman _SECONDED  BY__Mr. Ratner     _

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to amend Holdrum School North Bus Route #2 so as to add one (1) additional bus stop on Stellman Road and Avon Place.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B10.    RESOLUTION BY_  Mr. Ammerman  _SECONDED BY _Mr. Ratner  ___

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to prepare and solicit time and material bids for the period of July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003 for the following trades:

§         Plumbing

§         Electrical

§         HVAC

§         Protection Systems Supervision Services

§         Protection System Repairs

§         Public Address System Repairs

                       

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

B11.    RESOLUTION BY_    Mr. Ammerman  _SECONDED BY _Mr. Ratner ___

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to prepare and solicit bids in relation to the purchase of a maintenance department pick-up truck with snow plow.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

            President Ammerman commented on the bid award process regarding the referendum and assured the public the board is moving forward.

 

PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS

 

P1.       RESOLUTION BY__ Mr. Ammerman_SECONDED BY__  Mrs. McGuire

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the list of tenured teachers for the 2002-2003 school year at the degree, step, longevity and total salary as set forth in Attachment P1 in accord with the agreement with the River Vale Board of Education and the River Vale Education Association.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P2.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the list of non-tenured teachers for the 2002-2003 school year at the degree, step, longevity and total salary as set forth in Attachment P2, in accord with the agreement with the River Vale Board of Education and the River Vale Education Association, and furthermore authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue employment contracts for the 2002/2003 school year

.

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P3.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board acknowledges the following principals for the 2002-2003 school year at the salaries set forth below in accord with the agreement between the River Vale Board of Education and the River Vale Association of Administrators for the period of July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003:

                                                Base Salary 02/03      Longevity                   Total Salary

            Dr. Phyllis Prestia         $116,299.00                       0                           $116,299.00

            Mr. Allen Spatola         $120,618.00                $2,000.00                    $122,618.00

           

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

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 appoints James Tis, Principal of Roberge School for the period of July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003 at an annual salary of $96,779.00 (MA Step 3) in accord with the agreement between the River Vale Board of Education and the River Vale Association of Administrators.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

                 

P5.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the annual salary of Greg Topf, Network Administrator, for the period of July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003 at a base salary of $73,000.00, and furthermore authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue an employment contract for the period of July 1, 2002-June 30, 2004 (2 year contract).

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P6.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the annual salary of Ken Peterson, Director of Buildings and Grounds, for the period of July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003 at a base salary of $63,000.00.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P7.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that

            Board approves the annual salaries for the 2002/2003 school year as set forth in the agreement between the River Vale Board of Education and the River Vale Education Association per the following list of tenured secretarial staff members:

 

Employee                 FTE        Yrs of Service        Step        Base Salary      Longevity    Certificate             Total  Salary

Carole Goldman           1                  20                    10            $41,193.00       $1,400.00       $1,200.00                     $43,793.00

Joanne Hudson         0.57                11                    10            $23,539.00       $   485.00                                            $24,024.00

Ruthann Curley            1                    8                      8            $36,300.00                                                                   $36,300.00

Anna Karpati               1                    10                  10            $41,193.00       $   850.00      $   950.00                     $42,993.00

Marie Peters*          0.57                  7                      7            $19,486.00                                                                   $19,486.00

Marietta Macaluso       1                  24                    10            $41,193.00       $1,400.00       $   775.00                     $43,368.00

Jill Donatello               1                    4                      3            $26,400.00                                                                   $26,400.00

 

*Resignation date: July 19, 2002, total salary to be prorated.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P8.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the annual salaries for the 2002/03 school year as per the following list of non-union support staff:

 

                 Employee                          FTE         Base Salary           Longevity               Certificate          Total  Salary

                Barbara  Barbagallo                 1              $40,020.75                                                                              $40,020.75

                Elizabeth Fezza                      1              $45,281.25                                                                              $45,281.25

                Leslie Golle                             1              $38,955.00                                                                              $38,955.00

                Carolyn Lambo                       1            $46,863.60              $1,200.00                $1,200.00                $49,263.60

                Suzanne Smith                        1            $34,240.00                                                                              $34,240.00

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P9.       RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the appointment of Wanda Vitellaro, part-time Secretary for the Child Study Team for the 2002/2003 school year at a base salary of $13,461.00, based upon a 16.5 hour work week.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P10.     RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the part-time substitute secretary salary rate for Tina Leppert at $14.50 per hour not to exceed 16 hours per week for the 2002/2003 school year.

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P11.     RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the appointment of the following 12 month, part-time Technology Technicians for the 2002/2003 school year:

 

                           Ioulia Khanova                    $ 29.50 per hour (not to exceed 22 hours per week)

                           Brian Kopac                        $ 29.50 per hour (not to exceed 22 hours per week)

 

VOTE             Mrs. Eaton                   Aye

Mr. Ellis                       Aye

Mrs. McGuire              Aye

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

P12.     RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that                 

            the Board approves the appointment of Jhon Rojas, Lead Custodian at      Roberge                  

            School at a prorated annual salary of $31,460.00, Step 6, of the 2001/2002 Lead  

            Custodian Guide, pending verification of boiler license (additional prorated stipend of                

            $450.00) for a total, prorated salary of $31,910.00. Date of hire to be determined                  

            pending approval of the Emergent Hiring Application 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

Mrs. Venino                 Aye

Mr. Zornow                 Aye

Mr. Ratner                   Aye

Mr. Ammerman            Aye

 

 

P13.     RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman    SECONDED BY__Mrs. McGuire_

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

            Board approves the Custodial/Maintenance personnel for the 2002/2003 school year in accordance with the agreement between the River Vale Board of Education and Local 68 of the International Union of Operating Engineers as follows:

 

                Employee                               Step        Base Salary          Longevity          License                      Total Salary

                S. Antonelle*                          6(M)       $35,060.00                   0                         $   0.00                    $35,060.00

                D. Blankenbush                      9(C)         $38,577.00              $1,200.00                $450.00                   $40,227.00

                R. Boccia                                 5(C)         $28,538.00                   0                         $450.00                   $28,988.00

                D. Breakfield                           9(H)        $47,891.00              $   800.00                $450.00                   $49,141.00

                T. Brennan                              8(C)         $35,693.00                   0                         $450.00                   $36,143.00

                S. Calabrese                             9(M)       $44,276.00                   0                         $450.00                   $44,726.00

                E. Carlson                               9(C)         $38,577.00              $1,200.00                $450.00                   $40,227.00

                W. Dill                                    3(C)         $27,331.00                   0                         $450.00                   $27,781.00

                J.  Fezza