RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION
River Vale, New Jersey 07675
REGULAR
SESSION MEETING
Holdrum
School Cafeteria
Tuesday,
May 28, 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: Mr. William Ellis, Mr. Oliver Fuchs, Mrs. Joanne Venino,
Mrs. Lorraine Waldes, Mr. Dave Zornow, Mrs. Sheryl Eaton,
Mr. Bert Ammerman
ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Frank Alvarez, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Rinderknecht, Business Administrator
The Board and
members of the public saluted the flag.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dr. Alvarez explained
the WordMasters competition. It is a very
challenging competition and quite an honor for students to score 15 or above on
the test. The students recognized this evening did indeed reach that mark. Mr. Spatola, Principal of Woodside School
and Mr. Tis, Principal of Roberge School, presented their 4th and 5th
graders with certificates. Mr. Spatola
thanked Mrs. Lynn Baker, teacher at Woodside School for her assistance in this
project. He then presented the certificates to the following students: Emma C.,
Jeffrey L., Kelsey P., Jessica M., Amanda Z. Mr. Tis thanked Mrs. Jeanette
Royant, teacher at Roberge School for her assistance in this project. He then
presented the certificates to the following students: David F., Blair G., Christopher H., Brian O.,
Joseph P., Josh T.
The Board took a
5-minute recess at this time.
Dr. Alvarez spoke about
tonight’s special presentation on special education. Dr. Alvarez introduced the
staff giving the presentation: Ms. Joelle Tabaka, Mrs. Maria Dineen, and Mrs.
Judy DiBernardo. Dr. Alvarez handed to the board a survey on special education enrollments
in surrounding school districts. Dr.
Alvarez attributes the low numbers in special education in River Vale to the
support programs the district utilizes in the regular education classes.
President Ammerman
thanked Ms. Tabaka and her department for their informative presentation.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
No report
Meeting opened to public comments on agenda items at 7:47
P.M.
Catherine Morrow, 566 Wittich Terrace, addressed a concern regarding the building project. President Ammerman directed her to speak to Dr. Alvarez. Should the issue remain unresolved, then her next recourse is to approach the Board.
Meeting closed to public comments on agenda items at 7:50
P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ REPORT
Dr. Alvarez announced
that Mr. Spatola won an award from the
Principals’ Center, partially funded by the Dodge Foundation. Mr. Spatola wrote
an article which will be published in a book called Leadership in Crisis
and involves the role Woodside School played during 9/11. The monetary award
Mr. Spatola received is $500.00.
Dr. Alvarez
distributed to the Board members a document from the State in response to the
new law prohibiting students’ pictures posted on the web site.
Dr. Alvarez spoke
about the construction fencing that is to be installed at all the schools.
Notices have been sent home through the students.
Dr. Alvarez spoke
about articles written by Leanore Rozensweig and published in the Pascack
Press.
President Ammerman
asked questions as to the process/procedures/safeguards that are in place to
insure that the district will receive releases from the parents in addition to
being in compliance with the state mandate.
Dr. Alvarez’s explained the safeguards that are in place at this time
and will work with the principals on new procedures for September 2002.
G1. RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman_SECONDED
BY__Mr. Zornow_____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board approves the minutes of the following Board of Education Meetings:
April 9, 2002 Work Session and Closed Session
April 23, 2002 Special Closed Session, Closed Session
April 30, 2002 (7:00PM) Regular Session
April 30, 2002 (8:00 PM) Reorganization, Closed Session
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G2. RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman___SECONDED BY__Mrs. Venino____
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 2002/2003 school year:
Student Amount Placement Date
#7 $3,837.00
Valley Program 7/1/02-7/31/02
Northern Valley Regional H.S.
Demarest, NJ
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G3. RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED BY__Mr. Ellis __
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the establishment of a Special Education, self contained class for students with behavioral and emotional difficulties for the 2002/2003 school year and furthermore, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit all pertinent applications to the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval.
Note:
The above referenced class is tentatively
scheduled to be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Harrington Park.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G4. RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED
BY__Mr. Zornow____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to add the following supplemental insurance provider for district employees to utilize:
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G5. RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman _SECONDED BY__Mr. Fuchs_____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to discard the following obsolete equipment:
Equipment Location Asset #
16 wooden chairs Holdrum Middle School None
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G6. RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED
BY___Mrs. Eaton___
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board accepts the FY 2003 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B,
Grant # IDEA 443003 as follows:
IDEA Basic $161,020.00
IDEA Preschool $ 6,153.00
And the Board furthermore authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to submit the above referenced grant agreement to the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr. Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
G7. RESOLUTION BY___Mr. Ammerman__SECONDED ___Mr. Ellis_______
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the Interlocal Services, Joint Transportation and Joint Purchasing; ABA Agreements for the 2002-2003 school year as per the following:
INTERLOCAL
SERVICES
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1" day of July, 2002 by and between the PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as "the Host LEA") and the SCHOOL. DISTRICTS OF EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE, PARK RIDGE, RIVER VALE, WESTWOOD AND WOODCLIFF LAKE, bodies corporate of the State of New Jersey located within the County of Bergen (hereinafter referred to as "the Boards") is to be in effect from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A40:8-A-1 et sea. authorizes two or more districts to enter into an interlocal services agreement for the provision of joint services; and
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 said purposes.
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 Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education shall, for the term of this agreement, act as the Host LEA. The Host LEA is the member district which is responsible for the provision of services as more particularly set forth in this agreement.
2. Pascack Valley Regional High School District (the Host LEA)
shall employ a Program
Coordinator, a Transportation -
OT/PT Coordinator, a Behaviorist, a full-time secretary and a
part-time clerk. The Host LEA
shall provide office space to the Program Coordinator, the
Transportation - OT/PT
Coordinator, the Behaviorist, the fulltime secretary and the part-time
clerk.
3. The Host LEA Superintendent will have the same authority and
responsibility for the
appointment, evaluation and retention of personnel with respect to
these positions as for other
district staff as set forth in N. J. S. A. 18: A: I-let.
sea.
4. The Host LEA Board of Education will have
the same oversight authority
and responsibility for regional services as
it does for its other district programs and
operations as set forth in N.J. S.A. 18A:1-1
et. sea.
5. The proposed regional services budget for the 2002-2003 school
year is $334,279, which
includes a Host LEA fee of $11,400. (See Attachments A & B)
The Host LEA fee covers the
cost of facilities. custodial services. and utilities, as well as
the estimated prorated share of
administrative costs. The 2002-2003 budget of $334.279 covers the
cost of: salaries and
benefits for the Program Coordinator, Transportation-OT/PT
Coordinator. Behaviorist, full-
time secretary and part-time clerk, travel expenses; provision for
interregional in-service (staff
development) workshops: telephone; office supplies; capital
expenditures: and the Host LEA
fee. Each participating district's cost will be based upon its
prior year AS SA Enrollment (the
total district enrollment reported to the State Department of
Education each October 15). Each
district's costs will be paid to the Host LEA in quarterly
installments, with the first payment
due July 1, 2002. The total of $334,279 reflects projected salary
rates. The Pascack Valley
Regional High School contract expires June 30, 2002, and new rates
are not yet established.
Quarterly administrative charges will be adjusted accordingly.
6. The services to be provided by the Host
LEA to all participating districts include
transportation coordination (specified in a
separate Joint Transportation Agreement),
coordination of ABA services (specified in
separate Joint Purchasing Agreement), and the
services of the Program Coordinator as they
relate to transportation and ABA services.
7. The services to be provided by the Host
LEA to the school districts of
Emerson, Hillsdale. Montvale. Park Ridge,
River Vale and Woodcliff Lake include
coordination of OT/PT services (specified in
a separate Joint Purchasing Agreement) and
the services of the Program Coordinator whose
primary responsibilities will be to
coordinate special education initiatives and
to provide staff development programs for
teachers and Child Study Team members in
accordance with current trends and Federal and
State mandates. These and other
responsibilities are specified in the attached "Job
Description of Regional Program
Coordinator" (Attachment C).
8. The Superintendents of the member districts shall meet to discuss the implementation of this agreement as well as the implementation of the Joint Purchasing Agreements and the Joint
Transportation Agreement and to make suggestions and recommendations to the Host LEA. Board members of the member districts shall be invited to said meetings. The Program Coordinator shall schedule meetings with participating district Superintendents at least four times a year (two of these meetings may be scheduled so that representative Board members from each district can also attend). The Program Coordinator shall also meet with district Child Study Team Chairpersons on a monthly basis.
9. All records and documents maintained or utilized pursuant to the terms of the Agreement shall be available and open to public inspection during normal business hours at the Board Office of each District.
10. This Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1" day of July, 2002 by and between the PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as "the Host LEA") and the SCHOOL. DISTRICTS OF EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE, PARK RIDGE, RIVER VALE, WESTWOOD AND WOODCLIFF LAKE, bodies corporate of the State of New Jersey located within the County of Bergen (hereinafter referred to as "the Boards") is to be in effect from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.
18A:39-11 and N.J.S.A. 18A:46-24 specifically authorizes two or more school
districts to enter into a joint agreement for providing transportation for
special education students; and
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 said purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the promises and of the covenants, terms.. and conditions
hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed as follows:
I . The Host
LEA shall be responsible for obtaining approval of the Joint Transportation
Agreement from the County Superintendent. Four copies of this Agreement shall
be submitted to the County Superintendent within sixty (60) days of the date of
this Agreement.
2. The Host LEA
shall be responsible for preparing and advertising specifications for the
transportation of special education students. The Host LEA shall ensure that
the transportation provided by contracted services shall meet the requirements
for approval by the County Superintendent.
3. A single
advertisement for bids or the solicitation of informal quotations for the transportation
services to be purchased shall be presented on behalf of all participating
districts.
4. The Host LEA
shall receive bids on behalf of all participating districts.
5. Following
the receipt of bids or quotations, the Host LEA shall review the bids or
quotations on behalf of all participating districts and will either make an
award to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders for each separate item or
reject all or certain bids.
6. The Host LEA
shall enter into formal written contracts directly with the successful bidders
on behalf of the member districts participating in the Joint Transportation
Agreement. The Host LEA's responsibility for payment of the contract sum is
contingent upon the receipt of funds from the member districts. The Host LEA shall
also issue purchase orders in its own name to the successful bidders against
said contracts: be invoiced by and receive statements from successful bidders;
and make payments directly to the successful bidders. Member districts shall be
billed by the Host LEA on a monthly basis for their respective shares of the
transportation 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.
7. The Host LEA shall invoice and receive
payment from the individual district
members for the 2002- 2003, school year based on the following formula:
A. Total
cost of in-region transportation (routes in the districts of Emerson,
Hillsdale. Montvale, Park Ridge. Pascack Valley Regional High School, River
Vale. Westwood and Woodcliff Lake public schools) divided by total number of
students receiving transportation services in-region through the Joint
Transportation Agreement, equals cost per student. This cost per student
multiplied by the number of students using services in a particular month
equals total cost per month. per district.
B. Total
cost of out-of-region transportation (every route outside of the districts of
Emerson, Hillsdale. Montvale, Park Ridge, Pascack Valley Regional High School,
River Vale, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake public schools) divided by the total
number of students receiving transportation services out-of-region through the
Joint Transportation Agreement, equals cost per student. This cost per student
multiplied by the number of students using services in a particular month
equals total cost per month, per district.
C. Total operational costs when incurred,
divided by total number of students using both in-region and out-of-region transportation
services through the Joint Transportation Agreement equals cost per student.
This cost per student. multiplied by the number of students using services in a
particular month equals total cost per month, per district.
8. In
consideration of additional staff and administrative expenses that will be
incurred with their inclusion in this agreement, Westwood will participate in
the Administrative Charges as specified in Attachment A.
9. Transportation
charges incurred by Westwood for the 2002-2003 school year, both in and
out-of-region. will not exceed the transportation charges incurred by Westwood
for the 2001-2002 school year.
10. After
adjusting Westwood's transportation costs so as to not exceed their 2001-2002
transportation expenditures, any savings realized will be divided evenly among
the eight participating districts.
11. The Host LEA
shall bill the member districts a flat rate of $15,000 for July and August for
transportation services. A $7,500 payment from each member district will be due
both on July 1 and August 1, 2002 to cover anticipated expenses. Billings for
the following months will be adjusted in accordance with the estimate
(estimated annual value of all transportation contracts) that is prepared by
the end of September. A voucher shall be issued every month thereafter through
May, for member districts respective shares of the transportation contracts.
The May voucher will include: a) estimated billing for June transportation:
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.
12. It is
understood and agreed by the parties that the Host LEA is not responsible for a
transportation contractor's failure to provide the services agreed upon herein,
but will make every effort to provide alternative services should such failure
occur.
13. Paragraph 4.
5. and 6 above shall be recited in the specifications so that each bidder will be on notice as to the
respective responsibilities of the Host LEA and the participating districts.
14. The Host LEA
shall appropriate sufficient funds to enable it to perform the administrative responsibilities pursuant to
this Agreement.
15. The Host LEA
shall submit contracts to the County Superintendent for approval.
16. All records
and documents maintained or utilized pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
shall be available and open to public inspection during normal business hours
at the Board Office of each District.
17. This
agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the respective parties hereto.
JOINT PURCHASING
AGREEMENT
Applied Behavior Analysis
Services
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1" day of July, 2002 by and between the PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as "the Host LEA") and the SCHOOL. DISTRICTS OF EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE, PARK RIDGE, RIVER VALE, WESTWOOD AND WOODCLIFF LAKE, bodies corporate of the State of New Jersey located within the County of Bergen (hereinafter referred to as "the Boards") is to be in effect from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.
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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 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 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. Westwood and Woodcliff Lake public schools.
2. The Host LEA
shall verify time sheets and process payments to ABA personnel monthly.
3. It is
understood and agreed by the parties that the Host LEA is not responsible for
ABA personnel's failure to provide the services agreed upon herein, but will
make even effort to provide alternative services should such failure occur.
4. Pursuant to
N.J. S.A 18A: 18A-5, the services of ABA personnel are professional services
that are exempt from the requirements of public bidding. Therefore. the Host
LEA shall solicit quotations for 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 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 ABA personnel and
make payments directly to them.
5. The Host LEA
shall separately invoice the member districts for services performed in
connection with ABA services plus any operation costs incurred. Payment shall
be made to the Host LEA within thirty (30) days of receipt of said bill.
6. Member
districts shall be billed by the Host LEA on a monthly basis beginning on or
about July 1" and every month thereafter through May. The voucher shall be
based on the "estimated annual value of services to be performed".
The May voucher will include a) estimated billing for June services; and, b) a
year-todate adjustment of actual versus estimated costs. A final voucher may
be issued in June to account for unanticipated adjustments.
7. In
consideration of additional staff and administrative expenses that will be
incurred with their inclusion in this agreement. Westwood will participate in
the Administrative Charges as specified in Attachment A.
8. The Host
LEA's responsibility for payment of the contract sum is contingent upon the
receipt of funds from the member districts.
9. 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.
10. This
Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the respective parties hereto.
JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT
Occupational Therapy &
Physical Therapy Services
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1" day of July, 2002 by and between the PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as "the Host LEA") and the SCHOOL. DISTRICTS OF EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE, PARK RIDGE, RIVER VALE, WESTWOOD AND WOODCLIFF LAKE, bodies corporate of the State of New Jersey located within the County of Bergen (hereinafter referred to as "the Boards") is to be in effect from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.
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 and Physical
Therapy 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 and
physical therapists 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 and physical therapists.
3. The Host LEA shall verify time sheets and
process payments to therapists monthly.
4. It is understood and agreed by the
parties that the Host LEA is not responsible for the therapists' 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 are professional services that
are exempt from the requirements of public bidding.
Therefore, the Host LEA shall solicit quotations for OT/PT 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 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 therapists 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' and consultants' 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 member districts based on the following formula: Total cost of occupational therapy and physical therapy services for the month plus any operation costs 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.
8. The Host LEA shall bill the member districts a flat rate of $5,000 for July and August for OT/PT services. A $2,500 payment from each member district will be due both on July 1 and August 1. 2002 to cover anticipated expenses. Billings for the following months will be adjusted in accordance with the estimate (estimated annual value of all therapists' contracts) that is prepared by the end of September. A voucher shall be issued every month thereafter through May, for member districts respective shares of the 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.
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: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
B1. RESOLUTION BY__Mrs. Eaton___SECONDED
BY__Mr. Zornow _____
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 April 2002 be approved as attached concurring in the following balances:
Fund 10 - $ 2,403,395.93
Fund 20 - $ (150,446.99)
Fund 30 - $11,479,770.38
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
B2. RESOLUTION BY__Mrs. Eaton __SECONDED
BY__Mr. Fuchs_______
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that
the Board approves the bills list dated April 30, 2002 as follows:
Fund 10 – General Fund - $1,131,993.66
Fund 10 – Voided Checks - $ 1,416.63
Fund 20 – Special Revenue - $ 6,541.48
Fund 30 – Capital Projects - $ 89,949.39
Unemployment Trust Acct. - $ 15,886.78
Fund 40 – Debt
Service - $______ 0.00
Total $1,245,787.94
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
B3. RESOLUTION BY___Mrs. Eaton__SECONDED
BY__Mrs. Waldes______
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board acknowledges receipt of the purchase order list for month ending April 2002 in the amount of $52,270.71.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
B4. RESOLUTION BY__Mrs. Eaton___SECONDED
BY__Mr. Fuchs________
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board retroactively approves the list of transfer of funds for month ending April 2002 in the amount of $157,913.59 as per Attachment B4.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
B5. RESOLUTION BY__Mrs. Eaton___SECONDED
BY___Mr. Zornow_____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board approves the milk bills for the month of April 2002 in the amount of
$2,001.17.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTIONS
P1. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman __SECONDED BY _Mr. Ellis __
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board approves the appointment of Michelle Rienzi, First Grade Teacher at
Woodside School, effective September 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 at an annual salary of
$43,560.00, MA Step 3, pending approval of the Emergent Hiring Application by
the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools and completion of the Criminal History
Review Process.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
P2. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman __SECONDED BY _Mr. Ellis __
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board approves the appointment of Krista Gastelu, Fourth Grade Teacher at
Woodside School, effective September 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 at an annual salary of
$42,065.00, BA+30 Step 3, pending approval of the Emergent Hiring Application by
the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools and completion of the Criminal History
Review Process.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Aye
Mr.
Fuchs Aye
Mrs.
Venino Aye
Mrs.
Waldes Aye
Mr.
Zornow Aye
Mrs.
Eaton Aye
Mr.
Ammerman Aye
P3. RESOLUTION BY Mr. Ammerman __SECONDED BY _Mr. Ellis __
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the
Board approves the appointment of John Garretson, Art Teacher at Woodside School,
effective September 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 at an annual salary of $37,444.00
BA Step 1, pending approval of the Emergent Hiring Application by the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools