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.

 

Public comments

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.

 

GENERAL RESOLUTIONS:

 

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

 

            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.

 

 

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          

Fund 40                                   -           $     122,790.38          
Total                                                   $13,855,509.70

 

            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