RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION
River Vale, New Jersey 07675
WORK
SESSION MEETING
Holdrum
School Cafeteria
Tuesday,
June 11, 2002
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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, Mrs. Joanne Venino,
Mrs. Lorraine Waldes,
Mrs. Sheryl Eaton, Mr. Bert Ammerman
ABSENT: Mr. Dave Zornow arrived at 7:03 PM.
Mr. Oliver Fuchs
ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Frank Alvarez, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Rinderknecht, Business Administrator
The Board and
members of the public saluted the flag.
Dr. Alvarez spoke
about the ESL Three-Year Program and explained that the district needs to
report to the state at this time a description of our program, how it relates
to our curriculum, etc. This item will be placed on the June 25, 2002 agenda
for Board approval.
Dr. Alvarez spoke
about the changes in summer hours for the staff due to the building project
construction. Discussion followed regarding a 4-day work week. It was determined
that this practice will apply to this summer with a re-evaluation for next
summer.
Dr. Alvarez informed
the Board that next week’s packet will include information on Special Education
placements.
Dr. Alvarez reviewed
for the Board the resolutions that will be placed on the June 25th
agenda and scheduled for action. Board discussion followed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Building Project:
Mr. Oliver Fuchs, Chairperson - No
Report
Curriculum/Education:
Mrs. Joanne Venino, Chairperson, reported on the Technology Curriculum
grades K-8.
Finance
Mr. Bill Ellis, Chairperson, reported that Mr. Rinderknecht received state approval to become the district’s qualified purchasing agent and a resolution will be placed on the June 25th agenda. Mr. Rinderknecht explained the position and its responsibilities, and further explained its impact on the building project construction. President Ammerman discussed the procedures to follow regarding processing change orders during the referendum.
Mr. Ellis continued to inform the Board of other finance resolutions scheduled for action on June 25th.
Personnel
Mr. Bill Ellis, Chairperson - No
Report for open session
Buildings & Grounds
Mr. Dave Zornow, Chairperson, discussed the summer custodial projects going on in the schools. Mr. Zornow reported on the status of the Woodside School, Room #107. Mr. Zornow complimented Mr. Rinderknecht and Mr. Peterson on the ACT 1000 program and the completion of work orders. A discussion followed regarding rooms in Roberge being warmer than others.
Technology
Mr. Dave Zornow, Chairperson reported on the new equipment for September,
such as lap-top carts. Time clocks and PA technology items have been removed
from the referendum budget. Mr.
Rinderknecht asked for a meeting of the Technology Committee relative to the
referendum in order to identify those items that need to be budgeted for next
year. Mr. Zornow also apprised the Board about the removal of obsolete computer
equipment that will be placed on the June 25th agenda for Board
approval.
Negotiations
Mrs. Eaton, Chairperson - No Report
OLD BUSINESS
President Ammerman
congratulated Mr. Mike Ratner on receiving the Archie Hay Award sponsored by
NJSBA.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion followed
regarding the Board taking action (voting on resolutions) at work session
meetings as well as regular session meetings. President Ammerman explained the
rationale for this procedure in keeping the system as is, with the Board only
taking action at the regular public meeting. Only if there is a real emergency,
action may be taken at the work session.
Meeting opened to public comments at 7:44P.M.
Public comments
Mr. Mike Ratner,
Montview Place, thanked the Board for nominating him for the Archie Hay Award.
Mr. Ratner asked the Board if he could donate the $200.00 award he received and
apply it toward the new pre-school handicapped program that will be implemented
in the district this September 2002. The Board thanked Mr. Ratner for his
donation. This donation will be placed on the June 25th agenda.
Meeting closed to public comments at 7:44 P.M.
A. RESOLUTION BY__Mr. Ammerman_SECONDED
BY_Mrs. Venino______
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), the Board of Education of the Township of River Vale may exclude the public from that portion of a public
meeting at which the Board discusses any of the matters described at N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) (1)-(9);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall forthwith enter into closed session to discuss matters relating to personnel; pending or anticipated contract negotiations; pending or anticipated litigation; matters with the Board Attorney covered by the attorney-client privilege. Said discussion may be disclosed to the public when the reasons for discussing and acting upon it in closed session no longer exist.
VOTE: Mr. Ellis Nay
Mr. Fuchs Absent
Mrs. Venino Aye
Mrs. Waldes Aye
Mr. Zornow Aye
Mrs. Eaton Aye
Mr. Ammerman Aye
B. MOTION BY__Mr. Ammerman___SECONDED BY __Mrs. Venino__
that the June 11, 2002 Work Session Meeting be adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Rinderknecht
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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