<p> CARLSTADT – EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION</p><p>ANNUAL REORGANIZATION </p><p>APRIL 28, 2010</p><p>7:30 P.M. – LIBRARY</p><p>AGENDA</p><p>NOTE: Be advised that the Board may recess into executive session at anytime during the meeting.</p><p>BOARD SECRETARY CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER:</p><p>I. ROLL CALL: Mr.Robert Anderson Mr. John Ondrof Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni Mr. Richard Vartan Dr. Richard Evans Mr. Jerome Winston Mr. Joseph Morris Mr. Bruce Young Mr. Raymond Muszynski</p><p>II. FLAG SALUTE AND OPENING STATEMENT:</p><p>In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Meetings Act the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by posting the date, time and location of said meeting with the Clerks of the Boroughs of Carlstadt and East Rutherford and by mailing notification to the Board’s official newspaper.</p><p>A copy of the agenda was attached to the aforementioned notice and is also available on the Becton Regional High School website – www.bectonhs.org.</p><p>III. The Board Secretary presents the Report of Proceedings for the 2010 Annual School Election.</p><p>A. Report of the Proceedings of the Regional District School Election of the Districts of Carlstadt and East Rutherford in the County of Bergen held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Voting was held at the Senior Citizen’s Building, Civic Center, Grove Street Fire House and the Carlton Hill Fire House in East Rutherford. Voting was held at the Lincoln School, Civic Center and the Carlstadt Public School in Carlstadt.</p><p>B. The election was opened at 2:00 p.m. by the election chairpersons of each district, who were designated by the Bergen County Board of Elections. The election was closed at 9:00 p.m. </p><p>C. The election was conducted in accordance with the provisions of NJ Statute Title 19.</p><p>Page 1 of 13 CARLSTADT VOTES </p><p>One Member for a Three Year Terms RECEIVED ABSENTEE TOTAL</p><p>Robert Anderson 472 11 483</p><p>EAST RUTHERFORD VOTES </p><p>Two Members for Three Year Terms RECEIVED ABSENTEE TOTAL</p><p>Lawrence M. Bongiovanni 400 14 414 Richard J. Evans 371 8 379 Tina M. Cavallo 342 7 349 Priscilla Carmona 342 5 347</p><p>The following proposition was also submitted and the vote for the appropriation was as follows:</p><p>QUESTION #1</p><p>GENERAL FUND FOR ABSENTEE TOTAL AGAINST ABSENTEE TOTAL LEVY – BASE BUDGET</p><p>$11,473,220.00</p><p>CARLSTADT 354 6 360 408 7 415</p><p>EAST RUTHERFORD 451 9 460 462 11 473</p><p>TOTAL 805 15 820 870 18 888</p><p>IV. The Board Secretary will administer THE OATH OF OFFICE to the newly elected Trustees:</p><p>Robert Anderson Lawrence M. Bongiovanni Richard J. Evans</p><p>ELECTION OF OFFICERS:</p><p>V. The Board Secretary requests nominations for President of the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education for the ensuing year.</p><p>NOMINATIONS:</p><p>MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT.</p><p>Page 2 of 13 MOVED: ______SECONDED: ______</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovann ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>CASTING OF VOTES:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>VI. The President assumes the chair and requests nominations for Vice-President of the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education for the ensuing year.</p><p>NOMINATIONS:</p><p>MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED: </p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>CASTING OF VOTES:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>VII. RESOLUTION - POLCIES</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:</p><p>Page 3 of 13 That the Regional Board of Education continues to operate under previously approved Policy Manual and Bylaws, order of business, New Jersey Statute Title 18A- Education, New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6 & 6A – Education and Robert’s Rules of Order. </p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>VIII. RESOLUTION – ORDER OF BUSINESS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:</p><p>That the order of business for the regular action sessions for the ensuing year is in accordance with the following:</p><p>1. Meetings called to order by the board president 2. Roll call by the Secretary 3. Flag Salute and opening statement 4. Student of the month presentation 5. Reading and/or approval of previous minutes 6. Report of the Secretary 7. Report of the Superintendent 8. Hearing of citizens on agenda items only 9. Committee Reports 10.Unfinished Business 11.New Business 12.Hearing of Citizens 13.Adjournment</p><p>That the order of business for the work action sessions for the ensuing year is in accordance with the following:</p><p>1. Meetings called to order by the board president 2. Roll call by the Secretary 3. Flag Salute and opening statement 4. Review of the minutes of the previous meetings 5. Report of the Secretary 6. Report of the Superintendent 7. Hearing of citizens on agenda items only 8. Committee Reports 9. Unfinished Business</p><p>Page 4 of 13 10.New Business 11.Hearing of Citizens 12.Adjournment</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>IX. RESOLUTION – CURRICULUM STANDARDS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt- East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, New Jersey, that the board approves Curriculum Guides based on New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>X. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MEETING TIMES</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:</p><p>That the MONTHLY REGULAR ACTION SESSION MEETINGS of the Regional Board of Education for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 be held in the Library of the Henry P. Becton Regional High School on the second Wednesday, of each month at 7:30 p.m. except if the date is a recognized a legal holiday;</p><p>AND</p><p>That the MONTHLY WORK/ACTION SESSION MEETINGS of the Regional Board of Education for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 be held in the Board Conference Room at the Henry P. Becton Regional High School on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. except if the date is a recognized legal holiday;</p><p>AND</p><p>Page 5 of 13 That during the months of July and August there will be a MONTHLY REGULAR/ACTION SESSION MEETING ON THE second Wednesday of each month in the Board Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. except if the date is a recognized legal holiday. (ATTACHMENT #1)</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XI. RESOLUTION REGARDING MEETING NOTICES </p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, and in compliance with the dictates of Chapter 231, Public Law of 1975, as follows:</p><p>1. That the BOARD SECRETARY is hereby authorized to file a copy of the adopted resolution, specifying the days when the public meetings of the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education will be held for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 with the Borough Clerks of the Boroughs of Carlstadt and East Rutherford, and</p><p>2. That the BOARD SECRETARY is authorized and directed to mail meeting notices and agendas to the official newspaper of the Regional Board of Education,</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XII. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:</p><p>1. The Leader Newspaper of Lyndhurst and The Record Newspaper of Hackensack are hereby designated the official newspapers of the Regional Board of Education.</p><p>Page 6 of 13 2. That the Board, may from time to time, at its discretion, designate one or more of the aforementioned newspapers to publish any legal advertisements within the scope of activities as the occasion may arise.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XIII. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BANK – CHART OF ACCOUNTS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:</p><p>That the Board hereby designates the TD BANK (Lyndhurst Branch) as its bank depository for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. ATTACHMENT #2</p><p>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence of the board president, the vice president of the Regional Board of Education is hereby authorized to sign the checks and the revised signature cards be filed with the TD BANK for the following accounts:</p><p>General Account #3450684094 Payroll Account #3450684108 Agency Account #3450684116 Cafeteria Account #3450684124 Capital Reserve #3450684132 Carlstadt-East Rutherford Reg. Board of Education Scholarship Fund #3450684043 Eleanor Henrich Scholarship Fund #3450684051 Construction Account #3452922022 Katherine Wickle Ochipa ERHS ‘42 Scholarship Account #4246363579</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XIV. RESOLUTION – TAX SHELTER ANNUITY COMPANIES TAX SHELTER ANNUITY BROKER</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, </p><p>Page 7 of 13 County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:</p><p>That the board hereby designates the Legend Group, Lincoln and Equitable Companies as the tax shelter companies for the district.</p><p>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board designates the Legend Group to act as the tax shelter annuity broker for the district. </p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XV. RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZATION OF ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS OF ATTORNEY AND ADMINISTRATORS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education extends an invitation to the Board Attorney, and the Administrators of the School District to attend the work session and/or regular action session meetings at the Board’s discretion.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XVI. RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SECRETARY</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the Board of Education appoints Nicholas Annitti to the position of Business Administrator Board Secretary for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>Page 8 of 13 XVII. RESOLUTION – ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the board establishes the following maximum Petty Cash funds for the following departments for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 school year as follows:</p><p>Board Office $100.00 Superintendent’s Office $100.00 Principal’s Office $100.00 Cafeteria $275.00</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XVIII. RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CLAIMS AUDITOR</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the Board authorize the Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Nicholas Annitti, to act as Claims Auditor for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 and to pay all required bills during the months of July and August if there is not Board Quorum or bills of an emergent nature during the balance of the school year prior to submission to the Board pursuant to the requirements and procedures set forth in NJSA 18A: 19-4.1 for the 2009-2010 school year.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XIX. RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the Board hereby appoints Nicholas Annitti, Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Custodian of Records for the period of July, 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED</p><p>Page 9 of 13 ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XX. RESOLUTION – APPOINTEMNT OF PURCHASING AGENT</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the board hereby appoints Nicholas Annitti, Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Qualified Purchasing Agent for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XXI. RESOLUTION – AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PUBLIC CONTRACTS PROCUREMENT OF GOODS & SERVICES</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED, by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the board designates Nicholas Annitti to serve for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 as the Affirmative Action Public Contracts Compliance Officer and that the said officer is directed to ensure that the correct procedures are in place so that contracts awarded by the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education comply with Public Agency Guidelines for awarding contracts pursuant to P.L. 1975, C:127 (N.J.A.C. 17.27).</p><p>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the board approves the procurement of goods and services through State Agencies (state contracts).</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>Page 10 of 13 XXII. RESOLUTION – AWARD CONTRACTS BID THRESHOLD SET MAXIMUM QUOTE THRESHOLD</p><p>BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that the Board grants authorization to Nicholas Annitti, Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts up to the bid threshold not to exceed $29,000.00 and further sets the minimum quote threshold at $4,350.00.</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>XXIII: RESOLUTION TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT</p><p>RESOLUTION NO: 149 – 10 </p><p>WHEREAS, the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and</p><p>WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members to receive prior approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Chief School Administrator/Principal of the School and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and</p><p>WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel only as described in NJOMB Circular Letter 08 – 19 – OMB including amendments or revisions thereto, a threshold amount below which Board approval is not required; and</p><p>WHEREAS, the Board of Education establishes, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $275.00 per diem, three (3) day maximum per conference, maximum of two (2) conferences, four (4) day maximum for the National School Boards Annual Conference per Board member, three (3) conferences, per Administrator. </p><p>WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., but deemed by the Board of Education to be necessary and unavoidable are excluded from the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. however the total amount for all travel may not exceed $20,000.00; and</p><p>THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable</p><p>Page 11 of 13 as per noted on the attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement Form; and</p><p>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the travel and related expense reimbursements as listed on the attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement Form. ATTACHMENT #3</p><p>MOVED: SECONDED:</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>EDUCATION: (Mr. Vartan)</p><p>SECONDED: APPROVED:</p><p>E1. Move to concur with the actions of the Superintendent that the board confirms the submission of the district’s Three Year Technology Plan for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 that was submitted on April 22, 2010 to the Office of the Executive County Superintendent for review and approval. </p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>TECHNOLOGY: (Mr. Ondrof)</p><p>SECONDED: APPROVED:</p><p>T1. Move upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the board approves the three (3) year agreement with Optimum Lightpath to provide Internet/Voice Bundle-20 Mbps/50K MOU. The monthly cost of $2,749.00 minus the total one time installation charge-all services of $137.45 per month calculates to a final monthly charge of $2,611.55. The period of the agreement will commence upon the completion of the installation of the internet service and porting of the telephone lines. ATTACHMENT #4</p><p>ON ROLL CALL</p><p>Mr. Anderson ___ Mr. Morris ___ Mr. Vartan ___ Mr. Bongiovanni ___ Mr. Muszynski ___ Mr. Winston ___ Dr. Evans ___ Mr. Ondrof ___ Mr. Young ___</p><p>Page 12 of 13 XXIV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:</p><p>XXV. NEW BUSINESS:</p><p>XXVI. HEARING OF CITIZENS:</p><p>XXVII. ADJOURNMENT: </p><p>Page 13 of 13</p>