A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, August 25, 2005, in the Burnett Eglow Media Center, 365 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President, Mrs. Carroll.

Mrs. Carroll read the following statement:

"Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, the Board Secretary caused notice of this meeting to be given to the public and the press on May 2, 2005".

Roll Call was taken by Joseph T. Bellino, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and the following members responded to their names:

Present - Mr. Giarratana Mr. Salerno
Mrs. Hodulik Dr. Tierney
Mr. Parodi Mrs. Carroll
Mr. Ruroede

Absent - Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Van Hook

Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Dzwilewski, citizens, members of the press

Mrs. Carroll led the Board in the flag salute.

Presentations - To teachers for perfect attendance

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Ruroede moved, seconded by Mr. Dr. Tierney to accept the minutes of July 28, 2005(4)

Motion approved by unanimous voice vote of all members present.

Public Discussion on Agenda Resolutions - None

Correspondence/Report of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

1. Correspondence
a. Ridgewood BOE and River Dell BOE resolutions regarding school funding b. Bergen County Freeholders Board resolution regarding school nutrition
2. Agenda changes:
a. Attachment C - change fee
3. No Private Session anticipated

Report of the Superintendent - On file in the Administration Office

The Superintendent commented that all vacancies were filled.

Report of the Board President - No Report
Committee Reports:

Community Relations Committee - No Report

Education Committee

Mr. Giarratana commented the committee met and discussed summer math packets, vacant positions, kindergarten placement and teacher qualifications, security and personnel.

Technology Committee

Mr. Parodi commented the committee met and discussed Classlink software, laptops, old Mac lab upgrade and web site upgrade.

Facilities Committee

Mr. Ruroede commented the committee met and discussed summer projects update and tennis court repairs.

Recreation Committee No Report

Finance Committee

Mr. Ruroede commented the committee met and discussed budget status.

Labor Relations Committee - No Report

Special Education Committee - No Report

Task Force Committee - No Report

NJ/BCSBA - No Report

Borough Council Liaison - No Report

Faculty Liaison - No Report

PTA Liaison - No Report

Key Communicators

Mr. Giarratana reviewed meeting topics.

Resolutions:

Education Committee:

The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded by Mr. Salerno:




RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-159-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals as long term substitute teachers at the salary, assignments and dates indicated for the 2005-2006 school year:

Melissa Pianese ES Res. Center BA 1st Step $39,148 without benefits Replacing Christine O'Shea Canetti, effective 9/22/05 to 11/28/05

Vanessa Barchini ES Grade 1 BA 1st Step $39,148 without benefits
Replacing Pamela Lambe, effective 9/1/05 to 12/15/05

Frank Lentis HS Science $300.00 per diem plus benefits
Replacing Robert Stine as needed

Be It Further Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a medical leave of absence, with pay, for Christine O'Shea-Canetti effective 9/22/05 to 11/28/05.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-160-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals at the salary and assignment indicated for the 2005-2006 school year:

Maria Buldo-Squallane HS/MS/LS Spanish BA 8th Step $44,851
Lisa Traina ES Kindergarten BA 1st Step $39,148

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-161-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of the following assistants for the 2005-2006 school year at the salaries and assignments listed:

Karen Wheeler, Lunch Asst. $10.00 per hour
Vanessa Barchini, Education Asst. $10.00 per hour effective12/16/05 to 6/30/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-162-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Kaddie Zschack as a substitute Education Assistant effective 9/1/05 to 12/15/05 at the salary rate of $10.00 per hour.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-163-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve transportation contracts with parents of special education students for the 2005-2006 school year as follows:

Student #1 Route R-1 $30.00 per diem
Student #2 Route D-1 $25.00 per diem

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-164-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a contract with Brian Marcelletti and Jostens Photographers of Ridgefield Park, NJ to provide staff I.D. forms, as per attached proposal. Attachment A

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education appoint the
8-165-05 following consultants for the 2005-2006 school year at the rates indicated:

James Ritchie, Physical Therapist - $85.00 per hour
Janet Michaels, Physical Therapist - $110.00 per hour
Marda Herz, Physical Therapist - $85.00 per hour
Lisa Yarus, Speech Therapist - $75.00 per hour
Susan Renna, Speech Specialist - $60.00 per hour

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-166-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals to teach the after school K to 2 Gifted and Talented Program at the rate of $28.00 per hour:

Kara Olivo Nancy Joy

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
8-167-05 following special education out-of-district tuition for the 2005-2006 school year:

Student #
06-49 Palisade Learning Center $35,427
06-56 Sage Day, Rochelle Park, NJ 35,850
06-57 Community School 27,933
06-58 Shepard HS, Morristown, NJ 37,969
06-59 Bleshman Reg., Paramus, NJ 47,600
06-60 Bleshman Reg., Paramus, NJ 47,600
06-61 BCSS - Gateway 38,250
06-62 BCSS - Gateway 38,250
06-63 BCSS - Nova 38,250
06-64 BCSS - Washington South 49,000
06-65 BCSS - Washington South 49,000
06-66 BCSS - Washington South 49,000
06-67 BCSS - HIP Highland 46,300

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-168-05 the following teachers be advanced on the 2005-2006 salary guide for successfully completing additional graduate credits:

From To
Laura Beer MA MA+15(M) $82,671
David Cassiere MA+15 MA+30(M) $53,228
Kimberly Cicero BA+15 MA(M) $47,568
Dawn Johnson MA MA+15(M) $66,370
Suzanne Johnson-Gallo MA+15 MA+30(M) $64,828
Eileen LaTorre BA+15 MA $49,700
Joseph Monks BA BA+15 $43,342
MaryAnn Pagano BA+15 MA $49,700
Gary Pankiewicz MA MA+15(M) $54,994
Michele Quinn BA BA+15 $40,617
Michael Scuilla BA+15 MA(M) $51,885
John Van Dam BA BA+15 $47,982

(M) = Master In Field
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-169-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies/regulations/exhibits (copy attached to the minutes):

#5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments - Policy/Regulation
#1250 Visits to the Schools - Policy

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-170-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policies/regulations/exhibits (copy attached to the minutes):

#5145.12 Student Lockers - Regulation
#6145.5 Middle School Student Council Constitution -
Organizations/Associations - Regulation
#6145.1 Cheerleading Rules and Code of Conduct - Regulation

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-171-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following individuals for curriculum writing in science at the rate of $28.00 per hour, not to exceed $3,000:

Lynn McGreevy Eileen LaTorre Patricia McSweeney
Katherine DiGuglielmo David Rispoli

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-172-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Joseph Bitetto effective immediately, and

Be It Further Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the assignment of Michael Sickels as teacher of mathematics at the Middle School.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-173-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the elementary Social Studies Curriculum for grades K-5.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-174-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the attendance at Euclid School of the children of David Cassiere, pursuant to Policy #5118, for the 2005-2006 school year.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede, Mr. Salerno,
Dr. Tierney, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Facilities Committee

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Ruroede, seconded by Dr. Tierney:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-175-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education rename the Franklin School Gym to the Franklin Fitness Center.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-176-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept, with regret, the retirement resignation of John Szwed, Lincoln School custodian effective September 30, 2005.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-177-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves of the extended provisional employment of the following individuals from September 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005:

John Amorosi Edward Burek

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
8-178-05 disposal of the following old or obsolete equipment as per Attachment B-1, and

Be it Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the sale to the highest bidder of the following old or obsolete equipment as per Attachment B-2, and

Be It Further Resolved that in the event that no bids are received for the equipment listed on Attachment B-2, the Hasbrouck Heights board of Education approves of the disposal of said equipment by whatever means necessary.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede, Mr. Salerno,
Dr. Tierney, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Recreation Committee:

The following resolutions were moved by Dr. Tierney, seconded by Mr. Ruroede

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
8-179-05 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following fund raisers:

a. Gift Wrap Sale - 9/05-10/05 - LS PTA, Advisor
b. Kid Stuff Book Sale - 9/05-10/05 - LS PTA Advisor
c. Candy Sale - LS 5th Grade - 9/05, 10/05, 3/06, 4/06, 5/06 - 1 day a
month - LS PTA Advisor
d. Holiday Workshop - 12/10 to 12/11 - LS PTA Advisor
e. Grocery Card Sale - 9/05 to 6/06 - LS PTA Advisor
f. Mother's Day Plant Sale - 5/12/06 - LS PTA Advisor
g. Pizza Lunch - 2 Wednesdays per month -LS PTA Advisor
h. Blimpie Lunch - 1 Wednesday per month - LS PTA Advisor
i. Bagel Lunch - 1 Wednesday per month - LS PTA Advisor
j. Spirit Wear - 9/05 - 6/06 - LS PTA Advisor
k. Book Fair - 10/12/05, 10/13/05, 5/23/06, 5/24/06 -LS PTA Advisor
l. Car Wash - 8/19/05 - Girls Soccer - A. Pimm, Advisor
m. Car Wash - 2 Saturdays in 9/05 - Boys Soccer - J. Bitetto, Advisor

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved , that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the AM
8-180-05 and PM Keys Program for the 2005-2006 school year at the fee schedule as per Attachment C.

Be It Further Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals and assignments for the 2005-2006 Keys Program effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006:

Teachers
Betty Dennis Bridgette Cavanagh Sandy Unglert
Eileen Drago Veronica Marino Donna Dussault
Theresa Grillo

Assistants
Pat DeStefano Sabina Valente

Teacher Subs
Pam Lambe Danielle Kronke Jane McClean
Shannon Valenti Karen Young Crista Jarosiewicz

Be It Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following Keys Program salary rates effective September 1, 2005:

Keys Program Teachers and substitutes $28.00 per hour
Keys Program Assistants (over 5 years) $13.50 per hour
Keys Program Assistants (5 years and under) $12.85 per hour
Keys Program Assistants - substitutes $10.00 per hour

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
8-181-05 transportation contract renewal at the 3.01% CPI approved increase:

Route 4 Athletics Type I John Leickie, Inc. $238.95*
Hackensack, NJ $263.26**

*within 20 mile radius - 3 1/2 hours limit
**outside 20 mile radius - 3 1/2 hours limit
plus $16.91 each 1/4 hour over limit

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede, Mr. Salerno,
Dr. Tierney, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Finance Committee:

The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Ruroede, seconded by Dr. Tierney:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the following
8-182-05 reports in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) which are on file in the office of the Board Secretary.

1. Report of the Board Secretary for the month of June, 2005 - revised final
2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of June, 2005 -
revised final
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
8-183-05 with the appropriate district officials, the Board certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no major account or funds have been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the actual
8-184-05 payroll for the month of July, 2005 in the amount of $589,362.10 and that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the Treasurer of School Funds be, and they hereby are, authorized to sign warrants up to and including the above.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Board of Education approve the estimated payroll for the
8-185-05 month of August, 2005, in the amount of $600,000.00 and that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the Treasurer of School Funds be, and they hereby are, authorized to sign warrants in any amount up to and including the above $600,000.00.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the
8-186-05 Treasurer of School Funds be, and they hereby are, authorized to sign warrants for supplies and materials received and services rendered to the Hasbrouck Heights School District . The amount for the month of July being:

General Fund: 10 $589,200.32
12 15,733.29
20 7,278.61
Total: 612,212.22

Debt Service: 40 547,595.28

Enterprise: 50 65,974.32

Total: $1,225,781.82

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept and
8-187-05 administrate the Non-Public Textbooks funds for the 2005-2006 school year in accordance to the guidelines of the State of New Jersey:

Corpus Christi $20,457
Kathy Dunn School 6,840

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
8-188-05 following substitute rates for the 2005-2006 school year.

All Assistants $10.00/hour
Custodian $10.00/hour
Bus Driver $15.00/hour

RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education has received notice of the
8-189-05 appropriation for the 2005-2006 school year for Non-Public Nursing services, now



Therefore Be it Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the revised budget and salaries for Non-Public Nursing for the 2005-2006 school year:

Revenue - State of New Jersey $32,299

Expenditures:
Corpus Christi MPG Nurse $22,050
Corpus Christi Benefits 1,687
Corpus Christi Supplies 469
Sub Total - Corpus Christi $24,206

Kathy Dunn MPG Nurse $6,888
Kathy Dunn Benefits 527
Kathy Dunn Supplies 678
Sub Total - Kathy Dunn 8,093

Total Expenditures $32,299

Be it Further Resolved that the following Registered Professional Nurses provide
the Non-Public Nursing Services:

Donna Skinner - Corpus Christi - Salary $22,050
Lorraine Krivak - Kathy Dunn School - Salary $6,888

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves a two year
8-190-05 contract from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007 with Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey to provide dental insurance at a cost of $83.27 per employee for the Premier plan coverage, and

Be It Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education hereby names Wachovia Insurance Services as broker of record for this coverage.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the addition
8-191-05 of the following position to Article One - Recognition of the collective bargaining agreement between the Hasbrouck Heights Administrators Association and the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education dated June 1, 2003 to June 30, 2006 effective immediately:

Assistant to the Director of Curriculum and Scheduling - Grades 6 - 12

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede, Mr. Salerno,
Dr. Tierney, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Old Business - None

New Business - None

Open Public Hearing - None



Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,



Joseph T. Bellino
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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