HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 16, 2006

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, February 16, 2006, in the
Burnett Eglow Media Center, 365 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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 February 10, 2006.

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

Present - Mr. Giarratana Dr. Tierney
Mrs. Hodulik (Arr 6:14) Mr. Van Hook
Mr. Salerno Mrs. Carroll

Absent - Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede

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

Mrs. Carroll led the Board in the flag salute.

Presentations - None

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Van Hook moved, seconded by Mr. Giarratana to accept the minutes of January 19, 2006(2); January 26, 2006(3); January 30, 2006(2)

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. Rochelle Park Board of Education resolutions regarding school funding

2. Agenda changes:
1. Page 3 - 2-387-06 - Remove
2. Page 3 - 2-390-06 - Add wording
3. Page 1 - 2-379-06 - Change Dates
4. Page 3 - 2-391-06 - Remove

3. No Private Session anticipated

Report of the Superintendent - On file in the Administration Office

The Superintendent reported elementary reorganization will not go forward due to overwhelming negative response by public.

Report of the Board President

The President commented on functions attended.

Committee Reports:

Community Relations Committee - No Report

Education Committee - No Report

Technology Committee - No Report

Facilities Committee

Mr. Bellino and Mr. Van Hook commented on architects proposals for office relocations, Lincoln bathrooms and snow removal.

Recreation Committee - No Report

Finance Committee

Mr. Bellino gave a budget update.

Labor Relations Committee

Mr. Giarratana commented the committee met and received list of negotiable demands from Hasbrouck Heights Education Association.

Special Education Committee

Mr. Salerno commented that monitoring was completed.

Task Force Committee - No Report

NJ/BCSBA - No Report

Borough Council Liaison - No Report

Faculty Liaison - No Report

PTA Liaison - No Report

Key Communicators - No Report

Resolutions:

Education Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-374-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individual as substitute teachers for the school year 2005-2006 pending approval and receipt of all requirements:

Leah Leharsky - County Certified

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-375-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individual as lunch assistant at the rate of $10.00 per hour for the school year 2005-2006 pending approval and receipt of all requirements:

Pauline Braitsch

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the first
2-376-06 reading of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy attached to the minutes:

#5121.1 Criteria for Honors Courses for ML and HS
#5141.21 Administering Medication

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second
2-377-06 reading of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy attached to the minutes:

#5132 Dress and Grooming

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-378-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the responsibility for tuition payment for the following special education student for the 2005-2006 school year:

#06-83 Hillcrest School, Paramus, NJ $38,250 pro-rated eff 2/6/06
#06-84 Brownstone School, Saddle Brook, NJ $38,250 pro-rated eff 2/13/06
#06-85 Clear Brook Lodge, Shickshinny, PA $38.47/per diem academics only
eff 1/17/06 to 2/13/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-379-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the HSPA testing schedule of March 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-380-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the 2006-2007 school calendar. Attachment A

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
2-381-06 and with agreement from the Hasbrouck Heights Education Association, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the tenure accrual starting dates as follows:

Kimberly Vennemen 9/1/05
Jennifer Hrablook 9/1/05
Victoria Platania 9/1/05
Lauren Roche 9/1/05
Christina Sigl 9/1/05
Michelle DiPiano 9/1/05
Gayle Dubofsky 9/1/05
Lisa Traina 10/1/05
Vanessa Barchini 1/9/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-382-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the extension of a leave of absence due to extraordinary circumstances for Laurie Ten Berge, without pay, for the 2006-2007 school year.

Be It Further Resolved that said approval shall not be construed as a past labor practice.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirms its policy
2-383-06 to provide free and appropriate public education to each handicapped student within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or the severity of the handicap, and further, that it is the intent of the Board to ensure that students who are handicapped within the definition of 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be handicapped under this policy even though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Due process rights of handicapped students and their parents under Section 504 will be enforced.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirm the
2-384-06 development and implementation of a Multi-Year Equity Plan to identify and correct, or access and prevent, all bias discrimination, and impermissible isolation in the policies, programs, practices and facilities of the district.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirms its
2-385-06 responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Hasbrouck Heights equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race, handicap, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, and social and economic status (P.L. 94-142).

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
2-386-06 submission of the application for Special Education Extraordinary Aid for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of $367,780.42.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Salerno, Dr. Tierney, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Facilities Committee

The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Van Hook, Seconded by Mr. Salerno:

RESOLUTION: REMOVED
2-387-06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-388-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the donation of the installation of a spot light in the old gym for wrestling from Gary Meister Electrical Company.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Salerno, Dr. Tierney, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Recreation Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-389-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following salaries and assignments of athletic coaches for the 2005-2006 school year as follows:

Head Baseball Rocco Minichiello 5th Step $6,644
Asst Baseball Mike Scuilla 5th Step $4,637
Freshman Baseball Joe Colangelo 3rd Step $4,019
Head Softball Leslie Valenti 5th Step $6,364
Asst Softball Maria Copell 1st Step $3,402
Middle Level Softball Michelle DiPiano 3rd Step $4,019
Head Track/Coordinator Robert Brady 5th Step $10,036
Asst. Track Joseph Piazza 5th Step $4,637
Asst. Track John Valenti 5th Step $4,637
Asst. Track Vincent Marchese 2nd Step $3,708
Head Boys Tennis Neal McCarthy 5th Step $5,497
Asst. Boys Tennis Suzanne Kos 5th Step $3,671
Asst. Boys Tennis Joe Mastropietro 2nd Step $3,300
Golf (Split Stipend) Nick Delcalzo 2nd Step $1,835
Golf (Split Stipend) Matt Sicilian 2nd Step $1,835
Cheering (Split Stipend) Donna Dussault 5th Step $2,009.50
Cheering (Split Stipend) Christine Sigl 5th Step $2,009.50

Unpaid Volunteers:
Allison Banca - Softball Victoria Platania - Softball

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
2-390-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following fund raiser:

a. Hat Day - LS Student Council - 3/15/06 - Mrs. Pagano and Mrs. LaTorre, Advisors
b. Candy Bar Sale - HS Senior Class - 3/10/-3/31/06 - Mrs. Brinker, Advisor

RESOLUTION: REMOVED
2-391-06

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Salerno, Dr. Tierney, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Finance Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, accept the following
2-392-06 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 December, 2005
2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of December, 2005

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
2-393-06 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
2-394-06 payroll for the month of January, 2005, in the amount of $1,220,766.92, 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 Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
2-395-06 estimated payroll for the month of February, 2005, in the amount of $1,250,000.00 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 $1,250,000.00.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the
2-396-06 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 September being:

General Fund: 10 $308,707.03
12 18,698.64
20 27,903.21
$355,308.88

Debt Service: 40 188,345.63

Enterprise: 50 $170.00

Total: $543,824.51

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Salerno, Dr. Tierney, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Old Business - None

New Business - None

Open Public Hearing - None

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph T. Bellino
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary