Hasbrouck Heights School District
Board of Education
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
201-288-6150
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 27, 2006

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday, March 27, 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 March 27, 2006.

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

Present - Mr. DeLorenzo Mr. Ruroede
  Mr. Giarratana Mr. Van Hook
  Mrs. Hodulik Mrs. Carroll
  Mr. Parodi Mr. Salerno

Absent - Dr. Tierney

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

Mrs. Carroll led the Board in the flag salute.

Presentations - Student and teacher awards

Public Hearing on the 2006-2007 district budget

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Ruroede, seconded by Mr. Van Hook:

RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Board of Education developed assumptions, constraints, and
3-399-06 priorities to guide the Superintendent in preparing a budget for the 2006-2007 school year, and;

Whereas, the Board has carefully reviewed and enhanced the budget proposed by the Superintendent.

Now, therefore, Be It Resolved the Board of Education approve the following final budget for the 2006-2007 school year:
Total

General Fund $20,692,603 Special Revenue Fund 634,325

Debt Service 764,947

Be It Further Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the request for Statutory Spending Growth Limitation Adjustments, and/or Commissioners Spending Growth Limitation Adjustments in the following categories and amounts for the 2006-2007 school year, said adjustments are needed in the coming school year and will be completed by the end of the budget year and cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time:

Pupil Enrollment SGLA $359,228
Pupil Transportation SGLA 975
Special Education SGLA 159,149

Be It Further Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a separate budget proposal #1 as per Attachment D,

Be It Further Resolved, that the Superintendent and Board Secretary are directed to submit this budget and all required support documentation to the County Superintendent as required by law, and

Be It Further Resolved, that the Superintendent and Board Secretary are hereby authorized to amend this budget to whatever degree necessary in order to meet State budgetary requirements and directives for submission.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede,
Mr. Salerno, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolution approved

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Ruroede moved, seconded by Mr. Van Hook to accept the minutes of February 16, 2006(3)

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. Teaneck BOE, River Vale BOE and BCASBO resolutions regarding school funding.

2. Agenda changes:
1. Page 1 - 3-399-06 - Change G.F. amount
2. Page 4 - 414-06 - Change to 06
3. Page 4 - 3-415-06 - Change to 4/06
4. Page 5 - 3-420-06, 3-421-06, 3-422-06 - Change dates to 06

3. No Private Session anticipated

Report of the Superintendent - On file in the Administration Office

 

Report of the Board President

The President commented on attending semi-formal.

Committee Reports:

Community Relations Committee - No Report

Education Committee

Mr. Giarratana commented the committee met and discussed grading policy, personnel, school colors, textbooks, honors, special education and AP enrollment.

Technology Committee

Mr. Parodi discussed new initiatives and laptops.

Facilities Committee

Mr. Van Hook provided update on Depken Field renovations.

Recreation Committee

Mr. DeLorenzo commented the committee met and discussed new facility, winter sports and coaching evaluations.

Finance Committee

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

Negotiations Committee

Mr. Giarratana commented they are meeting now.

Special Education Committee

Mr. Salerno met with Mrs. Eisenberg and discussed gifted and talented, basic skills, summer programs and ARA training, parents group meeting..

NJ/BCSBA - No Report

Borough Council Liaison - No Report

Faculty Liaison - No Report

PTA Liaison

Mrs. Hodulik reported on Lincoln School activities update.
Mr. Salerno reported on Euclid School activities update.

 

Key Communicators

Mrs. Carroll commented the committee met and discussed many topics and the minutes are on web site.

Resolutions:

Education Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the
3-400-06 Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals as substitute teachers in the Hasbrouck Heights School District for the 2005-2006 school year:

Kathy Van Jura - County Certified Bonnie Johnson - County Certified
Sharon Follari-Guggino - County Certified

Be It Further Resolved that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individual as a substitute nurse in the Hasbrouck Heights School District for the 2005-2006 school year:

Mary Neumann - County Certified

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-401-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the responsibility for tuition payment for the following special education student for the 2005-2006 school year:

#06-86 SBJC, Lodi, NJ $36,153 pro-rated, eff 2/16/06
#06-87 SBJC, Maywood, NJ $42,127 pro-rated, eff 3/1/06
#06-88 DHS, Paramus, NJ $150.38/per diem, eff 3/16/06
#06-89 Craig School, Moonachie, NJ $37,960 pro-rated, eff 3/20/06
#06-63 Chancellor Academy, $42,566.40 pro-rated, eff 3/6/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education does hereby
3-402-06 approve the an agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission, an approved Coordinated Transportation Services Agency, for the purposes of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997 for the time period 2006-2007 school year. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the Coordinated Transportation of nonpublic, out of district special education, vocational and summer programs, and

Be It Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education agrees to abide by the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the South Bergen Jointure Commission and attached to this resolution.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-403-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following salary adjustment for the 2005-2006 school year effective 3/1/06:

Melissa Pianese ES Spec. Ed. MA 5TH Step $44,063 pro-rated

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-404-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following Community School teachers at the hourly rates listed:

Mrs. Bysiek 6 courses - $35.00 per hour
Mr. Pagano 15 courses - $30.00 per hour
Mr. Lee 1 course - $35.00 per hour
Mr. Kuhn 2 courses - $30.00 per hour
Ms. Gannon 1 course - $30.00 per hour

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the first
3-405-06 reading of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy attached to the minutes:

#5141.8 Wellness/Nutrition - Policy/Regulation
#5145.41 School Colors & Mascot - Policy
#6147.2 Grading Policy - Policy/Regulation
#6171.2 Gifted and Talented - Regulation

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second
3-406-06 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, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-407-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education grant a leave of absence, with pay, to Lisa Bernstein effective April 3, 2006 to May 17, 2006 pursuant to Article 10-D of the current collective bargaining agreement.
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Be It Further Resolved that Lisa Bernstein be granted a leave of absence, without pay, under the provisions of the Family Leave Act effective May 18, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves attendance
3-408-06 of Joseph Bellino at the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference May 10 to May 12, 2006, in accordance with contractual commitment and board policy.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-409-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the novel "Number the Stars" as part of the Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-410-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the resignation of Lisa Yarus, Lincoln School Speech Consultant, effective March 22, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-411-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the additional assignment of the following speech teachers as needed for the 2005-2006 school year:

Rosanne Kammerer $70.00 per hour, 3 hours per week
Courtney Coccaro $33.97 per hour, 1 hour per week

Be it Further Resolved that this assignment is necessary due to extenuating circumstances and shall not be considered a past labor practice.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-412-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individual at the salary assignments and dates indicated for the 2005-2006 school year:

Danielle Cerneka HS Spec Ed BA 1st Step $39,148 - pro-rated
Replacement for Mrs. Bernstein eff 4/4/06 to 6/30/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-413-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Dr. Valeria Korshunova to perform a psychiatric evaluation in Russian for an incoming student at a fee of $350.00.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede,
Mr. Salerno, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Facilities Committee

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Van Hook, Seconded by Mr. DeLorenzo:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the
3-414-06 continuation of exploratory discussions with the Hasbrouck Heights Borough Council regarding improvements to Depken Field provided no change of property ownership be required.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede,
Mr. Salerno, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolution approved

Recreation Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-415-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund raisers:

a. Softball Team - Solicit local businesses to raise money for softball team -
Mrs. Korkgy-Valenti, Advisor
b. Raffle Ticket Sale of donated prizes - Golf Team - Mr. Sicilian and
Mr. Delcalzo, Advisors

c. Limo Luncheon - 12th Grade - incentive for student fund raisers - 4/21/06
Mrs. Brinker, Advisor
d. 50/50 Ticket Sale - Baseball and Softball Teams - Mr. Minichiello and
and Mrs. Valenti, Advisors
e. Cookie Dough Sale - 3/06 to 4/06 - LS PTA, Advisors
f. Plant Sale - National Honor Society - 5/11/06 - Ms. McGinty, Advisor

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
3-416-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following field trips:

a. New York Aquarium, Brooklyn, NY ES 2nd grade - 5/12/06 - Ms. Platania
and Ms. Dubofsky, Advisors
b. Columbia Scholastic Press Convention, NY - Journalism Pilot's Log - 3/17/06 - Mrs. Geftic, Advisor
c. Ellis Island, NY - Italian Class - 5/19/06 - Mrs. Washburn, Advisor
d. Drumstruck, NY - Art/History Class - 5/17/06 - Mrs. Kritzer and
Mr. Warren, Advisors
e. Imagine That discovery Museum, Florham Park, NY - PreSchool Class -
5/17/06 - Mrs. Farruggio and Ms. Cannizzo, Advisors

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede,
Mr. Salerno, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Finance Committee:

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

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, accept the following
3-417-06 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 January, 2006 and February, 2006
2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of January, 2006 and February, 2006

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
3-418-06 the following appropriation transfers as per Attachment A.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
3-419-06 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 approves the actual
3-420-06 payroll for the month of February, 2006, in the amount of $1,239,849.82, 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 approves the
3-421-06 estimated payroll for the month of March, 2006, 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
3-422-06 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 March, 2006 being:

General Fund: 11 $613,068.36
12 17,138.90
20 19,595.61
$649,802.87

Enterprise: 60 $59,044.42

Total: $708,847.29

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
3-423-06 resolution as per Attachment B.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
3-424-06 resolution as per Attachment C.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. DeLorenzo, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede,
Mr. Salerno, Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Carroll

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Old Business - None

New Business - None

Open Public Hearing

Comments or questions on honors enrollment, Depken Field and global education.

Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Joseph T. Bellino
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary