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A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 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 April 11, 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. Van Hook, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Ruroede
Absent - Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Salerno, 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 - None

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Ruroede moved, seconded by Mr. Giarratana to accept the minutes of December 15, 2005(2); March 9, 2006(2); March 27, 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. New Milford and Hillsdale BOE resolutions regarding NJSBA field office
2. Agenda changes - None
3. Reorganization meeting Thursday, May 4, 2006
4. No Private Session anticipated

Report of the Superintendent - On file in the Administration Office

The Superintendent discussed budget and special question defeat, layoff of teachers.

Report of the Board President

The President gave a review of meetings attended.

Committee Reports:

Community Relations Committee - No Report

Education Committee - No Report

Technology Committee - No Report

Facilities Committee - No Report

Recreation Committee - No Report

Finance Committee - No Report

The board discussed the budget defeat process.

Negotiations Committee - No Report

Special Education 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. DeLorenzo, seconded by Mr. Van Hook:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-425-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve contracts to the following tenured employees for the 2006-2007 school year at the salaries indicated as per Attachment A.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-426-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve contracts to the following non-tenurable employees for the 2006-2007 school year at the salaries indicated as per Attachment B.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the first
4-427-06 reading of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy attached to the minutes:

#5121.1 Criteria for Specified Courses

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second
4-428-06 reading of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy attached to the minutes:

#5141.8 Wellness/Nutrition - Policy
#5145.41 School Colors & Mascot - Policy
#6147.2 Grading Policy - Policy/Regulation
#6161.1 Guidelines for Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials
#6171.2 Gifted and Talented - Regulation

RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Middle School student council is seeking approval by the Board of
4-429-06 Education to allow the faculty to wear beige colored shirts with "Heights Faculty" insignia on dress down days, and

Whereas, said shirts were sold by the student council as a fund raising event approved by the Board of Education, now

Therefore, Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the request of the student council to allow said shirts to be worn by faculty members pursuant to Policy #5145.41 School Colors and Mascot for the 2005-2006 school year only.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-430-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a joint transportation agreement with Bergen County Region V for Hasbrouck Heights students attending Park Academy.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-431-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of absence for the
following individuals for the periods indicated:

a Jeraldine Claps 4/4/06 to 6/30/06 - Family Leave Act without pay

a. Kimberly Cicero 9/1/06 to 10/31/06 - Medical Leave with pay
11/1/06 to 12/15/06 - Family Leave Act without pay

b. Leslie Korkgy-Valenti 9/6/06 to 10/30/05 - Medical Leave with pay
10/31/06 to 1/17/07 - Family Leave Act without pay
1/18/07 to 6/30/07 - Child Care Leave without pay

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-432-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the responsibility for tuition payment for the following special education student for the 2005-2006 school year:

#06-90 Park Academy, River Edge, NJ $37,612.50 pro-rated eff 4/3/06

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-433-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the academic offerings for the 2006-2007 school year.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-434-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the "Arithmatickles" math program sponsored by the Euclid School PTA to be held on June 12, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-435-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education rescind Resolution #2-381-06 regarding tenure starting dates of the following staff members:

Venessa Barchini Lauren Roche Michelle DiPiano Christina Sigl Cayle Dubofsky Lisa Traina
Jennifer Hrablook Kimberly Vennemen Victoria Platania

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education amend Resolution
4-436-06 #1-353-06 regarding the employment dates of Mr. Jack Palma as Interim Lincoln School Principal to be from February 16, 2006 to May 2, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the employment date of Elizabeth McGinty be changed from
4-437-06 December 10, 2004 to December 1, 2004.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-438-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the addition of the following individuals to the home instruction roster for the 2005-2006 school year:

Britania Nehrebeck Marybeth Clites

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the following
4-439-06 resignations, with regret:

Carol Mason, Middle School Secretary, effective August 31, 2006
Christina Nestory, Middle School Teacher, effective June 30, 2006

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-440-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job descriptions and evaluation criteria:
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Coordinator
Special Education Assistant - Applied Behavioral (ABA) Shadow

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-441-06 Schools, the following teachers be approved to work the summer school program at the rate of $28.00 per hour:

David Rispoli Alison Wolf
Candace Wallace David Cassiere
Karen Dolan Kathy Toy - Substitute

Facilities Committee:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the proposal
4-442-06 from LTI, Inc. to provide landscape services for the Middle/High School and Administration Office from April to December, 2006 at a cost of $11,000.

Recreation Committee:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-443-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following coaching assignment for the 2005-2006 school year:

Asst. Basketball Michael Llauget 5th Step $4,437

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-444-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Senior Soiree sponsored by the Key Club members at the Hasbrouck Heights Senior Center on June 3, 2006.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-445-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following field trips:

a. American Museum of Natural History, NYC - ES 5th Grade - 5/24/06
Mrs. Searle, Mrs. Cintron, Mrs. Drago and Ms. Olivo, Advisors
b. Dinner Theater, HS Cafeteria - Drama Class - 5/18/06 -
Mrs. Schneeweiss, Advisor
c. Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo, NY - 6th Grade - 5/24/06 - Ms. Wolf, Advisor

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-446-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund raisers:

a. DVD Sale - Drama Club - 5/22/06 - Ms. Schneeweiss, Advisor
b. Junior Formal and Fund Raiser - 11th Grade - 3/23/07 - Mrs. Hicswa,
Advisor
c. Jump Rope Sale - LS Student Council - 5/5/06 - Mrs. Pagano and
Mrs. LaTorre, Advisors

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-447-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Heroes & Cool Kids Program to train high school student athletes to mentor 6th grade students for the 2005-2006 school year.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
4-448-06 following cooperative sports programs with the Wood-Ridge Board of Education for the 2006-2007 school year:

a. Hosted by Hasbrouck Heights:
Boys and Girls Soccer
Boys and Girls Tennis
Wrestling
b. Hosted by Wood-Ridge:
Girls Volleyball

Be it Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following Middle School cooperative sports programs with Wood-Ridge for the 2006-2007 school year:

Hosted by Hasbrouck Heights:
Boys and Girls Tennis
Wrestling

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
4-449-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve an interscholastic 7 on 7 Football Passing Tournament at Depken Field on June 17, 2006.

Finance Committee:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the following
4-450-06 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 months of February, 2006
2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the months of February, 2006

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
4-451-06 following appropriation transfers as per Attachment C.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
4-452-06 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
4-453-06 payroll for the month of March, 2006, as adjusted, in the amount of $1,285,837.53, 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
4-454-06 estimated payroll for the month of April, 2006, in the amount of $1,250,000 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.

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the
4-455-06 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 April being:

General Fund: 10 $436,085.37
20 134.00
$436,219.37

Enterprise: 60 $22,169.10

Total: $458,388.47

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that pursuant to P.L. 2005, c 132, and N.J.A.C. 6A:23B - 1.2(b)
4-456-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education does hereby approve an appropriations budget for attendance at annual meetings, workshops, or other special events at $12,000 for the 2006-2007 school year.

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

Nays: None Resolutions approved

Old Business

Statement by Mr. Van Hook

New Business - None

Open Public Hearing

Comments or questions on lack of tax revaluation information on school budget defeat, soccer coach appointment, thanks to Mr. Van Hook and Mrs. Carroll for service to the district, coaching appointment procedures and complaints.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Joseph T. Bellino
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary