A regular meeting
of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, September 28,
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, Mr. Ruroede.
Mr. Ruroede 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 July 5, 2006.
Roll Call was taken by Joseph T. Bellino, School Business Administrator/Board
Secretary, and the following members responded to their names:
Present
- Mrs. Ciocia Mr.
Giarratana
Mr.
Condal Mrs.
Hodulik
Mr.
Parodi Mr.Ruroede Mrs.
Doheny Mr.
Salerno
Absent - Mr.
DeLorenzo
Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Semrau, Mr. Dorsey,
citizens, members of the press
Mr. Ruroede led the Board in the flag salute.
Presentations - None
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Parodi
moved, seconded by Mr. Condal to accept the minutes
of August 31, 2006(3)
Motion approved by unanimous vote of all members present.
Public Discussion
on Agenda Resolutions –
Questions on
#198 – 06
IDEA Grant
Correspondence/Report of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Correspondence: Zoning Board notice
2. Agenda changes
a. pg. 1 #9-194 - Withdrawn
b. pg. 2 #9-197 - Correction
c. pg. 5 #9-217 - Correction
Report of the Superintendent - On file in the Administration
Office
Report of the
Board President –
Discussed DFG
impact on academics comparison.
Committee Reports:
Community Relations Committee - No Report
Education Committee
Mr. Giarratana commented the committee met and discussed honors
criteria/letter from Sen. Cardinale on funding.
Special Education
Committee –
Mr. Salerno
commented the committee met and discussed out- of -district placement/basic
skills/G & T
Technology
Committee –
Mr. Parodi commented the committee met and discussed new equipment
and service/security system/new internet filter.
Facilities
Committee – No
Report
Recreation Committee
Mr. Condal commented the committee met and discussed HOF dinner
to be biannual/condition of Depken Field/drug testing policy/Depken
Field project.
Finance Committee
Mrs. Hodulik commented the committee met and discussed special
education costs/audit update.
Labor Relations/Negotiations Committee
Mr. Giarratana stated the commitee did not meet in September with
HHEA but remains optimistic.
NJ/BCSBA –
Mrs. Doheny discussed legislative sub committees.
Borough Council
Liaison – No
Report
Faculty Liaison – No
Report
PTA Liaison –
Mrs. Hodulik discussed LS updates and Mrs. Doheny discussed MS/HS
updates.
Key Communicators -
Mrs. Hodulik
said they discussed security cameras/auditorium seats/PSAT’s/backpacks/nutrition/website
elementary snacks and lunch/math prime
Resolutions:
Education Comittee:
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,
9-187-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Antonia Matera-Vignola
as substitute caller at the annual stipend of $2,300 for the 2006-2007
school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-188-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals
as substitute teachers for the 2006-2007 school year.
Joelle
Palummieri – County Certified Lynne
Mc Greevy – State Certified
Daniel
Georgetti – State Certified Kelly
Namendorf – County Certified
Lois
Beekman – County Certified
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-189-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of absence
with pay utilizing sick days due to extrodinary circumstances for
Matthew Sicilian, dates to be determined. Said agreement will not
be construed as a past practice.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of
Education approve the second
9-190-06 reading
of the following revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws,
copy attached to the minutes:
#5132 Dress
Code – Policy/Regulation
#5141.8 Nutrition – Policy/Regulation
#6147.2 Grading
Policy - Policy/Regulation
#6171.2 Gifted
and Talented – Regulation
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-191-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals
as assistants at the rate indicated for the 2006-2007 school year
pending receipt of required pre-employment paperwork and requirements:
Leo
Ciappina, Substitute - Lunch Assistant - $10.00 per hour
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-192-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Anna Zofchak as a
substitute classroom assistant at the approprate hourly rate of
pay for the 2006-2007 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-193-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve an agreement with
Bayada Nurses to provide service for the elementary schools at
a fee of $165 per day as needed.
RESOLUTION:
9-194-06 Withdrawn
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-195-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following aides
as clerical assistant substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year
at the appropriate hourly rate of pay:
Maryanne McCann Mary
Nicoletti Donna Villacampa Karen
Wheeler
Be
It Futher Resolved that these individuals shall be called in alphabetical
order on a rotating basis.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
9-196-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following stipends
or rates for the 2006-2007 school year. Said stipends or
rates subject to change upon completion of the negotiations between
the HHBOE and the HHEA:
Keys
Program Coordinator Joseph
Bellino $3,000
Coordinator
of Community School Allison
Mueller $1,500
Asst.
to the Dir. of Curr. & Scheduling Carolynne
Healey $2,500
Coordinator
of MS/HS Attendance Nicholas
Delcalzo $3,000
Coordinator
of Facilities Use Charles
McCarthy $750
High
School 504 Officer Darlene
Camangian $500
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-197-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals
to teach after school basic skills said stipend rate of $1,036.00
per teacher/per class:
M.
Pagano P.
Lambe M.
Farruggio L.
Traina
V.
Gant G.
Claps A.
Lewites E.
LaTorre
C.
Mercandino
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools,
9-198-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the submission of the application
for the Fund Year 2007 IDEA grant as follows:
IDEA
Basic $345,778
IDEA
Pre School $17,211
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools,
9-199-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the submission of
the 2006–2007 school year No Child Left Behind grant application.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, the Hasbrouck Heights
Board of Education accepts the following
9-200-06 donations:
a.
Governor’s School of Excellence Award - $3,500 to purchase a new audio/visual
system for the Lincoln School Gym.
b.
Italian America Forum of Lodi – Dictionaries for 3rd grade students
c. Carole (Dabaghian) MacDonald & Bob MacDonald – Framed
1919 diploma from H.H H.S
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
9-201-06 that
the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the resignation
of Ryan Smith as Co –Advisor to National Honor Society for
the 2006–2007 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
9-202-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the retirement resignation,
with regret, of Marion Philburn effective January 1, 2007.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Hasbrouck
9-203-06 Heights
Board of Education approve the appointment of Dale Sipos as football
volunteer coach contingent upon completion of required pre-employment
paperwork and requirements.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools,
9-204-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following student
teacher/Practicum and/or field experience/observation placements:
Dianne
Donohue-Hand – Practicum – teacher and dates to be
determined
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia – yes
Mr
Condal - no on #9-196, yes on all others Mrs.
Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mr. Parodi,
Mrs.
Doheny - yes
Mr.
Giarratana - yes
Mrs
. Hodulik - yes
Mr
Parodi - yes
Mr.
Ruroede – yes
Mr.
Salerno - yes
Nays: See
above Resolutions
approved
SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr.Giarratana, seconded
by Mr. Condal
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-205-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve transportation contracts
with parents of special education students for the 2006-2007 school
year as follows:
Student
#2 Route Z-1 $11.00
per diem
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept
the
9-206-06 responsibility
for tuition payments for the following special education students
for the 2006-2007 school year:
#07-32 Bergen
County Technical HS, Paramus NJ $18,165
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
9-207-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education appointment Kara Olivo-Doyle
and Jennifer Hrablook to teacher the After School Gifted and Talented
Program for the 2006-2007 School year at the rate of $28.00 per
hour. Said rate subject to change upon completion of the negotiations
between the HHBOE and the HHEA.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-208-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education appoint Ann Marie Ellerbrock
and Amy Arrabito as School Bus Driver Assistants for the Saturday
Gifted and Talented Program for the 2006-2007 school year at the
rate of $10.00 per hour.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr. Parodi
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolution
approved
Technology Committee:
The following resolution were moved by Mr.Parodi, seconded by
Mr. Salerno
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the agreement
9-209-06 with
Classlink to provide Platinum Plus technology services at an annual
fee of $11,230
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolution
approved
MOTION: Mr.
Condal moved, seconded by Mrs. Hodulik to table resolutions #9-215-06
and #9-216-06
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr.
Condal, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik,
Nays: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Giarratana, Mr. Parodi Motion
defeated
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Rurode
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Salerno, seconded
by Mr. Giarratana,
Facilities Committee:
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
9-210-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of
the following custodians for the period and annual pay rates indicated.
Said salaries subject to change to change upon completion of the
negotiations between the HHBOE and the HHEA.
William
Jones, 10/1/06 to 06/30/07 - $27,108 pro-rated
Christopher
Palesky, 10/1/06 to 10/6/06 - $28,086 pro-rated Step #1 (Maintencnce)
Be
It Futher Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
accept the resignation of
Christopher
Palesky effective 10/9/06, and,
Be
It Futher Resolved that the following custodians shall be employed
on a perpetual flexible work day schedule:
William
Jones Mario
D’Agostino
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools,
9-211-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the disposal of the
following old and obsolete equipment:
Computers – 43 Monitors
- 2
Printers – 2 Scanners
- 1
Be
It Futher Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
approves the donation of the following obsolete equipment to the
Borough of Hasbrouck Heights to be used for spare parts:
1988
GMC Jimmy – utility vechicle
1988
Dodge - pick-up truck
Recreation Committee:
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-212-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund
raisers:
a.
Boys Soccer Team – Car Wash – 9/23/06 – V.
Marchese - advisor
b. MS Student Council – Halloween “Dress up” – 10/31/06 – N.
Ricci and K. Dolan
advisors
c. MS Student
Council - Food Collection Drive – 11/13 to 11/17 – N.Rucci
and K.Dolan advisors
d.
HS Key Club – Flea Market – 12/16 to12/17 6 am to 6 pm – A.
Lewites – advisor
e.
HS Key Club – Homecoming Dance – 10/28/06 7 to 11 pm – A.
Lewites f. Euclid
School PTA – Heights Clothing Sale – 2006-2007 school year
g. MS Beta Club – Breast Cancer Awareness - September
to October – Mrs. Gay, Mrs. Krysz -
advisors
h.
Senior Class – Annual Magazine Sale – 9/29/06 9:00 am – A.
Brinker - advisor
i. Journalism
Students – Pilot’s Log Newspaper ads – 2006/2007- L. Geftic – advisor
j. Lincoln
School PTA – Spirit Wear – September to June
k.
HS SADD Club - Get It Together/Challenge – 9/25/06 – A. Brinker
advisor
j. Junior
Class– Family/Faculty Cheesecake sale – 10/10 to 11/2 – C.
Hicswa – advisor k.
Freshman Class - Holiday sale – 10/10 to 10/13 – G. Pankiewicz – adviosor
l. The
Junior Woman’s Club – Trick or Treat for Unicef – all schools
m.
HS Key Club – Sweatshirt sale – 10/15 to 11/15 – A.Lewites – advisor
n.
Girls Varsity Soccer – Clothing sale – 9/28/06 – O. Pimm – advisor
o.
HS Art Club – Greeting card sale – 10/30/06 – B. Kritzer
- advisor
p.
HS Art Club – Tee Shirt sale – 10/16/06 – B. Kritzer - advisor
q.
HS Art Club – Cookie Dough sale – 10/6/06 - B. Kritzer, E.
Schnessweiss - advisor
RESOLUTION Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-213-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following field
trips:
a.
Historical Trip – Williamsburg, VA – 10th grade – 5/14/07
to 5/17 - administrator, teacher, nurse, parents to be determined
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, the Hasbrouck Heights Board
of Education approve an internship for
9-214-06 two
students at the Record Newspaper during the 2006-2007 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-215-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves an agreement with
Dr. John Colaneri to administer random drug testing to students
for the 2006-2007 school year pursuant to policy #5131.6 at a cost
of $50 per test.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Further Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
approve an
9-216-06 agreement
with Quest Diagnostics, Inc to administer drug testing to students
for steroids and drug abuse for the 2006-2007 school year pursant
to policy #5131.6 at a cost not to exceed $70 per test.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
9-217-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education for approve the following
individual for the 2006-2007 school year at the agreement and rate
indicated. Said stipend subject to change upon completion of negotiations
between the HHBOE and HHEA.
Michael
Binazeski Boy’s
JV Soccer Coach $4,637 - Step
#5
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia – yes
Mr.
Condal – no on #9-215, yes on all others Mrs.
Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mr. Parodi,
Mrs.
Doheny – no on #9-215, yes on all others
Mr.
Giarratana - yes
Mrs
. Hodulik – abstained on #9-215 and #9-216, yes on all others
Mr
Parodi – no on #9-215, yes on all others
Mr.
Salerno – yes
Mr.
Ruroede – yes
Nays: See
above Resolutions
approved
Finance Committee:
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Hodulik, seconded
by Mrs. Ciocia
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
9-218-06 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
9-219-06 payroll
for the month of August, 2006 in the amount of $381,231.88 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
9-220-06 month
of September, 2006, in the amount of $1,400.000and 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 $1,400.000.
RESOLUTION: Be
it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary,
and the
9-221-06 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 $500,105.38
12 17,712.46
20 5,738.00
Total: $523,555.84
Debt
Service: 40 $523,555.84
Enterprise: 60 600.00
Total: $524,155.84
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves
the
9-222-06 lease/purchase
agreement with Sesqueanna Patriot Leasing Co. in the amount of
$10,729.08 per year for three years for the purchase of security
cameras for the Middle/High School.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
payment to the
9-223-06 following
individuals for the unused sick and personal days indicated, said
payment is not to be construded as a past pratice
M.
Carlin – 7 B.
Nehrebecki - 9
T.
Coffey – 11.5 N.
Verdi – 3.5
K
Hughes – 7 M.
Wrede – 4.5
M.Kunzman – 10.5
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik Mr.
Parodi,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolution
approved
Old Business: - None
New Business:
The following resolution were moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded
by Mrs. Doheny
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of
Education approve the HS seniors
9-224-06 arriving
at school late on date of PSAT.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Parodi,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolution
approved
Open Public Hearing -
Comments or questions on cost of drug test sample/student incident
consequence and review procedures suggestion/drug testing procedures
Resolution to Private Session:
RESOLUTION: Whereas,
in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public
PS-017-06 Meetings
Act the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education wishes to meet in
Private Session for the purpose of discussing matters of a confidential
nature relating to
student/coach
issue.
Now,
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
adjourn to Private Session for the purpose of discussing such matters,
and
Be
It Further Resolved, that the public be informed of these matters
as soon as the need to remain confidential is no longer necessary
at a future date to be determined
Meeting adjourned to Private Session at 9:42 pm
Meeting reopened at 9:54 pm
Meeting adjourned at
9:55 pm
Respectfully
submitted,
Joseph
T. Bellino
School
Board Administrator/Board Secretary