A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday,
December 21, 2006 in the
Middle/High School auditorium, 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 May 4, 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
Mrs.
Doheny Mr.
Salerno Mr.
Ruroede
Absent - Mr.
DeLorenzo, Mr. Parodi
Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Dorsey, Mr. Semrau,
citizens, members of the press
Mr. Ruroede led the Board in the flag salute.
Presentations – None
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Hodulik moved, seconded by Mrs. Doheny to accept the minutes
of October 19, 2006 (3)
November 16, 2006 (2) November 27, 2006 (2) November 30, 2006 (4)
Resolutions
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: None
2. Agenda changes
a. pg
. 3 #272 – change
activity
3. No
Private Session anticipated
Report of the Superintendent –
Mr. Luongo reported the following:
January meeting will include test reports on grades 3 through 11/Depken
field update.
Report of the Board President –
Mr. Rurode thanked Senior advisors for luncheon.
Committee Reports -
Education Committee
Mr. Giarratana commented the committee met and discussed HSPA/NJASK/midterm
exams/8th grade CD/Holiday Keys.
Special Education Committee –
Mr. Salerno commented the committee met and discussed new assistant
hires/# of classified/need additional pre-school class/bring special
education students back to district/student accident procedure
Technology Committee –
Mrs. Ciocia commented the committee met and discussed technology
problems/newhire/computerized report cards.
Facilities Committee – None
Recreation Committee –
Mr. Condal commented the committee met and discuss drug policy/fund
raising policy/new coach/winter track.
Finance Committee –
Mrs. Hodulik commented the committee met and discussed new health
benefits contract/opt-out of health insurance
Labor Relations/Negotiations Committee
Mr. Giarratana
stated the committee met and reached a tentative agreement/salary
guide approvals needed.
NJ/BCSBA –
Mrs. Doheny commented on school board elections.
Borough Council Liaison – None
Faculty Liaison – None
PTA Liaison –
Mrs. Hodulik discussed LS update, Mr. Salerno discussed ES updates.
Key Communicators –
Mrs.
Hodulik commented the committee met and discussed 6th grade exams/NJASK
prep/mid-term exams/HS clocks/elementary class size.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded
by Mrs. Doheny
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-254-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individual
as substitute teacher
for the 2006-2007 school year.
Samantha
Kallick – State Certified Letterio Ciappina – County certified
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-255-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Antoinette Jengo as
substitute lunch
assistant for the 2006-2007 school year at a rate of $10.00 per
hour.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-256-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Marianne
Meo as substitute school nurse for the 2006-2007 school year as
needed.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-257-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job
description and evaluation
for Assistant to the Superintendent’s
Administrative Assistant as per Attachment
A.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-258-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job
description and evaluation
for Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent as per Attachment
B.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-259-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following revised
job description for
Guidance Secretary and Data Systems Coordinator as per
Attachment
C.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the first
12-260-06 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or
by laws, copy attached
to the minutes:
#6147.2 Grading
Policy
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the second
12-261-06 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations, copy attached
to the minutes:
#5124 Regulation
Students of Divorced or Separated Parents
#5145.5 Photography
Students Policy
#6115.1 Holiday
Celebrations/Displays
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-262-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals
for the NJ ASK Prep Program at $28.00 per hour not to exceed $3,528
in total:
J.
Hrablook L.
Roche E.
LaTorre M.
Pagano K.
Diguglielmo
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-263-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following student
teacher/Practicum and/or field experience/observation placements:
Alyssa
Stroinski – MS – 1/17/07 to 5/3/07 – A.
Dunne
Caitlyn
Makely – ES - 1/29/07 to 5/11/07- R. Strum
Jessica
Judge – LS – 1/17/07 to 3/9/07 – D. Hoskin
Nadine
Puzio - LS - 1/17/07 to 5/3/07 – K. Mancuso, M. Pagano
Danielle
Errico – LS – 2/5/07 to 4/30/07 – K. Diguglielmo
Allison
Kepsel – Practicum – dates and teachers to be determined
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-264-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of absence
for
Barbara
Christianson for the period indicated:
a. 5/17/07
to 6/30/07 – with pay
b. 9/1/07
to 10/31/07 -without pay under the provisions of the Family Leave Act
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mrs. Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr.Salerno, seconded by
Mr. Condal
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-265-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Ruth
Talalay as education assistant 14.5 hours per week for the 2006-2007
school year at the rate of $13.50 per hour effective1/1/07. Said
rate subject to change upon completion of the negotiations between
the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and the Hasbrouck Heights
Education Association.
RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of
Education accept the
12-266-06 responsibility for tuition payments for the following
out of district special education students and vocational students
for the 2006-2007 school year:
Student
# School Tuition
07-106
SBJC Lodi, NJ effective 12/8/06 $37,563
07-107
SBJC Maywood, NJ effective 12/4/06 $43,770
07-108
SBJC Maywood, NJ effective 1/2/07 $26,246
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-267-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Lisa
Georgatos as a substitute education assistant 12.5 hours per week
for the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of $10.00 per hour effective1/1/07.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-268-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Antonia
Martera- Vignola as substitute classroom assistant for the 2006-2007
school year at the rate of $10.00 per hour effective1/1/07.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mrs. Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
FACILITIES COMMITTEE and RECREATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Condal, seconded by
Mr. Giarratana
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-269-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the appointment of the following individuals at the assignment
and rate indicated for the 2006-2007 school year:
Scott
Schmidig – Substitute Custodian $10.00
per hour
Larry
Flowers – Substitute Custodian $10.00 per hour
Louis
Vizzacchero – Substitute Custodian $10.00 per hour
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
12-270-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the resolution as per Attachment D.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mrs. Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the first
12-271-06 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or
by laws, copy attached to the minutes:
#5131.1 Student
Random Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy/Regulation
#5136 Fund
Raising Activities
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-272-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund
raisers:
a. MS/HS – National
wear red day – 2/7/07 – L. Schweighardt, B. O’Donnell –advisors
b. MS/HS – Wrestling
team -shirts and shorts – 1/2/07 to 1/31/07 – T. Kroncke coach
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-273-06 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of
Michael Shaughnessy
as JV Boys Basketball coach for the 2006-2007 school year at the
stipend
of $4,637 5th step pending completion of all employment requirements.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
12-274-06 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
following job descriptions and evaluations as per Attachments E:
Marching
Band Color Guard
Pierrot
Indoor Color Guard
Advisor
for Drill Instruction and Design
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs.Hodlik, seconded by
Mrs. Doheny
RESOLUTION: Be
it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, accept
the following
12-275-06 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 July, 2006
2. Report
of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of July, 2006
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
12-276-06 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 12-277-06 payroll
for the month of November, 2006, as adjusted, in the amount of
$1,195,776.84 and
that the President of the Board, the School Business Administrator,
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
12-278-06 estimated
payroll for the month of December , 2006 in the amount of $1,264,474.75,
and that the President of the Board, the School Business Administrator,
and the Treasurer of School Funds be, and they hereby are, authorized
to sign warrants up to and including the above $1,264,474.75.
RESOLUTION: Be
it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary,
and the
12-279-06 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 October being:
General
Fund: 10 $767,568.33
12 $6,056.50
20 $17,024.75
$790,649.58
Enterprise: 60 $34,674.77
Total: $825,324.35
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Ciocia, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
Old Business - None
New Business – None
Open Public Hearing –
Comments or questions on Holiday Keys program/new technology hire
Private Session – None
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Joseph
T. Bellino
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary