A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday,
January 25, 2007 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 Mrs.
Hodulik
Mr.
Condal Mr.
Parodi
Mr.
DeLorenzo Mr.
Salerno
Mrs.
Doheny Mr.
Ruroede
Absent - Mr.
Giarratana
Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Semrau
Mr. Ruroede led the Board in the flag salute.
Presentations – State
test results
Approval of Minutes
Mr. DeLorenzo moved, seconded by Mr. Salerno to accept the minutes
of December 21, 2006 (3)
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: Waldwick Board of Education
resolution regarding NJSIAA dues
2. Agenda changes: 1 new business resolution
3. Private
Session to follow
Report of the Superintendent –
Mr. Luongo reported the following:
Congratulations to teacher on adoption of foreign child, sports
drug testing and instructional time.
Report of the Board President –
Mr. Ruroede discussed cap on property tax.
Committee Reports -
Education Committee
Mrs. Ciocia commented the committee met and discussed workshop,
and supervisors presentations.
Special Education Committee –
Mr. Salerno commented the committee met and discussed teachers
and assistants leaves of absence, test scores, new pre-k, and new
policies.
Technology Committee –
Mr. Parodi commented the committee met and discussed new software,
elementary e-mail, electronic report cards, and magnetic doors.
Facilities Committee –
Mr. DeLorenzo commented the committee met and discussed new inspection
forms, new wireless clocks, bypass valves, Franklin FC access,
manpower shortages, MS/HS intercom, and new sign.
Recreation Committee –
Mr. Condal commented the committee met and discuss beta club,
and drug testing.
Finance Committee –
Mrs. Hodulik
commented the committee met and discussed banking, e-rate grant,
B & G
improvements, and medical opt-out.
Labor Relations/Negotiations Committee - None
NJ/BCSBA –
Mrs. Doheny discussed update on Trenton bills.
Borough Council Liaison – None
Faculty Liaison –
Mrs. Hodulik met to discuss security, copy machines, bathroom
cleanliness, and progress reports.
PTA Liaison –
Mrs. Hodulik discussed LS update, Mr. Salerno discussed ES update,
Mrs. Doheny discussed MS/HS update
Key Communicators –
Mrs. Hodulik
commented the committee met and discussed district calendar,
pandemic flu, Depken Field project, mid-terms, study guides,
B & G issues,
and copy machines.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Ciocia, seconded
by Mrs. Doheny
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-280-07 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
individual as substitute teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.
David
Monti – State Certified Eileen Manzella – State Certified
Dina
Mohamed – County Certified Melissa Conroy – State Certified
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-281-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following revised
Summative Evaluation
for Guidance Secretary as per Attachment A.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-282-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following revised
Summative Evaluation
for Data Systems Coordinator as per Attachment B.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-283-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the MS Summer School
Program as
per Attachment C.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the first
1-284-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations, copy attached
to the minutes:
#5110 Attendance
Policy
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the second
1-285-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations, copy attached
to the minutes:
#6147.2 Grading
Policy
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-286-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Lisa Traina for the
NJASK Prep Program for the 2006-2007 school year at $28.00 per
hour not to exceed $500 in total.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-287-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Jose Valdez as substitute
lunch assistant for the 2007-2008 school year at a rate of $10.00
per hour.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-288-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following student
teacher/Practicum
and/or field experience/observation placements:
Allyson Castelli - Junior Practicum – ES -2/6/07 to 5/1/07 – L.
Cintron, R Strum
Samantha
Cruz – Practicum – 2/5/07 to 4/3007 – P. McSweeney, N. Vanni
Dara
Desocio – Junior Practicum – 2/6/07 to 5/1/07 – D. Incognito,
M. Mabel
Cathy
McQuaid – Practicum – 1/17/07 to 5/3/07 – P. Lambe
Cheryl
Keane – Practicum – 1/17/07 to 5/3/07 – V. Gant
Lea
Hoffman – Practicum – 3/12/07 to 5/3/07 – K. Cicero
Jose
Valdez – Practicum – 1/29/07 to 5/11/07 – E. LaTorrre
Diane
Sudol – Junior Practicum – 2/6/07 to 5/1/07 – L. Cintron,
R. Strum
Jamie
D’Amico - Junior Practicum – 2/6/07 to 5/1/07 – H. Searle
Maria
Prenenski – Junior Practicum - 2/6/07 to 5/1/07 – G hagert
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-289-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Affirmative Action
Team and needs Assessment Plan for the 2006-2007 school year as
follows:
L.
Traina – LS L.
Schweighardt – District
B.
Cafferty – HS
K.
Krysz – MS Mrs.
Hoffman – Parent ES
P.
McSweeny – ES
S.
Forte – Chairman Mrs.
Mastropietro – Parent LS
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-290-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following salary
adjustment for Christopher Braitsch to BA Step 1 $39,148 (pro-rated)
for fulfilling total responsibility for English 8 position retro
active to December 6, 2006.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-291-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following field
trips:
a. N.Y.C.
Museum of Moving Image – 3/6/07 - H.S – Communications & Photography
Genres classes - E.Schneeweiss, L. Brinker -,
M.
Fernandes - teachers
b. N.Y.C. Guggiem
Museum – 3/23/07 – H.S.- Spanish Class & Art class–
B.
Kritzer, Carr – teachers
c. Blairstown,
NJ – 5/30/07 to 6/1/07 – MS
7th grade camping trip –
N.
Delcalzo - administrator in charge, D. Camangian – nurse
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-292-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following individuals
for the ASK/GEPA/HSPA after school classes for the 2006-2007 school
year. Each teacher will receive $198 for each subject taught.
D.
Monetti – HSPA/NJASK – English M.
Stillman – GEPA - English
L.
Heller – HSPA - Math J.
Mastropietro – GEPA - Math
M.
Binazeski – HSPA – Science M.
Binazeski – GEPA - Science
M.
Dipiano – NJASK – Math D.
Rispoli – NJASK – Science
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-293-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of absence
for
Christa
Jarosiewicz for the period indicated:
a. 4/9/07
to 6/11/07 – with pay
b. 6/12/07
to 6/25/07 -without pay under the provisions of the Family Leave Act
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-294-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of
the following individuals
at the salary indicated from pending receipt of required pre-employment
paperwork. Said
salary subject to change upon completion of the negotiations between
the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and the Hasbrouck Heights
Education Association.
Melissa
Caputo HS BA
1st Step $39,148 (pro-rated)
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-295-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the testing schedule & senior
schedule adjustment 3/5/07 to 3/8/07 as per Attachment D.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Parodi 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 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the first
1-296-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or
by laws, copy
attached to the minutes:
#5141.3 Health
Examination & Immunization Policy
#5141.3 Regulation
Health Screening & Immunization Policy
#5141.1 Student
Visits & Nurse’s Office
#5141.36 Dental
Visit form
#5141.37 Notice
of Dental Screening Exhibit
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-297-07 the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the donation
of a train table from Mr. and Mrs. O’Conner. Equipment will
be placed in LS pre-school.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-298-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following leave
of absence for the period indicated:
(1)
Helen Pasqualone
a. 2/14/07
to 3/9/07– with pay
b. 3/12/07 –date
to be determined -without pay under the provisions of the
Family
Leave Act, maximum 90 calendar days.
(2)
Margaret Ricci (correction)
a. 1/24/07
to 3/28/07 – with pay
b. 3/29/07
to 9/1/07 -without pay under the provisions of the Family Leave Act
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr.
Parodi
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. DeLorenzo, seconded
by Mr. Condal
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-299-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund
raisers:
a. MS
- Student Council – Refreshment sale at the MS talent show – 2/8/07
to 2/15/07
K.
Dolan, N. Rucci - advisors
b. MS
Beta Club – Plush Animal sale – 1/31/07 to 2/13/07 – J. Gay,
K. Krysz – advisors
c. LS
- Student Council – Hats on Day – 3/13/07 – M. Pagano – advisor
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the second
1-300-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations, copy attached
to the minutes:
#5131.1
Student Random Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy/Exhibit
#5136 Fund
Raising Activities Policy
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-301-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following activity:
HS – Student/Faculty
Volleyball game – 2/28/07 – M. Warren – teacher
RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
1-302-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following salaries
and assignments
of athletic coaches and supplemental advisors for the 2006-2007
school year
as follows: Said
salaries subject to change upon completion of the negotiations
between the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and the Hasbrouck
Heights Education Association.
Head
Cheerleading D.
Dussault, C. Sigl Step
5 $2,009.50
(each)
Head
Baseball R. Minichiello Step 5 $6,644
Asst.
Baseball M. Scuilla Step 5 $4,637
Freshman
Baseball J. Colangelo Step 5 $4,019
Head
Softball L. Valenti Step 5 $6,364
Asst.
Softball M. Copell Step 1 $3,402
Middle
School Softball M. Dipiano Step 3 $4,019
Head
Track/Coordinator R. Brady Step 5 $10,036
Assistant
Track (3) J.Piazza, J. Valenti Step 5 $4,637
Assistant
Track V. Marchese Step 2 $3,708
Head
Boys Tennis N. McCarthy Step 5 $5,497
*Assistant
Boys Tennis S. Kos Step 5 $3,671
*Middle
Level J. Mastropietro Step 3 $3,300
Head
Boys/Girls Golf (Co-coaches) N. Delcalzo Step 5 $1,835
M.
Sicilian Step 5 $1,835
*Paid
by Wood- Ridge as part of Coop Sports Program.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-303-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job
description/Summative Evaluation for Volunteer Advisor for the
Symphonic Band at the MS grades 6-7 as per Attachment E.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-304-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job
description/Summative Evaluation for Advisor for the Director of
Instrumental music and Band Director for HS/MS per Attachment F.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-305-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Carron Morony as Volunteer
assistant to the Director of Instrumental music with MS concerts
throughout the 2006-2007
school year.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolution
approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Hodulik, seconded
by Mr. DeLorenzo
RESOLUTION: Be
it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, accept
the following
1-306-07 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 August, 2006
2. Report
of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of August, 2006
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
1-307-07 with
the appropriate district officials, the Board certifies that to
the best of its knowledge,
no major account or funds have been over expended 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 payroll
1-308-07 for
the month of December, 2006, as adjusted, in the amount of $1,373,896.27and
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
1-309-07 estimated
payroll for the month of January, 2007 in the amount of $1,328,056.76,
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 $1,328,056.76.
RESOLUTION: Be
it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary,
and the
1-310-07 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
January being:
General
Fund: 10 $542,148.10
12 $18,645.25
20 $52,932.35
$613,725.70
Enterprise: 60 $9,117.41
Total: $622,843.11
RESOLUTION: Whereas,
the Annual School Election will be held on April 17, 2007, and
1-311-07 Whereas,
school board elections now conform to the general election process
and be supplemented in Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutory Code,
and
Whereas,
this brings such elections under the jurisdiction of the County
Clerk, Boards of Elections and Superintendent of Elections,
Now,
Therefore be it Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
authorize the time of election to be from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the 1-312-07 drawing
of the names for positions on the ballot for the Annual School
Election of April
17, 2007, be held in the Administration Building, 379 Boulevard,
Hasbrouck Heights,
New Jersey on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 3:45 p.m.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
1-313-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following company
as a provider
of tax shelter annuity, disability and supplemental insurance program
to district employees
for the 2007-2008 school year:
1. New
York Life
Be
it Further Resolved that all named companies must meet all Federal
and State regulations
and requirements for sales and services if these products.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik, Mr.
Parodi
Mr.
Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
Old Business - None
New Business –
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Ciocia and Seconded
by Mr. Salerno
Resolution: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
School Superintendent, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education
accept the resignation of Jean Sommese effective March 23, 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Parodi, Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolution approved
Open Public Hearing –
Comments or questions on new technology program and Special Education.
Private Session –
Private Session Resolution meeting adjourned to private session
at 9:30 p.m.
Meeting reopened at 9:52 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Joseph
T. Bellino
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary