A work session meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in the Administration Building, 379 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.  The meeting was called to order at 6:05 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 March 19, 2007".

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 (Arr 6:20)
                                                Mr. DeLorenzo (Arr 6:10)                Mr. Salerno                                                                        Mrs. Doheny                                 Mr. Ruroede (Arr 6:10)
                                                Mr. Giarratana
                                                           
                        Absent            -            None
                                               
Also Present:  Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Condal, seconded by Mrs. Doheny:

 

RESOLUTION:    Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the            3-345-03            submission of NJDOE School Facilities Project Applications for the following                                      capital projects:

                        Project 1-            
                        Depken Field Improvements $1,951,034
                        Installation of synthetic turf on all fields and track, ADA improvements to bleachers,                             construction of a playground/skate park area, and street and parking improvements, all                         project funding to be provided by the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights

                        Project 2-           
                        Relocation of Offices in Euclid and Lincoln Schools $196,000
                        Relocation of the elementary schools main offices to the lower levels, improved                             security at the main entrances, and construction of classrooms in the vacated spaces

                        Project 3-           
                        Replacement of Windows in Euclid and Lincoln Schools $350,000
                        Replace window casements in 36 classrooms in the old sections of Euclid and Lincoln                         Schools

                        Project 4-           
                        Tennis Court Repair and Resurface $135,000
                        Repair and resurface the tennis courts at the Middle/High School

 

                        Be It Further Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the                        amendment of the district Long Range Facilities Plan as necessary to include the above                        projects.

Roll Call            Ayes:            Mrs. Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik,
                                    Mr. Salerno

                        Nays:            None                                    Resolution approved

 

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Condal, seconded by Mrs. Ciocia:

RESOLUTION:       Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the
3-346-07                appropriation of $5,794.08 from the Enterprise Fund Evergreen Account for the                                  purchase of two access control doors at the Middle/High School.

Roll Call            Ayes:            Mrs. Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
                        Mrs. Hodulik, Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede

                        Nays:            None                                    Resolution approved

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded by Mrs. Ciocia:

RESOLUTION:    Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the            3-347-07            placement of the following student for the 2006-2007 school year subject to the                            approval of the NJDOE:

                       Student E.M.                                    Vista  Adolescent Treatment Center, Magna, UT

       Be It Further Resolved that said placement be in accordance with the mutually agreed  
               Upon Letter of Understanding between the district and the parents of E.M. at a cost of
                   $6,000 per month for ten months plus $2,500 for months eleven and twelve if necessary.

Roll Call            Ayes:            Mrs. Ciocia, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,  Mrs. Hodulik,
                        Mr. Salerno

                        Nays:            Mr. Condal, Mr. Ruroede            Resolution approved

 

RESOLUTION:     Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of the NJ Open Public Meetings Act thePS-027-06            Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education wishes to meet in Private Session for the                               Purpose of discussing matter of a confidential nature relating to personnel matters,
                       
                        Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, 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 was adjourned to private session at 6:35 p.m.

Meeting was reopened at 7:00 p.m

Meeting was adjourned at 7:01p.m.

 

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                         Joseph T. Bellino
                                                                         School Business Administrator/Board Secretary