A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday,
March 29, 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
Mr.
Giarratana
Absent - None
Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Dorsey, Mr. Semrau
Mr. Ruroede led the Board in the flag salute.
Presentations – Public
Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2007-2008
Approval of Minutes -
None
Public Discussion on Agenda Resolutions -
Comments or questions on budget
Correspondence/Report of School Business Administrator/Board
Secretary –
1. Correspondence: None
2. Agenda changes:
a. Attachment
A – change amount and project scope
b. Pg
2 – 3-362-07 – change date
c. Pg
3 – 3-363-07 – add g.
d. Pg
5 – 3-379-07 – change title
3. Private
Session to follow, no additional action to be taken
Report of the Superintendent –
Mr. Luongo discussed Depken Field update and tuition pre-K program.
Report of the Board President – Reported
all committees met to discuss the new budget.
Committee Reports -
Education Committee- None
Special Education Committee – None
Technology Committee – None
Facilities Committee – None
Recreation Committee –
Mr. Condal recognized girls soccer team.
Finance Committee –
Labor Relations/Negotiations Committee - None
NJ/BCSBA –
Mrs. Doheny discussed new legislation on Board Member training.
Borough Council Liaison – None
Faculty Liaison –
Mrs. Ciocia discussed the field project and DARE graduation.
PTA Liaison –
Mrs. Hodulik discussed LS update
Mr. Salerno discussed ES update
Mrs. Doheny discussed M/HS update
Key Communicators –
Mrs. Hodulik commented the committee met and discussed budget
cuts, Depken Field, exams, physical education and virus.
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,
3-348-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following substitute
teachers for
the 2006-2007 school year.
Kelly
DellaFave-County Certified Daniela Busciglio-County
Certified
Russell
Rieger-State Certified Diane
Sinprasith-County Certified
Jaime
D’Amico-County Certified
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-349-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve Donna Hubay as a Lunch
Assistant at
the rate of $10.00 per hour at Euclid School and a districtwide
substitute clerical/classroom
assistant for the 2006-2007 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-350-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following student teacher/Practicum
and/or field experience/observation placements:
Robert
Napolitano – HS Physical Education with Mrs. Kolich
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the
3-351-07 Hasbrouck
Heights Board of Education approve the following field trips:
a. NY
Botanical Gardens, N.Y.C. – 6/1/07 - ES 2nd Grade, Ms. Hrablook, Advisor
b. Museum
of Natural History, N.Y.C. – 5/17/07 – HS 12th grade, D.
Pignatiello, Advisor
c. Amer.
Museum of Natural History, N.Y.C. – 5/8/07 – 9th grade, G. Pankiewicz,
Advisor
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-352-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job
descriptions:
a. Revised
Director of Vocal Music-Elementary Schools
b. Instructional
Supervisor – Grades 6-12
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
- the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the acceptance
of the Peoples Education
Matching Grant Fund in the amount of $1,120.44 to be ordered
by April 2, 2007
to implement Language Arts Prime for grades 4 and 5 for the
2007-2008 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-354-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the 1998-2012 Curriculum
Review Plan.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
- the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the adoption
of textbooks for the following
subjects:
a. Calculus
of a Single Variable, 8th Edition, Houghton, Mifflin Publisher
b. En
Espanol Level 2, McDougal Little Publisher
c. Currents
in Literature – Genre Volume and American Volume PBD Publisher
d. Health,
Pearson Prentice Hall Publisher
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
- the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the revised
2007-2008 Calendar.
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
- the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of
absence for the following individual
for the periods indicated:
Leslie
Korgy-Valenti 9/1/07
to 6/30/08 – Extended Maternity without pay
Roll Call: Mrs.
Ciocia- yes
Mr.
Condal- yes
Mr.
DeLorenzo- yes
Mrs.
Doheny- yes
Mr.
Giarratana- abstain on #3-351-07, yes on all others
Mrs.
Hodulik- yes
Mr.
Parodi- yes
Mr.
Salerno- yes
Mr.
Ruroede- yes
Resolutions
approved
SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Salerno, seconded
by Mr. Giarratana
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the second
3-358-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or
by laws, copy attached to the minutes:
#5141.5 School
Based Automated External Defibrillator–Policy/Exhibit/Regulation
#5141.38 Health
Screening Letter – Exhibit
#5141.39 School
Health Services Form – Exhibit
#5141.40 Exemption
from Mandatory Immunization Letter – Exhibit
#5141.41 Notice
to Parents-Immunization Deficiencies – Exhibit
#5141.42 NJ
Dept of Health Form – Exhibit
#6011 NCLB
Policy & Regulation
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-359-07 the
Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of the following
individuals for the 2006-2007 school year at the salary and positions
indicated. Said salary subject to change upon completion of the
negotiations between the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and
the Hasbrouck Heights Education Association.
Ruth
Talalay Teacher Asst LS Resource Rm 10
hrs/wk $13.50/hr
Antoinette
Vignola Teacher Asst - LS Resource Rm 2
hrs/day $10.00/hr
LS
Lunch Asst $10.00/hr
Karen
Wheeler Teacher Asst - LS 3 ½ hrs/day $12.85/hr
Janet
Lohrman Substitute
Teacher Asst - LS $10.00/hr
Bonnie
Dallara Substitute
Teacher Asst -
LS $10.00/hr
Karen
Heber Substitute
Teacher/Clerical Asst – LS $10.00/hr
Jessica
Neumuller Substitute Teacher/Clerical Asst – LS $10.00/hr
Anna
Tsapelis Substitute
Teacher Asst – LS $10.00/hr
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools
- the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a leave of
absence for the following individual
for the periods indicated:
Barbara
Christianson 5/14/07
to 6/30/07 - Medical Leave with pay
9/1/07
to 10/31/07 – Family Leave Act without pay
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
- the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Social
Skills Group summer program
for special education students on ESY programs.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-362-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Agreement with
HHEA assistants dated
3/21/07 regarding work hours.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-363-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the responsibility
for educational portion for the
following special education student for the 2006-2007 school
year:
#
07-88 KidsPeace, Pennsylvania $186.00/diem – 220
days $40,920.00/yr
(pro-rated)
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana, Mrs. Hodulik,
Mr.
Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays:
None Resolutions approved
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. CONDAL, seconded by
Mr. Condal
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
2-330-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the retirement resignation,
with regret, of Edward Burek effective 2/9/07.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
2-331-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of
the following individuals for the 2006-2007 school year at the
salary and positions indicated. Said salary subject to change upon
completion of the negotiations between the Hasbrouck Heights Board
of Education and the Hasbrouck Heights Education Association. The
employee shall be hired under the flexible work week schedule.
Larry
Flowers Custodian 1st
Step $27,108
(pro-rated) Eff. 3/1/0
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs.
Hodulik, Mr. Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolutions
approved
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE:
The
following resolutions were moved by Mr. Parodi, seconded by
Mr. DeLorenzo
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the first
3-364-07 reading
of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or
by laws, copy attached
to the minutes:
#6142.10 Teacher
or Staff Network Responsibility Contract – Exhibit
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the Technology
3-365-07 Plan
for 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs.
Hodulik, Mr. Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolutions
approved
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
The following resolution was moved by Mr. DeLorenzo, seconded
by Mr. Condal:
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves
the agreement 3-366-07 with
custodian D.M. as per Attachment B.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
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. Giarratana:
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools,
3-367-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept resignation of Donna
Dussault and Christina
Sigl as Cheerleading Coaches for the 2007-2008 school year.
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-368-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund
raisers:
a. MS – Quarters
for Cancer – 3/1-5/15/07 – Mrs. Rucci/Ms. Dolan, Advisors
b. ES
PTA – Pizza
Kit Sale – 4/9-5/407 – Mrs. Salerno, Advisor
c. ES
PTA – Shoelace Sale – 4/2-5/4/07 – Mrs. Priore, Advisor
d. ES
PTA – Summer Quest – 5/1-6/1/07 – ES PTA, Advisor
e. HS – Golf & Sport
Raffle – Date N/A – Mr. Sicilian & Mr. DelCalzo, Advisors
f. HS – Track & Field(Boys & Girls)
Car Wash – Coaching Staff, Advisors
g. LS – Pizza
Lunch – 6/13/07 - PTA, Advisors
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-369-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following Community
School Spring
Semester teachers:
Mrs.
Bysiek – 4
courses - $35.00/hr
Mr.
Robert Pagan – 15 courses - $30/00/hr
Mr.
Steven Lee – 1 course - $35.00/hr
Mr.
Michael Catena – 2 courses - $30.00/hr
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools,
3-370-07 the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Rhyme, Rhythm
and Reading Program for the Summer 2007.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs.
Hodulik, Mr. Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolutions
approved
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded
by Mrs. Doheny:
RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of
Education accept the following
3-371-07 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 months of Sept, Oct, Nov,
Dec, 2006 and Jan, 2007
2.
Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the months of Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec,
2006 and Jan
2007
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4
and upon consultation
3-372-07 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 approves the actual
3-373-07 payroll
for the month of February, 2007, as adjusted, in the amount of
$1,226,722.57, 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 approves the
3-374-07 estimated
payroll for the month of March, 2007, in the amount of $1,300,000.00
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 up to
and including the above
$1,300,000.00.
RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the President of the Board, the
Board Secretary, and the
3-375-07 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 March being:
General
Fund: 10 $601,097.77
20 $ 30,615.88
$631,713.65
Enterprise:
60 $105,986.45
Total: $737,700.10
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the following
3-376-07 travel
expenses pursuant to board policy $4133 and/ or contractual commitment:
1. School
Business Administrator - NJ Association of School Business Officials Annual
meeting - May 9-11, 2007
2. Wrestling
Coach and 2 Assistant Coaches – NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships
March 1 – 4, 2007
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve
the cancellation 3-377-07 of
outstanding checks totaling $3,633.13 from the General Fund Account
from 2003 – 2005.
RESOLUTION: Whereas,
the Board of Education developed assumptions, constraints, and
3-378-07 priorities
to guide the Superintendent in preparing a budget for the 2007-2008
school year, and;
Whereas,
the Board has carefully reviewed and enhanced the budget proposed
by the Superintendent.
Now,
therefore, Be It Resolved the Board of Education approve the following
final budget for
the 2007-2008 school year:
Total Tax
Levy
General
Fund $21,779,589 $19,965,249
Special
Revenue Fund 665,224 0
Debt
Service 767,412 524,280
Be
It Further Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves
the request
for Commissioners adjustments in the following categories and amounts for the
2007-2008
school year, said adjustments are needed in the coming school year and will
be completed
by the end of the budget year and cannot be deferred or incrementally completed
over
a longer period of time:
Special
Education over $40,000 $437,236
Increase
in Tuition 12,984
Be It Further
Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve separate
budget
proposals #1 and #2 as per Attachment A, and
Be
It Further Resolved, that the Superintendent and Board Secretary are directed
to submit this
budget and all required support documentation to the County Superintendent
as required by
law, and
Be
It Further Resolved, that the Superintendent and Board Secretary
are hereby authorized to
amend this budget to whatever degree necessary in order to meet
State budgetary requirements
and directives for submission.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs.
Hodulik, Mr. Parodi Mr. Salerno, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None Resolutions
approved
LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Giarratana, seconded
by Mrs. Doheny:
RESOLUTION: Be
It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves
the
3-379-07 salary
guide for Senior Maintenance staff for the years 2006 – 2009
as per
Attachment
C.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs.
Ciocia, Mr. Condal, Mr. DeLorenzo, Mrs. Doheny, Mr. Giarratana,
Mrs.
Hodulik, Mr. Parodi, Mr. Ruroede
Nays: None
Abstain:
Mr. Salerno Resolution
approved
Old Business - None
New Business – None
Open Public
Hearing –
Comments or questions on employee benefits and girls soccer team.
RESOLUTION: Whereas,
in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public
PS-025-06 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
personnel
issues. .
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 was adjourned to private session at 9:35 p.m.
Meeting was reopened at 10:00 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Joseph
T. Bellino
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary