Hasbrouck Heights School District
Board of Education
379 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
201-288-6150
Modified: June 26, 2007
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
In lieu of minutes, the following is a list of resolutions passed at the May 24, 2007 meeting.

All Resolutions were approved by the Board

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-019-07           the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the appointment of the following                         non-tenured  employees for the 2007-2008 school year at the salaries and positions                         indicated as per Attachment A.
                      
RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-020-07             the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following student                           teacher/Practicum and/or field experience/observation placements:

                        Anthony Spina – Jr. Practicum- Fall 2007 – Lincoln School –  Mrs. Latorre
                        Melissa Callaghan – Jr. Practicum- Fall 2007 – Euclid School –  Gr. 4 inclusion
                        Patricia Gallegos – Jr. Practicum- Fall 2007 – Euclid School –  Gr. 5 inclusion
                        Brittany Lohman – Jr. Practicum- Fall 2007 – Euclid School –  Gr. 3 inclusion
                        Alicial Wood – Jr. Practicum- Fall 2007 – Euclid School –  LLDM
                        Rosanna Lamantea – Student Teacher- Fall 2007- Euclid School-  Ms. Mansfield
                        Patricia Sondej – Student Teacher- Fall 2007- Euclid School-  Mrs. Gant

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-021-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following appointment for the                           2006-2007 school year at the position and salary rate indicated:
                       
    Susana Mlenak                        Substitute Clerical/Classroom or Lunch Assist.            $10.00/hour

                          Be it Further Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of                           Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the termination of the                           following individual effective on the date indicated:
           
       Lucy Senk            Lunch Assistant                        effective May 10, 2007

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-022-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following appointment for the                           2007-2008 school year at the position and salary rate indicated:

              Sandy Unglert                        Coordinator of Testing- LS            $3,000           
              Sarah Munier                        LA Prime Grade 4- LS                        TBD
              Donna Dussault             Math Prime Grade 4- LS            TBD
              MaryAnn Pagano            LA Prime Grade 5- LS                        TBD
              Eileen LaTorre                        Math Prime Grade 5- LS            TBD

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-023-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the following curriculum to be                           implemented during the 2007-2008 school year:
                       
         Advanced Genre            American Government                 Business Communications
         Communications            Intro. to H.S. Research                Current World Affairs
         Psychology                   Sociology                                    Life Lessons Beyond the Sport           

                                                          
RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following     5-024-07            field trips:           

                         a. Imax, Nyack, NY, 3rd Grade Class Trip, 6/7/07, TBD advisor            

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the first
5-025-07            reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy                           attached to the minutes:

                         #3516                        Civility- Regulation
                         #5123                        Promotion/Retention/Acceleration- Regulation           
                         #5131.6                         Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco- Policy                       
                         #6142.4                        Physical Education and Health- Regulation
           
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second
5-026-07           reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy                           attached to the minutes:

            #5118                        Non-resident Students- Regulation           
            #5121.1                      Criteria for Courses for School Year 2007-2008- Regulation                       
                       
RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-027-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of the                          following individuals effective June 30, 2007:

            Jeraldine Claps            Laura Stinziano                 Carmen Carr

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-028-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following substitute teachers                          for the 2006-2007 school year:

            Dana Sermabekian- County certified

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the donation of
5-029-07            $2000 from Joseph Luongo to be used for the Superintendent’s Community Service                          Scholarship award. 

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-030-07             the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job descriptions and                          evaluation instruments:

  • Coordinator of Elementary School Testing

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-031-07             the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the one additional kindergarten
                          class for the 2007-2008 school year

RESOLUTION:    Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-032-07             the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a half-session day for high school
                          students on 6/7/07 as a result of participation in Youth Week activities.

SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second
5-033-07           reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy                         attached to the minutes:
                       
                        #5141.38            Notice of Health Screening – Exhibit

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-034-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following appointments for the                          2007-2008 special education extended school year at the position indicated at the                          individual’s appropriate per diem or hourly rate from 7/2/07 to 7/31/07:

 Teachers:            
  A. Cannizzo            M. Farruggio            C. Mercandino               S Munier             A. Lewites
  C. Coccaro, Speech            K . Greenan, Speech

                        Paraprofessionals:
                        P. Alosco            M. Carlin            A. Depalma               K. Hughes            S. White
                        D. Wipper            M. Kistner            A. Ellerbrock

                        Social Skills Leader:            D. Johnson (2 hours per day)
                       
RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-035-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following appointments for the                          2007-2008 school year at the position and salary indicated:

                          Lynn Schweighardt            504 Officer- LS                            $500           
                          Lynn Schweighardt            Affirmative Action- District            $500

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-036-07             the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following job descriptions and                           evaluation instruments:

  • Paraprofessionals
  • Job Coach

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Home
5-037-07          Instruction pay rate of $40 per hour effective 6/1/07.

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-038-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve payment for five days of work                         during the summer of 2007 for the following individuals at their per diem rate:

S. Gallo                        J. Meola            L.Pizzute            D. Johnson            M.Philps           L.Ciraco

RESOLUTION:Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the out-of-district
5-039-07         placement of the following student:

Student S.F.                        Calais School                        $36,426.50            S.Y. 2007-2008           
                                                                                                $  3,938.00            ESY 2007
                      
                          Student W.A.                 Chancellor Academy            $   5,048.20            ESY 2007           

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the services of
5-040-07           Dr. Charles Wuhle, Psychiatrist to provide evaluations for special needs students as
                        needed for the 2006-2007 school year at a cost of $750 per evaluation.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE:

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-041-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following appointment for the                          2007-2008 school year at the position and salary indicated:

                        John Amorosi            LS Leadman- $100 per month
                       
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the following
5-042-07           donation of equipment:

            Mrs. Ronnie Marino            4 filing cabinets           

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
5-043-07           student activity:

            Euclid School Student Council             Painting of playground            Saturday, June 2, 2007

           
RECREATION COMMITTEE:

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-044-07            the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following fund raisers:
                      
            a.  ES- Gourmet Cinnamon Roll, 6/4-8/07, Euclid PTA
            b.  All schools, Special Olympics Tourch Run, 6/6/07, HHPD
            c.
HS, Success card sale, 2007-2008 S.Y., Project Graduation 2008
            d.
HS, 7 on 7 Passing Tournament, 6/16/07, N. Delcalzo, advisor
            e.
HS, Success card sale, 2007-2008 S.Y., Varsity Gold           
            
f.  HS, Dollars for Darfur, 6/4-8/07, E. Golle, advisor           

RESOLUTION:  Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-045-07           the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following self sustaining     
                        summer programs:       

                         a. Tennis                        D. Hoskins, Director, $28/hr
                         b. Basketball Clinic         G. Pankiewicz, Director, $28/hr
                                                              M. Cebula, $28/hr
                                                              J. Van Dam, $28/hr           
                         c. Music                         J. Ascolese, Director, $2,492
                                                              C. Maroney- Instructor, $2,352                       
                         d. Summer Keys                                               

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
5-046-07           the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following appointments for the                        2007-2008 school year:

            Head Boys Basketball      Gerald Dallessio                                    $6,974
            Head Wrestling                 Mike Scuilla                                          $7,246           
            Head Bowling                   Nick Delcalzo                                        $4,319
            Winter Track                    Rob Brady                                             $2,206
            Pierrot Winter Guard         Nicole Mink                                           $1,306           
            Safety Patrol- LS              Kathy Mancuso, Dean Hoskins                 $627.50 each
            Newspaper Club- LS         Alyssa Cannizzo, Vanessa Barchini         $326 each
            Stock Market Club- LS      Eileen LaTorre                                        $652           
            Student Council- LS          MaryAnn Pagano                                    $652                       
            Dir. Vocal Music- Elem.     Sandy Cerasuolo                                    $942                                                 

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
5-047-07           student activities for the 2006-2007 school year:

            a. Project Graduation 2007                       
            b. Distribution of MS Year Books, MS PTA

RESOLUTION:   Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the first
5-048-07             reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws, copy                           attached to the minutes:

            #5136            Fund Raising Activities- Policy

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

RESOLUTION:  Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
5-049-07           reports in accordance with NJAC 6A:23-2.11c and NJAC 6A 23-2.11b which are on file                        in the office of the Board Secretary.

                                    1. Report of the Board Secretary for the month of April, 2007
                                    2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of April, 2007

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11-4 and upon consultation
5-050-07           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
5-051-07            for the month of April, 2007, as adjusted, in the amount of $1,272,088.25 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
5-052-07             estimated payroll for the month of May, 2007 in the amount of $1,600,000, 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 $1,600,000.

RESOLUTION:   Be it Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the
5-053-07            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 April, 2007

   General Fund:            10                       $614,237           
                                    12            $2822                       
                                    20            $745                                                            $617,804

                        Enterprise:            60                                                            $1,337

                        Total                                                                                    $619,141

                                                                       
RESOLUTION:   Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following
5-054-07           pay rates retroactive to July 1, 2006 as per Attachment B.

RESOLUTION: Whereas, there exists a need for professional services for the Hasbrouck Heights of
5-055-07          Education, and

                        Whereas, the funds are available for this purpose, and

                        Whereas, the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the                         resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services without                         competitive bidding must be adopted at a duly constituted public meeting,

                        Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education appoint                         the following individuals for the school year indicated under the provisions of NJSA                         18A:18A-5A (1):
                       

  • Board Attorney 2007-2008 – John H. Dorsey, Esq.

           Hourly fee - $155.00              
                                   Meetings fee - $200.00                                   
                                   Paraprofessional hourly rate – $75.00

  • District Auditor 2006-2007 –  Nicholas Cannone & Company

           Audit fee and CAFR- $12,175              
                                                            

  • Sports Physician 2007-2008 – Dr. John A. Colaneri

           Annual Fee $7,000*
                                   Drug testing- $50.00 per test

                        d. Medical Inspector- Dr. John A. Colaneri                                   
                                  Annual Fee- $2,000*

* to be paid in semi-annual installments in December, 2007 and  June, 2008

RESOLUTION:            Withdrawn
5-056-07            

                       
PRIVATE SESSION:

RESOLUTION:  Whereas, in accordance with the NJ Open Public Meetings Act, the Hasbrouck Heights                           Board of Education wishes to meet in Private Session for the purpose of discussing
                          matter of a confidential nature relating to   

                          Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Edcuation                           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 date to be determined.