Hasbrouck Heights School District
Board Bits

At its regular meeting held on January 31, 2008, The Board Of Education:

• Approved the following substitute teachers for the 2007-2008 school year: A. Kistner- County Certified; K. Herget- County Certified; P. Cassano- State Certified; J. Walensky- County Certified; M. Silverfine- County Certified.

• Approved the following appointments or transfers for the 2007-2008 school year at the assignment indicated:

                  Certified Staff:
                  P. Cassano- LTS HS Math- effective 3-24-08 to 6-30-08 (replacement for Ms. Boggis)
                  J. Gans- LTS HS World Lang- effective 2-25-08 to 5-2-08
                 
                  Substitute Assistants:              M Garden- Classroom/Clerical and Lunch
                                                                M. Wexler- Classroom/Clerical and Lunch

                  Home Instruction:            J. Walensky

                  Volunteers (Classroom):   C. Petrosino  J. Canavatchel   N. Dubicki    L. Kashuba           
                                                        R. Perdomo   L. Byrne            A. Annichiarico            L. Quish

                  Substitute Custodian:       S. Saavedra

The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education also approved the following personnel action:

Medical Leave of Absence:
V. Boggis- with pay 3-24-08 to 4-11-08, Family Leave Act without pay 4-14-08 to 6-30-08

Resignation:  D. Torres- effective 3-2-08

Rescind Appointment:            S. Shewciw- HS Math pursuant to Resolution 12-276-07

• Approved the first reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws: #3541.1 Transportation: Routes and Service- Regulation/Exhibit;#5110 Attendance- Regulation; #5131.4 Suspected Gang Activity; #6142.10 Computers- Regulation/Exhibit.

• Approved the second reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws:#5118 Non-resident Students- Regulation; #5145.2 Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition- Policy.        

• Approved the following student teacher/Practicum and/or field experience/observation placements: M. Silverfine- Student teacher- ES Winter/Spring 2008- Ms. Cerasuolo; W. Thorne- Practicum- HS- Winter/Spring 2008- Ms. Cassidy; N. Pagano- ES/LS Observation- March 2008- Ms. Young and Ms. Valenti.        

• Approved the revision of the following job description and evaluation instrument: Coordinator of Attendance.

• Approved the following agreements for the 2007-2008 school year for consulting services as needed:

Comprehensive School Testing - Educational Evaluation; BCSSSD - Various Services; Drs. Mason and Gorkowitz
Dental Screenings; Spectrum Consulting - Develop ASD program.

• Approved the following appointments or transfers for the 2007-2008 school year at the assignment indicated:

                  Stipends:
                  D.  Camagian- M/HS 504 Officer
                  K. Hughes- ABA Stipend- effective 1-1-08 to 6-30-08

                  Substitute Nurse:
                  J. Ysrael

                  Paraprofessional:
                  D. Innis - ES full time- effective 2-1-08 to 6-30-08
                  G. Matson - LS full time- effective 1-1-08 to 6-30-08
                  M. Velardi – rate increase, retroactive to 9-1-07          

• Rescinded the following appointment for the 2007-2008 school year at the assignment indicated: K. Chu- Coordinator of Technology- Jan. 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.

• Approved the disposal of old and obsolete equipment (list available at Board of Education Office).

• Approved the appropriation of approximately $10,000 from the Enterprise Fund for the completion of the fence at Depken Field.

• Approved the following fund raising activities:

            a. Refreshment Sale- MS Student Council- Talent Shows- Ms. Dolan, Ms. Rucci- Advisors
            b. Luau Dance- MS Beta Club- Feb. 1, 2008- Ms. Gay, Ms. Krsyz- Advisors
            c. Stuffed Animal Sale- MS Beta Club- Feb. 2008- Ms. Gay, Ms. Krsyz- Advisors
            d. 5K & 1 Mile Runs- HHEA- Apr. 13, 2008- HHEA, Sponsor
            e. Flea Market- Key Club- Mar. 9, 2008- Ms. Lewites, Advisor
            f. Various events (see Attachment C)- Wrestling Club- dates TBD- HS Wrestling Club, Sponsor
            g. Magnet Sale- ES Student Council- benefit for St. Jude Hospital- Mar. 11, 2008 -Ms. Pagano-                 Advisor.

• Approved the following field trips: The Record Newspaper Workshop- Gr. 9-12 Journalism students- Mar. 13, 2008- Ms. Geftic- Teacher.

• Approved the following student program: Summer School- 6-30-08 to 7-25-08- Fees: Hasbrouck Heights students- free; Out-of-district students- $375 one course, $600 two courses.

• Approved the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and Law Enforcement Officials in the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 2007 Revision pursuant to the meeting held on 1-16-08.

• Approved the Terms and Conditions of the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Grant sponsored by the US Department of Education, Steven Forte grant writer.

• Rescinded Resolution 10-235-07, and approved the appointment of the following for the 2007-2008 school year at the assignment indicated: D. Guido- Middle School Wrestling Coach - (Paid by Wood-Ridge). 

• Approved the resolution regarding the Restoration of the Principle of Majority (copy available at the BOE Office).

• Approved the time of  the Annual School Board Election on April 15, 2008 to be from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, and further resolved, that the drawing for names for positions on the ballot at said election be held at 3:45 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the Administration Building, 379 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. 

• Approved a lease/purchase agreement with Atlantic- Tomorrows Office for two Savin Model #4075 copy machines under state contract #A51464 at a cost of $1,449 per month for 60 months with a FMV buy-out, service and supplies to be provided under the existing Atlantic contract.

• Approved the revision of the following job description and evaluation instrument: Custodian.

• Approved the attendance of two students in Hasbrouck Hgts. Public Schools until the end of the 2007-08 school year.