Hasbrouck Heights School District
Board of Education
379 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
201-288-6150
Modified: April 10, 2008
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Hasbrouck Heights School District
Board Bits

Mrs. Josephine Ciocia, Trustee
Mr. Joseph Luongo,
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Joseph Rinke, Trustee
Mr. Joseph R.  DeNaro, Trustee
Mr. Joseph Bellino,
Business Adm./Board Sec.
Mrs. Lillian Romano, Trustee
Mrs. Constance Doheny, Trustee
Mr. John DeLorenzo, President
Mr. Glenn Ruroede, Trustee
Mrs. Lisa Hodulik, Trustee
Mr. Richard Parodi, Vice-President
Volume 75  
March, 2008

At its regular meeting held on March 27, 2008, The Board Of Education:

  • Approved the following substitute teachers for the 2007-2008 school year:

C. Wilson, State Certified                                    M. Morici, County Certified
D. D’Amico, County Certified                               M. DeFranco, County Certified                  W. Baldera, County Certified                                K. LaForge, County Certified
G. Matson, County Certified

  • Approved the second reading of the following new or revised policies/regulations/exhibits or by laws: #6147.2 Grading- Policy.                                               
  • Approved the following appointments or other personnel action for the 2007-2008 school year unless otherwise indicated:

                                    Retirement:
                                    A. Dunne- Teacher- effective 7-1-08

                                    Classroom Assistant:
                                    L. Mullins- Volunteer

                                    Stipend:
                                    A. Matera-Vignola- Substitute Caller (2008-2009 S.Y.)

  • Approved the following student teacher/Practicum and/or field experience/observation placements: V. Keating – Observation – ES - Spring 2008 - Ms. Duboksky; S. Dou r - Observation - LS- Spring 2008 - Ms. Pagano; L. Colaneri- Observation - HS, MS, ES - April 2008 - Various teachers; M. Pacheco - Observation - LS - April 2008 - Ms. Kroncke.                   
  • Approved the School Academic Calendar for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • Approved the revision of the following curriculum: Sociology - one semester to full year.
  • Approved the following honorees for the 2007-2008 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program: E. McGinty - HS;   M. Sickels - MS; N. Vanni - ES; D. Hoskin - LS.                          
  • Approved the appointment of the following for the 2007-08 school year: Volunteer Nurse: C. Stinson- screening for lice.
  • Approved the following agreements for the 2007-2008 school year for consulting services, as needed: Education, Inc- Hospital Division - Bedside instruction; South Bergen Jointure Comm. - Psychological Evaluations.                                                    
  • Approved the disposal of old and obsolete equipment (List available at the BOE Office).
  • Approved the appointment of the following individuals for the 2007-2008 school year:  J.Castano- Custodian; *E. Rodrigues- Substitute Custodian.  *Pending receipt of pre-employment requirements.
  • Approved the extension of employment of  E. Calle from 3-13-08 to 4-11-08, and approved the reinstatement of employment of E. Calle from 4-11-08 to 6-30-08, pending obtaining a CDL by April 11, 2008.                   
  • Approved the revision of  the following job description and evaluation instrument:  Custodian.
  • Approved the following fund raising activities: Plant Sale - ES Student Counci l- April-May, 2008 Ms. Lambe - Advisor;
  • T-Shirt Sale - Literary Magazine - Mar 31-Apr 4, 2008 - Ms. Meyers - Advisor; Special Event TBD (Lost Boys) - Pilots Log - dates TBD- Ms. Geftic, Advisor; Change Collection for Autism - ES and LS - Ms. Joy, Coordinator.
  • Approved the following student activities: Summer Program - Rhyme, Rhythm & Reading - July 7-Aug 7, 2008 - S. Unglert and K. Young Coordinators; Summer Tennis - June 30 to Aug. 14, 2008 - D. Hoskin, Coordinator.
  • Approved the following field trips: NBC Studio Tour, NYC - Sophomore Class- May 13, 2008 - Ms. Schneeweiss, Adv.; Broadway Show, NYC- Drama/Advanced Art classes - May 14, 2008 - Ms. Schneeweiss, Teacher; Wax Museum, NYC - Italian Classes- May 9, 2008 - Ms. Washburn, Advisor.        
  • Approved the revision of the compensation for Math Prime and LA Prime instructors for the 2007-2008 school year: D. Incognito, M. Gyenes, K. Doyle, A. Mai, E. Manzella, D. Dussault, M. Pagano, L. LaTorre.                         
  • Approved the appointment of the following for the 2007-2008 school year:                 

                                    Stipend:
                                    Ms. Rowland- ASK prep classes
                                    Ms. Keller- ASK prep classes

                                    Community School- Spring Session:
                                    Ms. Bysiek- 7 courses
                                    R. Pagan- 15 courses
                                    S. Lee- 2 courses
                                    M. Catena- 2 courses
                                    Ikidz Academy- 2 courses

                                    Coaching:
                                    M Llauget- Assistant Softball Coach                                   
                                    M. Luterzo- Assistant Softball- Volunteer

                                    Resignation:
                                    M. Scuilla- Head Wrestling Coach

                                    Student Recycling Coordinator:
                                    T. Deitschman

  • Approved a school district budget for the FY 2008-09 School Year for submission to the voters as follows:                                                                      

                                                                                               Budget                 Local Tax Levy                                                           
                                    Total General Fund                                $22,715,079         $20,645,386
                                    Total Special Revenue Fund                         675,981                N/A
                                    Total Debt Service Fund                               777,948                561,556

The Hasbrouck Height Board of Education also approved separate budget proposals
#1 (Move the Main Offices at Euclid and Lincoln Schools - $196,000) and
#2 (New windows at all schools until funds are depleted - $350,000).

  • Approved the following appointments or other personnel action for the 2007-2008 school year:        

                                    Resignation:
                                    D. Gurowsky, Assistant to the SBA/BS, effective 5-9-08