HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, February 25, 1999, in the Dr. Burnett Eglow Media Center of the Jr. Sr. High School Building, 365 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by the President, Colleen Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis 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 28, 1998". Roll Call was taken by Mr. Bellino, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the following members responded to their names: Present - Mrs. Carroll Dr. MacDonall Mr. Casella Mrs. Nasuta Dr. Delcalzo Mr. Suriano Dr. Eglow Mrs. Jarv Absent - None Also present - Dr. Stepura, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Dzwilewski, citizens, members of the press. Mrs. Jarvis led the Board in the flag salute. Presentation: BCTA Grants Public Discussion on Agenda Resolutions -
None Report of the Superintendent Athletics and Recreation Committee The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll: RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the request 2-321-99 of the Pierrot Guard to attend the Middle Atlantic Regional Color Guard Competition in Norristown, Pa. on March 20-21, 1999 at no cost to the Board. The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Carroll, seconded by Mrs. Fitzgibbons: RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education amend Resolution 2-321A-99 2-321-99 to exclude the words Òat Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the request 2-321B-99 of the Pierrot Guard to attend the Middle Atlantic Regional Color Guard Competition in Norristown, Pa. on March 20-21, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the request 2-322-99 of Mrs. Geftic to allow ten students to attend the Journalism Education Association National Convention in Atlanta, Ga. on November 19-21, 1999 at no cost to the Board. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
Dr. MacDonall commented on the following: sports parents offer to help at the field and other current maintenance projects. Mr. Casella commented on upcoming articles on new construction.
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Casella, seconded by Mrs. Carroll: RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved by the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, that in compliance 2-323-99 with Chapter 116, P.L. 1986 and in accordance with the State of New Jersey Department of Education memorandum dated October 29, 1986 that all new personnel as per Attachment A dated February 25, 1999 shall be considered to be provisionally hired, and Be It Further Resolved Be It Further Resolved that said new personnel shall be considered provisionally hired until such time as the Department of Education has indicated that they have completed the criminal history background checks of prospective employees and that said employees have satisfied the requirements of Chapter 116, P.L. 1986 at which time said employees shall no longer be provisional; said lis RESOLUTION: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the following 2-324-99 individuals be approved as substitute teachers in the Hasbrouck Heights School District for the school year 1998-99: Miguel Ramos - County Certified Hongiu Li - County Certified Li Li Dong - County Certified Kim Hunter - County Certified Izabelle Kwolek - County Certified RESOLUTION: That the Hasbrouck Heights Board reaffirms its policy to provide free and 2-325-99 appropriate public education to each handicapped student within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or the severity of the handicap, and further, that it is the intent of the Board to ensure that students who ar RESOLUTION: That the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirm the 2-326-99 development and implementation of a Multi-Year Equity Plan to identify and correct, or access and prevent, all bias discrimination, and impermissible isolation in the policies, programs, practices and facilities of the district. RESOLUTION: That the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirms its 2-327-99 responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Hasbrouck Heights equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless o Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, 2-328-99 Mrs. Robin Shannon be granted a maternity leave of absence, with pay, effective May 10, 1999 through June 30, 1999, in accordance with the agreement between the HHEA and the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education effective July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept the 2-329-99 responsibility for tuition payment for special education students effective 2/22/99 as follows: Student #0410 South Bergen Jointure Comm. $16,275 Maywood, NJ Student #1905 Lakeview Learning Center $27,291 Wayne, NJ Pro-rated RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education solicited quotes for 2-330-99 transportation from Padavano School to Hasbrouck Heights, Route 14, and Whereas, the following quotes were received: Leckie, Inc. $12.90 per diem Quatrone No Quote Laidlaw No Quote Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education enter into a contract with the lowest quote, Leckie, Inc. at the per diem rate of $12.90, effective on or about 3/1/99. Be It Further Resolved that the President of the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and the Board Secretary be authorized to sign said contract. RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education solicited quotes for 2-331-99 transportation from Teaneck to Hasbrouck Heights, Route 12, and Whereas, the following quotes were received: ACE Transport $145.00 per pupil for 2 pupils L Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reject these quotes and enter into a contract with the parent Jane Doe effective 2/8/99 at the per diem rate of $30.00 per day. Be It Further Resolved that the President of the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education and the Board Secretary to authorized to sign said contract. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Lauren Karp be 2-332-99 appointed full time special education aide at Euclid School at the rate of $9.00 per hour, effective February 26, 1999 through June 30, 1999. RESOL RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, upon the 2-334-99 recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Laurie Michenberg as a student School Psychologist Intern, effective February 22, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education appr Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, upon the 2-336-99 recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve an unpaid leave of absence for Doris D'Agostino for the 1999-2000 school year. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, upon the 2-337-99 recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation, with regret, of Mrs. Sharon Grele effective June 30, 199 Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve 2-338-99 participation in New Jersey Middle School Peer Leadership Program as part of a drug education and awareness effort. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the Middle 2-339-99 Level Summer School Program for the 1999-2000 school year at a cost not to exceed $3,360. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the 2-340-99 extension of home schooling for Student #R1-99 to June 30, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
Finance Committee The following resolutions were moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Dr. MacDonall: RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following reports which 2-341-99 are in agreement and that they be kept on file in the office of the Board Secretary: 1. Report of the Board Secretary for the month of January, 1999. 2. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of January,1999. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following budget 2-342-99 appropriation transfers as per Attachment B. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:12 (3) and upon consultation 2-343-99 with the appropriate district officials, I move the Board certify that to the best of its knowledge, no major account or funds have been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:12 and that sufficient funds are available to m"eet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approve the actual payroll for the 2-344-99 month of January, 1999, in the amount of $942,844.22, 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 Board of Education approve the estimated payroll for the 2-345-99 month of February, 1999, in the amount of $950,000.00 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 $950,000.00. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the 2-346-99 Treasurer of School Funds be, and they hereby Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Whereas the Board of Education developed assumptions, constraints, and 2-347-99 priorities to guide the Superintendent in preparing a budget for the 1999-2000 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
preliminary budget for the 1999-2000 school year: Revenues Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund $270,000 Transfer from Other Funds 120,000 Miscellaneous Revenue 130,000 Stat Special Revenue Fund 336,665 Budgeted Fund Balance - Debt Service 544 Tax Levy - Debt Service Fund 678,117 Grand Total - Revenues $14,806,052
Regular Programs - Instruction $5,482,149 Special Education - Instruction 555,057 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 155,445 Bilingual Education - Instruction 68,626 Cocurricular Activities 59,182 Athletics 232,716 Undistributed Expenditures 6,985,271 Capital Outlay 252,280 Total General Fund Appropriations $13,790,726 Special Revenue Appropriations 336,665 Debt Service 678,661 Grand Total - Appropriations $14,806,052 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. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the lease 2-348-99 agreement with Saymar Digital Business Systems/Highland Capital Corp. dated February 2, 1999 for two Gestetner copy machines model #3265 at a cost of $987.50 per month per machine for 60 months under State Contract #A83333. Costs to include all maintenance and supplies with a total monthly copy allowance of 125,000 copies with additional copies to be billed at a per copy cost of $.0125. RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the lease 2-349-99 agreement with Xerox Corp. dated Febr Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Whereas, "The Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L., C, authorized 2-350-99 the New Jersey School Boards Association to obtain electricity and other energy-related services for individual local boards of education on an ag Whereas, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 authorizes local district boards of education to enter into cooperative pricing agreements; and Whereas, the Alliance for Competitive Energy, hereinafter referred to as "ACES," has offered voluntary participation in a cooperative pricing system for the group purchase of electricity; and Whereas, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education in the county of Bergen, State of New Jersey, desires to participate in the ACES Cooperative Pricing System. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved on the 25th day of February by the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, county of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: TITLE This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the "ACES Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education." AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11, the Board Secretary of t CONTRACTING UNIT The New Jersey School Boards Association, through ACES, shall be responsible for complying with the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. and all other applicable laws in connection with the preparation, bidding, negotiation and execution of contracts in connection with the ACES Cooperative Pricing System. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Board of Education of Hasbrouck Heights (hereinafter called "the 2-351-99 Board") wishes to respond to requests of its various employees or th Be It Resolved that the program of Tax Deferred investment opportunities established by the Board shall be classified as an "Arrangement" and not as a "Plan", as set forth by Department of Labor Determinations and as incorporated in the Coordinated Examination Program of the Internal Revenue Service. The Board hereby appoints the following to provide these TSA arrangements: 1. The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company 2. The Equitable Life Assurance Society 3. The Thomas Seely Agency Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Whereas, the Hasbrouck Heights Board Of Education sold bonds on August 5 , 2-352-99 1998 and January 12, 1999 pursuant to the construction referendum of May 12, 1998, and Whereas, the proceeds from these bond sales were deposited in interest bearing accounts until such time as the funds are needed, and Whereas, a portion of the accumulated interest on these bond proceeds was designated by the Board to be transferred to debt service to pay an unbudgeted bond interest payment of $250,411 on February 15, 1999, and Whereas, the Board wishes to designate that all additional accumulated interest from these bond proceeds be transferred to the General Fund, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that all current and future accumulated interest from these bond proceeds be transferred to the General Fund at a future time to be determined by the Board in compliance with statute and code. Roll Ca Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the 2-353-99 acceptance of HIPP Foundation grant funds in the following amounts: 1. $4,065 - Wonders of Weather. 2. $4,039 - Kids Cultivate with Class. 3. $3,500 - Reaching Across the Sounds of Silence. 4. $2,400 - It's All About Our K.I.D.S. The following resolution was moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Mrs. Carroll: RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education amend Reslution 2-353A-99 2-353-99 by changing ÒacceptanceÓ to ÒapplicationÓ. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Surian Nays: None
RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the 2-353B-99 application of HIPP Foundation grant funds in the following amounts: 1. $4,065 - Wonders of Weather. 2. $4,039 - Kids Cultivate with Class. 3. $3,500 - Reaching Across the Sounds of Silence. 4. $2,400 - It's All About Our K.I.D.S. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
Mr. Suriano commented on the string quartet presentation
Mrs. Carroll commented on the negotiations with school aides to be set.
The following resolut RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the second 2-354-99 reading of the following policies: #1330 Use Of School Facilities #4121 Substitute Teachers Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None Mrs. Nasuta commented on policy changes.
New Buildings Committee (AD HOC)
NJSBA/BCSBA Mrs. Jarvis commented on various workshops attended
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The following resolution was moved by Dr. MacDonall, seconded by Mrs. Carroll: RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, upon the 2-355-99 recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Bernard Peer effective March 12, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll: RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, 2-356-99 the following salaries and assignments of coaches in the Neal McCarthy Head Boys Tennis 5th Step $4,313. Dean Hoskin Asst. Boys Tennis 5th Step $3,044 Rocco Minichiello Head Baseball 5th Step $5,074 Robert Carcich Asst. Baseball 5th Step $3,585 Nick Delcalzo Head Softball 5th Step $5,571 Candace Wallace Asst. Softball 5th Step $3,585 Robert Brady Head Track/Coordinator 5th Step $7,611 Ron Blauvelt Asst. Track 4th Step $3,316 Brian Morrow Asst. Track 2nd Step $2,771 Robin Kieff Asst. Track 4th Step $3,316 Dave Cassiere Fresh Baseball 1st Step $2,503 Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Abstain: Dr. Delcalzo Nays: None
There were comments on new copiers, spelling bee, morning traffic at the High School, and transfer of arbitrage income. RESOLUTION: Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public 2-357-99 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 labor relations and contract issues. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of 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. Resolution moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll and passed by unanimous voice vote of all members present.
Meeting reopened at 9:40 p.m.
The following resolution was moved by Dr. MacDonall, seconded by Mrs. Nasuta: RESOLUTION: Be It resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the payment 3-358-99 of a retirement stipend t Further, that funds for payment of this stipend, although not anticipated, are available at this time. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Casella, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis Nays: None
Respectfully submitted, Joseph T. Bellino [ Back to Index of HH Board of Education Minutes ]
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