HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, February 28, 2002, in the 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, Dr. Delcalzo. Dr. Delcalzo 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 7, 2001". Roll Call was taken by Joseph T. Bellino, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and the following members responded to their names: Present - Mr. Delorenzo, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Fasciano Mr. Van Hook, Mrs. Fitzgibbons (Arr 8:15), Dr. Delcalzo, Mr. Suriano Absent Mrs. Carroll Also Present: Mr. Luongo, Mr. Bellino, Mr. Dzwilewski, citizens, members of the press. Dr. Delcalzo led the Board in the
flag salute. Presentations The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Powell, seconded by Mr. Fasciano: RESOLUTION 02-327-02 : Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the appointment of Richard Parodi as school district trustee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Casella from February 28, 2002 until the next school board election. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Delorenzo, Mr. Fasciano, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Suriano, Mr. Van Hook, Dr. Delcalzo Nays: None Resolution approved The Board Secretary administered the oath of office to Mr. Parodi.
Mrs. Powell moved, seconded by Mr. Delorenzo to accept the minutes of January 31, 2001(4). Motion approved by unanimous voice vote of all members present. (Mrs. Fitzgibbons absent)
Correspondence/Report of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary 1. Correspondence - Letters of resignation - K. Della Fave, L. Masucci, E. Hall 2. Agenda changes 3. Secretary's report - budget and school election update Report of the Superintendent - on file in the Administration Office
Community Relations
Committee: - No report Education and Technology Committee: Mrs. Powell commented the
committee-of-the-whole met and discussed grade requirements, enrollment and course
offerings. Facilities and Recreation Committee: Mr. Van Hook commented the
committee met and discussed Franklin gym boiler, Depken Field House, community donations,
athletic update. Finance and Labor Relations Committee: Mr. Fasciano commented the
committee met and discussed the budget calendar and submission, administrators
negotiations completed, aides negotiations. Resolutions: Education and Technology Committee: The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Powell, seconded by Mr. Delorenzo: RESOLUTION 02-328-02: Be it Resolved by the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education, that in compliance 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 28, 2002 shall be considered to be provisionally hired, and Be It Further Resolved that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to comply with State Department directives concerning the State and Federal criminal history background checks of these employees, and 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 list shall be considered a part of the minutes of this meeting; the Board Secretary shall be hereby directed to employ personnel contained on the Attachment A and to take such other personnel actions as indicated on Attachment A.
Bianca Cortes - County Certified
Laura Barbieri - County Certified
RESOLUTION 02-330-02: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education reaffirms its policy to provide free and 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 are handicapped within the definition of 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be handicapped under this policy even though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Due process rights of handicapped students and their parents under Section 504 will be enforced.
RESOLUTION 02-334-02: Be It
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the
Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following individuals as Adult School
teachers at the rate of $30 per hour except as noted:
RESOLUTION 02-337-02: Be It Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve extended care to a Hasbrouck Heights student #HI-3-02 to receive bedside instruction at Caron Foundation until April 29, 2002 at $20 per hour 2 hours per day.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Delorenzo, Mr. Fasciano, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Suriano, Mr. Van Hook, Dr. Delcalzo Nays: None Resolutions approved Resolution 02-340-02 deleted
Facilities and Recreation Committee: The following resolution was moved by Mr. Van Hook, seconded by Mrs. Fitzgibbons: RESOLUTION 02-341-02: Be it Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the payment of $950 to be added on a non precedent basis to the Winter Track coaching stipend for the 2001/2002 school year. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Delorenzo, Mr. Fasciano, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Suriano, Mr. Van Hook, Dr. Delcalzo Nays: None Resolutions approved Finance Committee: The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Fasciano, seconded by Mr. Delorenzo: RESOLUTION 02-342-02: Be it
Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the following reports which
are in agreement and that they be kept on file in the office of the Board Secretary:
RESOLUTION 02-347-02: Be it
Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the 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 September being: $414,342.53 Debt Service Capital: Enterprise: Total: $671,188.51 RESOLUTION 02-348-02: Be It
Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approves the salary
adjustment of the following individual to include longevity according to the negotiated
terms and conditions of the Hasbrouck Heights Administrators Association contract for the
period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003:
1 to 15 days Over 15 days Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Delorenzo, Mr. Fasciano, Mrs. Fitzgibbons, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Suriano, Mr. Van Hook, Dr. Delcalzo Nays: None Resolutions approved NJ/BCSBA - No
report Borough Council Liaison
- No report Faculty Liaison Mrs. Powell commented the next
meeting is March 20th. Old Business -
None New Business -
None Open Public Hearing Comments and questions on the following: 1. SAC position Motion by Mrs. Powell, seconded
by Mr. Delorenzo to adjourn to private session. RESOLUTION PS-053-01 : Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public 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 and legal 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 9:40 p.m. Meeting was reopened at 10:35 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph T. Bellino [ Back to Index of HH Board of Education Minutes ]
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