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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday March 25, 1999

 

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday, March 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
Dr. Delcalzo Mrs. Nasuta
Dr. Eglow Mr. Suriano Mrs. Fitzgibbons Mrs. Jarv

Absent - Mr. Casella

Also present - Dr. Stepura, Mr. Bellino,   Mr. Dzwilewski, citizens, members of the press.

Mrs. Jarvis led the Board in the flag salute.

Public Hearing on the Proposed 1999-2000 Budget



Presentation and hearing

The following resolution was moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Dr. MacDonall:

RESOLUTION: Whereas the Board of Education developed assumptions, constraints, and 3-361-99 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 final budget for the 1999-2000 school year to be voted upon at the Annual School Election to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 1999:

Revenues

Budgeted Fund Balance - General Fund $270,000
Transfer from Other Funds 120,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 131,131
State Aid- General Fund 799,746
Tax Levy - General Fund 12,469,849
Total General Fund Revenues $13,790,726

Special Revenue Fund 329,463
Budgeted Fund Balance - Debt Service 544
Tax Levy - Debt Service Fund 678,117

Grand Total - Revenues $14,798,850

Appropriations

Regular Programs - Instruction $5,460,149
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 7,072,635
Capital Outlay 186,916
Total General Fund Appropriations $13,790,726

Special Revenue Appropriation

Debt Service 678,661

Grand Total - Appropriations $14,798,850

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, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolution Approved

Presentations:

1. BCSBA Mini Grant to teachers from Lincoln School
2. Have a Heart Video viewed


Approval of Minutes

Mrs. Fitzgibbons moved, seconded by Dr. Eglow to accept the minutes of  January 21, 1999(2); January 29, 1999, February 23, 1999(2); February 25, 1999(2).

Public Discussion on Agenda Resolutions   - None

Correspondence/Report of School/Business Administrator/Board Secretary:

1. Correspondence:
a. Resolutions from Wayne Board of Education regarding foreign language in elementary schools and A 4 surcharge
b. Resolution from Mine Hill Board of Education regarding receiving LEA tuition cap
c. NJSBA State Board Highlights - February 3, 1999

2. Statement regarding Resolution #3-358-99 passed at the February 25, 1999 meeting.

Report of the Superintendent

Athletics and Recreation Committee

Buildings and Grounds Committee:

Dr. MacDonall commented on the following:   new field grant received, no lights planned, keep trying to find funding, tennis courts, new doors.

Mr. Suriano commented on the articles in the Observer.


Education Committee:

The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll:

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.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the
3-363-99 following  individuals be approved as substitute teachers in the Hasbrouck Heights School District for the school year 1998-99:

Kathleen Ruland County Certified
Virginia Ruyman County Certified
Sam Ferretti County Certified
Karen Hunter County Certified
Jennifer Heck County Certified
Henry Hahn County Certified
Jaclyn Lazo

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolutions Approved

The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Dr. MacDonall:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
3-364-99 Regina Scotti Borelli effective March 1, 1999.

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolution Approved

The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll:

RESOLUTION: Be it Resolved that the Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
3-365-99 Jeanette E. Dressler, lunch aide effective January 22, 1999.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education accept
3-366-99 respon

Student # 1919 High Road School $26,511 pro-rated
Englewood, Englewood, NJ Eff. 3/10/99

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the
3-367-99 following  individual be placed on the Home Instruction Roster at the hourly rate of $22.00:

Nick Timpone

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the
3-368-99 following  student teacher be approved:

Kimberly DeStefano with Mrs. D'Amore at Lincoln School 2nd Grade

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
3-369-99 Mrs. Rhonda Sturm be granted a maternity leave, with pay, effective May 10, 1999 through June 24, 1999 in accordance with the agreement between the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education effective July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000.

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr.

Nays: None Resolutions Approved

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 the
3-370-99 following  approved substitutes be authorized to participate in the "Music and More Program" at the hourly rate of $15.00.  Hourly rate to be paid from the Enterprise Account.

David Paff
Nancy Clausen
Charles Lopez

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr.

Nays: None Resolution Approved

The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Mrs. Carroll:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve a voluntary
3-371-99 youth savings program for all students at Euclid and Lincoln elementary schools to be administered by the Trustcompany Bank with the district having no direct administrative participation or fiduciary responsibility.

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolution Approved

The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Fitzgibbons, seconded by Dr. MacDonall:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the
3-372-99 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education curriculum a

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolution Approved

Mrs. Fitzgibbons discussed a report from the Principal and Vice Principal on SATŐs.

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
3-373-99 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 February, 1999.  
2.   Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the month of February,1999.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following budget
3-374-99 appropriation transfers as per Attachment B.

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approve the actual payroll for the 3-376-99 month of February, 1999, in the amount of $921,325.58, 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
3-377-99 month of March, 1999, in the amount of $950,000.00 and that the President

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolutions Approved

The following resolution were moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Dr. MacDonall:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved that the President of the Board, the Board Secretary, and the
3-378-99 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 payable for the month of March, 1999 being:

General Funds: $412,017.81
Capital Funds: 21,756.22
Enterprise Funds: 5,314.72
Total Payment: $439,088.75

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr.

Nays: None Resolution Approved


The following resolution was moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Dr. MacDonall:

RESOLUTION: Be It Resolved, that the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approve the lease
3-379-99 agreement with Saymar Digital Business Systems/Highland Capital Corp. dated March 9, 1999 for one Gestetner copy machine model #3255 at a cost of $540.00 per month for 60 months under State Contract #A83333.  Costs to include all maintenance and supplies with a total monthly copy allowance of 25,000 copies with additional copies to be billed at a per copy cost of $.0125, saving the district approximately $200.00 per month.

Roll Call: Ayes:  Mrs. Carroll, Dr. Delcalzo, Dr. Eglow, Mrs. Fitzgibbons,
Dr. MacDonall, Mrs. Nasuta, Mr. Suriano, Mrs. Jarvis

Nays: None Resolution Approved
&
Dr. Eglow commented on the budget preparation.



Future Directions Committee

Mr. Suriano commented on the following:  

1. 'Music and More Program':    started, instructions soon
2. Foundation: presentation from Lincoln School on ideas.

Labor Relations Committee

No report.

Policy Committee

Mrs. Nasuta commented on epi pen policy and drug alcohol policy.



Technology Committee

 

New Buildings Committee (AD HOC)

Mr. Suriano commented on the following:   meetings on parking, other problems, working on notices to citizens.



NJSBA/BCSBA

Mrs. Jarvis commented on Legislative Committee and Delegate Assembly meetings.



Old Business - None

New Business:

The following resolution was moved by Dr. Eglow, seconded by Mrs. Carroll:

RESOLUTION: Whereas, the district had scheduled a teacher in-service training session for
3-380-99 Monday, March 15, 1999, and

Whereas, inclement



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