Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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The Superintendency . . . The Most Important Phase Mr. Paul A. Shelly Superintendent of Schools Deputy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Harry A. Galinsky assists the Superintendent of Schools in directing and coordinating the super¬ vision of the schools. Together, with the Direc¬ tor of Personnel, he organizes and supervises procedures for the selection, placement, induc¬ tion, development, and evaluation of all school professional staff. In addition to these and other important tasks, Dr. Galinsky is in charge of the instructional program and assists in the plan¬ ning of plant facilities and their effective utiliza¬ tion. He also works closely with the Coordinator for Special Services in the implementation of a total pupil services program. Finally, he serves on the Board negotiation team, participates in grievance hearings at the superintendent’s level, and assumes other responsibilities delegated by the Superintendent. As chief school executive, Mr. Shelly is in charge of the development and maintenance of an educational program designed to meet the needs of the com¬ munity, and is responsible for the professional growth of the school staff. As superintendent of schools, Mr. Paul A. Shelly has many responsibilities and duties important to the entire educational system. He advises the Board of Education on the need for new or revised policies and sees that all policies are implemented. He also informs the Board of programs, practices, and problems of the schools, prepares the annual operat¬ ing budget recommendations, implements the Board- approved budget, and accepts responsibility for the general level of efficiency of the school system. Dr. Harry Galinsky Deputy Superintendent of Schools 8

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The Public Phase As Business Administrator, Mr. Wesley Van Pelt is Secretary to the Board of Education. He is responsible for all financial matters dealing with the budget for the operation of Paramus Public Schools. Mr. Wesley V an Pell School Business Administration, Secretary Newly appointed as director of maintenance, Mr. L. Koenig is responsible for the custodial duties of the ten Paramus schools and their grounds. Overseeing the operation of all equipment and services used in the system, he maintains a strict schedule of repairs in order to keep the entire school plant in working condition. As Mr. Van Pelt ' s assistant, Mr. Charles Giamo is responsible for the prepara¬ tion of all specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment for the Board of Education. In addition, Mr. Giamo is in charge of computer operations, includ¬ ing payroll and budget control. Mr. Charles Giamo Assistant School Business Administration. Seeretan In order to insure consistently high educational benefits to each student in the district, Mr. Ralph Mele, as Director of Personnel, is responsible for planning, directing, and maintaining a program for the recruitment, selection, and place¬ ment of professional and non-professional personnel of a sufficient caliber of ex¬ cellence. Mr. Mele administers a substitute employee program, maintains and provides enrollment statistics necessary for the planning of staff needs, building use, and pupil transportation, and develops and implements a process for the assignment of student teachers. He also assists in the development of the entire budgetary process, acts as the school district’s public relations officer and editor of Board publications, and maintains implementation of the contract and salary schedule for all personnel. Mr. Ralph Mele Director of Personnel Mr. Llewellyn Koenig Director of Maintenance

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Our Men of Expertise Mr. John J. LeRose Coordinator Pupil Information Services—Pupil Transporation Mr. Joseph P. McDonough Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning John LeRose, Coordinator of Pupil Information Services and Pupil Transportation in the high school, is in charge of the correlation of all of the data pro¬ cessing needs for the educational community of the Paramus Public Schools. In addition, Mr. LeRose is responsible for all pupil records and the coordination of all transportation needs both in and out of the dis¬ trict As Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning, Mr. Joseph P. McDonough has many distinct respon¬ sibilities important to the school. He is involved in the evaluation of test results, and the consideration of new courses. Mr. McDonough researches the basic subject matter outline for a new course after it is submitted to the Curriculum Council and analyzes both its strong and weak points. These tasks help to develop a con¬ tinuity within the educational program. Child Study Team Back Row: Dr. Richard Roukema, Consulting Psychiatrist; Ms. Judith Feltman, Psychologist; Mr. Jav Melcer Social Worker, Mrs. Mildred Piliero, Speech Correctionist; Mrs. Eva Sandrof, Social Worker; Mrs. Nancy Geyer Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant; Mrs. Ethel Reimer, Secretary; Mrs. Gloria Salniek, Secretary; Mrs Elsie Rock, Secretary. Front Row: Mr. G. Thomas Occhipinti, Coordinator of Pupil Services; Miss Phyllis Eisen berg, Social Worker, Mrs. Marie Parnass, Psychologist; Mrs. Carol Haddad, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Con sultant. Designed to help the individual student cope with the various problems that he or she faces, the Child Study Team, under the direction of Coordinator G. Thomas Occhipinti, helps students to reach their pinnacle in intellectual achievement. In addition, this organization aids pupils in working closely with teachers and classmates and developing a sense of pride about themselves.