Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Board of Education • • • Back Row: Mr. Ralph Mele; Dr. Harry A. Galinsky, Deputy Superintendent; Mr. Charles Giamo; Mr. Joseph A. Rizzi; Mr. Bruce Weber; Mr. Peter F. Jonas; Mr. Harvey Schaffer; Mr. Nelson F. Bellesheim; Mr. Geoffrey Curran Rosamond. Front Row: Mr Paul A. Shelly, Superintendent; Ms. Joan Walters; Mr. Seymour Handel, President; Mr. Milton Katine, Vice-President; Ms. Irma Leeds. Endeavoring to provide diversified and superior quality educational opportunities for all students attending the Paramus Public Schools, the Board of Education is composed of concerned Paramus residents elected by their fellow community members. In order to establish an educational program that meets the constantly changing needs and aspirations of each Paramus student, the Board members consult with parents, faculty, students, and interested citizens to determine all aspects of the many issues brought to them for consideration. Through its dedicated efforts, the Board of Education attempts to create equitable policies and to facilitate the effective governing of the Paramus School system. Mr. Seymour Handel President of the Board of Education Mr. Milton Katine Vice-President of the Board of Education 10 —

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Our Superintendents ... Guides to All Realms Mr. Paul A. Shelly Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Paul A. Shelly, is most instrumental in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive educational program which at¬ tempts to develop the full potential of each in¬ dividual student. His extensive responsibilities in¬ clude such duties as advising the Board of Educa¬ tion on the need for new or revised policies, prepar¬ ing the annual operating budget recommendations, implementing the approved budget, and overseeing the efficient operation of the entire Paramus Public School System. Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Harry A. Galinsky, assists Mr. Shelly in coordinating and directing the supervision of the Paramus School system. In conjunction with the Director of Person¬ nel, Dr. Galinsky organizes and controls the selec¬ tion, placement, development, and evaluation of all school professional staff. In addition, as Deputy Superintendent, he is responsible for maintaining the standards of the instructional program, oversee¬ ing the effective utilization of all plant facilities, serv¬ ing on the Board negotiation team, and performing many other important duties necessary to the management of this community’s school system. Dr. Harry A. Galinsky Deputy Superintendent of Schools

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Dreamers ... Then Doers Mr. Wesley VanPelt School Business Administration, Secretary Mr. Anthony DelSorti Assistant School Business Administration, Secretary Business Administrator and Secretary of the Board of Education, Mr. Wesley Van Pelt, serves as director of all financial affairs concerning the budget for the operation of the Paramus School system. Mr. Van Pelfs assistant, Mr. Anthony DelSorti, is responsible for the pruchasing of all materials and equipment for the Board of Education as well as for the management of computer operations, in¬ cluding payroll and budget control. Director of Personnel, Mr. Ralph Mele, manages a program for the selection and placement of personnel for the entire school system. In addition, Mr. Mele acts as the school’s public relations officer, and editor of the Board’s publications. Director of Maintenance, Mr. Llewellyn Koenig, is responsible for the many custodial duties of the Paramus Public Schools. He oversees the operation of all equipment and services used in the system, thereby helping to maintain the smooth operation of all the schools in the district. Mr. Ralph Mele Director of Personnel Mr. Llewellyn Koenig Director of Maintenance 11