Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Superintendents ... Sagacious Governors Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Paul A. Shelly, is instrumental in establishing and maintaining a com¬ plex educational program in which the goal is to develop the full potential of every individual stu¬ dent. Among Mr. Shelly’s extensive responsibilities are such duties as advising the Board of Education on the need for new or revised policies, preparing the annual operating budget recommendations, im¬ plementing the approved budget, and overseeing the efficient operation of the entire Paramus Public School System. Mr. Paul A. Shelly Superintendent of Schools Dr. Harry A. Galinsky, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, assists Mr. Shelly in directing and coor¬ dinating the over-all efficiency of the Paramus School System. In conjunction with the Director of Personnel, Dr. Galinsky organizes and controls the selection, placement, development, and evaluation of all school professional staff. In addition, Dr. Galinsky is responsible for maintaining the stan¬ dards of the instructional program, overseeing the effective utilization of all plant facilities, serving on the negotiation team of the Board, and performing other duties crucial to the management of the Paramus Community’s school system. Dr. Harry A Galinsky Deputy Superintendent of Schools 6

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Decisive Directors Mr. Wesley VanPelt School Business Administration Secretary Mr. Anthony DelSordi Assistant School Business Administration Secretary Mr. Wesley VanPelt, Business Administrator and Secretary of the Board of Education, serves as director of all financial affairs concerning the budget for the operation of the Paramus school system. Mr. VanPelt’s assistant, Mr. Anthony DelSordi, is responsible for the purchasing of all materials and equipment for the Board of Education and also for the management of computer operations, including payroll and budget control. Mr. Ralph Mele, Director of Personnel, manages a program for the selection and placement of personnel for the whole school system. Mr. Mele also acts as the school’s public relations officer, and editor of the Board’s publications. Mr. Llewellyn Koenig, Director of Maintenance, 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; thus, Mr. Koenig helps maintain the smooth operation of all schools in the Paramus system. Mr. Ralph M ele Director of Personnel Mr. Llewellyn Koenig Director of Maintenance 5

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Student Personnel Service ... Creative Coxswains Department of Student Personnel Services Back Row: Mrs. Denise Banach, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant; Mrs. Gloria Salnick, Secretary; Dr. Richard Roukema, Consulting Psychiatrist; Mrs. Elsie Rock, Secretary Mrs. Ethel Reimer, Secretary; Mrs. Nancy Geyer, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant; Mr. Gary Borer, Psychologist; Mrs. Marie Parnass, Psychologist; Mrs. Carol Haddad, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant; Mrs. Mildred Piliero, Speech Therapist; Mrs. Barbara Bell, Social Worker. Front Row: Mr. Jay Melcer, Social Worker; Ms. Judy Feltman, Psychologist; Mr. G. Thomas Occipinti, Director; Mr. Michael Carluccio, Psychologist; Mrs. Eva Sandrof, Social Worker. Under the leadership of Mr. G. Thomas Occhipinti, the Student Person¬ nel Services help individual students deal with different problems which may evolve during his or her educational career. Goals of the Personnel Services include helping students to attain the highest level of academic achievement, to establish productive relationships with teachers as well as classmates, and to develop a lasting feeling of personal pride and accomplishment. Mr. McDonough ... Pilot Planner Mr. Joseph McDonough, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning, is involved with evaluating test results and reviewing new courses introduced into the high school curriculum. Mr. McDonough deter¬ mines strong and weak areas of new courses after the subject matter outline has been submitted to the Curriculum Council for consideration. Mr. Joseph P. McDonough Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning