Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-January 20, 2010 Issue

FLOW Area January 20, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Two Ramapo High students suspended for drug sales by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education has passed two resolutions calling for the immediate suspension of two students for the remainder of the school year for engaging in the sale and distribution of controlled dangerous substances to students in the district. The students were accused of engaging in the sale of the drugs on Dec. 3, 2009 and, in one instance, a high school student’s ingestion of the controlled dangerous substance caused a serious medical event requiring emergency hospitalization. One of the students and the student’s parents participated in the hearing on Jan. 4, during which the board presented evidence against the student and the student’s attorney cross-examined the witnesses presented by the board and presented argument and testimony regarding the incident. The other student and that student’s parents indicated their wish not to contend, fight, or maintain a defense to the allegations. They have waived their right to a hearing on the charges and have agreed to the long-term suspension. The students will not be permitted on school grounds during their suspension unless specifically authorized to do so by the district’s superintendent. They will not be permitted to participate in any athletic, co-curricular, extracurricular activities sponsored by the board, including, but not limited to, graduation ceremonies, and they may not attend any board-sponsored activities either on campus or in any school district where either Ramapo or Indian Hills high schools are participating in activities. The students will be provided with an alternative educational program, according to state and federal laws, that meets the state’s core curriculum standards, and the students must participate in substance abuse counseling with the high school student assistance counselor. According to a resolutions passed at last week’s school board meeting, Superintendent Lauren Schoen will report to the trustees at each subsequent board meeting concerning the status of the students’ suspensions, the appropriateness of their current educational program, and whether the students’ suspension should continue or whether the students should return to the general education program. Any further engagement by the students in conduct warranting expulsion according to state law, or their failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the suspension, will amount to a “knowing and voluntary” waiver of the students’ right to a free and appropriate public (continued on page 27) New committee formed; Sacco is chair Franklin Lakes Mayor Maura DeNicola recently announced the formation of the Franklin Lakes Information Systems Steering Committee, which will be chaired by Peter Sacco, a technology expert and long-time volunteer. This advisory committee will reportedly “leverage the technology experts” in the Franklin Lakes community to assist borough personnel responsible for technology services and will evaluate and make recommendations to the mayor and council about how to optimize and cost effectively utilize information systems throughout the municipal operation including: information technology systems and solutions, communication technology systems and solutions, and business processes and procedures. Committee members will serve without compensation. All meetings will be conducted openly and meeting minutes will be made available to the public upon request. Residents with related experience or interest who would like to serve on this committee are invited contact Nancy Yarish at (201) 891-0048, extension 1204 or nyarish@franklinlakes.org. �� Boilers Repaired or Replaced in One Day • Oil Tank Abatement • Chimney Liners • Water Heaters • Sewers & Drains • Cast Iron Gas Fired Boilers �� WINTER CLEANUPS SNOW PLOWING LAWN MAINTENANCE FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING ANY JOB OR SERVICE W/COUPON • Exp 3/31/10 • Not Combinable 15% OFF NEW CLIENTS ONLY �� ASK ABOUT OUR PRE-PAYMENT CALL 201-891-0955 • SEASONAL DISCOUNT! WWW.CIRINOLANDSCAPING.COM Senior Discounts • N.J. State Lic# 6980 �� Ski the HUNTER MOUNTAINS in the Catskills, and stay at our SKI RETREAT. Stay 2 nights, get the 3RD NIGHT FREE! www.VacationRentalsRetreats.com Call 201-891-0955 for information �� 1-20-10 pat/janine KellyGuthrieCahill2x2(1-20-10)alt 2 x 2” �� Offer includes exam, dental cleaning and complete digital x-rays. Expires 3/21/2010. Offer cannot be combined Call to schedule your New Patient Exam and receive a $1.00 Take Home Whitening Kit. Expires 3/21/2010. Offer cannot be combined. �� www.mkdmd.com