Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • April 20, 2011 Waldwick The Waldwick Board of Education election will be contested this spring, as six candidates compete for the two available three-year terms. The school board and budget election will be held Wednesday, April 27. Eugene Dell’Aglio, John DeWitt, Claire McLafferty, Barbara Moran, Nick Puccio, and Martha Walsh filed for election. Dell’Aglio is a retired New York City police officer, and owns SecureWatch 24. He attended Bergen Community College, East Stroudsburg University, and the New York City Police Academy. He is an active member of the Crescent PSO. He and his wife, Maureen, have two children and are members of the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. Voters presented with tax levy, choice of trustees DeWitt has resided in Waldwick for nine years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Montclair State University, and master’s degrees in urban education, special education, and general and theoretical psychology. He is a certified New Jersey school psychologist, a certified New Jersey teacher of students with disabilities, and a certified New Jersey supervisor. DeWitt is a clinical faculty member of the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal. He has been school psychologist for the Glen Ridge School District since 2002. DeWitt is a parishioner of Saint Luke’s Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Waldwick Chapter 5257, the Waldwick Pistol and Rifle Club, and the Waldwick Lion’s Club. He was the Center for Outreach Services for the Autistic Community’s 2006 Ambassador of the Year. McLafferty has lived in Waldwick for 17 years. One of her sons is a graduate of Waldwick High School and is currently a freshman in college. Her younger son is in seventh grade at the Waldwick Middle School. The candidate has been active in the community, especially the schools, volunteering in a number of capacities. She has served as president and vice president of the Traphagen PSO, volunteer for the Waldwick Middle School PSO, co-chair of the Waldwick High School Staff Appreciation Day, member of the Executive Board for the 2010 WHS Grad Ball, and member of the Interview Committee for High School Principal in 2008. She is currently a member of the Saint Luke’s Youth Group Council. “I am committed to working with the schools to support the education of our children, believing that parents and educators working together leads to a better education for our kids,” McLafferty said. “I am a regular attendee of the Waldwick Board of Education meetings, which has taught me a great deal about how our schools are run. I am running for the board of education because I believe that all of our kids deserve the best education we can provide.” The candidate and her husband Jim reside on MacDonald Court. Moran, who lives on White Pond Road, is a 12-year borough resident. She is married to Daniel, a member of the Waldwick High School Class of 1982. She has a son who attends Waldwick High School, a daughter at Waldwick Middle School, and another daughter at Crescent Elementary School. Moran is a graduate of Cook College at Rutgers University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance. She pursued post-graduate studies at New York University’s Stern Business School. She is currently financial administrator. “I have been involved with the Waldwick Baseball/ Softball Association, Girl Scouts, volunteer work, and (as a) class parent at Crescent School and an active member at Faith Reformed Church, where I also help organize and teach Vacation Bible School,” Moran said. Puccio is an 11-year borough resident, and currently lives on Lindbergh Parkway. He previously resided on Stuart Street. “When it was time to look for a larger home, we decided Change in polling place for District 4 Waldwick residents who live in District 4 and vote at the Crescent School will no longer vote in the lobby of the school. Residents will now vote in the music room located at the rear of the school. Drive past the entrance and bear right down the slight hill. Once in the back of the school, an American flag will be displayed on the door indicating the new polling place. There is adequate parking and the polling location is barrier-free. This new location will be used for all future elections. Call (201) 652-5300, extension 236 or 238 for additional information. that Waldwick would remain our hometown for many years to come,” the candidate said. He and his wife Sandra have two daughters: Brielle, 10, and Brooke, 7, both of whom attend Crescent School. After graduating from Hackensack High School in 1987, Puccio attended Plaza School of Drafting, where he was an architecture major. He is employed with Doka USA as an engineering manager for the Northeast Region. He has been employed by Doka USA, a global concrete formwork company, for 23 years. Puccio has coached the local soccer team and participated in Crescent School PSO projects, including the outdoor classroom, chalkboard, and fundraising efforts. He is a member of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. He and his family are parishioners at The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River Walsh of White Pond Road has been a resident of Waldwick for 18 years. She and her husband Brendan have three children, one each at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Walsh earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed her master’s degree in reading at Montclair State University. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision at Montclair State University. She holds teaching certificates in various fields, including science, reading, and Italian. She is a member of several professional organizations and committees. Walsh has been recognized in the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program and as Outstanding Graduate Student at MSU. For 10 years, she served as an elementary teacher at Bryan School in Cresskill. She is presently teaching at the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School. Walsh is an active member of Saint Luke’s Parish, where she has been a CCD teacher for the past nine years. She has been an assistant coach in both the recreational soccer and softball programs in Waldwick, and volunteered in many activities at her children’s schools. She has attended many Waldwick Board of Education meetings to gain an understanding of how the board runs, what is expected of a trustee, the administration’s goals, and the challenges the district is facing. During the election, the borough’s registered voters will also have the opportunity to cast their ballots on the tax levy associated with the tentative school budget. The $27,376,475 budget includes a general fund of $26,151,951, a total special revenue fund of $534,084, and a total debt service fund of $690,440. The total tax levy will be $25,307,922, with $24,617,482 going to support the general fund and $690,440 going to support the district’s debt service. This year, the board established a $70,000 maximum for district travel for the 2011-12 school year. The following maximum expenditures were also approved: $5,000 for public relations, $95,000 for legal services, $40,000 for audit services, and $95,000 for architectural/engineering services. The board has also accepted $384,809 in state special education categorical aid, less a $21,880 assessment for debt service on SDA funding for a net total aid of $362,929, and state funding for extraordinary special education aid estimated at $251,938. Market Your Business Through The Villadom TIMES TIMES! ● Newspaper ● Internet ● Fliers & Inserts The Villadom TIMES is 100% mailed to 12 north west Bergen County towns with a total circulation of 56,300, and now you get the exposure of thousands of additional readers online! ADVERTISE 201-652-0744 Independently Owned & Operated for Over 20 Years YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER www.villadom.com