CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Reorganization/Worksession Meeting
April 25, 2005
Call to Order:
The
reorganization, worksession meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the
Business Administrator, Mr. John Horchak III, in the Public Meeting Room of the
Administration Building.
Statement
of Public Meeting in Accordance with the New Jersey Public Meetings Act:
It was announced that in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231, P.L. 1975), advance notice of this meeting
has been provided by publishing written notice in the media and posting notice
at the District Administration Building.
Flag Salute:
The
Flag Salute was said by all present.
Election Information:
Mr.
Horchak reported to the Board of Education, the following election results:
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To the Board of
Education |
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Mantua Township |
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Michael S.
Riggs |
Three Year Term |
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Frank Smith |
Three Year Term |
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Harrison Township |
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Gabriel
DeTolla |
Three Year Term |
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Annual School
Budget |
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Yes |
959 |
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No |
1,328 |
Oaths of Office:
Mr.
Horchak administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected board
members:
Michael
S. Riggs - 3 Year Term - Mantua Township
Frank
Smith - 3 Year Term - Mantua Township
Gabriel
DeTolla - 3 Year Term - Harrison Township
Roll Call Attendance:
Roll
call/attendance was then taken:
Present:
Mr.
Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Reuter, Mr. Riggs,
Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk
Absent:
None
Appointment of Board
President:
Mr.
Horchak opened the floor for nominations for Board President.
Mr.
Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, to
nominate Mrs. Diane Reuter for the position of Board President for 2005/06
(until the next reorganization occurs).
Mr.
Horchak asked for any other nominations.
Mr.
Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that
the nominations for Board President be closed.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
A
unanimous ballot was cast by the Board Secretary.
Appointment of Vice
President:
Mr.
Horchak opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice President.
Mrs.
Reuter moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, to
nominate Mr. Ray Miller for the position of Board Vice President for 2005/06
(until the next reorganization occurs).
Mr.
Horchak asked for any other nominations.
Mrs.
Reuter moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that
the nominations for Board Vice President be closed.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
A
unanimous ballot was cast by the Board Secretary.
Mrs.
Reuter assumed the duties as president.
Mr.
Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that
the Board of Education approve the following items:
Appointments for
Professional Services:
a.
Auditor - Nick
Petroni & Associates
b. Solicitor/Labor Relations - Alan Schmoll
c.
Secretary to the
Board of Education - John Horchak III
d. Architect of Record - Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak
e.
Insurance Agent -
Porch Insurance, A Division of Commerce National
f.
Affirmative Action
Officer - Jeff Chierici
g. Title IX Coordinator - Jeff Chierici
h. Section 504 Compliance Officer - Jeff Chierici
i.
ADA Officer - Jeff
Chierici
j.
Affirmative Action
Officer for Public Bidding and Contracts for the 2005/2006 school year (Public
Agency Compliance Officer P.A.C.O.) - John Horchak III
k.
Custodian of
Government Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (OPRA),
N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 - John Horchak III
l.
Purchasing Agent -
Establishing the bid level as defined by the Qualified Purchasing Agent status
of $25,000 - John Horchak III
m. Records Custodian for both Student and Personnel Records as
per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 -
Superintendent
n. Superintendent's Designee for both Student and Personnel
Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1
- Cindy Bradley
(Appointments
for Treasurer of School Monies and School Doctor were tabled at this time.)
The
motion was approved by a roll call vote:
Yea:
Mr.
Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Reuter, Mr. Riggs,
Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk
Nay:
None
Depositories:
Mr.
Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that
the Board of Education approve the following depositories:
Equity
Bank for the following accounts:
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General Account |
Payroll Account |
Agency Account |
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Athletic Account |
Student Activities
Account |
Cafeteria Account |
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School Store
Account |
Building Project
Account |
Unemployment Comp.
Acct. |
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Adult/Community
School Acct. |
Supt./Business
Admin. Acct. |
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The
motion was unanimously approved.
Signatories:
Mrs. Shappell moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve the following
signatories:
Warrant
Account - President, Board Secretary, Treasurer
Agency
Account - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Payroll
Account - Treasurer
Cafeteria
Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, Food Service Director
Athletic
Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators
Student
Activities Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building
Administrators
School
Store Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building
Administrators
Adult/Community
School Acct.- Business Admin.,
Superintendent, Director of Adult/Community School
Unemployment
Compensation Account - Business Administrator & Superintendent
Superintendent/Business
Administrator's Account - Business Administrator & Superintendent
NJ/ARM
- Business Administrator, Superintendent and Assistant to the Business
Administrator
The
motion was unanimously approved.
Newspapers for
Publication:
Mr.
Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that
the Board of Education approve the Gloucester County Times and Courier Post
Newspapers as the official newspapers of the Clearview Regional Board of
Education for Public Notices in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
Policy Manual and
Curriculum:
Mr.
Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that
the Board of Education re-adopt the Policy Manual and all Curriculum to include
textbooks.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
Distribution of the
Code of Ethics:
Mr.
Horchak distributed the Code of Ethics to the members for the Board of
Education.
Day, Time & Place
for Worksession & Regular Meetings:
Mr.
Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that
the Board of Education approve the Day, Time and Place for Worksession and
Regular Meetings (Attachment A).
Worksessions
will be held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Board
Conference Room in the Administration Building. The Regular Meeting of the Board will be held on the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Conference Room in the
Administration Building.
Exceptions
to the meeting schedule are as follows:
1.
A
combined worksession and public meeting has been scheduled for May 19, June 23
and July 21, 2005.
2.
The
worksession and public meetings for October, 2005 will be held on Thursday,
October 20, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Public Conference
Room. This schedule change is due to
the NJSBA Workshop.
3.
The
public meeting for November, 2005 will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at
7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Public Conference Room. This schedule change is due to the
Thanksgiving holiday.
4.
The
worksession and public meetings for December, 2005 will be held on Thursday,
December 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Public Conference
Room. This schedule change is due to
the Winter Break.
5.
The
worksession and public meetings for March, 2006 will be held on Thursday, March
16, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Public Conference
Room. This schedule change is due to
the Spring Recess.
6.
The
worksession meeting for April, 2006 will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at
7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Conference Room. This schedule change is due to the Annual
School Election.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
Appointment of Board
Representatives:
Mr.
Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that
the Board of Education approve appointing Judy Shappell as the Board
Representative for the following:
a.
Gloucester County
School Boards
b. New Jersey School Boards Association
The
motion was unanimously approved.
Finance
The Board reviewed the agenda
items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 28th.
Buildings
& Grounds
The Board reviewed the
agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April
28th.
Transportation
No Transportation items were
presented for review.
Student
Activities
The Board reviewed the
agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April
28th.
Instruction
The Board reviewed the
agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April
28th.
Informational:
The following information
items were shared with the Board of Education:
a.
2005
DECA State Conference Winners
Technology
No Technology items were
presented for review.
Community Relations,
Policy/Legislation
The Board reviewed the
agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April
28th.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the
following items:
a.
Lynn
Levine, Ed.D. of Career and Life Options will not be renewing the agreement to
provide services as the district Student Assistance Coordinator.
b.
The
2005 New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop scheduled for October 26-28,
2005.
c.
Liquor
Store advertisements in the 2005 Football Program.
Informational:
The following information
items were shared with the Board of Education:
a.
Preliminary
Major Subdivision Preliminary Plans
Development Name: Mullica Lake Estates (42 Units)
b.
03/29/05
Parent Advisory Meeting Minutes
c.
A
letter from the United States Department of State to Mr. Toscano informing him
that Mrs. Martha Pearlman has been selected for participation in the Classics
Seminar which will be held in Italy this summer. Mrs. Pearlman will be given a grant to cover airfare and
program-related travel within Italy, and to partially cover tuition and fees.
Personnel/Negotiations
The Board reviewed the
agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April
28th.
Adjournment:
Mr. Smith moved, seconded by
Mrs. Shappell, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
The motion was unanimously
approved.
The meeting adjourned at
9:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Horchak III
Business Administrator