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:

 

To the Board of Education

 

                Mantua Township

 

                                Michael S. Riggs

Three Year Term

                                Frank Smith

Three Year Term

                Harrison Township

 

                                Gabriel DeTolla

Three Year Term

 

 

Annual School Budget

 

                Yes

959

                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:

 

General Account

Payroll Account

Agency Account

Athletic Account

Student Activities Account

Cafeteria Account

School Store Account

Building Project Account

Unemployment Comp. Acct.

Adult/Community School Acct.

Supt./Business Admin. Acct.

 

 

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