CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Reorganization Meeting

April 25, 2006

 

Call to Order:

 

The reorganization/worksession meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations, 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

                John Anderson

Three Year Term

                Robin Atkins

Three Year Term

Harrison Township

                Carmen Trifiletti

Three Year Term

 

Annual School Budget

 

Yes

1,344

No

1,674

 

Oaths of Office:

 

Mr. Horchak administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected board members:

 

John Anderson - 3 Year Term - Mantua Township

Robin Atkins - 3 Year Term - Mantua Township

Carmen Trifiletti - 3 Year Term - Harrison Township

 

Roll Call Attendance:

 

Roll call/attendance was then taken:

 

Present:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti and Mr. Wolk

Absent:

None.

 

Appointment of Board President:

 

Mr. Horchak opened the floor for nominations for Board Present.

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, to nominate Mr. Ray Miller for the position of Board President for 2006/2007 (until the next reorganization occurs).

 

Mr. Horchak asked for any other nominations.

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the nominations for Board President be closed.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

A unanimous ballot was cast by the Board Secretary.

 

Mr. Miller assumed the duties as president.

 

Appointment of Vice President:

 

Mr. Miller opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice President:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to nominate Dr. DeTolla for the position of Board Vice President for 2006/2007 (until the next reorganization occurs).

 

Mr. Miller asked for any other nominations.

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the nominations for Board Vice President be closed.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

A unanimous ballot was cast by the Board Secretary.

 

Mr. Anderson left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

Appointments for Professional Services:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education approve the following appointments for professional services:

 

a.        Affirmative Action Officer - Jeff Chierici

b.       Title IX Coordinator - Jeff Chierici

c.        Section 504 Compliance Officer - Jeff Chierici

d.       ADA Officer - Jeff Chierici

e.        Affirmative Action Officer for Public Bidding and Contracts for the 2006/2007 school year (Public Agency Compliance Officer P.A.C.O.) - John Horchak III

f.         Custodian of Government Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 - John Horchak III

g.       Purchasing Agent - Establishing the bid level as defined by the Qualified Purchasing Agent status of $29,000 - John Horchak III

h.       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

i.         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

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Depositories:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the following depositories:

 

Susquehanna Patriot Bank for the following accounts:

 

General Account (Warrant)

Payroll Account

Agency Account

Athletic Account

Student Activities Account

Cafeteria Account

School Store Account

Building Project Account

Unemployment Comp. Account

Adult/Community School Acct.

Supt/Business Admin. Account

 

 

                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Signatories:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the following signatories:

 

Warrant Account

·         President, Board Secretary, Treasurer

Agency Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations

Payroll Account

·         Treasurer

Cafeteria Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent, Food Service Director

Athletic Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

Student Activities Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

School Store Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

Adult/Community School Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Director of Adult/Community School

Unemployment Compensation Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Account

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent

NJ/ARM

·         Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations, Superintendent, Secretary/Business Assistant

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Official Newspapers:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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.

 

Re-Adoption of Policy Manual, Curriculum and Textbooks:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve and 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 of the Board of Education.

 

Day, Time & Place for Worksessions and Regular Meetings:

 

Mr. Riggs moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve of the Day, Time and Place for Worksessions and Regular Meetings (Attachment A):

 

a.        Worksessions will be held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.

b.       The Regular meetings of the Board will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.

(Exceptions to this schedule are noted on Attachment A)

 

Finance

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Transportation

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Student Activities

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Informational:

 

·         A memo regarding the wrestling team was shared with the Board.

 

Instruction

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Technology

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Informational:

 

The following information was shared with the Board:

 

·         Article regarding School Ethics Commission restricting board member action on CSA personnel issues.

·         A letter from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation regarding the district donation of $993.00 in recognition of Lee National Denim Day.  This was money donated from staff members to the foundation.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Mr. Miller read the following resolution:

 

It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education will now go into executive session to discuss personnel/negotiations.  Any discussion held by the Board, which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as practicable.  Minutes of the executive session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.  The Board will reconvene into public session at the conclusion of the closed session.

 

The meeting adjourned into executive session at 8:45 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 8:55 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

The Board reviewed the agenda items and agreed to place them on the agenda for Board action on April 27th.

 

Adjournment:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

John Horchak III

Assistant Superintendent for

   Business and Operations