CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

April 27, 2006

 

Call to Order:

 

The regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the President, Mr. Ray Miller, in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room.

 

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.

 

Members Present:

 

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Miller, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Riggs and Mr. Wolk.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Public Session:

 

None.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report  

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the Board of Education approve the following Finance items:

 

Bill List:

 

The bill list for payment as submitted by the Business Administrator (Attachment A).

Capital Projects Bill List:

 

The Capital Projects bill list as submitted by the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations (Attachment B).

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for February 2006 (Attachment C).

 

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for February 2006 (Attachment D).

Board of Education's Monthly Certification:

 

Board approval pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d) that the Board certify that as of February 28, 2006, after review of the secretary's monthly financial reports (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-A.10(a) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Treasurer's Reports:

 

The Treasurer's Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:1709 for the months of December 2005 and January 2006.  The Treasurer's Reports and Secretary's Reports are in agreement for the months of December 2005 and January 2006 (Attachment E).

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers.  As the board has been previously informed, the vast majority of transfers are done with the intent to charge expenditures to the most appropriate line item:

 

From

To

Amount

11-140-100-101-PR-000

11-000-240-104-PR-000

$22,000.00

(The above transfer is to cover the percentage of time Lin DiRenzo spends in an Admin. capacity.)

11-190-100-890-HS-TEC

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

450.00

11-190-100-890-MS-TEC

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

200.00

11-000-100-561-CO-CUR

11-000-100-566-CS-CST

3,283.78

11-000-218-104A-PR-000

11-000-218-104-PR-000

1,000.00

11-000-218-610-HS-GUI

11-000-218-105-PR-000

2,000.00

11-000-219-104-PR-000

11-000-219-610-CS-CST

750.00

11-000-230-530B-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

500.00

11-000-240-440E-BO-BUS

11-000-240-610-HS-ADM

1,500.00

11-000-262-110-PR-000

11-000-262-110B-PR-000

9,000.00

11-000-270-420-TR-000

11-000-270-160-PR-000

3,000.00

11-000-270-420-TR-000

11-000-270-161B-PR-000

1,000.00

11-000-291-270A-BO-BUS

11-000-291-270C-BO-BUS

205,000.00

11-000-100-567-CS-CST

11-130-100-101A-PR-000

22,444.00

11-140-100-101-PR-ALT

11-140-100-101-PR-000

3,500.00

11-190-100-610-HS-ART

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

3,000.00

11-190-100-610-HS-BED

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

3,000.00

11-190-100-610-BO-BUS

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

2,500.00

11-190-100-610-HS-ENG

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

2,000.00

11-190-100-610-HS-FCS

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

4,000.00

11-190-100-610-HS-MUS

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

2,500.00

11-190-100-610-MS-ENG

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

1,500.00

11-190-100-610-MS-FCS

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

2,000.00

11-190-100-640-BO-BUS

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

2,500.00

11-190-100-640-HS-BED

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

36.00

11-190-100-640-HS-FOR

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

27.43

11-190-100-640-HS-MAT

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

1,153.09

11-190-100-640-HS-SCI

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

1,537.27

11-190-100-640-MS-FOR

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

84.91

11-190-100-640-MS-SCI

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

1,192.27

11-190-100-640-MS-SOC

11-140-100-101A-PR-000

34.21

11-190-100-610-MS-FOR

11-190-100-610-HS-FOR

41.46

11-190-100-610-MS-GNT

11-190-100-610-HS-GNT

10.33

11-190-100-610-HS-ADM

11-190-100-610-HS-PHY

1,484.51

11-190-100-610-HS-ADM

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

1,552.26

11-190-100-610-MS-ADM

11-190-100-610-MS-MAT

2,200.00

11-190-100-610-MS-ADM

11-190-100-610-TE-TEC

118.50

11-190-100-610-MS-ADM

11-190-100-610-MS-ENG

7.94

11-190-100-610-MS-ADM

11-190-100-640-MS-MAT

134.86

11-209-100-106-PR-000

11-209-100-101-PR-000

6,873.41

11-401-100-610-HS-STU

11-401-100-590-HS-STU

1,150.00

11-402-100-580-AT-ATH

11-402-100-590-AT-ATH

3,770.35

12-140-100-730-HS-TEC

12-140-100-730-HS-MUS

218.00

13-602-100-101-PR-000

13-602-200-105-PR-000

21.50

13-602-100-101-PR-000

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

568.73

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Athletic Account Report - February 2006

b.       Student Activities Account Report - February 2006

c.        Cafeteria Account Report - November 2005

 

Travel Reimbursements:

 

The following travel reimbursements:

 

a.        Mileage for Eileen McMullen to attend the SJ Co-Op Meeting in Mays Landing - May 9, 2006 - 20 miles @ 0.45 = $9.00.

 

FY07 Perkins Grant:

 

The resolution to apply for the FY07 Perkins Grant in the amount of $54,744.  These funds will be used to purchase technology equipment in previously approved Perkins Grant programs.  The deadline for submission of the grant is June 2, 2006 and will be prepared by John DeStefano, Technology Coordinator.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Change Orders:

 

Dr. DeTolla moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the following Change Orders:

 

a.        Change Order #1 - HS - School Specialty - ($7,500.00)
                Credit for the unused allowance

b.       Change Order #1 - MS - John C. Kohler Co. - ($4,410.00)
                Deduct cost due to work performed by others and back-charged to this contractor

c.        Change Order #2 - MS John C. Kohler Co. - ($10,115.00)
                Credit for the items indicated.  This change order represents final settlement of all disputed items.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

Contract with GCSSSD:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, that the Board of Education approve the 2006/2007 Contract for Participation in the Cooperative Transportation Services with the Gloucester County Special Services School District.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Student Activities

 

Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of education approve the following Student Activities items:

 

Athletic Schedule Changes:

 

The athletic schedule changes for April 2006.

2007 Senior Class Trip:

 

The 2007 Senior Class Trip to be held Saturday, April 14 through Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Instruction

 

Mrs. Atkins moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the following Instruction items:

 

Math/Reading Tutoring:

 

A student (TC0000106) to receive 20 hours of Math/Reading tutoring over the summer as per the student's IEP.

Dropping Student from District Rolls:

 

Dropping a student from the district rolls for non-attendance (Student #2006306).

 

One-Session Days:

 

June 7, 8, 9, 12 & 13, 2006 as one-session days (students only) in order to hold exams and closing activities.

 

Home Instruction Tutoring:

 

A student (TC0001439) to receive 8 hours a week of home instruction as per the student's IEP.  Tutoring will begin May 1, 2006 through the end of the school year.  Home instruction is being requested because this student is new to the district and placement options are being determined.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Technology

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

Dr. DeTolla moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the following Community Relations, Policy/Legislation items:

 

Consortium Bid for Milk, Dairy, Ice Cream Products and Baked Goods:

 

Participating in the consortium bid for milk, dairy, ice cream products and baked goods for the 2006/2007 school year.  Alloway Board of Education will be handling the bid process.

Gloucester County Audio Visual Aids Commission:

 

Participating in the Gloucester County Audio Visual Aids Commission for the 2006/2007 school year at $4.00 per student.  Approximate total will be $9,172.00.

Second Reading of Policies:

 

The second reading of the following policies:

 

a.        Policy #5131.7, Student-Athlete Drug Testing (View Current Policy/ View Revised Policy)

b.       Policy #5123.1, Promotion Procedures (View Current Policy / View Revised Policy)

 

New Scholarships:

 

The following new scholarships for 2006 graduation, with the recipients to be selected by faculty awards committee:

 

a.        Art Scholarship
$100.00 awarded to a student continuing his/her education in an art related field at the college level, who best exemplifies high integrity, character and the ability to succeed.

b.       Christine Marie Jacovelli Memorial Scholarship
$700.00 awarded to a female student with a 3.5 GPA who will be attending Gloucester County College and pursuing a career in elementary school education.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Executive Session:

 

Dr. DeTolla moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 7:48 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting recessed into public session at 8:27 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, that the Board of Education approve, as per the Superintendent, the following Personnel/Negotiations items:

 

Math/Reading Tutoring - Kristen Donato:

 

Kristen Donato to provide 20 hours of Math/Reading tutoring to a student (TC0000106) over the summer as per the student's IEP.  Payment to be at the negotiated curriculum rate.

 

Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach:

 

Michael Lerch as a Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2006 Spring Season. 

Substitute Appointments:

 

The following substitute appointments for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

Substitute Teachers:

a.        Andrew Thomas - BS, Law/Justice - Rowan University

b.       Michael White - BA, History - Temple University

c.        Karen Ledden - Elem. Ed. & Education - Glassboro State and Gloucester County College

d.       Kevin Yourison - BA, Criminal Justice - University of Delaware

e.        Christina Nichols - Major, Chemistry - Gloucester County College

f.         Jean Brant - Major, Bio/Secondary Education - West Chester University

 

Substitute Food Service

a.        Colleen Fry

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes through Source 4 Teachers.

Professional Improvement:

 

The following professional improvement for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

Name

Course

Credits

Date

Cost

Dawn Galtman

Teaching Reading Across the Curriculum - Rowan Univer.

3

01/06 through 03/06

$1,647.00

Jim Navins

Inorganic Chemistry - University of PA

3

06/05 through 08/05

1,374.00

Jim Navins

Environmental Chemistry

3

06/05 through 08/05

1,374.00

 

Denying Professional Improvement:

 

Denying the following professional improvement:

 

2005/2006 School Year

 

Name

Course

Credits

Date

Reason for Denial

Kara Henry

Teaching Reading to the Exceptional Child - Rowan

3

05/06-06/06

Budget expended 4/27/06

Peter Burgio

Using Data to Strengthen Schools - Walden Univer.

3

06/06-08/06

Not part of comprehensive program

Tammy Ambrose

Supervisory Leadership - Wilmington

3

07/06

06/07 Budget not resolved

Kara Henry

Teaching Reading Across the Grades - Rowan

3

07/06-08/06

06/07 Budget not resolved

Dawn Galtman

Word Study/Phon./Spelling/Vocab. - Rowan

3

07/06-08/06

06/07 Budget not resolved

Kristen Solano

Fund. of Curr. Development

3

07/06-05/07

06/07 Budget not resolved

Kristen Solano