CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

April 29, 2008

 

 

Call to Order:

 

The regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room.  Mr. Michael Riggs, President, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

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, posting notice at the District Administration Building and Township of Harrison Municipal Building.

 

Members Present:

 

Mrs. Atkins (8:00 p.m.), Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Riggs, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

                None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present:

 

Minutes:

 

Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve the following minutes:

 

·         March 27, 2008 – Regular Meeting & Executive Session

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0-1 (Mr. Miller abstained).

 

Correspondence:

 

Mrs. Pennell read the following correspondence:

·         Thank you letter to the district regarding the Senior Citizen Prom

·         Email from Mary Iovacchini regarding attendance in the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Space Institute held at Rowan University this summer.

 

Public Session:

 

The following individuals addressed the Board of Education:

 

·         Vicki Cuchi from Dancesations requested to rent the auditorium for their annual dance recital since 80% of their students/families reside in the community (Rehearsal, 6/19 – Recital, 6/22)

·         Kristina Boody, on behalf of Jen Satterfield (both HS Teachers), thanked the Board for their support of Diversity Day

·         Kristine Lafferty, HS Teacher, thanked the Board for their continued support in the selection of textbooks and literature.  She stated that she hoped for continued support under the new board leadership.

·         Susan Barry, HS Teacher, thanked the Board for supporting tolerance based initiatives and asked that they please reaffirm their commitment to academic and diversity based initiatives.

 

Presentations:

 

·         Mrs. Diane Cummins presented the 2006/2007 District Test Results

·         Mr. Riggs read a statement to the Board thanking them for electing him as President.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education approve the following Finance items:

 

Bill List:

 

The bill list for payment as presented. (Attachment A).

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers:

 

From

To

Amount

20-231-200-300-CO-CUR

20-231-200-580W-CO-CUR

$3,000.00

11-000-291-270D-BO-BUS

11-000-291-280-CO-CUR

4,000.00

11-000-262-520-BO-BUS

11-000-251-330-BO-BUS

5,110.00

11-401-100-330-HS-STU

11-401-100-590-HS-STU

1,090.00

11-000-261-420-BG-000

11-000-261-420H-BG-000

2,400.00

11-000-262-610-BG-000

11-000-261-610H-BG-000

1,000.00

11-000-230-104-PR-000

11-000-230-331-BO-BUS

10,000.00

11-000-270-518-TR-000

11-000-270-515-TR-000

56,533.44

11-000-261-610-BG-000

11-000-261-610H-BG-000

600.00

13-602-100-101-PR-000

13-602-200-105-PR-000

15.00

11-000-261-420H-BG-000

11-000-261-610H-BG-000

2,000.00

11-000-262-420-BG-000

11-000-262-890-BG-000

100.00

11-000-261-420H-BG-000

11-000-261-610-BG-000

3,000.00

11-209-100-640-HS-CST

11-209-100-610-HS-CST

163.72

11-401-100-890-HS-STU

11-401-100-610-HS-STU

1,025.00

11-000-270-517-TR-000

11-000-270-515-TR-000

34,100.00

11-000-230-590-SO-000

11-000-230-331-BO-BUS

6,000.00

11-000-230-890-BO-BUS

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

7,520.00

11-000-261-420H-BG-000

11-000-262-890-BG-000

2,925.00

20-231-100-300-CO-CUR

20-231-200-300-CO-CUR

6,000.00

11-402-100-580-AT-ATH

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

3,483.00

11-000-262-610M-BG-000

11-000-261-610H-BG-000

502.00

(Attachment B)

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

                                                       a.            Adult School – March 2008

                                                       b.            Student Activities – March 2008

                                                        c.            Athletic Account – March 2008

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

The Treasurer’s Report for February 2008 and March 2008. (Attachment C)

Board Secretary’s Report:

 

The Board Secretary’s Report for March 2008. (Attachment D)

Revenue Amount/Sources/Certifications:

 

Revenue Amounts/Sources:

RESOLVED that the Clearview Regional Board of Education recognizes the Board Secretary’s certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c2, that there are changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as listed in approval below of FY 2009 Perkins Grant:

Certifications:

a.       Secretary’s Report:
The Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of March 2008.  The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c2 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

b.       Board of Education’s Certification:
The Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby certifies, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c4, that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11b and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

Resolution for Travel and Work Related Expenses:  Employee/Board Member:

 

The Resolution for Travel and Work Related Expenses:  Employee/Board Member. (Attachment E)

 

Agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc.:

 

Entering into an agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc. to provide cooperative bidding services for the 2008/09 school year at a cost of $5,300.

 

FY 2009 Perkins Grant:

 

Submitting the FY 2009 Perkins Grant application in the amount of $66,233.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Riggs

Nay:

None.

 

Buildings & Grounds

Chairman’s Report:

 

Mr. Miller reviewed the discussion held at the last committee meeting and he discussed the buildings & grounds agenda.

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve the following Buildings & Grounds items:

 

Discarding Postage Meters:

 

Discarding the two postage machines in each of the schools that were recently replaced, as follows:

                                                       a.            Tag #3093 – Postage machine P-B 6100 #86314

                                                       b.            Tag #4306 – 1999 Postage machine

 

Advertising/Receiving Bids:

 

Advertising and receiving bids for the following buildings & grounds supplies (separately):

 

                                                       a.            Bags

                                                       b.            Paper towels

                                                        c.            Floor chemicals

 

Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak - Facility Applications for Other Capital Projects:

 

A proposal for Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak to prepare and submit facility applications to the NJ Department of Education for the following “other capital projects” which are ineligible for State Aid: