CLEARVIEW REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 28, 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:
Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Riggs, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator.
Members Absent:
Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Smith.
Flag Salute:
The Flag Salute was said by all present.
Minutes:
Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve the following minutes:
a. July 17, 2008 – Worksession/Regular Meeting and Executive Session
b. July 23, 2008 – Special Meeting and Executive Session
c. July 31, 2008 – Special Meeting and Executive Session
The motion was
approved by a vote of 7-0-1 (Mr. Miller Abstained).
Correspondence:
Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:
a. Letter to the Board of Education from Lauren Ciandella, Clearview Regional Class of 2005, thanking them for their support of the curriculum at Clearview.
b. TeenPEP – Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Summary
c. TeenPEP - Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recommendations
d. A letter from Anita Gates of The American Cancer Society regarding the Relay for Life.
e. A memo from Martha Pearlman regarding the results of the National Junior Classical League Convention.
Open Meeting to Public Comments:
·
Members of the public addressed the Board of
Education regarding the following:
a. Information handed out at Freshman Orientation by members of the public regarding TeenPEP
b. TeenPEP AdHoc Committee
· Mr. Miller questioned whether there was a policy in place regarding the prior approval of literature to be distributed at district events.
· Mr. Chris Ritter, HS Teacher, thanked the Board for reviewing the Poetry Club field trip.
·
Mr. Jim Woolbert, HS Teacher, thanked the Board
for refinishing the gymnasium floor and stated that it was a great way to start
the school year.
Committee
Reports
Finance
Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education approve the following Finance items:
Bill List for Payment:
The bill lists for payment as submitted. (Attachment A).
Line Item Transfers:
The following line item transfers (Attachment B):
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From |
To |
Amount |
|
11-000-261-420M-BG-000 |
11-000-261-610M-BG-000 |
$4,000 |
|
11-000-221-610-CO-CUR |
11-000-221-590-CO-CUR |
4,380 |
|
11-190-100-610-HS-SOC |
11-190-100-890-HS-SOC |
300 |
|
11-190-100-610-MS-SOC |
11-190-100-890-HS-SOC |
300 |
|
11-000-262-610H-BG-000 |
11-000-262-590-BG-000 |
1,854 |
|
11-140-100-101-PR-000 |
11-207-100-320-HS-CST |
5,988 |
|
11-401-100-610-HS-STU |
12-140-100-730-HS-MUS |
2,950 |
|
20-251-100-600-CS-CST |
20-251-100-890-CS-CST |
450 |
|
20-251-100-600-CS-CST |
20-251-100-300-CS-CST |
378.50 |
|
11-000-219-610-CS-CST |
11-000-219-890-CS-CST |
107.26 |
|
11-140-100-101-PR-000 |
11-000-261-420H-BG-000 |
29,000.00 |
|
11-000-222-610-MS-MED |
11-000-222-500-MS-MED |
659.00 |
|
11-190-100-610-BO-BUS |
11-190-100-500-TE-TEC |
5,490.00 |
|
2007/2008 Budget |
||
|
From |
To |
Amount |
|
11-000-240-103-PR-000 |
11-000-291-270C-BO-BUS |
$130,000.00 |
|
11-000-100-567-CS-CST |
11-000-291-270C-BO-BUS |
45,000.00 |
|
11-000-230-104-PR-000 |
11-000-262-620E-BO-BUS |
29,000.00 |
|
11-000-251-104-PR-000 |
11-000-262-620E-BO-BUS |
22,000.00 |
|
11-000-252-104-PR-000 |
11-000-262-620G-BO-BUS |
34,000.00 |
|
11-000-251-104-PR-000 |
11-000-262-620G-BO-BUS |
6,000.00 |
|
11-000-100-566-CS-CST |
11-000-291-270A-BO-BUS |
80,000.00 |
|
11-000-270-593A-TR-000 |
11-000-262-520-BO-BUS |
11,023.00 |
Treasurer’s Report:
Board approval of the Treasurer’s Report
for June 2008. (Attachment C)
Board Secretary’s Report:
Board approval of the Board Secretary’s
Report for June 2008 & July 2008. (Attachment D)
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 referenced below regarding amending the budget:
Certification:
a.
Secretary’s Report:
The Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification in accordance with 18A:17-36 and
18A:17-9 for the months of June and July 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 official’s 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.
Amending Budget:
Amending the 2008/2009 budget to include additional
2007/2008 transportation aid as follows:
|
Revenue: |
|
|
10-3190-000 |
$30,469.98 |
|
Appropriations: |
|
|
11-000-270-620-TR-000 |
$30,469.98 |
Resolution for Travel & Work Related Expenses: Employee/Board Members:
The Resolution for Travel and Work Related Expenses: Employee/Board Members. (Attachment E)
Purchasing Agent/Authorized Representative for all Federal Programs:
Esther Pennell, School Business Administrator as Purchasing
Agent for the Clearview Regional High School District, Authorized
Representative for all Federal programs, including; E-Rate and Child Nutrition,
and Designated Custodian for the general fund, building fund, child nutrition
fund, bond fund, activity fund, all federal programs including E-Rate, all
state programs, and all other school programs and activities not listed for the
2008/2009 school year.
Resolution – SEMI Program:
The following Resolution; Waiver of Requirements, Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program:
Whereas, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides
that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the
district’s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)
Program for 2008-09, and;
Whereas, the Clearview Regional Board of Education desires to apply for this
waiver due to the fact that it projects having fewer than 30 Medicaid eligible
classified students for the 2008-09 budget year;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Clearview Regional Board of Education
hereby authorizes the Chief School Administrator to submit to the Executive County
Superintendent of Schools in the County of Gloucester, an appropriate waiver of
the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2008-09 school year.
NCLB Title I SIA Funds – 07/08:
Accepting NCLB Title I SIA funds in the amount of $8,115.00 for the 2007/2008 school year.
Account Reports:
The following account reports:
a. Adult
School – June and July
Renewing Student Substance Abuse Screening Contract:
Renewing the Student Substance Abuse Screening Program contract with Underwood Memorial Hospital for the 2008/2009 school year with no increase in fees.
The motion was
approved by a roll call vote:
|
Yea: |
Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy,
Mr. Wolk, Mr. Riggs |
|
Nay: |
None |
Buildings
& Grounds
Mr. Miller moved,
seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve
the following Buildings & Grounds items:
Bid for Lockers:
Receiving bids for lockers and awarding the bid to Robinson Steel in the amount of $85,500. Bid results are as follows:
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Nickerson Corporation |