CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

August 29, 2006

 

Call to Order:

 

The worksession/regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the President, Mr. Raymond 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:

 

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak III, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Anderson, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Smith.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

a.        July 31, 2006 - Worksession/Regular Meeting

b.       July 31, 2006 - Executive Session

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0-1 (Mr. Wolk abstained).

 

Correspondence:

 

None.

 

Public Session:

 

None.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

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

 

Bill List:

 

The bill list for payment as submitted by the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.   (Attachment A)

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for June 2006.  (Attachment B)

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

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

 

Board of Education's Monthly Certification:

 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d) that the Board certify that as of June 30, 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 Report:

 

The Treasurer's Report for June 2006 in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9.  The Treasurer's Report and the Secretary's Report are in agreement for the month of June 2006.  (Attachment D)..

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers:

 

To

From

Amount

11-190-100-610-MS-FCS

11-190-100-610-HS-MUS

$1,379.00

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         Student Activities Account - June 2006

 

Contract with Board Solicitor:

 

The contract with Capehart & Scatchard, Board Solicitor, for the 2006/2007 school year.

Contract with E-Rate Exchange, LLC:

 

The contract with E-Rate Exchange, LLC for the 2006/2007 school year.  E-Rate Exchange, LLC provides consultant services relating to the e-rate application process for the district to receive discounts and/or reimbursements for eligible telecommunications services and Internet access.

Corrective Action Plan - Perkins Grant:

 

The Corrective Action Plan of the audit conducted by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Compliance Investigation, on the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Entitlement Grant for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006.

Baked Goods for 2006/2007:

 

Awarding the bid for Baked Goods for the 2006/2007 school year to Stroehmann Bakeries, Inc.

 

Drug Testing Contract:

 

Awarding the district drug testing contract to South Jersey Occupational Medicine, an affiliate of Underwood Memorial, to provide services at a rate of $16.50 per test.

Lease Purchasing Financing with J.P. Morgan:

 

The lease purchase financing for 5 school buses (as previously awarded).  The low quote for financing is 4.1% with J.P. Morgan to finance $320,640 over 5 years for an annual payment of $69,382.22.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Buildings & Grounds

 

Initial Application for Temporary & Substandard Instructional Space:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve, the Initial Application for Temporary & Substandard Instructional Space for the Middle School as follows:

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

·         The Board was given a report on damage to the varsity/junior varsity field.

 

Transportation

 

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

 

Jointure with Kingsway:

 

A jointure with Kingsway to transport one Kingsway student to St. Margaret's for the 2006/2007 school year on Route SM3 at a cost of $575.60.

 

Renewal of Contract with Walt's Bus Service:

 

The contract renewal with Walt's Bus Service for routes to St. Margaret's for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

Route

Cost

SM1

$29,052.42

SM2

24,659.35

SM3

28,151.30

SM4

26,685.00

 

2006/2007 Bus Routes:

 

The bus routes for the 2006/2007 school year:

HS Routes:
C11, C12, C21, C22, C31, C32, C41, C51, C52, C61, C62, C71, C72, C81, C82, C91, C92, C101, C102, C111, C112, C121, C131, C132, C141, C142, C151, C161, C171, C172, C181, C191, C192, C201, C202, C211, C212, C221, C222, C231, C232, C241, C251, C252, CADA, CANS, CBA, CBB, CSEA, CSEP, CSE100, CV1A, CV1P

Grammar School Routes:
MC25CC, MC35JMT, MC36JMT, MC45JMT, MC55CC, MC55JMT, MC65JMT, MC66JMT, MC75JMT, MC75CC, MC95SS, MC96SS, MC105SS, MC106SS, MC115CC, MC115JMT, MC135JMT, MC135CC, MC145CC, MC146JMT, MC175CC, MC176JMT, MC195CC, MC196CC, MC205SS, MC205JMT, MC215CC, MC215JMT, MC225SS, MC225JMT

Kind. Routes:
MBKS, MKCA7, MKCP7, MKCP7E1, MKCP7E2, MKCP8, MKJA7, MKSA7, MKSP7

PS Routes:
MPS1A, MPS1M, MPS1P, MPS2A, MPS2M, MPS2P, MPS3A, MPS3M, MPS3P, MPS4A

Gateway Routes:
GW25-22, GW29-33, GW35-14, GW45-30

GCSSSD Routes:

G322A, S1892, S3416, S3419, S3426, S3591, S3629, S3733, S3750

 

Bus Maintenance Bid:

 

Awarding the Bus Maintenance bid to Bud's Auto and Truck Repair, Inc.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Student Activities

 

Informational:

 

·         Information was given to the Board on the National Junior Classical League Convention 2006 - Bloomington, Indiana

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Adjustments in ESY Tuition:

 

The following adjustments in tuition cost for extended school year (ESY) programs for the summer of 2006:

 

Gloucester County Special Services School District:

 

Student

Service

Original Cost

Adjusted Cost

TC 0000890

ESY

$4,550.00

$4,555.00

TC 0000142

ESY 1-1 Aide

3,550.00

3,555.00

TC 0001060

ESY 1-1 Aide

3,550.00

3,555.00

TC 0001373

ESY 1-1 Aide

3,550.00

3,555.00

 

Allies, Inc. Community Based Vocational Training:

 

The Child Study Team to use the services of Allies, Inc. Community Based Vocational Training for the self-contained MD students during the 2006/2007 school year.  These services will begin in September and end in June totaling approximately 170 hours of training. The cost of these services will be approximately $14,790.00 that will be funded through IDEA and unused out-of-district tuition monies for the students returning to the district and attending this program.

2006/2007 Saturday School Detention:

 

The following dates for the 2006/2007 Saturday School Detention:

 

September 30, October 21, October 28, November 18, December 9, December 15, January 13, January 20, February 10, February 24, March 3, March 24, April 21, April 28, May 19, June 9

 

Disposing of Out-Dated Library Books:

 

Disposing of eight boxes of out-dated library books from the High School.

Out-of-District Placements:

 

The following out-of-district placements for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

Student/Tracker Code

2006/2007 Tuition

Extra Services

Description of Extra Services

Classification

Abilities Center (1/2 day program)

0000006

$13,250.00

0.00

 

MD

0000107

13,250.00

0.00

 

MD

0001054

13,250.00

0.00

 

MD

0000142

13,250.00

0.00

 

MD

Building Blocks, Inc.

0001139

$0.00

$7,500.00

Behavior Consultative Services

Autistic

Archbishop Damiano

0001460

$33,078.60

$0.00

 

MH

0000014

33,078.60

0.00

 

MD

0000159

33,078.60

0.00

 

MOCI

0000062

33,078.60

0.00

 

MOCI

0001052

33,078.60

0.00

 

MD

0000176

33,078.60

24,604.20

1-1 Aide

MD

Bancroft - Haddonfield

0001245

$30,007.80

$0.00

 

MD

0000128

30,007.80

22,050.00

1-1 Aide

MD

Bancroft, Pediatric

0001003

$41,594.40

$0.00

 

MD

GCSSSD (1/2 day program)

0000006

$13,388.00

$0.00

 

MD

0001054

13,388.00

25,779.00

1-1 Aide & Counseling

MD

0000107

13,388.00

0.00

 

MD

0000142

13,388.00

28,705.00

1-1 Aide

MD

GCSSSD (full day program)

0000816

26,775.00

0.00

 

Autistic

0000017

26,775.00

0.00

 

MICI

0000890

26,775.00

0.00

 

MD

0001139

26,775.00

585.00

Speech Services

Autistic

0000023

26,775.00

0.00

 

MD

0000929

26,775.00

0.00

 

MOCI

0001082

26,775.00

0.00

 

Autistic

0001248

26,775.00

0.00

 

Autistic

0001273 (Glen Landing)

28,350.00

0.00

 

Auditory Impaired

0000067

26,775.00

0.00