CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

December 15, 2005

 

Call to Order:

 

The Worksession/Regular Meeting of the Clearview Regional High School District was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Diane Reuter, 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, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:       

 

None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mrs. Shappell moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education will now go into executive session to discuss student discipline.  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 7:10 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 7:50 p.m.

 

Minutes:               

 

Mrs. Shappell moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education approve the following minutes:

 

November 17, 2005 - Worksession Meeting and Executive Session

November 22, 2005 - Regular Meeting and Executive Session

November 29, 2005 - Special Meeting and Executive Session

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

a.        A thank you note to the Board of Education from Darlene Keepers for the gift given to her for her retirement.

 

Public Session:

 

None.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

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

 

Bill List: 

 

The bill list for payment and to authorize the Business Administrator to pay additional bills received in December due to the date of the Board meeting being early.  The complete bill list will be presented to the Board in January 2006.

 

Capital Projects Bill List:

 

The Capital Projects bill list as submitted by the Business Administrator (Attachment A).

 

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

11-000-213-300-BO-BUS

11-000-213-610-MS-HEA

$450.00

11-150-100-320-CS-CST

11-150-100-610-CS-CST

2,500.00

11-190-100-640-HS-MUS

11-190-100-610-HS-MUS

2,348.30

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

11-190-100-640-MS-SOC

524.00

11-204-100-610-MS-CST

11-207-100-610-HS-CST

90.00

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

20-251-100-600-CS-CST

82.93

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Cafeteria Account for September and October 2005

b.       Athletic Account for October 2005

c.        Student Activities Account for October 2005

 

Carry-Over Final Reports:

 

The following Carry-Over Final Reports:

 

a.        IDEA-B FY '04 -
Amount to be Refunded to NJDOE - $2,013.00 of Non-Public Funds

b.       IDEA-B FY '05 -
Amount to be Refunded to NJDOE - $4,666.00 of Non-Public Funds
Proposed Carry-Over Amount - $51,218.00 for Special Education Tuition

c.        NCLB - FY '05 -
Title II-D - $646.00 & Title IV - $71.70 Totaling $717.70

 

Resolution - AFLAC:

 

The Resolution through AFLAC adopting voluntary plans for employee supplemental insurance and a flex one plan to enable cash-in-lieu of benefits, and to pre-tax employee contributions for all health insurance (Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code) (Attachment B).

 

Title I Allocation:

 

Accepting the Title I School Improvement Allocation (SIA) in the amount of $3,870.00.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Informational:

a.        FYI - Banner for the "New" gym  - T.C.C. - Paid for by Summer Camps - Hallways

b.       Email from Tom Zeiders - Dandrea Construction

 

Transportation

 

 

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

 

2005/2006 Jointures:

 

The following jointures for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

a.        Jointures with Gateway for the following routes (Total $86,342.40)
        GW-25 to Child Development Center - $9,655.20
        GW-29 to Larc School - $12,353.40
        GW-32 to Bankbridge Elementary, West - $29,381.40
        GW-35 to HollyDell School - $19,562.40
        GW-34 to GCIT Academy - Home Only - $15,390.00

b.       Jointure with Harrison Township - Route H-56 to Mannington Regional Day School - $19,213.00

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Student Activities

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that the Board of Education approve the following Student Activities items:

 

Discarding Old Uniforms:

 

Discarding old tennis and cross-country uniforms that are in poor condition and are 10+ years old.

 

After School Activity/Club - Philosophy Club:

 

The following High School After-School Activity/Club:

 

Philosophy Club - This club will provide a forum for students to discuss and express their beliefs in regard to different philosophers and philosophical beliefs and customs.  It will also provide a means to gain further experience and knowledge beyond the classroom.  This club will be open to all students.  So far 20+ students are interested.  Ben Carter and Jamie DeWaele will be advisors.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Dropping Students from District Roll:

 

The following students to be dropped from the district rolls due to non-attendance in their programs:

 

·         Grade 11 Student (#2006246) (TC0000827)

·         Grade 12 Student (#80597) (TC0000253)

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

a.        Gloucester County Times Article - Students with Disabilities in Gloucester County's Schools

b.       Drexel University Goodwin College of Professional Studies article on Clearview

c.        Clearview Newsletter to Community

 

Technology

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

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

 

Polices:

 

The second reading and acceptance of the following policies:

 

Policy #

Policy Name

4119.22

Employee Dress

5110

Attendance

5126

Student Awards

5131

Student Conduct/Discipline

5141.5

Student Assistance Program

5141.6

Suicide Prevention and Postvention

5145.11

Questioning and Apprehension

5145.12

Search and Seizure

5145.5

Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

5145.6

Student Grievance Procedure

 

1st Reading - Policy #5114:

 

The first reading of Policy 5114, Suspension and Expulsion.

 

Policies #9250b & #9250c - Travel:

 

As recommended by the Superintendent, the expedited adoption of Policy #9250b (Expenses and Compensation - Board Member) and #9250c  (Expenses and Compensation - Staff Member) in order to comply with the state mandated requirement.  If additional comments or changes are required, the Board of Education will revise this in January.

 

Home School:

 

Acknowledgement of the home schooling of a student (#2011089) effective December 7, 2005 and for the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year.

 

College Credit Agreements:

 

The college credit agreements between:

 

·         Clearview and Camden County College – 11th and 12th grade students in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department will have the opportunity to earn credits for two courses taught at Clearview:  FNS 105, Introduction to Nutrition (Nutrition for Fitness), and FNS 220 Quantity Foods (Culinary Arts II). Students must receive a grade of 80 or better to receive credit. Cost is $50.00 per course.

·        Clearview and Gloucester County College – High School seniors have the opportunity to take courses at the beginning of each school day (zero period). Courses offered this year:  Statistics, Psychology 101, Economics 101, and English Comp. 101. Courses cost $110 (60% savings from normal fee). Students will receive GCC transcript following completion of courses.

·        Clearview and Drexel University – 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to earn up to 13 Drexel Univ. credits by taking four Clearview technology courses, including Experiences in Technology, Energy Power and Transport Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, and Engineering Drafting. Clearview is the first high school in southern New Jersey to sign an agreement with Drexel.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion Items:

 

·         Discussion of I.E. Communications services for community awareness of the budget

·         Use of fields by outside groups for Lacrosse (Chestnut Branch Park is currently under construction)

 

Executive Session:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

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

 

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

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following home instruction:

 

a.        Grade 12 student (#2006364) - Chronically Ill
Subjects:        Geometry, West. Civ., Soc. Psychology, English 12, Journalism I
Instructor(s):        K. May, T. Matozzo

b.       Grade 11 student (#2009407) - Administration/CST
Subjects:        English 11, Algebra II
Instructor(s):        C. Ahern, J. McGuinness

 

Chaperones for 05/06 Senior Trip:

 

The following individuals as chaperones for the 2005/2006 Senior Trip:

               

Past Senior Advisors:

 

        Angela McEvoy

Mark Mozzachio

Senior Class Advisors:

 

        Carol Breisch

John Marinelli

Junior Class Advisors:

 

        Laurie Doughten

Bruce Ewing

Sophomore Class Advisors:

 

        Kristine Annuzzi

Michael Wichart

Freshmen Class Advisors:

 

        Cindy Carlin

Dan Lafferty

Videographer:

 

        Melissa Parr

 

District Nurse:

 

        Diane McMurray

 

Asst. Activities Director:

 

        Lou Piotti

 

Resource Officer:

 

        George Politza

 

Principal:

 

        Kevin Kitchenman

 

 

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes with Source 4 Teachers for the 2005/2006 school year.               

 

Substitute Appointments:

 

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

 

Substitute Teachers:

 

a.        Darren Leary - BA, Graphic Design - Rowan University

 

Substitute Bus Driver:

 

a.        Betty Doerrmann

 

After-School Club Volunteers:

The following teachers to advise after-school clubs as volunteers (no stipend):

 

·         Benjamin Carter - Philosophy Club

·         Jamie DeWaele - Philosophy Club

 

Volunteer Coach:

 

Jesse Eisenhart as a volunteer wrestling coach for the 2005/2006 school year - no stipend.

 

Students - Light/Sound HS Auditorium:

 

The following students to run the light/sound in the HS auditorium on an as-needed basis - Rate of pay to be $10/hr.:

               

Matt Woods

Lou Nicastro

Greg Lord

 

These costs will be absorbed by outside groups when applicable.

 

HS Back Line Cook - Barbara Smith:

 

Barbara Smith for the position of Back Line Cook in the High School Cafeteria, effective December 7, 2005.  Ms. Smith's hours will be increased from 3.25 hours to 3.75 hours.

 

Art Workshop - Linda Deal:

 

Linda Deal for an Art Workshop presentation, 4 hrs. @ $50/hr.

 

Retirement - Frank Garrett:

 

Accepting a letter of resignation with the intent to retire from Frank Garrett, HS Art Teacher, effective June 30, 2006.

 

MS French Teacher - Louise Master:

 

Louise Master, for the position of MS French Teacher, effective tentatively February 2006 - Step M3.

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter

Nay:

None.

Abstention:

Mr. Smith (Back Line Cook - Barbara Smith)

 

Old Business

 

New Business:

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that the Board of Education approve upholding the decision of the Superintendent regarding the suspension of a student athlete.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter

Nay:

None.

 

Superintendent's Report

 

For the Good of Clearview

 

Mrs. Carroll announced the following achievements:

 

a.        Newspaper article regarding Mrs. Linda Deal, High School Theatre Teacher, who was recently recognized in an international competition sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators

b.       Newspaper article regarding a student Allie Gazda, recognizing her as Girls' Tennis Player of the Year

c.        Coach Tom Hengel and the Boys' Cross Country team as the fall season Academic Challenge winners

d.       Coach Karl Neiswender - 2005 Sports Award from NJSIAA

e.        Recognition of Carol Smith for her published article in the Reading Professor (a publication forum for professors of Reading Teacher Educators) Volume XXVII No. 2, pp. 27-53, Spring 2005.  The title of the article is "Using Computer Technology to Enhance Literacy Development:  Comparing Traditional Paper and Pencil Reader Response Journals to Electronic Journals".   Copies are available from Mrs. Carroll.

f.         Susquehanna Bank hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast where Ensemble students sang and were greeted with gifts.  Discussion on partnering with schools was the topic.  Our students were well received.

 

Adjournment:

 

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

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

John Horchak III
Business Administrator