CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

December 20, 2007

Call to Order:

The worksession/regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room. Dr. Gabriel DeTolla, 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 and posting notice at the District Administration Building.

Members Present:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Members Absent:

Mr. Anderson.

Flag Salute:

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

Minutes:

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

· November 20, 2007 - Worksession/Regular Meeting & Executive Session

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

Correspondence:

Mrs. Pennell read the following correspondence:

· Letter from Anita Shearer regarding her student teaching at Clearview.

· Thank you letter to Mr. Kelk from the MS Peer Mediators

Public Session:

Mrs. Lisa Westerman, Harrison Twp. resident, read and provided copies of a letter to the Board regarding her concerns with the Teen Pep program (Attachment A). A packet of other related information was also presented to the Board.

Mr. Michael Porter, 10^th Grade English Teacher and Co-Advisor for Teen Pep, thanked Mrs. Westerman for pointing out certain concerns and stated that this is a new program and will have a few "bumps". He also stated that Teen Pep advocates abstinence.

Mr. Joe Fortunato spoke to the Board saying that he has a son in the 10^th grade and he is against the Teen Pep program. He questioned information provided to parents and voiced his concern that this is offered as a core curriculum course in the High School.

Mr. Mark Vacay stated he is a family practitioner and is impressed with the school for taking this step to offer this program. He stated that he is in favor of informing our kids.

Mrs. Cindy Bradley discussed her son Patrick's selection as a leader for the program.

Samantha Aupperle, a student involved in Teen Pep, stated that the next workshop is for kids and parents. They are trying to get kids to talk to their parents.

Discussion:

Architect, John Veisz, was in attendance for a discussion on photovoltaic panels. (Attachment B)

Committee Reports

Finance

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

Bill List:

The bill list for payment as presented (November 30^th, December 2007). (Attachment C)

Line Item Transfers:

The following line item transfers. Transfers are done with the intent to charge expenditures to the most appropriate line item:

To	From	Amount
11-000-217-610-CS-CST	11-000-217-320-CS-CST	$375.00
11-190-100-640-BO-BUS	11-000-251-340-BO-BUS	4,002.00
11-204-100-101-PR-000	11-000-221-104-PR-000	4,169.60
30-000-401-390-HS-NEW	30-000-401-450-HS-REN	2,378.53
11-000-230-590-BO-BUS	11-000-230-331-BO-BUS	5,000.00
11-209-100-610-HS-CST	11-207-100-610-HS-CST	40.00
11-000-216-101-PR-000	11-000-213-104-PR-000	61.50
11-209-100-101-PR-ALT	11-213-100-101-PR-ALT	2,500.00
11-209-100-101-PR-ALT	11-213-100-101-PR-ALT	900.00
11-000-262-500-BG-000	11-000-262-590-BG-000	186.00
11-209-100-610-MS-CST	11-209-100-106-PR-CST	431.25
11-209-100-610-HS-CST	11-209-100-106-PR-CST	200.00

Account Reports:

The following account reports:

· Student Activities - October 2007

· Athletics - October 2007

· Adult School - October 2007

· Adult School - November 2007

Treasurer's Report:

The Treasurer's Report for October 2007. (Attachment D)

Board Secretary's Report:

The Board Secretary's Report for November 2007. (Attachment E)

Revenue Amounts/Sources:

RESOLVED that the Clearview Regional Board of Education recognizes the Board Secretary's certification, in accordance with N.JA.C. 6A:23-2.11c2, that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as listed in A4 above.

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 November 2007. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11c3 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.JA.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:

The Resolution for Travel and Work Related Expenses: Employee. (Attachment F)

Carry-Over of 2006/2007 IDEA Funds:

Carry-over of 2006/2007 IDEA funds for nonpublic schools in the amount of $11,231 into the 2007/2008 grant year.

In-District Grants:

The following In-District Grants ($750.00 each):

· TeenPep - Megan Conklin and Michael Porter
Money will be used to purchase materials for outreach programs

· Engineering Design Class - Melissa Parr
Money will be used to purchase a Shake Table from Pitsco

The motion was unanimously approved.

Buildings & Grounds

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

Disposal/Sale of District Grounds' Van:

Disposal or sale of district grounds' department 1992 Ford Aerostar Van that is no longer in use.

Diesel Fuel - Majestic Oil Co.:

Using Majestic Oil Co. for diesel fuel as part of the Gloucester County Consortium Co-Op PD#06-035 through October 16, 2008.

Unleaded Regular Fuel - Pedroni Fuel Co.

Using Pedroni Fuel Co. for unleaded regular fuel as part of the Gloucester County Consortium Co-Op PD #05-064 through October 16, 2008.

Trash Removal Services - Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc.:

Receiving bids and award a contract in the amount of $31,656 to Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. (sole bidder) for trash removal services from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Transportation

Jointure with Harrison Twp. - Route SE3:

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the Board of Education approve a jointure with Harrison Township to transport one Clearview student to GCSSSD on route SE3 effective November 27, 2007. Cost for route will be $4,150.00.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Student Activities

Discussion:

The Board discussed considering the addition of bowling as a sport for the 2008/2009 school year. It was decided that bowling could be added if it could be fit in the 2008/2009 budget.

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

Field Trip Request & Chaperones:

The following field trip request and chaperones:

· NJIT, Newark NJ - Spring of 2008 (date to be determined) - Grades 11-12 (30 students)
Chaperones - Melissa Parr and 1 additional teacher or guidance counselor
Transportation will be provided by Clearview

Athletic Schedule Changes:

Changes to the athletic schedule as presented.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Discussion:

Mr. Horchak discussed the procedure regarding the purchase of uniforms that are not school colors, printed with "View" instead of "Clearview" and are purchased with fundraising funds.

The Board decided that uniforms should be approved by the Athletic Director in the future and finalized by the Superintendent.

The Board discussed concerns that non-students and non-employees should not be inside the football fence.

Information:

· As in the past, the Board will be funding 1.5 chaperones, .5 school resource officer and .5 for additional officer for the senior trip scheduled for April 15 through 19, 2008.

Instruction

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

Contract with P.E.S.I.:

The contract with Professional Education Services, Inc. (P.E.S.I.) for homebound instruction services during the 2007/2008 school year at a rate of $25/hr.

Contract with GCSSSD - Auxiliary Speech-Language Services:

A contract with GCSSSD for 11 days of Auxiliary Speech-Language Services. These 11 days will offset services missed due to the absence of a district speech therapist during September and October. Cost for these services will be $4,565.00.

Student to Attend Bancroft School:

A new 10^th Grade student (TC 0001516) who is classified as autistic, to be placed at the Bancroft School for the remainder of the 2007/2008. Tuition will be $180.37/day beginning January 2, 2008 through June 2008.

Contracts for Supplemental Ed. Services:

The contracts with EIRC and the Tutoring Club of Washington Township to provide Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for the 2007/2008 school year.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Technology

No items were presented for review or approval.

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

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

Prospective Resident Tuition Student:

Accepting a 9^th grade student (#2013461) as a prospective resident tuition student, effective 12/3/07, until the family permanently resides in the district (tentatively 12/20/07).

Fee Schedule for Use of School Facilities:

The fee schedule for the use of school facilities during the 2007/2008 school year. Please note that the only change will be in the Custodial Personnel from $30/hr. to $35/hr. (Attachment G).

Tuition Student:

Accepting a 12^th grade student (#990186) as a tuition student for the 2007/2008 school year. Tuition to be $3,000.00.

Policy #9250:

The second reading and acceptance of Policy #9250, Expenses and Reimbursements. This new policy will replace the existing Policies #9250, #9250b, #9250c.

1^st Reading - Policy #5131.61:

The first reading of revised Policy # 5131.61, Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco.

Pre-Practicum Shadowing Experience:

A Rowan Psychology student, Amanda Pietrangelo, to participate in a pre-practicum shadowing experience from January 25through May 5, 2008. Tammy McHale and Bryan Hendricks will mentor this student during her experience at Clearview.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Executive Session

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

The motion was unanimously approved.

Dr. DeTolla read the following resolution:

It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education will now go into executive session to discuss updates on the negotiations of the pending agreement that terminated on June 30, 2007. Discussions will also be held regarding student privacy matters, legal matters, negotiations and all personnel matters including, but not limited to, the following items: home instruction, substitute employees, extra duty positions and the hiring of new personnel. 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 9:10 p.m.

Public Session

The meeting reconvened into public session at 9:50 p.m.

Personnel/Negotiations

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 (#2011484)
Subject(s): All
Instructor(s): Barbra Chambers
12 hrs./week

b. Grade 9 Student (#2013458)
Subject(s): Social Studies, English, Physical Science, Math
Instructor(s): Cynthia McDermott, Educere

c. Grade 12 Student (#2011443)
Subject(s): All
Instructor(s): Brookfield Academy
10 hrs./week - Effective 12/4/07

d. Grade 10 Student (#2010280)
Subject(s): All
Instructor(s): Brookfield Academy
5 hrs./week - Effective 12/6/07

e. Grade 12 Student (#2008160)
11/30/07 through 1/7/08 - 1 hr. week per subject
Instructor(s)/Subject(s): Karyn Lorang, Physics - Christina Boody, Social Psychology, English 12 - Kelli Colflesh, German V - Shawn Burke - Pre-Calculus

f. Grade 8 Student (#2012332)
Subject(s): All
Instructor(s): Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Effective December 7, 2007 for 1 month - up to 5 hrs./week

g.        Grade 12 Student (#2008364)
Subject(s):     Calculus
Instructor(s): Merryl Zayicek
2 hrs./week

h. Grade 8 Student (#2012122)
Subjects/Instructors:

English	T. Ambrose	1 hr./week	6 weeks
Social Studies	M. Nicholson	1 hr./week	6 weeks
Alg. 1	K. McMorris	1 hr./week	6 weeks
Spanish	J. Thompson	1 hr./week	6 weeks
Science	R. Jones	1 hr.week, every other week	6 weeks
Reading	K. Costello	1 hr. week, every other week	6 weeks

Substitute Appointments/Re-Appointments:

The following substitute appointments/re-appointments for the 2007/2008 school year:

Re-appointment - Substitute Custodian:

· Brian Toler

Substitute Teacher:

· Michael Mayhew

· Madeline Ruiz-Soto

· Christopher Pitts

· Mary Murphy-Bowne

Maternity Leaves of Absence:

The following requests for maternity leaves of absence:

· Allyson Sheehan, MS Special Education Teacher, from February 19, 2008 through the end of the 2007/2008 school year

· Jeanette McGuinness, HS Mathematics Teacher, from April 16, 2008 through the end of the 2007/2008 school year

Professional Improvement:

The following professional improvement: