CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

December 21, 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:

 

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

 

Members Absent:

 

None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the following minutes:

 

·         October 19, 2006 - Executive Session

·         November 21, 2006 - Discipline Hearings

·         November 21, 2006 - Worksession/Regular and Executive Session

·         December 5, 2006 - Special Meeting

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 9-0-1 (Mr. Wolk abstained from November 21, 2006 approval due to his absence from that meeting).

 

Correspondence/Information:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

·         Letter from Miss Mantua Pageant Coordinator thanking the Board of Education for the use of Toscano Hall.

·         Letter from Mantua Masonic Lodge #95 to Jennifer Satterfield recognizing her as their Educator of the Year. 

·         Letter from Clearview Youth Football & Cheerleading thanking the district for the use of the HS football field.

·         Letter from NYAA acknowledging the work done by Terry Hummel and Art Ganderton.

 

Public Session:

 

Members of the community were in attendance to address the Board regarding athletics and also the school musical.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report


Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

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

 

Bill List:

 

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

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers.  As the Board knows, transfers are done with the intent to charge expenditures to the most appropriate line item:

 

From

To

Amount

11-190-100-610-MS-SOC

11-190-100-610-HS-SOC

$23.84

11-000-218-390-HS-GUI

11-000-218-104-PR-000

4,000.00

11-000-218-610-HS-GUI

11-000-218-104-PR-000

1,093.92

11-000-218-610-HS-GUI

11-000-218-105-PR-000

749.19

11-000-223-104-PR-000

11-000-223-110-PR-000

660.00

11-000-223-580-CO-CUR

11-000-223-580W-CO-CUR

39.92

11-000-230-339-BO-BUS

11-000-230-331-BO-BUS

650.36

11-000-230-890-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

358.83

11-000-240-440B-BO-BUS

11-000-251-592C-CO-BUS

885.00

11-000-270-161B-PR-000

11-000-270-160-PR-000

3,000.00

11-190-100-610-MS-SOC

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

318.67

11-190-100-610-HS-SOC

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

342.51

11-190-100-610-MS-SOC

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

422.00

11-213-100-101-PR-ALT

11-213-100-101-PR-000

1,150.00

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

13-602-200-105-PR-000

500.00

71-000-270-160-PR-000

71-000-270-161-PR-000

3,500.00

71-000-270-160-PR-000

71-000-2770-161B-PR-000

2,500.00

11-190-100-320-MS-PHY

11-190-100-610-MS-PHY

300.00

11-000-213-110-PR-000

11-000-213-300-BO-BUS

10,300.00

11-190-100-610-HS-MUS

11-190-100-610-BO-BUS

1,361.00

12-140-100-730-HS-BED

12-140-100-730-HS-MUS

1,170.31

 

Board Secretary's Report:

 

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

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for October 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 October 31, 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.

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         Adult School - October 2006 & November 2006

·         Student Activities - October 2006

·         Athletics - October 2006

 

Travel Reimbursements:

 

The following travel reimbursements:

 

a.        Megan Conklin to attend the US Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia, January 11-14 (funds will be coming from the Lacrosse budget) - Parking - $15-$18 x 4 days = $60-$72; Bridge Tolls - $3.00 x 4 days = $12.00 - Total $72-$84

b.       Mileage for the Director of Special Services and CST members to attend out-of-district program reviews, IEP meetings, parent requested meetings, workshops, training and court appearances from January 2, 2007 through June 30, 2007 (see attached details).

c.        Mileage for Michael Adams to attend the Professional Learning Communities Workshop, April 17, 2007 in East Windsor, NJ - 60 miles @ $0.30 per mile for a total of $18.00.

d.       Mileage for Michael Ford to attend a HS Chemistry workshop on January 5, 2007 in Piscataway, 139 miles round trip @ $0.30 per mile for a total of $41.70.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

a.        Letter from YSC (Youth Consultation Service) regarding tentative adjusted tuition rates for 2006/2007.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP):

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the district architect, Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak, to complete the district's 2005-2010 Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) at a cost of $6,000.00.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk,

Mr. Miller

Nay:

None.

 

Trash Removal Services Bid:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve accepting and awarding the bid for trash removal services to Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. in the amount of $29,532.00 for 1 year, January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.  This approval is contingent on extending the existing contract during the period where we review other alternatives with our local sending townships.  If the existing contract cannot be extended, the Board would like a termination clause so that the district can implement cost saving options as they become available.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk,

Mr. Miller

Nay:

None.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

 

Mr. Riggs moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve the following Student Activities items:

 

Purchasing Football Team Jackets:

 

Purchasing the football team jackets for winning the Tri-County Conference Royal Division title this past season.  Thirty-seven (37) jackets would be purchased at $80 each (25 varsity players and 12 coaches).

 

Athletic Schedule Changes:

 

The athletic schedule changes for December 2006.

 

School Musical:

 

Carousel as the school musical for the 2006/2007 school year.

 

Students were in attendance to provide information to the board regarding the musical Carousel.  They gave input regarding the issue of suicide and that the play can soften the effects of the suicide and will be done tastefully.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

1.        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 14 through 17, 2007.

 

Instruction

 

Informational:

 

a.        The following 11 Seniors were selected as Bloustein Distinguished Scholars for the 2007/08 collegiate academic year:

 

Lauren Campbell

Ryan Civalier

Patrick Dolan

Carol Dunham

Allison Loudermilk

Robert Mourning

Louis Nicastro

Luba Pirgova

Kevin Pluymers

Madeline Pospischil

Jeffrey Stanton

 

 

 

 

 

These students are ranked in the top 10% of their class with combined Critical Reading and Math SAT scores of 1260 or higher, or are ranked first, second or third in their class.  Bloustein Distinguished Scholars are offered an annual award of $1,000 to continue their education at NJ institutions of higher education.

 

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:


Revised Policies:

 

The second reading and acceptance of the following revised policies:

 

a.        Policy #6146, Graduation Requirements

b.       Policy #6162-1, Internet Use

Dropping Students from District Rolls:

 

Dropping the following students from the district rolls for non-attendance:

 

a.        Student #2008321

 

Dates for Relay for Life:

 

The American Cancer Society to sponsor the Relay for Life on June 8 & 9, 2007 at Clearview.  This event does not conflict with SAT's or the tentative graduation date.

Tuition Student:

 

Accepting a tuition student from Burlington Twp. Board of Education (student #2011639).

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Executive Session

 

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

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Mr. Miller read the following resolution:

 

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 8:30 p.m.

 

Public Session

 

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

 

Personnel/Negotiations

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

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following home instruction:

 

a.        Grade 9 Student (#2010069) - Chronically Ill
Subject(s):             German II, English 9
Instructor(s):         K. Colflesh, C. Ritter

b.       Grade 9 Student (#2010124) - Chronically Ill
Subject(s):             English 9, Algebra I, World History, Physical Science
Instructor(s):         C. Ahern

c.        Grade 7 Student (#2011560) - Physical
Subject(s):             English/Reading, Social Studies, Math
Instructor(s):         K. Schutz, J. Wiseburn, T. Massey

 

Re-Certification of Hours for Bus Drivers:

 

The re-certification of hours for bus drivers:

 

·         Nancy D'Angelo - 5 ¾ hrs. to 6 hrs.

·         Sherri Hanrahan - 4 ¾ hrs. to 5 ¾ hrs.

·         Barbara Heitman - 5 ¾ hrs. to 6 hrs.

·         Debbie Heston - 5 ¾ hrs. to 6 hrs.

·         Cindy Jacovelli - 5 ¾ hrs. to 6 ¼ hrs.

·         Darlene Power - 5 ¾ hrs. to 6 ½ hrs.

·         Evelyn Seeney - 7 ½ hrs. to 7 ¾ hrs.

·         Rhonda Tusevicus - 6 ¼ hrs. to 7 ¼ hrs.

·         Penny Vasta - 7 hrs. to 8 hrs.

·         Danielle Albers-Goss - 4 ½ hrs. to 5 hrs.

·         Sinda Arnoldy - 3 hrs. to 4 hrs.

·         Mae Flanagan - 4 ¾ hrs. to 5 ¾ hrs.

·         Clara Phillips - 3 ¼ hrs. to 3 ¾ hrs.

·         Maria Ragnelli - 3 ¼ hrs. to 4 hrs.

·         Debbie Shipley - 3 ¾ hrs. to 4 hrs.

 

MS Work-Study Student - Increase in Hourly Rate:

 

Increasing Emily McMullen's (MS work-study student) hourly rate from $7.15/hr. to $7.40/hr.  Emily has worked in the MS main office for 3 years.  This increase is due to the increase in the State minimum wage - Effective January 1, 2007.

Substitute Appointments:

 

The following substitute appointments for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

Substitute Teachers:

a.        Jennifer Arni

b.       George Surowicz

c.        Barnaby Hewsen

d.       Abdelrazek Seirafy

e.        Eric Nagele

f.         Christopher Snyder

 

Substitute Nurse:

a.        Kay Aliberti

 

Substitute Bus Driver:

a.        William Scott

 

Substitute Food Service:

a.        Barbara Walker

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes through Source 4 Teachers for the 2006/2007 school year.


Presenters - New Teacher Academy Three Workshops:

 

The following presenters to conduct the New Teacher Academy Three workshops on the dates indicated - Reimbursement to be $50/hr.

 

·         Donna Armstrong - January 3rd - 3 hrs.

·         Susan Barry - February 7th - 3 hrs.

·         Michael Adams - April 4th - 2 hrs.

 

Chaperones for the 2006/2007 Senior Trip:

 

The following individuals as chaperones for the 2006/2007 Senior Trip:

 

Past Advisors

 

 

                Carol Breisch

John Marinelli

Mark Mozzachio

Senior Advisors

 

 

                Laurie Doughten

Bruce Ewing

 

Junior Advisors

 

 

                Kristine Annuzzi

Mike Wichart

 

Sophomore Advisors

 

 

                Cindy Carlin

Dan Lafferty

 

Freshmen Advisors

 

 

                Karen Lorang

Lou Piotti

 

Videographer

 

 

                Melissa Parr

 

 

District Nurse