CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

February 22, 2007

 

Call to Order:

 

The regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Vice President, Dr. Gabriel DeTolla, 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, Mr. Riggs (8:30 p.m.), Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla, Vice President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak III, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Miller, President.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Invited Guests:

 

·         The Board presented jackets to the Football Team along with Coach Dan Pidcock

·         The following new teachers were introduced to the Board:

 

Lauren Feinberg

Tracee Panetti

Kristin Staats

Melissa Wohlforth

Corrine Ochipinti

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

·         January 25, 2007 - Regular Meeting & Executive Session

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

·         Letter from Jacki Rizzi to Board of Education regarding thank-you note to Dodd Terry

·         Letter from State of New Jersey regarding School-Level Objectives, QAAR, Statements of Assurance

 

Public Session:

 

Mrs. Rose Forte, parent of an 11th grader, addressed the Board to request a parking spot for her child.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

Committee Reports

 

Finance

Mr. Anderson 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 and any additional bills received through February 28, 2007.  The balance of the bill list will be presented for approval at the March meeting (Attachment A).

 

Account Report:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         Athletic Account Report - December 2006

·         Student Activities Report - December 2006

·         Adult School Account - December 2006

·         Adult School Account - January 2007

 

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers:

 

From

To

Amount

11-213-100-101-PR-ALT

11-209-100-101-PR-ALT

$15,850.00

11-213-100-106-PR-ALT

11-209-100-106-PR-ALT

5,560.00

20-231-100-600-CO-CUR

20-231-200-200-CO-CUR

1,500.00

20-231-100-800-CO-CUR

20-231-200-200-CO-CUR

500.00

20-231-200-580-CO-CUR

20-231-200-200-CO-CUR

1,336.00

11-000-230-530B-BO-BUS

11-000-230-530C-BO-BUS

5,000.00

11-000-230-890-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

3,000.00

11-000-218-104-PR-000

11-000-240-104-PR-000

47,000.00

11-000-240-580-HS-ADM

11-000-240-580W-HS-ADM

125.00

11-000-251-110-PR-000

11-000-251-105-PR-000

2,000.00

11-000-262-110B-PR-000

11-000-262-110S-PR-000

394.00

11-000-262-610-BG-000

11-000-262-610H-BG-000

7,000.00

11-000-270-160S-PR-000

11-000-270-160-PR-000

33.32

11-190-100-610-HS-SCI

11-190-100-610-HS-SOC

35.52

11-190-100-610-HS-SCI

11-190-100-610-MS-SCI

40.65

20-250-200-500-CS-CST

20-250-200-300-CS-CST

500.00

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Riggs (8:30 p.m.), Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla

Nay:

None.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed sub-committee meeting dates.

 

Buildings & Grounds

Rental Application:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education table approving the rental applications for NYAA Basketball until the sub-committee can meet with the organization.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

 No items were presented for review or approval.

Student Activities

Spring Sport Season Schedules:

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve the 2007 spring sport season schedules.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

2008 Senior Trip:

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve of the dates for the 2008 senior trip, April 15th-19th (Tuesday-Saturday).

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Informational:

 

·         Donation - Save Darfur Coalition

·         Update on insurance situation

 

Instruction

NJEA Hipp Foundation for Excellence:

 

Mrs. Atkins moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education approve the application for NJEA's Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant in the amount of $10,000.  The grant request is written by Mr. Joe Sullivan and titled "Using the iPod to Make History Come Alive".  Funds will be used to purchase laptops and Podcast subscriptions.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

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

 

Professional Development Plan:

 

The 2007/2008 Professional Development Plan.

 

Placement at the YALE School:

 

A Grade 9 Student (TC #0001518), who transferred from Gateway, to continue the current placement at the YALE School in Cherry Hill, effective February 20, 2007.  Tuition for the remainder of the school year will be $15,268.33.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Technology

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

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

 

Policy #6173:

 

The second reading and acceptance of the revisions to Policy #6173, Home Instruction.

New Scholarship for the 2007 Graduation:

 

The following new scholarship for the 2007 graduation (recipient to be selected by faculty awards committee):

Middle School Student Council Scholarship - $500 to a student who has served on Student Council throughout Middle School and High School, exhibits leadership abilities, community and school involvement and places in the top 50 percent of his/her class.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Executive Session

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, 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 terminates on June 30, 2007.  Discussions will also be held regarding personnel including, but not limited to, the following items:  home instruction, substitute employees, extra duty positions, the hiring of new personnel and a student privacy matter.   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 8:50 p.m.

 

Public Session

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 10:00 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed the self-evaluation process as outlined in statute.

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

 

Home Instruction:

 

The Superintendent of the following home instruction:

a.        Grade 8 Student (#2011074)
Subjects:        Math, Science, Social Studies, Eng./Reading, French
Instructor(s): Janet Dunn, Dawn Galtman, Bridget Horgan

b.       Grade 10 Student (#2011531)
Subjects:        All
Instructor(s): Brookfield Academy

c.        Grade 11 Student (#2009442)
Subjects:        All
Instructor(s): Brookfield Academy

d.       Grade 9 Student (#2010124)
Subjects:        Algebra I, World History, English 9, Physical Science, Art I
Instructor(s): Chris Ritter, Chris Ahern, Mike Zappala, Kristen Solano

e.        Grade 11 Student (#2008183)
Subjects:        Spanish III, US History II, Chemistry, Pre-Calc., Engl, P.E.
Instructor(s): Lindsey Wiegers, Donna Snitzel

f.         Grade 9 Student (#2011596)
Subjects:        All
Instructor(s): New Hope Program

Substitute Appointments:

 

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

 

Substitute Teachers

a.        Conrad Haber

b.       Kathryn Gross

c.        Syreena Homer

d.       Lia Mirigliani

 

Substitute Secretary

a.        Jennifer Arni

 

Substitute Food Service

a.        Glenda Parker

b.       Patricia Dutka

c.        Angelina Logan

d.       Wendy Howarth

 

Substitute Bus Driver

a.        Carole Idler

 

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes through Source 4 Teachers.

Extra Duties:

 

The following extra duties for the 2006/2007 school year (stipends as per the negotiated agreement):

 

a.        Kristen May - Morning Duty, 3rd MP

b.       Chris Ahern - Morning Duty, 4th MP

 

Affirmative Action Team:

 

The following individuals to form an Affirmative Action Team to meet the requirements of developing and implementing a Comprehensive Equity Plan:

 

Zalphia Wilson-Hill

Steve Moraca

Jen Satterfield

Karen Luttenberger

Jeff Chierici

 

 

 

 

Spring Coaches:

 

The following coaches for the 2006/2007 spring sports season (Stipends as per the negotiated agreement):

 

·         Tracy Teesdale - Assistant Softball Coach, F

·         Shawn Burke - Assistant Boys' Track & Field Coach

Lavatory Aide - Patricia Johnstone:

 

Patricia Johnstone for the position of Lavatory Aide, 3 ½ hrs./day, effective March 2, 2007.  Salary to be $10.77/hr.

Denying Tuition Reimbursement:

 

Denying the following tuition reimbursement due to funds already being expended:

 

Tammy Ambrose

Wilmington College

Administrative Internship/Practicum

3 Credits

 

 

Salary Adjustment - HS Asst. Principal:

 

Adjusting the salary of Keith Brook, HS Assistant Principal to 4.75% (06/07 through 08/09) consistent with the original approval of the administrative contract, as per the personnel sub-committee recommendation.

 

Overseeing the Social Studies Department:

 

Authorization to appoint Keith Brook as the Administrator responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Social Studies Department for the balance of the 2006/2007 school year.   Stipend to be $2,100.00.

 

Board Composition to Include Supervisor of Curriculum:

 

Diane Cummins, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development, to be added to the board composition.  Mrs. Cummins will attend all Board meetings to include executive session.

 

Indemnification of Board Members:

 

Indemnifying all Board Members against any alleged ethics violations.  Conflict counsel, if applicable, will be provided with the cost to be absorbed by the Board.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

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

Nay:

None.

 

Student Activities

 

Reimbursement for Lost Instrument:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education approve reimbursing a parent for their child's lost saxophone.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Old Business

 

New Business

 

·         Guidance Report

·         HS Report

·         MS Report

·         Superintendent's Report

 

For the Good of Clearview

 

Adjournment:

 

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

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

John Horchak III

Assistant Superintendent for

   Business & Operations