CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

January 24, 2008

 

Call to Order:

 

The 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 7:31 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:

 

Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs (8:20 p.m.), Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla, President, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Pennell, Business Adminsitrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Atkins.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Honored Guest:

 

The Board of Education recognized Jennifer Satterfield for receiving the 2007 Humanitarian Award for Educators.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

·         December 20, 2007 – Worksession/Regular Meeting and Executive Session

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Public Session:

 

Mr. Horchak read a statement regarding how the district and Board will address the Teen Pep issue.

 

Parents with children in the school district voiced their opinions on the Teen Pep program.

 

Students and staff who are involved in the Teen Pep program addressed the Board and public on their feelings about the program.

 

 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.  (Attachment A)

 

Line Item Transfers:

 

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

 

From

To

Amount

12-130-100-730-MS-TEC

11-190-100-610-MS-TEC

$2,000.00

11-000-291-270A-BO-BUS

11-000-291-260-BO-BUS

12,830.00

11-000-221-610-CO-CUR

11-000-221-590-CO-CUR

5,000.00

11-000-261-420-BG-000

11-000-261-420H-BG-000

4,000.00

11-190-100-610-HS-MUS

11-190-100-500-HS-MUS

500.00

11-000-230-590-BO-BUS

11-000-251-340-BO-BUS

2,650.00

12-130-100-730-MS-MUS

11-190-100-610-MS-MUS

5,710.00

11-000-230-590-BO-BUS

11-000-240-300-BO-BUS

4,560.00

(See attached additional transfers - Attachment B) 

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         Athletic Account – November 2007

·         Student Activities Account – November 2007

Treasurer's Report:

 

The Treasurer’s Report for November 2007. (Attachment C)

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for December 2007. (Attachment D)

Resolution for Travel & Work Related Expenses - Employee:

 

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

Perkins Grant - Fiscal Year 2008:

 

The Perkins Grant Fiscal Year 2008 Notification of Grant Award in the amount of $66,885.00.

NCLB Title I SIA  - 2007/2008:

 

Accepting NCLB Title I SIA funds in the amount of $8,115.00 for the 2007/2008 fiscal year.

Contract with Underwood Memorial Hospital:

 

The contract with Underwood Memorial Hospital for student substance screening from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008.

Joint Purchasing Agreement  with Pittsgrove Township BOE:

 

The joint purchasing agreement with the Pittsgrove Township Board of Education to purchase paper, materials and supplies for the 2007/2008 school year.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Buildings & Grounds

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the attached resolutions authorizing the submission of other capital project applications not eligible for State funding by Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak to the State Department of Facilities for the projects listed subject to funding in the 08/09 budget. (Attachment F)

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

Student Activities

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

 

After-School Activity/Clubs & Advisors:

 

The following after-school activity/clubs and advisors:

 

·         Military History Club – To allow students to learn and experience military culture and experiences outside of the traditional classroom and to be active in various learning activities with like groups from other schools and in the community.  Katie Brennan will be the advisor (no stipend – volunteer)

·         MS French Club - To allow students to learn and experience French culture and language outside of the traditional classroom and to be active in various cultural activities with like groups from other schools and in the community.  Louise Master will be the advisor (no stipend - volunteer)

·         Kristin Borda as the Step Team activity/club advisor for the 2007/2008 school year (no stipend - volunteer).  The Step Team was approved in October of 2006.  The club provides a forum for students to gather, discuss, participate in dance and step and explore various cultures in our community.

Volunteer Practice for Girls' Basketball:

 

Holding a volunteer practice for girls’ basketball on Sunday, February 3, 2008.

Summer Sport Camp Schedule:

 

The summer sport camp schedule for 2008.

Athletic Schedule Changes:

 

Board approval of the athletic schedule changes as presented.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.
 

Instruction

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

 

Placement at Archbishop Damiano (St. John of God):

 

The placement of a student (TC 0001514) at Archbishop Damiano (St. John of God), effective January 7, 2008, for the remainder of the 2007/2008 school year.  This student has just transferred from Georgia.  Tuition to be $191.17/day.

Assistive Technology Eval through Cerebral Palsy Center:

 

A student (TC 0001060) to receive an Assistive Technology Evaluation as per the IEP.  This evaluation will be conducted through the Cerebral Palsy Center of NJ at a cost of $880.00 plus all travel expenses ($55/hr.).

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Technology

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

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

 

Second Reading/Acceptance - Policy #5131.61:

 

The second reading and acceptance of the revisions to Policy #5131.61.

First Reading - Policy #5131.01:

 

The first reading of the revisions to Policy #5131.01, Discipline Guidelines.

Contract with Strauss Esmay Associates:

 

The contract with Strauss Esmay Associates to furnish the labor, equipment, material and services required to codify the bylaws, policies and administrative regulations of the Board of Education.

Delayed Opening:

 

A delayed opening on March 4, 5 & 6, 2008 for 9th, 10th & 12th.  11th Graders will be taking the HSPA tests (7th, 8th & 11th Graders will be on the regular schedule).

Dropping Students from District Rolls:

 

Dropping the following students from the district rolls due to non-attendance:

 

·         Grade 10 Student (#2010342)

·         Grade 9 Student (#2011488)

 

Resignation - John Anderson

 

Accepting a resignation from John Anderson as a member of the Board of Education, effective January 17, 2008.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed the revised 2007/2008 school calendar.

Executive Session

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, 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 9:18 p.m.

 

Public Session

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 9:38 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

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 following home instruction:

 

a.       Grade 12 student (#2009459)
Instructor(s):  Kristen Solano-1 hr./week, Ann Smith - 1 hr./week, Cindy McDermott - 3 hrs./week

b.       Grade 9 student (#2011177)
Instructor(s):  Educere - 5 courses

 

Substitute Appointments/Re-Appointments:

 

The following substitute appointments/re-appointments:

 

Substitute Lavatory Aide:

a.       Maryanne Dahllof

 

Substitute Teachers:

a.       Katherine Netherton

b.       Anthony Caruso

c.        Donald Norton

d.       Ashley Reuter

e.        Natalie Fortunato

f.        David Classen

g.        Megan Navins

 

Substitute Teacher - Re-Appointments:

a.       Conrad Haber

 

Substitute Custodian:

a.       Jesse Genzel

 

Training for CST Secretary:

 

Roberta Falzarano, former CST Secretary, to train the CST office secretaries for ˝ day on the scheduling of students for upcoming annual reviews.  Roberta was the CST Secretary for 25 years and retired in June 2007.  Compensation for this training will be at the district substitute secretary rate of $11/hr.  Tentative date is January 24, 2008.

Organizational Chart:

 

The organizational chart for the Clearview HS District.  (Attachment G)

Coaches - Spring 2008:

 

The following individuals as coaches of the Spring 2008 sports season (stipends as per the negotiated agreement):

 

Baseball

Asst. Coach, V.

Robert Burrough

Baseball

Asst. Coach JV

Michael Holm

Baseball

Asst. Coach, F

Jonathon Reuter

Baseball

Volunteer Asst.

Bud Reuter

Baseball

Volunteer Asst.

Michael Lerch

Golf

Asst. Coach

Dan Lafferty

Lacrosse - boys'

Asst. Coach

Michael Cockrell

Lacrosse - girls'

Asst. Coach

Marjorie Daniels

Softball

Asst. Coach, V

Britney Ewan

Softball

Asst. Coach, F

Tracy Teesdale

Tennis - boys'

Asst. Coach

Dan Matozzo

Track & Field - boys'

Asst. Coach

Dan Ledden

Track & Field - boys'

Asst. Coach

Shawn Burke

Track & Field - girls'

Asst. Coach

Cory Forman

Track & Field - girls'

Asst. Coach

Jen Brown

Volleyball - boys'

Asst. Coach

Dodd Terry

 

Denying Professional Improvement:

 

Denying the following professional improvement due to the content not being specific to curriculum assignment:

 

Lisa Massing

Theories of Counseling

Wilmington College

3 Credits

Lisa Massing

Human Behavior & Child Development

Wilmington College