CLEARVIEW REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

June 26, 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.  Mr. Michael Riggs, 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, posting notice at the District Administration Building and Township of Harrison Municipal Building.

 

Members Present:

 

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Riggs, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

a.       May 22, 2008 Worksession/Regular Meeting

b.       May 22, 2008 Executive Session

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0-2 (Mr. Betlejewski and Mr. Miller abstained).

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

a.       A letter to Mr. Kitchenman regarding the Inaugural Gloucester County Showcase Boys Lacrosse Championship game.

 

Public Session:

 

The following individuals addressed the Board of Education:

 

a.       Ms. Charlotte Andrews, Parent Against Drugs, spoke to the Board regarding district rules and policies.  She also shared some ideas to try and drive drugs out of the school; include in curriculum, back-to-school night and poster contests.

b.       Barbara Smith commented regarding the use of drugs by Clearview students.

c.        Mr. Fortunato spoke to the Board regarding the Pure Pioneers website being hacked into back in February 2008.

d.       Mrs. Fortunato addressed the Board about the summer reading program.

e.        Mrs. Westermann thanked the Board for the district ensemble choir.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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:

 

From

To

Amount

11-000-221-104-PR-000

12-000-400-390-BG-000

$6,000.00

11-000-270-420-TR-000

11-000-270-503-TR-000

5,200.00

11-401-100-580-HS-STU

11-401-100-590-HS-STU

137.00

11-000-261-420M-BG-000

11-000-262-420-BG-000

725.00

11-000-217-610-CS-CST

11-000-217-320-CS-CST

504.00

11-000-251-104-PR-000

11-000-230-331-BO-BUS

3,000.00

11-000-223-580-CO-CUR

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

259.00

11-000-213-300-BO-BUS

11-000-216-320-BO-BUS

4,200.00

11-190-100-420-HS-MUS

11-190-100-590-HS-MUS

750.00

11-000-291-220-BO-BUS

12-000-252-730-TE-TEC

20,000.00

11-190-100-106-PR-000

11-130-100-101-PR-000

7,800.00

11-000-221-104-PR-000

11-000-219-104-PR-000

220.00

11-190-100-580W-HS-ENG

11-401-100-580-HS-STU

1,250.00

11-190-100-580-MS-ENG

11-401-100-580-HS-STU

200.00

11-190-100-580-MS-ENG

11-401-100-890-HS-STU

202.00

20-250-100-300-CS-CST

20-250-200-104-CS-CST

2,160.00

20-250-100-300-CS-CST

20-250-200-106-CS-CST

2,250.00

11-402-100-100-PR-000

11-402-100-110-PR-000

870.00

11-000-230-339-BO-BUS

11-000-230-331-BO-BUS

675.00

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

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

7,150.00

11-000-261-420M-BG-000

11-000-262-610M-BG-000

3,480.00

11-000-240-420-BO-BUS

11-000-240-300-BO-BUS

375.00

20-231-200-300-CO-CUR

20-231-200-580W-CO-CUR

3,000.00

(Attachment B)

 

 

 

Transferring Funds as of June 30, 2008:

 

Transferring funds as of June 30, 2008 in order to close the fiscal year.  Transfers will be ratified at the next scheduled meeting.

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.       Athletic Account – May 2008

b.       Student Activities Account – May 2008

c.        Adult School Account – May 2008

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

The Treasurer’s Report for May 2008. (Attachment C)

Board Secretary’s Report:

 

The Board Secretary’s Report for May 2008. (Attachment D)

Revenue Amounts/Sources/Certifications:

 

Revenue Amounts/Sources:
RESOLVED that the Clearview Regional Board of Education recognizes the Board Secretary’s certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c2, that there are changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as referenced in the resolution below:

Certification:

a.       Secretary’s Report:
The Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of May 2008.  The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c2 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.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c4, that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district official’s 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 E)

Resolution:

 

The following resolution:

 

WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permits a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and;
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and;
WHEREAS, the Clearview Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus in a capital reserve account at year end, and;
WHEREAS, the Clearview Regional Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed $375,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Clearview Regional Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Contract with E-Rate Exchange:

 

Renewing the contract with E-Rate Exchange to prepare the E-Rate application for funding years 2009/2010.

Joint Purchasing Agreements:

 

The following joint purchase agreements with the Township of Alloway Board of Education:

a.       Milk, Juice, Dairy and Ice Cream Products