CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Meeting

Public Hearing - 2007/2008 Budget

 

March 29, 2007

 

Call to Order:

 

The meeting for the Public Hearing on the 2007/2008 Budget 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, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller, President, Mrs. Cummins, Supervisor of Curriculum, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak III, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Riggs and Mr. Smith.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The flag salute was said by all present.

 

Invited Guests:

 

a.        The following staff members were introduced to the Board:

 

·         Julie Chini, Cara Ciccotta, Deana DeNafo, James DiLoreto, Britney Ewan, Dan Fellona

 

b.       Mrs. Barbara Castleberry gave the Board an update on Guidance Department.

 

Public Hearing on the 2007/2008 Budget:

 

Mr. Horchak made a presentation on the 2007/2008 Budget to the members of the public in attendance.

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve submitting the 2007/2008 school district budget to the voters as follows:

 

BE IT RESOLVED to approve the 2007/2008 school district budget for submission to the voters as follows:

 

 

Budget

Local Tax Levy

General Fund

26,757,865

14,036,426

Special Revenue Fund

685,982

N/A

Debt Service Fund

2,696,969

2,068,825

                Total Base Budget

30,140,816

16,105,251

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following tax levy adjustments:

 

 

Budget

Local Tax Levy

Health Care

0.00

N/A

Reduction in State Aid

0.00

N/A

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following Commissioner's adjustment requests to the 2007/2008 school budget as listed:

 

 

Budget

Local Tax Levy

Increase in Special Education

$0.00

N/A

Increase in Capital Outlay

$0.00

N/A

Increase in Opening a New Facility

$0.00

N/A

Increase in Sending/Receiving Tuition

$0.00

N/A

 

WHEREAS, Clearview Regional Board of Education policy and NJAC 6A:23B-1.2 (b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish, in the annual school budget, a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel, workshops and expenses reimbursements for the 2007/2008 school year.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2007/2008 school year at the sum of  $55,000.00.  The amount spent to date in 2006/2007 is approximately $22,000.00, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller

Nay:

None.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, 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.  The final bill list from the February meeting was also presented at this time  (Attachment A).

Capital Projects Bill List:

 

The capital projects bill list for payment as submitted by the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.  Final payment for D'Andrea Construction is contingent upon the architect's final certification (Attachment B).  *Bill list held until final certification by architect.

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for January 2007 (Attachment C).

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for January 2007 (Attachment D).

 

Board of Education's Monthly Certification:

 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d) that the Board certify that as of January 31, 2007, 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.

Purchasing Co-Op with Educational Data Services, Inc.:

 

Authorizing participating in a purchasing co-op with Educational Data Services, Inc., effective immediately, along with the following documents:

 

·         Proposal (Licensing and Maintenance Agreement)

·         Resolution

·         Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller

Nay:

None.

 

Transportation

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

 

Conference Attendance:

 

Jean Azzante to attend the 42nd Annual Pupil Transportation Conference in Atlantic City, March 25 through 28. Workshop fees and expenses to be consistent with the original budget submitted for the 2006/07 school year.

Joint Transportation Agreements:

 

The following Joint Transportation Agreements:

 

a.        Jointure with Delsea - Route SP03  to Glouc. Co. Alternative School, Bankbridge - $2,553.00

b.       Jointure with Monroe Township - Route EY-11C - GCSSSD, Bankbridge - $800.10

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

2007/2008 School Calendar:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the 2007/2008 School Calendar.

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 5-1 (Mr. Betlejewski, Nay).

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

Job Description - Affirmative Action Officer:

 

Dr. DeTolla moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve, as recommended by the Superintendent, of the job description for Affirmative Action Officer.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Old Business:

 

The three year comprehensive maintenance plan will be presented in April.

 

New Business:

 

Mrs. Carroll reported on the CEA elections.

 

For the Good of Clearview

 

Review of Action Items

 

Adjournment:

 

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

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

John Horchak III

Assistant Superintendent for

   Business & Operations