CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

March 3, 2005

 

 

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, Mrs. Diane Reuter, 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. Betlejewski, Mr. McCafferty, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Johnson (7:55 p.m.), Mrs. Reuter, President, Mrs. Carroll, Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Toscano, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

·         December 16, 2004 - Worksession/Regular Meeting and Executive Session

·         January 20, 2005 - Worksession Meeting and Executive Session

·         January 27, 2005 - Regular Meeting and Executive Session

·         The following Executive Session Minutes:
        August 26, 2004 - Worksession/Regular Meeting
        September 23, 2004 - Worksession/Regular Meeting
        October 28, 2004 - Worksession/Regular Meeting
        November 18, 2004 - Worksession Meeting
        November 23, 2004 - Regular Meeting

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

                                                                               

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

·         A letter to Mr. Toscano from Joan Herron, a member of the Mantua Township Seniors, complimenting the students, staff and choral group for an enjoyable day.

·         A letter to Mr. Toscano and Mr. Horchak from Mark Stanwood, County Superintendent, informing them that on February 2, 2005, the New Jersey State Board of Education certified that Clearview has met or exceeded the established evaluation standards and is certified until March 1, 2012.

·         A letter to Mr. Toscano from Judy Shappell, commending the performance of the Clearview Wind Ensemble at Rutgers University on Friday, February 18, 2005.

·         A letter to Mr. Toscano from Mary Moyer, Conference Chair of the Educational Media Association of New Jersey, thanking him for allowing the organization to use the High School Media Center for the 2005 NJ School Librarians' Association Conference.  She also commended Jackie Gould for her efforts in making the arrangements.

 

Public Session:

 

None.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

 

Mr. Toscano and Mr. Horchak introduced the 2005/2006 tentative budget to the Board.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

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

 

Bill List: 

 

The bill list for payment as submitted by the Business Administrator (Attachment A).

 

Capital Projects Bill List:

 

The Capital Projects bill list as submitted by the Business Administrator (Attachment B).

 

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for January, 2005 (Attachment C).

 

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for January, 2005 (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, 2005, 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.

 

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers.  As the board has been previously informed, the vast majority of transfers are done with the intent to charge expenditures to the most appropriate line item.

 

        From

To

Amount

11-190-100-610-HS-ART

11-190-100-610-HS-SCI

$25.24

11-213-100-610-HS-CST

11-209-100-610-HS-CST

500.25

11-401-100-580-HS-STU

11-401-100-890-HS-STU

1,293.16

11-000-219-105-PR-000

11-000-219-104-PR-ALT

500.00

11-000-262-110G-PR-000

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

5,000.00

11-000-270-420-TR-000

11-000-270-161-PR-000

2,000.00

11-000-270-420-TR-000

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

1,000.00

11-402-100-590-AT-ATH

11-402-100-100-PR-000

3,000.00

11-000-261-420-BG-000

11-000-261-420A-BG-000

1.86

11-140-100-101-PR-000

11-000-291-290-BO-BUS

50,000.00

11-000-291-270D-BO-BUS

11-000-291-290-BO-BUS

16,890.78

11-000-100-561-CO-CUR

11-000-100-569-CS-CST

26,452.00

11-000-218-105B-PR-000

11-000-217-320-CS-CST

2,000.00

11-000-100-561-CO-CUR

11-000-217-320-CS-CST

16,448.00

11-000-217-610-CS-CST

11-000-217-320-CS-CST

131.00

11-140-100-101-PR-000

11-130-100-101-PR-000

18,000.00

11-204-100-101-PR-000

11-213-100-101-PR-000

1,500.00

11-402-100-590-AT-ATH

11-402-100-110-PR-000

1,243.38

11-000-262-110G-PR-000

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

3,000.00

11-000-270-162-PR-000

11-000-270-161-PR-000

3,000.00

11-000-270-162-PR-000

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

1,500.00

71-000-270-420-TR-000

71-000-270-160-PR-000

500.00

71-000-270-420-TR-000

71-000-270-161-PR-000

500.00

71-000-270-420-TR-000

71-000-270-161B-PR-000

1,000.00

11-213-100-101-PR-000

11-213-100-101-PR-ALT

960.00

11-000-230-590-SO-000

11-000-230-890-SO-000

2,000.00

11-000-230-530D-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

2,000.00

11-000-230-890-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

2,151.19

11-000-240-440E-BO-BUS

11-000-252-500-TE-TEC

528.51

11-000-252-104-PR-000

11-000-252-500-TE-TEC

0.04

11-000-252-610-TE-TEC

11-000-252-500-TE-TEC

36.45

11-190-100-610-HS-FOR

11-190-100-610-HS-GNT

35.04

11-190-100-610-HS-FOR

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

126.64

20-250-200-300-CS-CST

20-250-100-610-CS-CST

5,000.00

 

Account Reports:       

 

The following account reports:

       

a.        Athletic Account - December, 2004

b.       Student Activities - December, 2004

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Submitting Tentative Budget:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve submitting the tentative budget to the County Office as follows:

 

BE IT RESOLVED to approve the 2005/2006 school district budget for submission to the voters as follows:

 

 

Budget

Local Tax Levy

        General Fund

$24,139,752

$12,045,443

        Special Revenue Fund

542,111

 

        Debt Service Fund

2,585,637

1,979,049

                Total Base Budget

27,267,500

14,024,492

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following statutory spending growth limitation adjustments to the 2005/2006 school budget as listed:

 

        Enrollment

835,687

        Transportation

 

        Special Education over  $40,000

 

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. McCafferty, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Reuter

Nay:

None.

 

Information/Discussion:

 

a.        The Board discussed a meeting date to review the budget and negotiations.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve the following Buildings & Grounds items:

 

Change Orders:

 

The following change orders regarding the building project:

 

a.        Change Order #3 - Electri-Tech, Inc. - High School - Furnish all labor and materials required to complete the work shown on summary sheet $7,785.00

b.       Change Order #2 - Southern New Jersey Steel Co. - High School - Credit for the costs to delete the indicated scope of work as reflected in Bulletin #1 and contractor's proposal - ($14,515.00)

c.        Change Order #12 - Dandrea Construction Co. - High School - Furnish all labor and materials required to complete the work shown on summary sheet $139,513.00

 

Public Bid:

 

Authorizing the public bidding of the following:

 

·         Pit Cover

·         Piano (Contingent upon a funding source)

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

Towing Companies:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. McCafferty, that the transportation department utilize the following towing companies:

 

a.        TMT
387 Tyler Miller Road, Sewell

b.       Den Con Towing
416 E. High Street, Glassboro

c.        Battelini Transport Systems, Inc.
351 Harding Highway, Landisville

d.       Riehl Towing
185 Timberland Road, Clarksboro

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transporting Student to Vocational School:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education approve transporting a Mantua Township student, who attends Delsea Regional with senior privilege, from the vocational school.  This student is our responsibility since the family has formally moved into our district.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Student Activities

 

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

 

Hosting GC Track & Field Meet:

 

Hosting the Gloucester County Boys' and Girls' Track and Field meet on Wednesday, May 11, 1005 at 3:00 p.m.  The district will need to provide parking for the buses, bathroom facilities, concession stand, throwing areas, track, pole vault and high/long jump areas.

 

Spring Sports Schedule:

 

The spring sports schedule for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

8th Graders to Participate in Color Guard:

 

Allowing eighth graders to participate in the color guard.  At the present time, participation can only be at the high school level and involvement is very low.  Recruiting a younger age group may impact membership and performance level.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

a.       Correspondence received from the Tri-County Conference regarding an incident report for the Clearview and Gloucester Catholic Boys' Basketball Game.

 

Instruction

 

New Textbooks:

 

Mrs. Shappell moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education approve the following new textbooks:

 

a.       8th Grade Earth Science Course - Glencoe Earth Science, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - Publisher, 2005 copyright

b.       7th Grade Life Science Course - Glencoe Life Science, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - Publisher, 2005 copyright

 

Program of Studies:

 

The 2005/2006 Program of Studies.

 

1-1 Aide:

 

A 1-1 aide for a student (TC 0000142) who attends the Abilities Center. Cost will be $126.50 per diem and will be contracted through Gloucester County Special Services District.  Effective date to be determined.

 

Dropping Students from District Rolls:

 

Dropping the following students from the district rolls for non-attendance to their programs, effective immediately:

                                               

Grade 12 - TC0000172

Grade 10 - TC0000174

Grade 12 - TC0000186

Grade 12 - TC0000262

 

 

Grade 9 Student to YALE School:

 

A grade 9 student (TC0001229) who is new to our district, to continue her current program at the YALE School in Cherry Hill effective February 2, 2005.  Tuition for the remainder of the 2004/2005 school year will be $15,536.76 with transportation being contracted through GCSSSD.

 

NCLB Grant Acceptance Certificate:

 

The Fiscal Year 2005 Grant Acceptance Certification (GAC) for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in the following amounts:

               

Title I

$120,579.00