CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

May 18, 2006

 

Call to Order:

 

The President, Mr. Raymond Miller called the Worksession/Regular Meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education to order in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room 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 and posting notice at the District Administration Building.

 

Members Present:

 

Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.

 

Members Absent:

 

None.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Honored Guests:

 

The Board of Education honored the following individuals:

 

Students:

Winning Poet, N.J. Poetry Society

Jaclyn Buscemi

Math Plus Competition

Kelly Barb, Tara Cooke, Jacob Dear, John Paul Kotyla, Caleb Levine, Will Morgan, Jacob Ruden, Simone Scafide

Odyssey of the Mind Finalists

Michael Addeo, Alyssa Doring, Greg Kelly, Rachel Kerbaugh, Kaitlyn Murray, Jamie Richardson

New Jersey Reading Enthusiastic Reader Award

Simone Scafide

8th Grade Gloucester County School Board Representative

Anthony D'Urbano

Governor's School of the Arts at The College of New Jersey

Louis Nicastro

Published Short Story Author - Return to Arthanas - Beacons of Tomorrow, an Anthology of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Sean Bradley

National Latin Exam - Gold Medals

Sophia Alice, Sharene Downing, Cory Finch, Mik Matusek, Erika Schnatz, Joseph Traum

American Invitational Mathematical Exam Qualifiers

Allyson Bress, Josh Dear, Carol DiMeo, Matt Gagne, Robert Mourning, Kevin Pluymers, Madeline Pospischil, Ray Yeung

2006 Outstanding Physics Students of the Year

Allyson Bress, Julianne Grasso, Ray Yeung

2007 National Merit Scholarship Program

Ryan Civalier, Patrick Dolan, Robert Mourning

2006 National Merit Scholarship Award Winner

Kevin Davies

Staff:

 

Exceptional Attendance - 26 Years

Joseph Cavallaro

V.F.W. Nat'l Citizenship Education Award - HS

Kristine Annuzzi

V.F.W. Nat'l Citizenship Education Award - MS

Scott Wagner

Clearview Teacher of the Year - High School Finalists

Daniel Ledden
Jennifer Satterfield

Clearview Teacher of the Year - High School

Kathleen Weiland

Clearview Teacher of the Year - Middle School Finalists

Michael Cockrell

Jill Miller

Clearview Teacher of the Year - Middle School

Sharon Coleman

Minutes:

 

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

 

a.        April 20, 2006 - Special Meeting and Executive Session

b.       April 25, 2006 - Reorganization/Worksession and Executive Session

c.        April 27, 2006 - Regular Meeting and Executive Session

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

a.        A letter to Mrs. Carroll from Richard Tesauro commending Michael Vicente HS Asst. Principal and Cynthia Kern, HS Guidance Counselor

b.       E-mail to Mr. Horton from Ed Moody thanking the district for hosting the GC Times Tennis Tournament

c.        Letter from the NJ Association of School Administrators regarding the Anti-Defamation League

 

Public Session:

 

·         Mrs. Meisle addressed the Board regarding the Summer Art Program

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report  

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, 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 (Attachment A).

 

Paying Bills Received Through May 31, 2006:

 

Allowing the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations to pay any bills in which all documentation has been received up until May 31, 2006 due to the fact the board meeting date is early.

 

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for March 2006 (Attachment B).

 

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for March 2006 (Attachment C).

 

Board of Education's Monthly Certification:

 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d) that the Board certify that as of March 31, 2006, 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.

 

Treasurer's Report:

 

The Treasurer's Report for February 2006 (Attachment D).

 

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

20-231A-200-200-CO-CUR

20-231A-100-100-CO-CUR

$270.40

11-190-100-640-HS-ENG

11-190-100-640-MS-ENG

7.94

12-140-100-730-HS-BED

12-140-100-730-HS-TEC

218.00

30-000-401-450-MS-REN

30-000-401-450-MS-NEW

77,000.00

20-280-100-100-CO-CUR

20-280-200-300-CO-CUR

400.00

20-280-200-200-CO-CUR

20-280-200-300-CO-CUR

31.00

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Cafeteria Acct. - December 2005, January 2006, February 2006, March 2006 & April 2006

b.       Adult School Acct. - January 2006, February 2006, March 2006 & April 2006

c.        Athletic Acct. - March 2006

d.       Student Activities Acct. - March 2006

 

Allotting $1,000 to GC Teacher Recognition Winner's Programs:

 

Allotting $1,000 to each selected individual chosen as the 2005/2006 Gloucester County Teacher Recognition Award Winner.  This money is to be used for the benefit of the school program for which that individual is responsible.

2006/2007 Budget with Revisions:

 

The 2006/2007 budget with revisions as negotiated with the townships of Harrison and Mantua as follows:

 

BE IT RESOLVED to approve the 2006/2007 school district budget as follows:

 

 

Budget

Local Tax Levy

General Fund

25,591,173

13,321,073

Special Revenue Fund

589,844

0

Debt Service Fund

2,534,224

1,946,686

                Total Base Budget

28,715,241

15,267,759

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following statutory spending growth limitation adjustments to the 2006/2007 school budget as listed:

 

Enrollment

519,091

Transportation

0

Special Education Over $40,000

0

 

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 and expense reimbursements for the 2006/2007 school year.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2006/2007 school year at a sum of $30,000, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESORLVED, 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, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Mr. Miller

Nay:

None.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed the following items relating to Student Activities:

·         The feasibility of holding summer sports camps at Clearview for children ages 8-14 and charging custodial fees

·         Night field hockey

 

Instruction

 

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

MS Program of Studies - 2006/2007:

 

The Middle School Program of Studies for the 2006/2007 school year.

 

Dropping Students from District Rolls for Non-Attendance:

 

Dropping the following students from the district rolls for non-attendance:

 

·         Student (#2006338)

·         Student (#2006191)

 

Application to Operate Summer School:

 

The Application to Operate Summer School in the Middle School and High School.

 

Summer School Programs:

 

The following summer school programs:

 

At-Risk Summer Program

Summer Credit Completion

Summer Weight Training

Summer Marching Band

Summer Studio Art

Language Arts Literacy Special Review Assessment

Mathematics Special Review Assessment

Summer Reading Program

 

Renewal Application to Operate an Alternative Education Program:

 

The Renewal Application of Approval to Operate an Alternative Education Program.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Technology

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

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

 

New Scholarships:

 

The following new scholarships (recipients to be selected by faculty awards committee):

 

a.        John Fiocco, Jr. Memorial Award
$1,000 to a student athlete who demonstrates integrity, strong character traits, and determination, has a 3.0 GPA and plans to attend college

b.       Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Zeta State, PI Chapter Award (Founded in Memory of Joyce Holleny)
$500 to a young woman who is pursuing a career in education, has participation in co-curricular activities, is an outstanding citizen and has been accepted to attend a four-year college.  (This is a one-time award.)

c.        Theresa Tanner Memorial Scholarship Award
$1,000 awarded to a student who has excelled in the field of family & consumer sciences and plans to continue his/her education at a technical school or college.

d.       Janice C. & Anthony J. Bukenas, Jr., Senior Science Award
$100 awarded to student who has excelled in the field of science and plans to attend college.

e.        Alan David Dembowski Memorial Award
$200 awarded to a student who has excelled in Music.

f.         Marie Elizabeth Phelps Memorial Award
$200 awarded to student for excellence in History.

g.       Engineering Educational Award
$100 awarded to a student who has excelled in the field of engineering.

h.       Brian Mass Memorial Award
$300 awarded to a male and a female student in recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in the field of Architecture, Engineering or Computer Aided Drafting and Design with a 3.0 GPA and planning to continue their education.

i.         Michael Mariano Memorial Award
$500 awarded to two students who work hard in school, are well-rounded, kind, helpful to others, involved in school activities and will be attending college.

j.         Stop & Shop of Mullica Hill Scholarship Award
$500 to two high achieving students who are involved in school and community activities and planning to attend college.

k.        Gloucester County Association of School Business Officials
$750.00 to a graduating senior who is continuing their education in the areas of Finance, Business or Accounting and has been accepted to a four year college.

 

The motion as unanimously approved.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Mr. Miller read the following resolution:

 

It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education will now go into executive session to discuss personnel/negotiations.  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 9:05 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 9:17 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

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

 

Termination - Michael Baran

 

The termination of Michael Baran, Food Service employee, effective immediately.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed a letter from Capehart & Scatchard, Board Solicitor.

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following home instruction:

 

a.        Grade 8 Student (#2011534) (CST decision)
Subject(s):     English, Math, Social Studies, Science
Instructor(s): B. Horgan, M. Zappala, V. Bills

b.       Grade 8 Student (#2010194) (Admin. decision)
Subject(s):     Eng./Reading, Spanish, Math, Science, Social Studies
Instructor(s): D. Galtman, A. Maccherone, K. O'Brien, S. Coleman, C. May

 

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes through Source 4 Teachers.

 

Substitute Appointments:

 

The following substitute appointments:

 

Substitute Teachers:

 

a.        Glenn Baade - BS, Business, Susquehanna University

b.       Keith Howard - BA, Teacher of the Handicapped, Rowan University

c.        Jennifer Donapel - Major, Health & Exercise Science, Rowan University

d.       Stephen Smith - Rowan University

 

Substitute Bus Driver:

 

a.        Lisa Flade

 

Summer School Program Teachers:

 

The following teachers to participate in the Summer School Program:

 

a.        Jennifer Satterfield - Language Arts Literacy Special Review Assessment - 4 hrs/day, 10 days @ $32.72/hr. = $1,308.80

b.       Dawn Heil - Mathematics Special Review Assessment - 3 hrs./day, 10 days @ $32.72/hr. plus 10/hrs. prep/paperwork @ $32.72 = $1,308.80

c.        Christina Boody, Deana Moore, Evette Gonzalez, Sue Barry, Michael May, Jennie Long, Cory Forman, Jen Satterfield, Debbie Petruzzi, Christinia Laumer - Summer Credit Completion - 3 hrs/day, 20 days @ $32.72/hr. - 2 teachers/day = $3,926.40

d.       Tom Maioriello, Stephanie McGair (volunteer) - Summer Marching Band - 93 hrs. over 18 days, @ $32.72/hr. = $3,141.12

e.        Donna Armstrong (volunteer), Evette Gonzalez, Bridget Horgan, Ann Smith - Summer Reading Program - 2 hrs./day, 20 days @ $32.72/hr. - 3 teachers /day = $3,926.40

f.         Linda Deal, Dennis Weaver - Summer Studio Art - 3 hrs./day, 18 days @ $32.72/hr. = $3,533.76 (This program is self supported - No cost to the district.)

g.       Ron Becker, Dan Ledden, Dan Pidcock, John Wiseburn - Summer Weight Conditioning - 29 sessions @ $50.00/session = $1,450.00 (Divided by 4 teachers)

h.       English Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Reading Teacher, Special Education Teacher - Summer At-Risk Program - 3 hrs./day, 15 days @ $32.72/hr. plus 7 ½ hrs. for prep @ $32.72/hr. - 4 teachers/day = $6,871.20

 

Contract Change - Bryan Hendricks:

 

A change in contract for Bryan Hendricks from MA to MA+30 effective 9/1/06.

 

Detention Monitor - 4th Marking Period:

 

Chris Ahern to replace Gordon Moran as Detention Monitor for the 4th marking period.

 

Maternity/Child Rearing Leave - Patricia Handley:

 

A maternity leave of absence and child rearing leave for Patricia Handley, effective September 1, 2006 and ending September 1, 2007.

 

Professional Development:

 

The following professional improvement for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

Submitted

Name

Start

End

Course

School

Credit

Recommend approve

4/7/2006

Cummins, Diane

9/06

12/06

Educational Statistics

Widener

3

4/7/2006

Cummins, Diane

7/06

8/06

Curriculum Development

Widener

3

 

Denying Professional Improvement:

 

Denying the following professional improvement:

 

Recommend deny - 06/07 Budget Not Resolved

5/16/2006

Heil, Dawn

9/06

12/06

Counseling Internship

Rowan

4

5/16/2006

Heil, Dawn

9/06

12/06

Counseling Research I

Rowan

3

5/15/2006

Holm, Michael

7/06

8/06

Technology for School Leadership

Rowan

3

4/25/2006