CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

November 22, 2005

 

Call to Order:

 

The 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. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski (7:35 p.m.), Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs (7:35 p.m.), Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Miller and Mr. Smith.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

October 11, 2005 - Special Meeting and Executive Session

October 20, 2005 - Worksession/Regular Meeting and Executive Session

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

a.        A letter to Mr. Kitchenman from Ramapo College of New Jersey, recommending Felix D'Souza and recognizing him as an outstanding participant in their program of the Governor's School of International Studies.

b.       A copy of a letter to Governor Codey from the Gloucester County School Business Officials, requesting assistance to local school districts during this time of escalating fuel costs.

c.        Thank You e-mail and letter sent to Clearview students and their advisor, Debbie Petruzzi, for their help with a computer workshop for senior citizens.

d.       An e-mail from Vince Chiaro to the district congratulating Mr. Marinelli's Technology class who took first place in the Widener University Engineering School design competition.

 

Public Session:

 

Ms. Beverly Goetz, a Band Parent, addressed the Board of Education.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, 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 September 2005 and October 2005 (Attachment C).

 

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

 

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for September 2005 and October 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 September 30, 2005 and October 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

11-000-100-566-CS-CST

11-000-100-565-CS-CST

$28,713.58

11-000-213-610-HS-HEA

11-000-213-610-MS-HEA

387.73

11-000-240-105S-PR-000

11-000-240-105-PR-000

268.20

11-000-240-610-HS-ADM

11-000-240-610-BO-BUS

1,052.20

11-000-261-420-BG-000

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

1,520.00

11-000-261-110-PR-000

11-000-262-110-PR-000

1,854.00

11-000-262-110D-PR-000

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

1,500.00

11-000-261-110-PR-000

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

259.50

11-000-270-161-PR-000

11-000-270-160-PR-000

4,000.00

11-000-270-161-PR-000

11-000-270-160S-PR-000

2,500.00

11-190-100-610-MS-FCS

11-190-100-640-HS-FCS

56.92

11-190-100-610-HS-SOC

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

50.92

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

13-602-200-530A-BO-BUS

1,000.00

20-250-100-600-CS-CST

20-250-200-600-CS-CST

526.10

20-439-400-450-GR-ANT

20-439-400-610-GR-ANT

5,590.40

30-000-401-390-HS-NEW

30-000-401-390-HS-REN

19,568.70

30-000-401-450-MS-REN

30-000-401-450-MS-NEW

45,025.07

71-000-270-515-TR-000

71-000-270-160-PR-000

5,000.00

71-000-270-515-TR-000

71-000-270-162-PR-000

5,000.00

71-000-270-515-TR-000

71-000-270-511-TR-000

8,401.77

11-190-100-610-MS-TEC

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

3,300.00

11-190-100-610-HS-TEC

11-190-100-610-HS-BED

800.00

11-190-100-610-HS-SOC

11-190-100-640-HS-SOC

2,000.00

11-190-100-610-MS-MAT

11-000-240-610-MS-ADM

54.95

11-000-230-890-BO-BUS

11-000-230-890-SO-000

512.14

11-190-100-500-TE-TEC

11-000-252-500-TE-TEC

1,467.29

11-190-100-500-TE-TEC

11-190-100-610-TE-TEC

683.39

11-190-100-320-MS-PHY

11-190-100-610-MS-PHY

99.33

11-190-100-610-HS-BED

11-190-100-640-HS-BED

70.41

11-209-100-106-PR-000

11-207-100-610-HS-CST

103.29

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

13-602-200-105-PR-000

68.50

71-000-270-515-TR-000

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

403.04

11-190-100-640-HS-MAT

11-190-100-610-HS-MAT

345.93

 

Account Reports:               

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Athletic Account - September 2005

b.       Student Activities Account - September 2005

 

ACES Resolution:

 

The resolution to purchase natural gas supply services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services ("ACES") Bid.  In addition, approval to complete the Natural Gas Service Inquiry Form authorizing the release of records regarding the district's natural gas consumption and billing.

 

Grant Acceptance - IDEIA-B:

 

The Fiscal Year 2006 Grant Acceptance Certification for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA-B) Combined in the amount of $379,975.00.

 

Grant Acceptance - NCLB:

 

The Fiscal Year 2006 Grant Acceptance Certification for the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) as follows:

 

Title I

119,742.00

Title II - Part A

34,215.00

Title II - Part D - Tech

2,206.00

Title IV

6,886.00

Title V

4,561.00

 

Corrective Action Plan:

 

Accepting the Corrective Action Plan from the Annual School Audit as outlined below:

 

Recommendation

Correction Action

Method of Implementation

Person Responsible

Completion Date

05-1
(School Store)

 

 

“The Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts” will be incorporated into EMC for all School Store records.

Establish “The Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts” as of July 1, 2005 and post monthly.

School Store Advisor and Business Administrator

Original posting in October continuing posting on a monthly basis.

05-2

(School Store and Food Service Fund)

Create general ledgers for all proprietary funds.

Establish general ledgers as of July 1, 2005 and post monthly.

School Store Advisor, Food Service Director and Business Administrator

Original posting in October continuing posting on a monthly basis.

05-3

(Cafeteria)

Meals claimed will be verified to the meal count activity records and Edit Check Worksheet.

The Food Service Director will review and verify each report prior to submission to the NJ Dept. of Agriculture.

Food Service Director and Business Administrator

September 2005 (ongoing)

 

 

 

 

05-4

(Treasurer)

Treasurer Reports will be submitted on a monthly basis.

The Treasurer will review reports on a timely basis and submit to the Business Office prior to the Board meeting each month.

Treasurer and Business Administrator

September 2005 (ongoing)

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter

Nay:

None.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Integrated Pest Mgmt. Policy:

 

Dr. DeTolla moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that the Board of Education approve accepting the Integrated Pest Management Policy for the district.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

 

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

 

After-School Program - Math Counts:

 

A new Middle School After-School Program called Math Counts.  The program encourages teams and individual middle school students to compete in competitions at the local, state and national level and would be funded by an entitlement grant.

 

Athletic Schedule Changes:

 

The Athletic Schedule Changes for November 2005.

 

Winter Sports Schedule:

 

The winter season sports schedule for all levels.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed the current status of golf teams in the State.

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Dropping Student from District Rolls:

 

Dropping a Grade 11 student (#2010507) from the district rolls due to non-attendance of his program.

 

Placement at the GCSSSD:

 

Grade 11 student (#80385, TC0001346), who is new to our district, to continue her current placement at the Gloucester County Special Services School District, Bankbridge Regional.  Tuition to be $25,500 (pro-rated).

 

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:

 

Pre-Practicum - Rowan Student:

 

Allowing Meghan McCarthy, a Rowan University Psychology student to participate in a pre-practicum experience in the district for 60 hours from January 9-20, 2006. She will be mentored by Tammy McHale and Bryan Hendricks.

 

Maintenance of Effort - Policy #6171.3:

 

Readopting the Maintenance of Effort section of Policy #6171.3, No Child Left Behind.  This section of the policy must be approved annually.

 

First Reading of Policies:

 

The first reading of the following policies:

 

Policy #

Policy Name

4119.22

Employee Dress

5110

Attendance

5126

Student Awards

5131

Student Conduct/Discipline

5141.5

Student Assistance Program

5141.6

Suicide Prevention and Postvention

5145.11

Questioning and Apprehension

5145.12

Search and Seizure

5145.5

Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

5145.6

Student Grievance Procedure

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Adult School Brochure:

 

The Spring Brochure for the Adult School program was distributed to the Board of Education.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mrs. Shappell moved, seconded by Mr. Riggs, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Mrs. Reuter 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 8:12 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 8:40 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

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

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following home instruction:

 

a.        Grade 9 Student #2009065 (Chronically Ill)
Subject(s):        French, Math
Instructor(s):        J. Satterfield

b.       Grade 10 Student #2008183 (Chronically Ill)
Subject(s):        D. Snitzel, C. May, D. Snitzel, S. Coleman
Instructor(s):        Geometry, Spanish II, U.S. History I, Eng. 10, Lab Bio., Art, P.E., Driver's Ed.

c.        Grade 12 Student #2006197 (Chronically Ill - Pending CST Evaluation)
Subject(s):        All
Instructor(s):        Princeton House

 

Source-4-Teachers:              

 

The additional substitutes through Source-4-Teachers for the 2005/2006 school year.

 

Substitutes:

 

The following substitute appointments and re-appointments for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

Appointments

               

                        Substitute Teachers

a.       MaryLou Salvador - BA, English - Montclair State College

b.       Josh Leigh - Assoc. in Arts - Gloucester County College

c.       Suzanne Robinson - BS, Chemistry - Ursinius College

d.       Glenn Reigel - BA, Liberal Studies - Farleigh Dickinson University

e.       Daniel McDermott - BA, Sociology - Loyola College in Maryland

f.        Glenn Pain, Jr. - BA, History - Rowan University

g.       Thomas Manolopoulos - MA, Polytechnic University of New York

h.       Kimberly Bartosh - BA, English, Rutgers University

 

                Substitute Food Service

a.       Ricah Ewan

b.       Eleni Bekas

 

Re-Appointments

 

Substitute Teachers

a.       Anthony Baran

 

School Store Manager:

 

Lauren Rastelli as School Store Manager for the 2005/2006 school year, effective November 4, 2005.  Lauren Gallagher has resigned from this position.

 

Duties:

 

The following for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

a.