CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

November 23, 2004

 

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 High School Media Center.

 

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. Johnson, Mr. McCafferty, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs.  Reuter, President, Mr. Toscano, Superintendent, Mrs. Carroll, Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator

 

Members Absent:               

 

Mr. Betlejewski               

               

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:

 

October 28, 2004 - Worksession/Regular Meeting

 

Correspondence:

 

John Horchak read a letter from Lou Piotti, Assistant Director of Student Activities, commending Dennis Weaver and Linda Deal on the success of the Powder Puff football game.

 

Public Session:

 

Gwen Thornton, Field Representative, from the New Jersey School Boards was here to explain the search options for the Superintendent's position opening in July 2005.

 

Presentation of the Audit:

 

Nick Petroni from Petroni Associates presented the 2003/2004 Audit to the Board of Education.               

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

 

a.        Alternatives with the Guidance Department were discussed concerning class ranking.               

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, 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).

 

Line Item Transfers:

 

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 (Attachment C).

 

Board Secretary's Report:

 

The Board Secretary's Report for September 2004 (Attachment D).

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Student Activities Account - September 2004

b.       Student Athletic Account - September 2004

c.        Student Activities Account - October 2004

d.       Student Athletic Account - October 2004

 

Corrective Action Plan:

 

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

 

Recommendation

Corrective Action

Implementation

Person Responsible

Completion Date

04-01
Prior to submitting reimbursement vouchers to the NJ Dept. of Agriculture, the meals claimed should be verified to the meal count activity records and Edit Check Worksheet.

The Business Admin. and Food Service Dir. will meet monthly to ensure that the meals claimed are consistent with the meal counts.

The Business Admin. will review upon signing the monthly claim form.

Business Admin. and Food Service Dir.

Immediate → Ongoing

 

Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant:

 

Accepting the funds being awarded for the Carl D. Perkins - Secondary Grant in the amount of $57,290.

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. McCafferty, that the Board of Education approve the following Building & Grounds item:

 

Change Order:     

 

Change Order No. 1 - School Specialty in the amount of ($1,247.00) - MS - Credit toward the cost of furniture rental

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

 

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

 

Athletic Schedule:

 

The winter sports season schedule for all levels.

 

Rutgers University Athletic Study:

 

The request from Rutgers University, Department of Exercise Science & Sport Studies to participate in their study on psychological and physical predictors of injury in high school athletes.

 

German Club:

 

The German Club to be an official club.

 

Choir Concert:

 

The December 20, 2004 Choir Concert to be held at Lambs Road Assembly.  The Middle School will perform at 7:00 p.m. and the High School at 8:00 p.m.

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Sign/Language Interpreter Services:

 

A Grade 8 Student (Tr. #0001185), to receive Sign/Language Interpreter services at a cost of $60.00 per hour in order to participate in an after school computer club and the afternoon Math/Reading program.  The total cost to the district will be $4,620.00

 

New Teacher Academy Workshops:                         

 

For John DiGialleonardo to attend up to five New Teacher Academy Workshops, one hour each session, at $15.00 per hour.

 

Opened  Ended Questions/Dawn Heil:

 

Dawn Heil to be the presenter for the Open Ended Questions for 3 hours at $50.00 per hour.

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

a.        Acknowledgement of the home schooling of grade 11/12 students for the remainder of the 2004/2005 school year.

 

Technology                

 

No items were presented for review or approval.                                                               

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

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

 

Canine Searches/Inspections:                       

 

To hire Brethren K-9 Services to perform canine searches/inspection as may be necessary at $25.00 per hour per handler.

 

Draft Brochure/Adult School:

 

The draft brochure for the Clearview Regional Adult Community School, Winter/Spring 2005.

 

First Reading of Policy:

 

The first reading of the proposed Safety Inspection/Searches Policy.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed the NJSIAA Memorandum concerning restriction of the sale of certain food and beverages in high schools.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mr. McCafferty moved, seconded by Mr. Miller that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session.

 

                                Mr. Horchak was excused from the 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 8:25 p.m.

 

                                The meeting reconvened into public session at 9:00 p.m.                                                

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

Mr. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel/Negotiations items:               

 

Substitute Secretary/Substitute Food Service Worker/Donna Moraca:

 

Donna Moraca, as a substitute secretary and substitute food service worker for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following Home Instruction:

 

a.        Grade 11 Student (SB)
Subject(s):                English, Reading, Math, General Science, Career Management
Instructor(s):                K & K Tutoring

b.       Grade 11 Student (DH)
Subject(s):                Spanish II
Instructor(s):                L. Weigers

c.        Grade  10 Student  (DLC)
Subject(s):                English 10, Biology, Integrated Math II, U.S. History I, Reading II
Instructor(s):                Princeton House, Cherry Hill

d.       Grade 9 Student (JN)
Subject(s):                Spanish
Instructor(s):                L. Sivieri

e.        Grade 10 Student (LM)
Subject(s):                Math, English, History, Latin II, Science (BIO)
Instructor(s):                D. Heil, C. Scoffield, L. Wiegers, M. Mockus

f.         Grade 8 Student (SL)
Subject(s):                Social Studies, Math, Science, Spanish, English
Instructor(s):                D. Snitzel, R. Pinizotto, J. Thompson, M. Washart

 

New Contract Kelle Harbaugh:

 

A new contract for Kelle Harbaugh, construction secretary, effective December 6, 2004.  Kelle will continue to work 20 hours per week and will receive an increase to $11.00 per hour.

 

Curriculum Leadership Class/John Horchak:

 

For tuition reimbursement for John Horchak to attend a Curriculum Leadership Class at Wilmington College, receiving 3 credits, for $925.00.

 

Source 4 Teachers:

 

The additional substitutes with Source 4 Teachers, list dated November 11, 2004 for the remainder of the 2004/2005 school year.

 

Title 1 Funds/Application:

 

To apply for Title I Funds in the amount of $120,579 for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

Title 1 Funds/Acceptance:

 

To accept the Title I Funds in the amount of $120,579 for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

WHEREAS, Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby accepts and applies for Title I Funds in the amount of $120,579 for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Clearview Regional Board of Education, that the Board approves the acceptance of these funds consistent with the regulations applicable to Title I.

                               

Basic Skills Program:

 

The following teachers as instructors in the Basic Skills Program (Title I) and the maximum allowable percentage of salary paid by the program:

 

                                                                Donna Snitzel - Middle School Mathematics (4/8)

                                                                Russ Kathan - Middle School Language Arts (5/8)

                                                                Carol Smith - High School Language Arts (4/8)

                                                                Laurie Cargill  - High School Mathematics (3/8)

 

Substitute Appointments/Reappointments:

 

The following substitute appointments/re-appointments for the 2004/2005 school years:

 

                                                                Substitute Teacher

 

a.        Thomas Hall - B.S. Industrial Engineering - State University

b.       Samuel Valora - Gloucester County College - A/S Biology

 

                                                                Substitute Custodial/Maintenance

 

a.        Gerald Enos

b.       James Arnold

c.        John McPherson               

 

                                                                Substitute Teacher - reappointment

 

a.        Michael Lerch                               

                                               

                                                                Substitute Bus Aide

               

a.        Elizabeth Arnoldy

 

Co-Curricular Positions:

 

The following co-curricular positions for the 2004-2005 season:

 

Name

Position

Sport

Nicole Wichart

Assistant Coach

Swimming

Kristen Solano

Assistant Coach

Cheerleading

 

Remedial Language Arts Literacy?Mathematics After-School Program:

 

The following instructors for the Remedial Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics after school program. one-half hours per day for sixty days at $25.00 per hour.

                               

Allyson Basile

Suzette DeMarchi

Anna Marie DeSanto

Loretta Hayward

Mike Zappala

 

 

New Teacher Academy Workshops:

 

The following trainers for the New Teacher Academy workshops, three hours at $50.00 per hour:

                                               

Diane Cummins

Jack Hill

Sue Kinsey

Tracy Malloy

 

 

 

Substitute Teachers/Alternative School:

 

For Jim Navins and Mike Wichart to be substitute teachers for the Alternative School Program for the 2004/2005 school year.               

 

Superintendent/Retirement:

 

Accepting a letter of resignation with the intent to retire from Mr. Toscano, Superintendent, effective June 30, 2005.

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Old Business

 

New Business

 

Superintendent's Report

 

For the Good of Clearview

 

Adjournment:

 

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

 

                                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

                                The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

John Horchak III

Business Administrator