CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

October 20, 2005

Call to Order:

The Worksession/Regular Meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was called to order at 7:33 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, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator.

Members Absent:

Mr. Betlejewski and Mr. Riggs.

Flag Salute:

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

Minutes:

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

September 15, 2005 - Worksession Meeting and Executive Session

September 22, 2005 - Regular Meeting and Executive Session

The motion was unanimously approved.

Correspondence:

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

a. A letter to Mrs. Carroll from John Soltesz, NJ FCCLA State President, commending two FCCLA students who set goals and applied themselves to see the rewards at the 2005 FCCLA National Leadership Meeting in San Diego, California. Mr. Soltesz stated that Amanda Bell and Jaclyn Spurka represented Clearview, their community and state with pride and enthusiasm.

b. An e-mail to Mr. Kelk from Maria Marchiano, a Middle School parent, commenting on how happy she is with PowerSchool and the accessibility of the website.

Public Session:

The following individuals addressed the Board of Education in public session:

a. Mrs. Dottie Rousch thanked Mrs. Carroll and Mr. Kitchenman for the meeting regarding the ensemble group.

b. Ms. Lisa Westermann complimented the ensemble and also addressed the board regarding a play for Holy Name of Jesus Church on January 6^th.

c. Mr. Gary Civalier spoke to the Board regarding building and grounds issues.

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

Diane Cummins made a presentation to the Board regarding Assessment Procedures.

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).

Board Secretary's Report:

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

Board Secretary's Monthly Certification:

The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Acct./Fund Status for August 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 August 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.

Treasurer's Report:

The Treasurer's Reports for August 2005 in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9. The Treasurer's Reports and Secretary's Reports are in agreement for this time period (Attachment E).

Line Items 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	11-000-100-567-CS-CST	39,820.00
20-251-100-500-CS-CST	20-251-200-104-CS-CST	844.42
20-271-200-200-CO-CUR	20-271-200-500-CO-CUR	0.25
20-282-200-500-CO-CUR	20-282-200-600-CO-CUR	14.00

Account Reports:

The following Account Reports:

a. Student Activities Account - July & August 2005

b. Athletic Account - July & August 2005

Resolution to Apply for Title I Funds:

The following resolution to apply for Title I Funds in the amount of $119,742 for the 2005/2006 school year:

WHEREAS, the Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby applies for the allocation of Title I Funds in the amount of $119,742 for the 2005/2006 school year;

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

Resolution to Accept Title I Funds:

The following resolution to accept the Title I Funds in the amount of $119,742 for the 2005/2006 school year:

WHEREAS, the Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby accepts and applies for Title I Funds in the amount of $119,742 for the 2005/2006 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.

Grant Acceptance - Perkins Grant:

Fiscal Year 2006 Grant Acceptance Certificate for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Act in the amount of $56,977.

Nonpublic Technology Program - GCSSSD:

The acceptance of the Gloucester County Special Services School District's Nonpublic Technology Program for the 2005/2006 school year.

Copier Contract - Xerox:

Awarding the copier contract for 2 copiers in the High School Teacher Planning Room and 1 copier in the Middle School Main Office to Xerox - State Contract #A51145.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Buildings & Grounds

No items were presented for review or approval.

Transportation

No items were presented for review or approval.

Student Activities

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

After-School Clubs:

The following after-school clubs in the High School:

· Latin Honor Society -
Affiliated with the National Junior Classical League, this club will allow students who attain A averages in Latin over 3 to 4 years to gain further experience, opportunities and honors. This is an extension of the current Latin Club that is open to all Latin students.

· American Sign Language Club -
With the development of the new deaf education classroom, students are interested in developing an after-school club.

· Natural Helpers Program -
Natural Helpers is a research-based peer program for grades 9-12 that identifies resource people for students in need of support for a variety of life-related reasons. This program gives our peer student "natural helpers" the skills to help their friends and to know when to report to an adult resource.

Player of the Year Drive:

Promoting and sponsoring a Player of the Year Drive to raise funds for the Adam Taliaferro Foundation nominating Mike Shappel and Meryl Settar. There will be no cost to the district due to the Foundation supplying all of the promotion materials.

2006/2007 Tri-County Conference Budget & Ticket Prices:

Accepting the Tri-County Conference budget and ticket prices, as follows, for the 2006/2007 school year:

· Budget - $1,500.00 per school

· Ticket Prices - $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students

The motion was unanimously approved.

Informational:

· Tri-County Conference Late Run Bus Poll Results

Instruction

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

1-1 Aide for After-School Recreation:

A request for a student (TC0000176) to have a 1-1 aide for after-school recreation one day per week for six weeks. This student attends Archbishop Damiano and has a 1-1 aide during the school year. These activities would significantly enhance her abilities to successfully interact with peers and adults on a consistent basis. Cost to the district would be $33.25/session of 7.5 hours. Total would be $748.13.

Additional Services for Out-of-District Students:

The following additional services to be provided for out-of-district students during the 2005/2006 school year:

Student	School	Additional Services	Cost
TC0001139	GCSSSD	Speech/Language - 30 mins., 1 time a week	31.50/hr.
TC0001139	Advance, Inc.	Behavior Consultant Services - 1 Hr.	130.00/hr.
TC0001060	GCSSSD	Occupational Therapy - 2 times/week, 1 Hr./15 Min.	6,804.00/yr.
TC0001060	GCSSSD	Physical Therapy - 2 times/week, 1 Hr./45 Min.	4,680.00/yr.
TC0001060	GCSSSD	Speech/Language - 2 times/week, 2 Hrs./30 Min.	$63.00/hr.
TC0001273	GCSSSD	Interpreting Services - 2005/2006 School Year	48,600.00/yr.

After-School Study Skills:

An after-school study skills program to be offered to all 8^th grade special education students that do not receive study skills during the school day. This program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Funds for this program will be paid through IDEA money.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Results of Special Education Monitoring:

Mrs. Carroll read the Summary of Results of Special Education Monitoring as required by the regulations.

Technology

No items were presented for review or approval.

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

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

Home-Schooled Children:

The acknowledgment of the list of home-schooled children for the 2005/2006 school year.

Quality Assurance Annual Report:

The Quality Assurance Annual Report for the 2004/2005 School Year, as presented by Mrs. Carroll.

Report of Violence & Vandalism:

The Report of Violence and Vandalism for the 2004/2005 School Year, as presented by Mrs. Carroll.

Comprehensive Maintenance Plan:

The Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and the Resolution of Submission, as presented by Mr. Horchak.

The motion was unanimously approved.

Informational:

a. Letter to Parents/Guardians from Patricia Carroll, Superintendent and Greg Horton, Director of Student Activities, regarding appropriate fan behavior.

b. Major Subdivision - Preliminary Plans: Development - Windhaven, 19 Homes, Cohawkin Road

Executive Session:

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Dr. DeTolla, that the Board of Education adjourn into executive session to discuss Personnel/Negotiations..

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 8:55 p.m.

Public Session:

The meeting reconvened into public session at 9:20 p.m.

Personnel/Negotiations

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

Home Instruction:

The following home instruction:

a. Grade 12 Student (2006364) (Administrative)
Subject(s): Western Civ., English 12, Geometry
Instructor(s): K. May

b. Grade 11 Student (2011450) (Chronically Ill)
Subject(s): English 11, US History I, Algebra II, Lab Physics, German I
Instructor(s): Brook Glen Hospital

c. Grade 12 Student (2006063) (Chronically Ill - Leg Injury)
Subject(s): Honors Lab Physics, Eng. 12, Honors Calculus, Western Civ., Social Psy.
Instructor(s): M. Wichart, J. Satterfield, K. Neiswender, J. Satterfield, C. Maggioncalda

d. Grade 8 Student (2010364) (Chronically Ill - Appendectomy)
Subject(s): Math, English, Science, German, Social Studies, Reading
Instructor(s): N. Bress, M. Richard, P. Burgio, T. Walton, C. May, K. Henry

e. Grade 12 Student (2006249) (Chronically Ill)
Subject(s): English, History, Math
Instructor(s): C. Scofield, K. May

f. Grade 11 Student (2007075) (Per IEP)
Subject(s): To Be Determined
Instructor(s): C. Monti, C. Iapalucci, L. Massing, J. Schneider

Source-4-Teachers:

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

Substitute Appointments/Re-Appointments:

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

Appointments - Substitute Teacher

a. Susan Dellaquilla - Assoc. in Science - Camden County College

b. Alicia Lazar - BA, Political Science - Neumann College

c. William Fetty - BS, Frederick College

d. John Craig - BA, Business - Frasciscan University

e. Danielle Conto - BS, Business - Rowan University

f. Jamie Land - BA, American Studies - Rowan University

g. Michael Camp - Hofstra University

Appointments - Substitute Home Instruction Provider

a. Carol Scofield

Re-Appointments - Substitute Teacher

a. David Testa

b. Thomas Silveira

Re-Appointments - Substitute Secretary

a. Maryanne Dahllof

Hourly Wage for Cafeteria Workers on Weekends:

Increasing the hourly wage for cafeteria workers for any weekend activities to $20/hr.

Coaches:

The following coaches for the 2005/2006 winter sports season - Stipends to be as per the negotiated agreement:

Field Hockey

Volunteer Assistant, 7/8 - Tara Massey (No Stipend)

Basketball (Boys')

Assistant Coach, JV - Phil Stumpf

Assistant Coach, F - Mike Holm

Volunteer Team Manager - Michael Diveley (No Stipend)

Basketball (Girls')

Assistant Coach, JV - Karisa O'Brien

Assistant Coach, F - Bob Burrough

Assistant Coach, 7/8^th - Natalie Johnson

Cheerleading

Assistant Coach, JV - Janet Dunn

Swimming

Assistant Coach Boys' - Dayna Caputo

Assistant Coach Girls' - Nicole Wichart

Assistant Coach, Diving - Sharon Allison (split with GC, ½ stipend)

Winter Track

Assistant Coach - Dan Matozzo

Wrestling

Assistant Coach - John Wiseburn

Assistant Coach - Michael Wichart

Assistant Coach, 7/8^th - Michael Cockrell

Volunteer Coach - Robert Rieck (No Stipend)

Volunteer Coach - Mark Moraca (No Stipend)

MS After-School Study Skills Prog. - A. Smith:

Ann Smith to run the Middle School After-School Study Skills program for the 2005/2006 school year for 8^th Grade Special Education Students. Salary to be paid with IDEA Funds - 2 hrs./week @ $27.50/hr.

After-School Club Advisors:

The following teachers to advise after-school clubs as volunteers (no stipend):

· Latin Honor Society - Martha Pearlman

· American Sign Language Club - Lori Cross Jones, Janet Dunn

· Natural Helpers Program - Jennifer Hilinski

After-School Remedial Program Teachers:

The following teachers to teach in the after-school remedial program at the Middle School, two days per week, 1 ½ hrs./day, $27.50/hr. from October 3^rd to March 31^st:

Neil Bress - Mathematics	Sharon Coleman - Language Arts Literacy	Tara Massey - Mathematics
Kim Schutz - Language Arts Literacy	Mike Zappala - Mathematics

New Teacher Academy Workshop Attendance:

Bridget Horgan to attend the New Teacher Academy Workshops, 1 ½ hrs./day at $15/hr. - Oct. 5^th, Nov. 2^nd, Dec. 7^th, Jan. 4^th, Feb. 1^st, March 1^st, April 5^th, May 3^rd, June 7^th

ELL Class - Sue Michael:

Sue Michael to teach in an ELL class, 3 hrs./week at $27.50/hr. beginning October 24^th. This will be funded through entitlement grants.

Work-Study Student:

Stephanie Matsuk as a work-study student in the Athletic/Activities office for the 2005/2006 school year - $6.75/hr.

Substitute Work-Study Student:

Joseph DeFulio, as a substitute work-study student in the High School Main Office for the 2005/2006 school year. Salary to be $6.75/hr.

Maternity/Child Rearing Leaves:

The following maternity/child rearing leaves during the 2005/2006 school year:

a. Megan Frey - Maternity Leave - March 3, 2006 through June 1, 2006

b. Megan Conklin - Maternity Leave - February 10, 2006 through the 2005/2006 school year

c. Kimberly Costello - Maternity Leave - October 31, 2005 through the 2005/2006 school year

d. Dawn Heil - Extending Maternity Leave to April 1, 2006

Medical Leave of Absence:

A medical leave of absence for Donald Bills, effective November 4, 2005 through January 3, 2006.

Contract Change - Dodd Terry:

A contract change for Dodd Terry from MA, Step 5 to MA+30, Step 6.

Salaries - 05/06:

The following salaries for the 2005/2006 school year:

· Patty Arni - $24,000.00

· Robert D'Auria - $24,350.00 (pro-rated from 9/26/05)

Bus Driver - Jessie McLaughlin:

Jessie McLaughlin as a bus driver for the 2005/2006 school year, effective September 2005, for 4.0 hrs./day.

Cafeteria Job Descriptions:

Adjusting the following job descriptions and work hours for the Cafeteria (these adjustments will result in a savings in health benefits):

· Dessert Cashier - Current Hours 9:45 to 1:30 - New Hours 9:00 to 1:30 (Additional 45 mins.)

· Dessert Dish Washer - Current Hours 8:30 to 1:30 - New Hours 9:00 to 1:30 (Reduced 30 mins.)

Custodian - Thomas Clark:

Thomas Clark for the position of Custodian, effective as soon as possible. Salary to be Step 6 on the custodial guide of the negotiated agreement.

Part-Time Guidance Secretary - M. Demko:

Marilyn Demko for the position of Part-Time Guidance Office Secretary in the High School, effective immediately. Salary to be $14/hr., 5 hrs./day.

Re-Certification of Hours - Transportation:

The following re-certification of hours for bus drivers and bus aides for the 2005/2006 school year:

Drivers/Hours
J. Black - 4.75 to 5.75	D. Ebner - 4.0 to 4.75	M. Giambrone - 5.75 to 6.5
B. Heitman - 5.75 to 6.25	D. Heston - 5.75 to 6.25	M. Lenoci - 4.0 to 6.5
D. Power - 5.75 to 6.25	R. Tusevicus - 6.0 to 6.75