CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

October 28, 2004

 

Call to Order:

 

The Worksession/Regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was called to order at 7:32 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, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter, President, Mr. Toscano, Superintendent, Mrs. Carroll, Assistant Superintendent and Mr. Horchak, Business Administrator

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. McCafferty

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Honored Guests:

 

The Board of Education honored the following individual:

 

                George Edwards, Grade 11

In recognition for demonstration of exemplary citizenship

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

September 23, 2004, Worksession/Regular Meeting

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

None.

 

Public Session:

 

a.        Nora Traum questioned the Board regarding where and when the school play will take place.

b.       Tom Ciandella stated that this was the first he had heard about a summer production and had concerns about the timing.

c.        Dottie Roush had concerns regarding the timing of the play and the impact on the seniors.  She also addressed the Board regarding the Art Room.

d.       Major Bey inquired as to who is responsible for the balance of the Building Project.

 

Superintendent/Business Administrator's Report

               

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

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

 

Bill List:

 

The bill list 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, 2004 (Attachment C).

 

Treasurer's Report:

 

The Treasurer's Report for May, 2004 (Attachment D).

 

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line items 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

20-234-200-200-CO-CUR

20-234-200-500-CO-CUR

107.16

20-252-100-500-SC-IDE

20-252-200-200-CS-IDE

847.32

20-252-100-500-CS-IDE

20-252-200-300-CS-IDE

1,586.40

11-000-240-300-MS-ADM

11-000-240-610-MS ADM

1,000.00

11-000-240-340-MS-BUS

11-000-240-610-MS-ADM

2,000.00

11-000-240-440E-B0-BUS

11-000-240-610-MS-ADM

1,656.80

11-000-2409-890-MS-ADM

11-000-240-610-MS-ADM

500.00

12-140-100-730-HS-MUS

12-130-100-730-MS-MUS

881.00

11-130-100-101D-PR-000

11-130-100-101C-PR-000

1,000.00

11-130-100-101-PR-000

11-130-100-101C-PR-000

126.88

11-000-251-110-PR-000

11-000-251-105-PR-000

60.00

11-000-100-565-CS-CST

11-000-100-569-CS-CST

33,459.00

11-190-100-610-HS-FCS

11-190-100-610-MS-FCS

1,000.00

11-190-100-610-MS-ADM

11-190-100-160-MS-FCS

1,267.00

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

a.        Athletic Acct. - July 2004, August 2004

b.       Student Activities Acct. - July 2004, August 2004

c.        NJ/ARM EDA, NJ/ARM Principal and NJ/ARM Interest - July 2004

d.       Cafeteria Account  - July, September 2004

e.        Payroll Account - August, September 2004

f.         Adult School Account - June, July and August 2004

g.       Building Project Account - July, August and September 2004

h.       Supt/BA Account July, August and September 2004

 

First Investors Corp. 403(b) Program:

 

First Investors Corporation to present to our employees a 403(b) program.  They will have to "sign-up" the required minimum number of employees in order to become an authorized TSA provider.

 

GCSSSD Nonpublic Technology program:     

 

The acceptance of the Gloucester County Special Services School District's Nonpublic Technology Program for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

Additional State Aid:         

 

Additional State Aid for the following Line Items:

                                               

Account Number

Amount

Description

11-190-100-440-BO-BUS

$23,009.00

Total includes $30,000 for a New L/P-Tech Infra. Payment=$53,008.21

11-000-270-162-PR-000

33,000.00

Additional Transportation Costs, Out-of-District/Trips/Late Runs, etc.

11-000-270-162-PR-000

4,000.00

Additional Transportation Costs - RE:  Trans. Coor. Illness (Sub. Costs)

11-000-261-110B-PR-000

6,000.00

Maintenance Costs for Summer and School Opening (OT)

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

14,000.00

Custodial Costs for Summer and School Opening (OT)

12-000-400-450-BG-000

2,404.00

Sound Panels in the MS Musical Room

11-190-100-610-HS-FCS

2,000.00

Supplies for the FACS Department - New Rooms

11-401-100-890-HS-STU

4,000.00

Cost to Rent Lamb's Road for Concerts (Winter Only)

11-000-240-105-PR-000

5,000.00

Attendance Officer - Additional Staff (P/T)

11-190-100-610-HS-SCI

1,447.00

Supplies for Science Department - New Rooms

                Total

$94,860.00

 

 

 Maintenance Reserve Account Withdraw:

 

Withdrawing $19,800 from the Maintenance Reserve Account.  These funds will be used to pay for the installation of HVAC and water lines throughout the High School.  The Maintenance Reserve was created in June 2003 with an initial deposit of $20,000.  This is the first withdrawal from this account and is consistent with Title 6:24, which requires the funds to be used on Comprehensive Maintenance Items defined in the 3 year plan.

 

ACES Consortium:

 

Continuing participation in the ACES Consortium.  This program aggregates Electric usage to minimize the cost.  We are currently involved in this project, which will expire in May 2005.  At this time, approval is needed to continue, which will allow appropriate time for the bidding process (Attachment E).

 

                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Distribution of the Annual Audit:

 

The Annual Audit was distributed to the Board.  The Auditor will present the Audit at the November Board of Education meeting.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Resolution:

 

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

 

Resolution

 

Submission of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and

 

WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Clearview Regional High School District are consistent with these requirements, and

 

WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Clearview Regional High School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements.

 

AHERA Designated Person:

 

Designating Dennis Leggoe as the AHERA "Designated Person".          

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed a letter received from Harrison Township regarding Sewer Connection Fees.

       

Transportation

 

Transportation Jointure:

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education approve the following Transportation with Harrison Township:

 

a.        Transportation Jointure with Harrison Township (Route HT #448) for Mannington Regional Day School for the 04/05 School Year.  Total amount to be $17,736.

 

                The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Student Activities

 

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

 

Tri-County Conference Budget:

 

The Tri-County Conference Budget for the 2005-2006 School Year.

 

2005-2006 Ticket Prices:

 

The 2005-2006 Ticket Prices.  These prices reflect no change from last year.

 

Tri-County Conference Constitutional Change:

 

The attached TCC Constitutional Change.

 

Separate Boys and Girls Swim Teams:

 

The dividing of the current co-ed swim team into separate boys and girls teams.  No additional coach would be needed to accommodate this split.

 

High School Book Club:

 

A High School Book Club.  Tom Cheeseman to be the advisor. This is a volunteer position.   

 

Middle School German Club:

 

A Middle School German Club.  Trish Walton to be the advisor. This is a volunteer position.

 

Co-Curricular Positions:

 

The following Co-Curricular Positions for the 2004/2005 Winter and Spring Sports Season:

 

Sport

Position

Coach

Boys Basketball

Assistant Coach 7/8 grade

Pete Burgio

Girls Basketball

Assistant Coach, J/V

Karisa O'Brien

Girls Basketball

Assistant Coach, Freshman

Bob Burrough

Girls Basketball

Assistant Coach, 7/8 grade

Natalie Johnson

Girls Basketball

Volunteer Coach

Jill Burger

Girls Basketball

Volunteer Coach

Lindsey Wiegers

Cheerleading

Assistant Coach, J/V

Karyn Lorang

Swimming

Head Coach

Steve Skinner

Swimming

Asst. Coach - Diving (Split with GC, ½ stipend)

Sharon Allison

Winter Track

Assistant Coach

Dan Matozzo

Wrestling

Assistant Coach

John Wiseburn

Wrestling

Assistant Coach

Michael Wichart

Wrestling

Assistant Coach, 7/8

Robert Rieck

Boys Lacrosse

Head Coach

Robert Rieck

 

Athletic Schedule Changes:

 

The Athletic Schedule Changes for October, 2004.

 

The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0-1 (Mr. Smith abstained).

 

Rescheduling Musical:

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve the Clearview Musical to be rescheduled for June 2, 3, and 4, 2005.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Use of Facilities:

 

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education approve a proposal from the Pleasant Valley Youth Football parent group to use the stadium football field for a football playoff game if needed (weather permitting).

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:          

               

a.        Review of Memorandum regarding the NJSIAA Weight Management Testing.

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Tuition Student Gateway School District:

 

A grade 11 student (TC 00001187), new student to the district, to continue his current program as a tuition student to the Gateway School District.  Parent is a teacher at Gateway and will transport to and from school.  Tuition for  the 04-05 school year is $15,600.

 

HS PM Alternative School Student:

 

A Grade 10 student (99091) to attend the HS PM Alternative School. Student was a tuition student here in the day school for the 03-04 school year.

 

GCSSSD Agreements O/T & P/T Services:

 

The agreements with Gloucester County Special Services School District for Occupational Therapy Services and Physical Therapy Services for the 2004/2005 school year.

 

GCSSSD Agreement Auxiliary Sign Language:

 

An agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District for a Grade 8 student (TC0001185) to be provided services for Auxiliary Sign-Language Interpreting.  The contract cost for these services will be $45,900.00.

 

Contract Adjustment:

 

An increase in the contract for an Out of District Student (TC0001054) in the amount of $1,500.00.  This adjustment is necessary because student is attending Bankbridge Regional South Campus and was contracted originally for Bankbridge Regional North Campus and approval of a one-to-one aide in the amount of $22,770.00   Start date of the aide will be based upon student's release date from the hospital.

 

Kevin Pedrick Tutor Grade 8 Student:

 

Kevin Pedrick to tutor Grade 8 student (TC0001011) for 4 hours per week during the 04-05 school as per his IEP.

 

Home Schooled Students:

 

Acknowledgement of the home schooling of two grade 10 students.

 

Text Book Disposal:

 

The disposal of the following Text Books:  The Developing Child (approx. 70 books), Parenting and Teaching Young Children (approx. 90 books), and Consumer Education and Economics (approx 90 books).

 

PO Increase:

 

Increasing PO #05-713 in the amount of $13,444.50 to cover the full cost of the one-on-one aide for MS Student (TC 000907).

 

Allyson Basile  - After School Math Teacher:

 

Allyson Basile to teach the after school remedial extra support class in Mathematics, 1½ hours per day, two days per week, $25.00/hr. beginning October 25.  Funding will be through Title I.

 

Amrinder Kaur - Tutor for Indian Students:

 

Amrinder Kaur, a student from Rowan University, to tutor five Indian Students, 4 hours per week for 24 weeks at $25.00/hr.  Funding will be through the Bi-Lingual budget.

                   

Speech/Language Services:

 

An autistic classified student (TR #0001139) to receive Speech/Language services twice weekly.  The cost for these services will be $180 a week for the remainder of the 04/05 School year.  Total cost to be $5,558.00.

  

Dropped from the Rolls:

 

A Grade 12 Student, (TR #0000253) to be dropped from the rolls effective October 28, 2004 due to non-attendance.

 

Dropped from the Rolls: