CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Worksession/Regular Meeting

October 30, 2007

 

 

Call to Order:

 

The worksession/regular meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building Public Meeting room.  Dr. Gabriel DeTolla, President, called the meeting to order at 7:40 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:

 

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Anderson, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Miller

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

·         September 20, 2007 - Worksession Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes

·         September 27, 2007 - Regular Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Correspondence:

 

None.

 

Public Session:

 

Members of the Clearview Education Association and students of the district were in attendance to speak to the Board of Education about the negotiations process.

 

·         Mr. Jack Hill, President of the CEA, read a statement to the Board of Education (Attachment A).

·         Mr. Bill Zammarrelli, 12th Grade student, read a statement to the Board of Education (Attachment B).

 

Mr. Ralph Scott, resident of the High Pointe development, stated that there is no transportation to his neighborhood and asked for a path to be constructed from the development to Clearview.

 

Mr. Horchak responded that transportation is provided to the neighborhood as courtesy busing due to the lack of a sidewalk for students to use. 

 

Janice Hill, Women's Club in Mullica Hill, requested use of the Cafeteria in March.

Presentation:

 

Mr. Nick Petroni, from the firm of Petroni & Associates, presented the annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2007 to the Board of Education and reported that there were no recommendations.

 

Executive Session

 

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

 

Dr. DeTolla read the following resolution:

 

It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education will now go into executive session to discuss updates on the negotiations of the pending agreement that terminated on June 30, 2007.  Discussions will also be held regarding student privacy matters including #2013178, legal matters, negotiations and all personnel matters including, but not limited to, the following items: home instruction, substitute employees, extra duty positions and the hiring of new personnel.  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 motion was unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned into executive session at 8:30 p.m.

 

Public Session

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 10:15 p.m.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the Board of Education approve the following Finance items:

 

Bill List for Payment:

 

The bill list for payment as submitted by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary (Attachment C).

Line Item Transfers:

 

The following line item transfers.  Transfers are done with the intent to charge expenditures to the most appropriate line item:

 

To

From

Amount

20-234-100-300-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

$139.50

20-234-100-800-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

126.50

20-234-200-100-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

502.54

20-234-200-200-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

8.42

20-234-100-600-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

898.45

20-234-200-580-CO-CUR

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

3,499.51

20-234-100-100-CO-CUR

20-234-200-200-CO-CUR

1,000.00

11-000-251-104-PR-000

11-240-100-101-CO-CUR

4,939.00

20-251-200-104-CS-CST

20-251-200-105-CS-CST

405.00

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

20-251-100-600-CS-CST

4,421.83

11-209-100-106-PR-000

11-209-100-106-PR-CST

1,469.61

11-402-100-100A-PR-000

11-402-100-105-PR-000

662.94

13-602-100-101-PR-000

13-424-100-101-PR-000

3,440.00

11-401-100-610-HS-STU

12-000-270-734-BO-BUS

19,028.00

30-000-401-390-HS-NEW

30-000-401-450-HS-NEW

1,890.07

30-000-401-100-MS-REN

30-000-401-450-MS-NEW

5,000.00

20-251-200-104-CS-CST

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

1,150.24

20-251-200-600-CS-CST

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

220.00

20-251-200-300-CS-CST

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

9,643.00

20-251-100-890-CS-CST

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

12.00

11-190-100-640-MS-SOC

11-190-100-610-MS-SOC

1,600.00

30-000-401-731-MS-REN

30-000-401-800-MS-REN

116.57

11-190-100-640-BO-BUS

11-000-291-241-BO-BUS

16,056.00

11-000-240-300-BO-BUS

11-000-240-610-BO-BUS

593.00

12-140-100-730-BO-BUS

12-000-262-730-BO-BUS

3,500.00

11-000-100-565-CS-CST

11-000-219-104-PR-000

4,455.63

11-000-251-340-BO-PUB

11-000-251-340-BO-BUS

1,000.00

11-000-230-590-BO-BUS

11-000-230-590A-BO-BUS

212.00

11-190-000-640-BO-BUS

11-190-100-640-HS-FOR

600.00

11-190-100-640-MS-FOR

11-190-100-610-MS-FOR

1,407.00

See attached for additional transfers (Attachment D).

 

Board Secretary's Reports:

 

The Board Secretary's Reports for August 2007 and September 2007 (Attachment E).

Treasurer's Reports:

 

The Treasurer's Reports for July, August 2007 and September 2007 (Attachment F).

Revenue Amounts/Sources:

 

RESOLVED that the Clearview Regional Board of Education recognizes the Board Secretary's certification, in accordance with N.JA.C. 6A:23-2.11c2, that there are changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as listed in A12 below.

 

Certifications:

a)       Secretary's Report - The Board Secretary's Monthly Certification in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of August  and September 2007.  The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

b)       Board of Education Certification - The Clearview Regional Board of Education hereby certifies, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c4, that after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11b and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         Student Activities and Athletic Account Reports for August 2007

·         Adult School Account Reports for August and September 2007

Resolution - Travel & Work Related Expenses - Employee:

 

The Resolution for Travel & Work Related Expenses:  Employee (Attachment G).

Reimbursement - NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards Clarification Project:

 

Reimbursing Mark Mozzachio $492.20 for expenses incurred while participating as a team member for the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Clarification Project. The State of New Jersey will be refunding the cost of these expenses to the district from the Office of Academic and Professional Standards.

Resolution:

 

The Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Uncommitted Bond Proceeds (Attachment H).

Resolution:

 

The Resolution to Restore the Principal of Majority Rule in the State of New Jersey as it Pertains to Special Budget Questions in School Board Annual Elections (Attachment I).

 

Annual School Audit:

 

Accepting the Annual School Audit with no recommendations after review of the audit synopsis.  A corrective action plan is not required.

Student Achievement Grant - NEA Foundation:

 

Accepting a Student Achievement Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the NEA Foundation.  The grant period is October 4, 2007 to October 3, 2008.

Agreement with Delta Dental:

 

The agreement with Delta Dental for employee dental benefits from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 with a decrease in rates from 2006/2007 as follows:

 

·         One Party - $37.42

·         Family - $98.08

 

FY 2008 NCLB Grant:

 

Accepting the FY 2008 NCLB grant in the amount of $155,777.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Wolk, Dr. DeTolla

Nay:

None.

Abstention:

None.

 

Buildings & Grounds

Resolution:

 

Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution for Submission of the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (Attachment J).

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed a church group using the MS facilities on a weekly basis through June 30, 2008 - Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  All fees (i.e., facilities rental, custodian salaries/FICA) would be billed to the church.

 

Transportation

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

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

 

Field Trip Request & Chaperones:

 

The following field trip request and chaperones:

 

·         United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - Grades 10-12 (84 students)
Chaperones - Christina Boody, Dan Fellona, Keith Brook and school nurse.
Transportation will be provided by Academy Bus Company.  Each student will pay a $35 fee.  District funds will not be used.

 

Winter Sports Season Schedules:

 

The winter sports season schedules for all levels.

Request from NJSIAA:

 

A request from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for permission to allow sample selections for steroid testing to take place at the High School should one of our students or team be selected for random testing.

Participation in "Shoot-Out at the Shore":

 

The girls' basketball team to participate in a varsity basketball game as part of the 2008 Future Stars "Shoot-Out at the Shore" on February 9, 2008 at Mainland Regional HS in Linwood, NJ.

Tri-County Conference items:

 

The following items related to the Tri-County Conference:

 

·         Budget - $1,500

·         Ticket Prices - $3.00 for Adults, $2.00 for Students

·         Withdrawal of Overbrook HS from the Conference

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Instruction

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

 

Attainment of Objectives/District Objectives:

 

The Attainment of Objectives Report for Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics along with the District Objectives.

Placement in Real Regional Enrichment & Learning Center:

 

The placement of a student (#2010124) in Real Regional Enrichment & Learning Center for the 2007/2008 school year on a full time basis.  This student was originally approved to attend their program for ½ days but is now attending full time.  Tuition will be $29,400.00 (1/2 day program cost was $21,600.00 - a difference of $7,800.00) effective 9/1/07.

Alternative School Program:

 

The Alternative School Program for the 2007/2008 school year.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Technology

 

 No items were presented for review or approval.

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

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

 

Prospective Resident Student:

 

Accepting a Grade 7 student (#2013446) as a prospective resident tuition student, effective September 26, 2007.

Tuition Student:

 

Accepting a Grade 9 classified student (#2013452) as a tuition student from the Camden Schools.  This student is considered a homeless student and is residing in the Clearview district.  Tuition to be $20,600 (pro-rated from October 11, 2007).

First Reading of Revised Policies:

 

The first reading of the following revised policies:

 

·         Policy 5121.2, Class Rank

·         Policy 6146, Graduation Requirements

 

HS Plus Articulation Agreement:

 

The High School Plus Articulation Agreement with Camden County College for the 2007/2008 school year.

 

Home School Students:

 

The Board acknowledged the list of home schooled students.

Rowan University Graduate Student to Conduct Survey:

 

A request to allow a Rowan University graduate student to survey approximately 150 Middle School students for her thesis.

 

Public Hearing & Public Comments - 2006/2007 Violence and Vandalism Annual Report:

 

The Violence & Vandalism Annual Report for the 2006/2007 school year was presented by Mr. Horchak.

 

The meeting was opened for public hearing and public comments.  No comments were received by the public.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

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

 

2006/2007QAAR:

 

The Quality Assurance Annual Report for the 2006/2007 school year as presented by Mr. Horchak.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

Discussion:

 

The Board discussed canceling school on November 12, 2007 for Veterans Day due to the current state of negotiations and adjusting the school calendar at a later date to make up this day.

 

Canceling School on November 12, 2007:

 

Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Wolk, that the Board of Education cancel school on November 12, 2007 for Veterans Day due to the current state of negotiations and adjusting the school calendar at a later date to make up this day.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

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

 

Home Instruction:

 

The following home instruction:

 

a.        Grade 11 Student (2009504)
Inpatient - Kennedy Hospital
Tutor - Brookfield Academy

b.       Grade 11/12 - Student (2008011)
Subjects:  Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, English 11, Spanish 2, US History 2, Health 11
Tutor - Educere

c.        Grade 10 Student (2010024)

Tutor - Mike Zappalla
Biology in the Community, 1 hr./week - Integrated math II, 1 hr./week

 

Substitute Appointments/Re-Appointments:

 

The following substitute appointments/re-appointments for the 2007/2008 school year:

 

Substitute Re-Appointment(s):

·         Stephanie Heiser

 

Substitute Food Service:

·         Rosemarie Buscemi

 

Substitute Bus Driver(s):

·         Barbara Shelmire

Substitute Teachers:

·         Eileen Cain

·         Lisa Pratta

·         Scott Costello

·         Michael Antonini

Charging Salaries to NCLB Title I Grant:

 

Charging the following individual's salaries to the NCLB Title I grant:

 

Theresa Kupsey - MS Math

$5,875

.12 FTE

Randy Reich - MS Math

8,847

.12 FTE

Laurie Doughten - HS Math

13,000