CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

September 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. Betlejewski, Dr. DeTolla, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Shappell, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wolk, Mrs. Reuter, President, Mrs. Carroll, Superintendent and Mr. Horchak III, Business Administrator.

 

Members Absent:

 

Mr. Anderson.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

Public Session:

 

Mr. Plymers addressed the Board requesting a parking spot for his son, an 11th grader, due to work request hours.  Mrs. Carroll responded that we are concerned with liability and that Seniors will eventually take all of the available parking spots as they acquire their licenses throughout the school year.

 

Mrs. Reuter stated that it is unfortunate but the Board is not in a position to be flexible.

 

Minutes:

 

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

 

                        August 18, 2005 - Worksession Meeting and Executive Session

                        August 25, 2005 - Regular Meeting and Executive Session

 

Correspondence:

 

Mr. Horchak read the following correspondence:

 

a.        An email to Mr. Kelk from Tom and Kathy Wiltsey thanking the staff for keeping the kids safe during the lockdown on Monday, September 19th.

b.       An email to Mr. Kelk from Ms. Tina Tornio, commending the Middle School staff on how the lockdown was handled on September 19th.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, 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 July 2005 (Attachment C).

 

Board Secretary's        Monthly Certification:

 

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

11-190-100-890-HS-BED

11-190-100-890-BO-BUS

$6,300.00

11-000-240-103A-PR-000

11-000-240-103-PR-000

360.40

11-000-240-103A-PR-000

11-000-240-105-PR-000

362.70

11-000-252-500-TE-TEC

11-000-252-610-TE-TEC

423.04

11-000-262-110-PR-000

11-000-261-110-PR-000

101,586.00

11-000-270-161-PR-000

11-000-270-161B-PR-000

6,000.00

11-190-100-640-MS-ENG

11-190-100-640-MS-SCI

1,684.33

71-000-270-162-PR-000

71-000-270-161-PR-000

10,000.00

71-000-270-162-PR-000

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

4,000.00

11-000-291-270D-BO-BUS

11-000-291-260-BO-BUS

4,003.00

11-190-100-610-MS-FCS

11-190-100-640-HS-FCS

751.77

13-602-200-300-BO-BUS

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

777.47

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

20-251-100-610-CS-CST

518.44

20-251-100-500-CS-CST

20-251-100-600-CS-CST

15,451.48

11-000-218-320-BO-BUS

11-000-218-110-PR-000

24,000.00

 

Account Reports:

 

The following account reports:

 

·         NJ/ARM Accounts  - July and August 2005

·         Equity Bldg. Project Account - July and August 2005

·         Adult School Account - July and August 2005

·         Cafeteria Account - July and August 2005

 

IDEIA FY2006:

 

The Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) application FY 2006.

 

NCLB FY2006:

 

The NCLB FY 2006 submission to the State based upon the following allocation:

                                       

Title I

$119,742

Title IIA

34,215

Title IID

2,206

Title III (consortium grant)

2,053

Title IV

6,886

Title V

4,561

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Buildings & Grounds

 

Informational:      

 

·         Letter from the Superintendent regarding the district Integrated Pest Management Report.

 

Transportation

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Student Activities

 

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

 

Interact Club Field Trip:

 

Releasing a bus for the Interact Club students and staff to attend an outing to Great Adventure on Saturday, October 8th.  The salary of the bus driver and the cost of fuel is to be paid by the Interact Club.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational: 

 

·         Meeting with outside groups to discuss facility allocation is scheduled for October 5th.

 

Instruction

 

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

 

Changing Out-Of-District Placement to ½ Day:

 

Changing the out-of-district placement of a Grade 10 student (TC0000927) from a full day program at New Grange to a ½ day program. This student would then return to Clearview for the remaining ½ day. The Child Study Team feels that this placement would better meet the student's needs and provide more social support.

 

Placement at KidsPeace National Centers, Inc.:

 

The placement of a Grade 11 student (TC0000966) at KidsPeace National Centers, Inc. for the 2005/2006 school year at a tuition cost of $181.00 per day.  This student has been placed at this facility by the courts and Clearview is responsible for the educational component of this contract. 

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Informational:

 

·         The following are adjustments to out-of-district placement costs already approved by the Board:

 

a.        Bancroft - Haddonfield
(TC 0000128) - Approved 1-1 Aide cost of $25,228.00 - Correct cost is $21,420.00

b.       GCSSSD
(TC0001288) - Approved tuition of $25,500.00 - Correct tuition is $24,000.00

c.        GCSSSD
(TC0000142) - Approved 1-1 Aide cost of $22,770.00 - Correct cost is $25,200.00

d.       GCSSSD
(TC0001060) - Approved 1-1 Aide cost of $22,770.00 - Correct cost is $25,200.00

e.        GCSSSD
(TC0001248) - Approved tuition of $25,500.00 - Correct tuition is $27,000.00

 

Technology

 

No items were presented for review or approval.

 

Community Relations, Policy/Legislation

 

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

 

Prospective Resident Students:

 

Accepting the following prospective resident students for the 2005/2006 school year.  Parents have been notified of the Board's policy for prospective residents and that a tuition payment may be required in the future if they do not formally reside in the district:

 

·         7th Grade Student #2011494 (current address - Moorestown)

·         9th Grade Student #2011491 (current address - Moorestown)

·         9th Grade Student #2011479 (current address - Sicklerville)

·         10th Grade Student #2011464 (current address - Runnemede)

 

K & K Educational Services:

 

A contract with K & K Educational Services for homebound instruction services during the 2005/2006 school year.  As previously approved by the Board, all home instruction providers outside of district personnel will be set at $25/hr.

 

Joint Purchasing for Paper - Pittsgrove:

 

The joint purchase agreement for paper supplies with Pittsgrove for the 2005/2006 school year.

 

Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement:

 

The Update to Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Educational and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2005/2006 school year.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Prospective Resident Student - District Employee:

 

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Shappell, that the Board of Education approve, a domiciled grandchild of a district employee to attend Clearview as a prospective resident student.  This employee is purchasing a home in the district.

 

The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Executive Session:

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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 8:00 p.m.

 

Public Session:

 

The meeting reconvened into public session at 8:45 p.m.

 

Personnel/Negotiations

 

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

 

Work-Study Students- Child Development Lab:

 

The following students as work-study students in the Child Development Lab for the 2005/2006 school year at a rate of $6.75/hr. (funded by the Child Development Lab):

 

Brittany Leady

Amber Porter

Sarah Porter

Jessica Stremmel

Amanda Wade

 

 

Substitute Appointments/Re-Appointments:

 

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

 

                                Appointments

                                Substitute Teachers:

a.        Stephanie McGair - Major, Music Education - Rowan University

b.       Christopher Miller - BA, Music Perf. - University of the Arts

c.        Amy Featherer - BS, University of Delaware

d.       Jason Mazzatenta - BS, Rowan University

e.        Kathryn Ettore - BA, Ramapo College of NJ

               

                        Substitute Secretaries:

a.                    Marilyn Demko

 

                        Substitute Custodians

a.                    William Pennock

 

                        Re-Appointments

                        Substitute Food Services

a.                    Hope Mohrman

 

                        Substitute Teachers

a.        Diana Allen

b.       Paula Solomon

 

Co-Curricular Positions:

 

The following Co-Curricular positions for the 2005/2006 School  year (Stipends as per the negotiated agreement):

 

·         Christopher Miller - Band Front Advisor

·         HS Detention Monitors for the 2005/2006 school year:

                                        Chris Ahern - 1st MP

                Cory Foreman - 2nd & 4th MP

                Gordon Moran - 3rd MP

 

Presenters for Workshops:

 

The following presenters to be paid $50/hr. for 3 hrs. each for the New Teacher Academy Workshops:

 

·         Jack Hill - October 5th

·         Tracy Malloy - October 5th

·         Carol Smith - November 2nd, December 7th & January 4th

·         Barbie Pagano - January 4th

·         Mathematics Teacher - February 1st

·         Pat Handley - March 1st

 

Workshop Attendance:

 

The attendance of the following teachers at the workshops indicated (Payment to be at a rate of $15/hr.):

 

                                PowerGrade Novice Level Workshop - August 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

 

Shawn Burke

Dayna Caputo

Benjamin Carter

Janet Dunn

Michael Ford

Evette Gonzalez

Kara Henry

Linda Hughes

Lauren Iannelli

Tara Massey

Michael May

Kelly McGlinchey

Kimberly Moffett

Stephanie Ochipinti

Dawn Philpott

Nina Radilovski

John Sanders

Jennifer Hilinski

 

 

 

                        Instructional Theory Into Practice - August 24th & 25th

 

                                        Jamie Dewaiele

 

New Teacher Academy Workshops - October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7

               

Shawn Burke

Dayna Caputo

Benjamin Carter

Jamie Dewaiele

Janet Dunn

Michael Ford

Dawn Gaitman

Evette Gonzalez

Kara Henry

Karen Hornibrook

Linda Hughes

Lauren Iannelli

Tara Massey

Michael May

Kelly McGlinchey

Kimberly Moffett

Stephanie Ochipinti

Nina Radilovski

John Sanders

Allyson Sheehan

 

                        New Teacher Academy Workshops - October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1

 

Megan Conklin

AnnaMarie DeSanto

Natalie Johnson

Kristen May

Hyacinth Michael

Michael Nicholson

Karisa O'Brien

Deborah Petruzzi

Jonathan Reuter

Raquel Roman

John Schneider

Tara Smith

Tracy Teesdale

Brian Tweed

Maria Washart

Nicole Wichart

Merryl Zayicek

 

 

 

 

Volunteer for Buildings & Grounds:

 

Robert White as a volunteer for the Buildings & Grounds Department during the 2005/2006 school year.

 

Contract Adjustments:

 

The following contract adjustments for the 2005/2006 school year:

 

·         Steve Moraca - MA+30, Step 3 to D, Step 4

·         Carol Smith - MA, Step 9 to MA +30, Step 10

 

Work-Study Student:

 

Ava Gudonis as a work-study student for gym suit sales with Mr. Cromer.  Salary to be paid out of the School Store funds.