Minutes of the Board September 17, 2014 charter~tech High School for the Performing Arts 413 New Road Somers Point, NJ 08244

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1 Minutes of the Board September 17, 2014 charter~tech High School for the Performing Arts 413 New Road Somers Point, NJ Mr. M. Barnow called the meeting to order at 6:50pm. Mr. M. Barnow noted in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act this meeting was advertised more than forty-eight hours in advance in the Atlantic City Press. Mr. M. Barnow led the Pledge of Allegiance. Call To Order Sunshine Compliance Flag Salute Mr. M. Barnow, Mr. R. LeMaire, Mrs. P. York, Mrs. V. Clark and Mr. S. Hill were present. Also present were Mr. A. Tubbs, Principal/Lead Person, Dr. Brian McGuire, Principal, Dean of Curriculum Ms. J. Carson, Business Administrator, Mrs. P. London, Assistant Board Secretary, and Mr. G. Henry, substitute faculty representative. Mr. J. Caraway was absent. Resolved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 20, 2014 and the Special Meeting on September 9, Minutes Mr. R. LeMaire moved, seconded by Mrs. V. Clark Motion was passed All in favor. Open to the Public Student Jenna Johns was in attendance. Open to the Public 1. Finance (Ms. Jill Carson, Business Administrator) Finance A. Resolved to approve bill list for: August 21, 2014 thru September 17, 2014: $ 496, B. Resolved to approve Payroll for: August 29, 2014: $ 28, September 15: $ 158, C. Resolved to approve budget transfer in the amount of $32,500 and $5,500 in related benefits from technology consulting line to salary line and benefits line for Technology Coordinator salary and benefits. D. Resolved to approve initiating wire transfers payable to Charterland LLC for rent due from Santander general account to Cape Bank account. E. Resolved to approve an amendment for the cleaning contract with DayCare Cleaning Service to dissolve the previous addendum charging an extra cost of $1,040 per month for the trailers (3), which had been in effect July 1, 2014 through July 31, The original contract will again be in effect as of August 1, 2014 in the amount of $163,412 (annualized), paid monthly at the rate of $13, for the months August 2014 through June See attached documents. F. Resolved to approve refund to the State of New Jersey for FICA reimbursements received from grant payments in the amount of $11, G. Resolved to approve SAM training for Mr. Tubbs and Dr. McGuire in the amount of $19,800.

2 H. Resolved to approve payment to Sungard K-12 Education in the amount of $5,623 to enter into contract for curriculum and other related training and services. This contract replaces the services previously provided through PICCS. I. Resolved to approve tuition reimbursement in the amount of $4,106 to Carolyn Grace for courses related to Principal certification. J. Resolved to reissue check in the amount of $10,500 to Vineland Schools for payment due in FY2014. A stop payment was issued on original check which was never received by vendor and remains outstanding on our reconciliation. K. Resolved to approve Publish Key for student portfolio. key.com at the cost of $1,500 annually. L. Resolved to approve the Board Secretary Report. In accordance with 18A: and 18A: 17-9 for the month of August The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A 16.10(c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year which the board is now certifying. M. Resolved to approve the Treasurer s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August, The treasurer s Report and Secretary s Report are in agreement for the month of August, Mr. S. Hill moved, seconded by Mr. R. LeMarie that 1. A through M be approved. Motion was passed on a unanimous roll vote. 5. Personnel 2. Building & Grounds: N/A Building & Grounds 3. Policy: N/A Policy 4. Principal/Lead Person, (Arthur Tubbs) Lead Person/Principal s Report A. Principals Report (Mr. Arthur Tubbs) 1. Current Enrollment: Attendance Rate: 93.2% 3. Fire Drill: Fire Alarm sounded and Annex evacuated on September 5, Emergency Drill: N/A 5. Discipline/HIB Reports: No HIB 6. Correspondence: N/A A. Resolved to compensate Lynn Regalbuto $7, to be added to her base pay retroactively for the additional responsibilities of School Registrar in her move from Executive Secretary for Guidance to Executive Secretary for the Principal/Lead Person. (See attached job description) B. Resolved to approve the attached list of Teacher stipend positions and their compensations. (See attached list)

3 C. Resolved to approve the following substitute teachers at $100. Per diem: Tamar Maclean Donald Toal Scott Bolwage Shawn May (Pending County Approval) D. Resolved to ratify James Winkler as a substitute teacher at $100. Per diem. E. Resolved to approve the appointment of Lauren Koontz, Guidance Counselor to Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS) and Carolyn Grace, Supervisor of Special Education and School Social Worker to the position of Anti- Bullying Coordinator for the school year. F. Resolved to approve Jean Immler, Vocal/Theatre teacher as the Faculty representative. G. Resolved to accept the School Year School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (Self-Assessment) system grade. H. Resolved to approve Carolyn Grace as the Affirmative Action Officer for the SY. I. Resolved to approve Bridget Horgan as the 504 Officer for the SY with a stipend of $1,200. There are currently fifteen 504 students. 6. Good News! Mr. R. LeMaire moved, seconded by Mr. S. Hill that 5. A thru I, be approved. A. Charter-Tech High School has been determined by the State of New Jersey Department of Education to Meet Requirements with regard to implementation of special education requirements for the school year. (Please see attached) 7. Curriculum: A. Resolved to approve Professional Development for Jen Kaplan to attend: Report Writer Seminar for Genesis at the Freehold Twp. School District on September 24, Cost to the Board: Substitute teacher and Gas & tolls. (81 miles each way) B. Resolved to approve Professional Development for Dr. McGuire to attend: Master Schedule Building Workshop in Phila. PA (TBD) on December 4 & 5, Cost to the Board: $500. Plus mileage, tolls & sustenance. C. Resolved to approve Professional Development for Michael McTague to attend: Master Schedule Building Workshop in Phila. PA (TBD) on December 4 & 5, Cost to the Board: $500. Plus mileage, tolls. D. Resolved to approve Professional Development for Phyllis London to attend: Grammar Crash Course, Business Writing Basics at Resorts Casino, Atlantic City on December 18, Cost to the Board: $5.00 (parking).

4 E. Resolved to approve Professional Development for Carolyn Grace to attend LGBT Discrimination Issues workshop in Monroe Township on October 7, Cost to the Board will be $75 registration fee plus mileage and tolls Mr. R. LeMaire moved, seconded by Mr. S. Hill that 7. A. thru E be approved. Motion was passed All in favor. 8. Performing Arts Report: A. September 27 & 28 Instrumental Tech Students and Mr. London will be providing back-up sound and stage management for the 2014 Margate Fall Fun Festival musical performances. B. Attached please see the list of upcoming events for the school year. Field Trips: A. Resolution to approve the following school trip, Lew London, and live sound and light crew (approx.. 10 students) to attend the Margate Funfest on September 27 & 28, 2014 from 9:00 am 7:00 pm. Students will provide their own transportation. No cost to the Board. B. Resolution to approve the following school trip, Lew London, and live sound and light crew (approx.. 5 students) to attend the AtlanticCare Fundraiser on October 1, 2014 from 3:00 pm 10:00 pm. Students will provide their own transportation. No cost to the Board. C. Resolution to approve the following school trip, Julie-Ann Green, Vocal Teacher, and two chaperones to take approx. 11 students to attend the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Thursday, November 13, 2014 thru Sunday, November 15, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Cost per student: $ to be paid by student. Cost to the board: (2 chaperones) $1, per chaperone. D. Resolution to approve the following school trip, Julie-Ann Green, chaperone and vocal department (approx.. 25 students) to attend the Don Carlo Opera Trip at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on April 22, 2015 from 11:00 am 6:00 pm. Cost per student $5.00 to defray the cost of $ for bus transportation. E. Resolution to approve the following school trip, Julie-Ann Green/Jean Immler, and vocal department (approx.. 25 students) to attend the High Note Festival Trip in Freehold, NJ and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ on May 29, 2015 from 8:00 am 7:00 pm. Cost: per student $60.00 and cost to Board, $80.00 for two chaperones and $ for bus transportation. Mr. R. LeMaire moved, seconded by Mr. S. Hill that 8. A. thru E. be approved. Technology: N/A Fundraising: N/A Public Session A. Resolved to elect student Jenna Johns to be the Board of Trustee student representative. Old Business: N/A New Business A. Resolved to change the Board of Trustee meeting time to 6:00pm. This will be advertised in the Press of Atlantic City. Mrs. V. Clark moved, seconded by Mr. S. Hill that New Business A. be approved.

5 Board Comments: N/A Public Comments: N/A Adjournment Mr. R. LeMaire moved, seconded by Mr. S. Hill that the meeting be adjourned. All in favor. Time: 7:45 pm Next Meeting October 15, 6:00pm Respectfully submitted, Jill Carson Board Secretary