CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Mullica Hill, New Jersey Board of Education Special Meeting Call to Order: The Special Meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room. Mr. Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, posting notice at the District Administration Building and Township of Harrison Municipal Building. Members Present: Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Coughlan, Mrs. Giaquinto, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Lundberg, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Van Noy,Mr. Campbell, President, Mr. Horchak, Superintendent, Mrs. Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Mrs. Pennell, Business Administrator. Members Absent: Flag Salute: Mr. Petrille The flag salute was said by all present. Open Meeting to the Public Comments Committee Reports Technology James Moore requested an update with regard to Coach Cornacchia. Mr. Moore also referenced specific punishments which were discussed at the parent orientation meeting before the Senior Florida Trip (no prom and the student would not be permitted to walk at graduation). He questioned the discipline of students sent home from the trip who were permitted to walk in graduation. He also discussed the process of random drug testing of students. Mr. Coughlan moved, seconded by Mr. Van Noy, that the Board of Education approve the following Technology Items:
Page 2 Disposal of Equipment Approving to dispose of the attached list of desktop computers, laptops, printers and projectors that are no longer in working order. (Attachment A) The motion was unanimously approved. Community Relations, Policy & Legislation Mrs. Lundberg moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, that the Board of Education approve the following Community Relations, Policy & Legislation Items: Fall Brochure for the Adult Community School Approving the fall brochure for the Adult Community School. (Attachment B) First Reading of the Revisions to the Following Policies and/or Regulations Approving the first reading of the revisions to the following policies and/or regulations: a. Policy 0144 Board Member Orientation and Training b. Policy 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings c. Policy 1230 Superintendent s Duties d. Policy 1522 School-Level Planning e. Policy 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan f. Policy 2415.04 Title I District-Wide Parental Involvement g. Policy 2440 Summer Session h. Regulation 2440 Summer Session i. Policy 3125.3 Employment of Substitute Teachers j. Regulation 3144 Certification of Tenure Charges k. Regulation 5200 - Attendance l. Policy 5240 Tardiness and Early Release m. Policy 5512 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Note: This revised policy will abolish current policies 5512 Hazing; 5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying; 5512.02 Cyber-Bullying n. Regulation 5512 Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure Note: This revised regulation will abolish current regulation 5512 Reporting Procedure-Hazing and/or Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying o. Policy 5516 Use of Electronic Communications and Recording Devices (ECRD) p. Policy 5600 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct q. Regulation 5600.1 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct-High School r. Regulation 5600.2 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct-Middle School s. Policy 6620 Petty Cash t. Policy 8461 Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse u. Regulation 8461 Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse v. Policy 8505 School Nutrition w. Policy 8600.1 Transportation and Bus Discipline
Page 3 Ratification of Interlocal Agreement with Harrison Township Elementary School District Approving to ratify an Interlocal agreement with Harrison Township Elementary School District to utilize Tammy McHale for school psychologist services on August 10, 2011. The motion was approved by a roll call vote. Aye: Nay: Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Coughlan, Mrs. Giaquinto, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Lundberg, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Van Noy and Mr. Campbell Mr. Coughlan on Policy 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings Executive Session Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Van Noy, that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session. Board approval of a resolution to adjourn into executive session for the following reasons: The hiring of new personnel for the 2011/2012 school year and contract with Administrators. (Attachment B) The motion was unanimously approved. Public Session The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:49 p.m. Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Van Noy, that the Board of Education reconvene into Public Session. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting reconvened into Public Session at 8:25 p.m. Personnel/Negotiations Mr. Trifiletti moved, seconded by Mr. Van Noy, that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel/Negotiations Items: Substitute Bus Aide for 2011/2012 School Year Dale Power Approving Dale Power as a substitute bus aide for the 2011/2012 school year, effective July 14, 2011. New Employees for 2011/2012 School Year Approving the following new employees for the 2011/2012 school year: a. Ellen Capriotti for the position of Replacement Teacher, MS Special Education Salary to be $47,000. BA, Step 1, Account #11-130-100-101-PR-000. b. Noelle DeFeo for the position of Replacement Teacher, HS English Salary to be $47,000. BA, Step 1, Account #11-140-100-101-PR-000
Page 4 c. Matthew Harter for the position of Replacement Teacher, HS Science (on an emergent hire basis) Salary to be $47,000 (pro-rated Effective approx. 10/3/11). BA, Step 1, Account # 11-140-100-101- PR-000. d. Maureen Koscielecki for the position of Replacement Teacher, HS English Salary to be $47,500. BA, Step 3, Account# 11-140-100-101-PR-000. e. Reilly Luttenberger for the position of 1-1 Instructional Aide for a student (TC0002054) ESY salary to be $15/hr. not to exceed 5 hrs./day, Monday through Thursday, July 6 through August 4, 2011 11/12 salary to be $21,136. Account # 11-212-100-106-PR-000. f. Robert MacKerchar for the position of HS English Teacher (on an emergent hire basis) Salary to be $47,500. BA, Step 3, Account #11-140-100-101-PR-000. g. Allison Lisa for the position of Replacement Teacher, MS Social Studies Salary to be $47,000 (prorated through approx. November 2011). BA, Step 1, Account #11-130-100-101-PR-000. h. Victoria Rosi for the position of HS Special Education Teacher (SCMD) (on an emergent hire basis) Salary to be $51,000. MA, Step 3, Account #11-213-100-101-PR-000. i. Stephanie Scarpa for the position of HS Math Teacher Salary to be $47,250. BA, Step 2, Account #11-140-100-101-PR-000. j. Cynthia Stine for the position of HS Science Teacher (on an emergent hire basis) Salary to be $47,000. BA, Step 1, Account #11-140-100-101-PR-000. Little Pioneer s Work Study Secretary for 2011/2012 Gina Jenzano Approving Gina Jenzano for the position of Little Pioneer s Work Study Secretary for the 2011/2012 school year. Hours will be Monday through Friday, not to exceed 2 ½ hrs./day on all regular school days and during Teacher In-Service days as needed. Salary to be $7.25/hr., Account #65-910-310-106-BO-BUS. Summer Special Education Teacher Meetings funded through IDEA attended by Janet Habina Approving Janet Habina to attend 6.5 meetings over the summer break as the Special Education Teacher required by law 8 hours total to be paid at the curriculum rate (funded through IDEA). Summer Sports Camps Coaching Appointments Approving the following as coaches for the Summer Sports Camps ($35/day per camper for head coaches and $50/day for assistant coaches): a. Dodd Terry Soccer Head Coach (boys and girls ) July 18-21, 2011 b. Chris Adamkiewicz Volleyball Head Coach (boys and girls ) July 11-14, 2011 c. James DiLoreto Volleyball Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 d. Jim Woolbert Tennis Head Coach July 11-14, 2011 e. Mark Deal Football Head Coach July 11-14, 2011 f. Stephen Asay Football Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 g. Nicholas Cappolina Football Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 h. Mike Karp Football Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 i. Michael Wichart Football Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 j. Kevin Leamy Football Asst. Coach July 11-14, 2011 k. Neil Bress Basketball Head Coach (boys and girls ) June 27-30, 2011 l. Tom Gross Basketball Head Coach (boys and girls ) June 27-30, 2011
Page 5 Team Advisor/Liaison Job Description Approving the job description for the position of Team Advisor/Liaison. (Attachment C) Homeless/DYFS Education Liaison Appointment Melanie Scharadin Approving to appoint Melanie Scharadin as the Homeless/DYFS Educational Liaison. Ms. Scharadin was previously approved as the district s Homeless Liaison but the additional title is now required by State law. Rescinding Appointment of Boys Soccer Assistant Coach and Re-Advertise the Position Approving to rescind the appointment of Cory Forman as Boys Soccer Assistant Coach for the 2011/2012 school year and to re-advertise the position. 2011 Fall Sports Coaching Appointments Approving the following coaching appointments for the Fall 2011 sports season (stipends to be as per the negotiated agreement): a. Allison Lisa Field Hockey HS Assistant Coach, JV b. Robyn Gray Field Hockey MS Assistant Coach, Frosh c. Ashley Cornell Field Hockey MS Assistant Coach d. Jaclyn Reeves Field Hockey MS Assistant Coach e. Michael Bush Football Volunteer Assistant Coach (no stipend) f. Dan Fellona Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, Frosh (replacement for #8 above) Approval of Contract Diane Cummins Approving a contract with Diane Cummins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, for the term July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 as previously approved by the County Superintendent. Approval of Contract Esther Pennell Approving a contract with Esther R. Pennell, School Business Administrator, for the term of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 as previously approved by the County Superintendent. Memorandum of Agreement with Clearview Administrators Approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the Clearview Administrators. Speech Specialist Laura Kruger Approving Laura Kruger as speech specialist for 2011/2012, contingent upon County Office certification, with potential of Interlocal agreement with Mantua and/or funding through IDEA. Her position will increase from.6 FTE to 1.00 FTE.
Page 6 The motion was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Aye: Nay: Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Coughlan, Mrs. Giaquinto, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Lundberg, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. Van Noy and Mr. Campbell None. Adjournment Mr. Van Noy moved, seconded by Mrs. Giaquinto, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. The meeting was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Esther R. Pennell School Business Administrator