September 22, 2014 TIME and PLACE

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DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting – September 22, 2014
TIME and PLACE: The regular meeting was held on September 22, 2014, by the Board of Education of the
Delaware Valley Regional High School District, Hunterdon County, in the Cafeteria of the
Delaware Valley Regional High School, 19 Senator Stout Road, Frenchtown, New Jersey
08825.
SUNSHINE
NOTICE:
In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter
231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided through the public notice
on January 11, 2014 by:
A. Emailing to the Hunterdon County Democrat and Express Times
B. Posting on the District Website and the bulletin board in the District Office
C. Filing with the Clerks of the following municipalities: Alexandria Township,
Frenchtown Borough, Holland Township, Kingwood Township and Milford
Borough.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Gordon-Obal.
ROLL CALL
Present:
ALSO PRESENT:
Ellen Gordon - Obal, President
Brett Reina - Vice President
Robert Haver
Sandra Howell, Ph.D.
Darrell DeTample
William Martin
David Sousa
Debora Frank
Sharon Kelly
Community members
Students
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
Present:
Daria A. Wasserbach, Superintendent
Teresa E. Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
President Gordon-Obal led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/OTHER PRESENTATIONS
•
Presentation of Honored Students – Adrienne Olcott, Principal
•
•
•
Students of the Month: Kaela Mangee and Anthony Amorim
September Male Athlete of the Month: Christopher Ambrose – Football
September Female Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Orrico - Field Hockey
•
Vice Principals presentation on testing score results.
•
•
Frank Guenther presented the Annual 2013/2014 HIB Report.
Student Council Presentation
September 22, 2014
•
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15-16 Parking – Not enough spots, Juinor/Sophmore classes are willing to fundraise.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Bylaw No. 0167 “Public Participation in Board Meetings” - None
BOARD GOALS AND EVALUATION CALENDAR
•
2014/2015 District and Board Goals (Adopted June 23, 2014)
1. Promote and measure the development of the well rounded student and recognize their
achievements.
2. Enhance the academic culture; increase instructional resources, and explore alternative
scheduling models.
3. Promote the mission and vision of Delaware Valley Regional High School through a focus
on our successes and offerings by utilizing available resources in our community.
•
Mrs. Wasserbach reviewed 2014/2015 Goals Action Plan with the Board.
•
2014/2015 Calendar for Board/CSA Evaluation
Goals publicly affirmed by the Board ......................................................................... September 23
Action Plans presented to the Board .......................................................................... September 23
Updates given on progress ................................................................................................... Monthly
Board Self-Evaluation form to the Board ............................................................................... June 1
Goal/Leadership Evaluation (Part 1 and Part 2): .................................................................. June 16
Goals/indicators of success incorporated into Goal evaluation document
CSA completes form (goals, indicators, rating)...................................................................... May 2
Both forms returned to your FSR or Board President........................................................... May 16
Analysis completed by your FSR ......................................................................................... May 30
Initial CSA Summary Report completed and distributed to board for review .................... June 12
Reviewed with Personnel...................................................................................................... June 13
Personnel to discuss .............................................................................................................. June 16
Final CSA Summary Report completed by Board President ................................................ June 19
Report given to CSA ............................................................................................................. June 20
Summary Conference (must be completed by June 30) ....................................................... June 23
Final report to public on Board Goals................................................................................... June 23
ADMINISTRATIVE/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Management Reports:
•
School Administration – Adrienne Olcott, Principal
September 22, 2014
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SUPERINTENDENT – Daria Wasserbach
Informational Items:
a.
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Monthly Incident Report for period ending September 22,
2014.
Month/Year
Sept 1- Sept 22
Sept 23 – Oct 27
Oct 28 – Nov 24
Nov 25 – Dec 15
Dec 16 – Jan 26
Jan 27 – Feb 23
Feb 24 – Mar 23
Mar 24 – April 27
April 28 – May 18
May 19 – June 22
TOTAL
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# of Incidents
Reported
2
# Identified as
HIB
0
2
0
Remediation
-
Discipline &
Remediation
-
Appealed
(Y/N)
-
HIB Report
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education affirms the HIB report submitted on August 25, 2014. Moved by
Haver, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-078
Statement of Assurances
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the Statement of Assurances and authorize submission of
the NJDOE School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the ABR. Moved by Haver, seconded by Kelly.
On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-079
Uniform Memorandum of Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2014/2015 Uniform Memorandum of Agreement
between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. Moved by Haver, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote,
resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY – Teresa Barna
Informational Items:
a.
b.
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, October 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Cafeteria
Correspondence
- An updated Committee sheet was distributed to board members
September 22, 2014
Action 15-080
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Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following meeting minutes:
August 25, 2014 – Regular Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2014 – Executive Session Minutes
Moved by Haver, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
OLD BUSINESS - none
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – Sandra Howell, Chairperson, Debora Frank, William Martin, David Sousa
Alternate: Sharon Kelly
Informational items:
Action 15-081
Special Education Tuition – East Mountain
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2014/2015 Special Education Tuition Contract
Agreement with East Mountain School, Belle Mead, NJ (student 15-005S/180 days) in the amount of $57,090.60.
Moved by Howell, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-082
Special Education Tuition – Titusville Academy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2014/2015 Special Education Tuition Contract
Agreement with The Titusville Academy, Inc, Mercer County, NJ (student 15-012S/182 days) as follows:
Tuition:
Extraordinary Services:
Total
$47,341.84
$44,325.98
$91,667.82
Moved by Howell, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-083
Special Education Tuition – Hunterdon Preparatory
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2014/2015 Special Education Tuition Contract
Agreement with Hunterdon Preparatory School, Hunterdon County, NJ (student 15-011S/174 days) in the amount
of $41,760.00. Moved by Howell, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows:
ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-084
Occupational Therapy – Mercer County Special Services
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a contract with Mercer County Special Services to
provide occupational therapy services (student 15-001S) one time per week in the amount of $88 per 30 minute
session effective September, 2014 through June, 2015. Moved by Howell, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote,
resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-085
Health/Physical Eduation Curriculum
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopts the revised Health/Physical Education Curriculum.
Moved by Howell, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
September 22, 2014
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FACILITIES / TRANSPORTATION/
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – Robert Haver, Chairperson
Darrell DeTample, William Martin, David Sousa
Alternate: Debora Frank
Informational items:
Action 15-086
Vehicles Auction
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the disposal of the following vehicles via auction
through GovDeals.com
Vehicle Year
Chassis
Cap
Vin
B18
1999 Blue Bird
39 1BAHBCSA7XF085330
B29
1999 GMC
54 1GDM7T1C0WJ514548
V23
V24
S37
B19
1998
1998
2001
1999
16
16
4
54
Ford
Ford
Chevrolet
GMC
1FDSE37F8WHB13318
1FSDE37FOWHB13314
3GNGK26U31G183378
1GDM7T1C6WJ514778
Reason
Extensive Repairs
Needed, 1 year left
Extensive Repairs
Needed, 1 year left
Aged out
Aged out
Aged out
Extensive Repairs
Needed, 1 year left
Plate
645ZS1
384ZS1
719WS2
720WS2
642TS2
310ZS1
Moved by Haver, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-087
Field Trips
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following 2014-15 field trips in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8(c):
Organization/Department
Learning Academy
Music Co-Curricular
Destination
Lyndhurst-Medieval Times
Nazareth, PA
Date
October 24, 2014
October 11, 2014
Moved by Haver, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – Sharon Kelly, Chairperson
Robert Haver, Sandra Howell, Brett Reina
Alternate: Ellen Gordon
Informational Items:
Action 15-088
September Bill List
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the September 22, 2014 bill list as follows:
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Food Service
Technology
$1,210,835.07
$ 52,594.29
$
9,820.00
$ 18,369.90
September 22, 2014
Transportation Consortium
Administrative Shared Service
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$ 237,574.49
$
4,258.30
Total
$1,533,452.05
Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-089
July and August Transfers
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves line item transfers for the months of July and August in
the amount of $409,187.59. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as
follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-090
July 2014 Fund Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the monthly certification of the Board
Secretary for July 2014, and after review of the Board Secretary’s and July 2014 Treasurer’s Reports, certify no
major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23 - 2.11(c) 3 and that sufficient funds
are available to meet the District’s financial obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and that no budgetary
line-item account has been exceeded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1, and that no line-item account has
encumbrances and expenditure, which in total exceed the line-item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A232.11(a). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9;
nays, 0.
Action 15-091
August 2014 Fund Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the monthly certification of the Board
Secretary for August 2014, and after review of the Board Secretary’s and August 2014 Treasurer’s Reports, certify
no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23 - 2.11(c) 3 and that sufficient funds
are available to meet the District’s financial obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and that no budgetary
line-item account has been exceeded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1, and that no line-item account has
encumbrances and expenditure, which in total exceed the line-item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A232.11(a). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9;
nays, 0.
Action 15-092
July and August 2014 Other Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following financial reports:
Athletics Account – July 2014 and August 2014
Miscellaneous Account – July 2014 and August 2014
Student Activities Account – July 2014 and August 2014
Scholarship Account – July 2014 and August 2014
Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-093
2013/2014 Additional Extraordinary Aid
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts additional Extraordinary Aid for fiscal year 2013/2014 in
the amount of $2,726 and to appropriate these the additional funds into the 2014/2015 budget into account number
September 22, 2014
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11-000-221-610 entitled Curriculum Supplies. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution
was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-094
Employee/Board Member Travel
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following requests for employee/board member travel
in accordance with the School District Accountability Act and Board of Education Policy. Only overnight stays are
eligible for meal reimbursement. Mileage, meals and lodging reimbursements shall be in accordance with NJ
Statute, Code and NJ Department of Treasury Guidelines. OMB Mileage Reimbursement Rate: $0.31.
Lodging
Employee/
BOE Member
Teresa Barna
Dorise Benson
William Martin
Matthew
O’Brien
Teresa Barna
Daria
Wasserbach
Bulent Deniz
Bulent Deniz
Bulent Deniz
Program Title /
Location
Eric West Meetings
Randolph,
Bernardsville, Basking
Ridge, NJ
Living with the
Challenges
West Orange, NJ
NJSBA Annual
Conference
Atlantic City, NJ
NJSBA Annual
Conference
Atlantic City, NJ
NJSBA Annual
Conference
Atlantic City, NJ
NJSBA Annual
Conference
Atlantic City, NJ
Skyland Conference
Athletic Dir. Meetings
Gladstone, Flemington,
NJ
Hunterdon Warren
Sussex Athletic Dir.
Meetings
Washington Twp, NJ
Away Football Games
Various
Date(s)
Cost
Mileage
(per diem)
Meals
(per
diem)
10/01, 12/5,
5/5
$0
$62.31
N/A
N/A
$0
$34.04
N/A
N/A
$200
$89.90
$169.75
$165.00
$200
$89.90
$169.75
$165.00
$200
$89.90
$169.75
$165.00
9/30
10/28-10/30
10/28-10/30
10/28-10/30
10/28-10/30
$200
$89.90
$169.75
$165.00
8/27, 9/23,
10/22, 11/12,
12/3, 1/7, 2/11,
3/11, 4/15, 5/6
& 6/3
$0
$19.03
$0
$0
9/16, 11/5,
1/14, 3/4
& 5/13
$0
$29.75
$0
$0
$0
$92.26
$0
$0
9/26, 10/11,
10/17, 10/24,
11/14, 11/21,
12/6, & TBA
11/1-11/26
September 22, 2014
Daria
Wasserbach
Nanette Neadle
Aimee Thomson
Kristen
Henderson
Aimee Thomson
Scott Woodland
Yvonne Magala
Thomas Jones
Stacy Grady
Margaret
Esposito
Clinton Ambs
James Kluska
Richard
Giantisco
Donna Daku
NJ Smart Training
NHVRHS
PCAST
New Brunswick, NJ
Counselor Workshop
Kutztown, PA
Counselor Workshop
Montclair, NJ
HESAA Training
South Orange, NJ
HESAA Training
Glouster County, NJ
NJ Smart
Annandale, NJ
NJ Science Convention
Princeton, NJ
NJ Science Convention
Princeton, NJ
Geraldine R. Dodge
Poetry Festival
Newark, NJ
Mentoring Ed Program
Teachscape Training for
New Admin.
Teachscape Training for
New Admin.
NJ Smart Training
NHVRHS
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10/8
$0
$6.76
$0
$0
$0
$24.06
$0
$0
$0
$35.84
$0
$0
$0
$35.59
$0
$0
$0
$29.08
$0
$0
$0
$49.97
$0
$0
$0
$6.70
$0
$0
$170.00
$21.51
$0
$0
$170.00
$21.51
$0
$0
10/23
10/2 & 01/14
$10.00
$260.00
32.43
$54.81
$0
$0
$10.00
$0
09/30
$200.00
$8.49
$0
$0
09/30
$200.00
$8.49
$0
$0
10/8
$0
$6.76
$0
$0
09/29
10/10
09/26
12/5
11/18
10/8
10/14
10/14
Moved by Kelly, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0;
abstain, William Martin.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE –
David Sousa, Chairperson
Debora Frank, Ellen Gordon, Sharon Kelly
Alternate: Brett Reina
Informational items:
IT IS NOTED THAT ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS ARE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THAT ALL SALARIES ARE PRO-RATED TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF EMPLOYMENT.
Action 15-095
Retirement – Dennis Anderson
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the retirement of Dennis Anderson, Maintenance
Custodian, with regret, effective April 1, 2015. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution
was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
September 22, 2014
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Action 15-096
Leave of Absence – Sarah Hall
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Disability Leave of Absence for Sarah Hall,
English Teacher beginning October 30, 2014 and ending on December 7, 2014. Moved by Sousa, seconded by
Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-097
Leave of Absence – Sarah Hall
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Sarah Hall,
English Teacher beginning December 8, 2014 and ending on March 1, 2015. Moved by Sousa, seconded by
Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-098
Leave of Absence – Fred DiLorenzo
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Leave of Absence for Fred DiLorenzo,
Transportation Driver, beginning August 28, 2014 and ending on September 12, 2014. Moved by Sousa,
seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-099
Leave of Absence – Charles Temples
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Leave of Absence for Charles Temples, Custodian,
beginning August 11, 2014 and ending on or about September 26, 2014. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver.
On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-100
Leave of Absence – Kristy Brown
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Leave of Absence for Kristy Brown,
Transportation Driver, beginning September 29, 2014 and ending on or about November 10, 2014. Moved by
Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-101
Guide Movement – Clinton Ambs
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the movement across the guide for Clinton Ambs,
English Teacher, from BS+21, Step 9, salary of $58,275 to BS+30, Step 9, salary of $59,895 effective
September 1, 2014. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows:
ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-102
Guide Movement – Christopher James
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the movement across the guide for Christopher James,
Science Teacher, from BS+5, Step 10-11, salary of $58,775 to MS, Step 10-11, salary of $62,740 effective
September 2014. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows:
ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-103
Locker Room Duty – Sally Brunkus and Jeremy Maerling
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Sally Brunkus, and Jeremy Maerling, Instructional
Aides, as monitors for afternoon locker room duty, from Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 3:00, at their hourly
contracted rate. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows:
ayes, 9; nays, 0.
September 22, 2014
Action 15-104
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Substitute Locker Room Duty – Sharon Winnick and Susan Hoff
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Sharon Winnick and Susan Hoff, Instructional Aides,
as substitutes for Sally Brunkus and Jeremy Maerling, to monitor afternoon locker room duty, in their absence,
on any Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 3:00, at their hourly contracted rate. Moved by Sousa, seconded by
Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-105
Monitor – Susan Hoff
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Susan Hoff, Instructional Aide, to monitor
halls/bathrooms on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:30 – 4:30, on days of late bus service, at her hourly
contracted rate. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows:
ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-106
Substitute Monitor – Sharon Winnick
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Sharon Winnick, Instructional Adie’s, as substitute
hall monitors, to monitor hall/bathrooms on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:30 – 4:30, on days of late buses
service, at their hourly contracted rate. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was
ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-107
Chaperones – Sally Brunkus, Marc Cahill and Sharon Winnick
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Sally Brunkus, Marc Cahill or Sharon Winnick,
Instructional Aides, as Education Chaperones to assist special needs students to participate in Clubs, at $36.00
an hour not to exceed 27 hours, effective September 2014. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call
vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-108
Raritan Valley College Students
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Raritan Valley College Students to
fulfill their observation requirement for their Intro to Education course, beginning in September for 10 weeks,
for 3 hours a week ending the week of November 19th. They are as follows:
Tyler Allen
Daniel Swanson
Allison Timpert
Regina Santangelo
Observing: Leigh Ann Pintabone-English
Observing: Ted Manner – Social Studies
Observing: Carolyn Wolseifer-Math
Observing: Stacy Grady-Science
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-109
Student Teaching – Krista Levy
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Krista Levy, Rutgers University Student, to participate
in her student teaching 24 hour pre-service program for Alternate Route Teaching Candidates, allowing her to
observe for 4 hours of classroom instruction. She will be observing Margaret Esposito-English. Moved by
Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
September 22, 2014
Action 15-110
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Job Description – Media Services Coordinator
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Job Description:
Media Services Coordinator
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-111
Homebound Instruction
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves all active Delaware Valley Regional High School
Certificated Staff members to provide homebound instruction in their areas of certification through August
2015 at the negotiated hourly rate of $47.00/hr. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote,
resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-112
Homebound Instructors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following out of district Homebound Instructors
from September 2014 through August 2015:
- Mary Ellen Aleksa
- Christian Bajak
- Kathleen Fabula
- Beckie Hotz
- Amanda Merkle
- Anya Szlachtianchyn
Math, Biology, Physics & Physical Science
Math, German
Biology
Biology & Chemistry
English
Social Studies
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-113
Graduate Courses
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following request for graduate courses for the
2014/2015 school year:
Employee
Carolyn Wolsiefer
Semester
Fall 2014
Clinton Ambs
Fall 2014
Course
Action Research in Education
Leadership
Advanced Directing Workshop
Credits
3
3
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-114
Co-Curricular Club Advisors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Co-Curricular Club Advisors for
the 2014/2015 school year:
POSITION
APPLICANT
YEARS
EXPERIENCE
2014/2015 SALARY
September 22, 2014
Stage Craft Club
Joshua Paul
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$2,295.00
1
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-115
Co-Curricular Advisors/Coaches
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Co-Curricular Advisors/Coaches
for the 2014/2015 school year:
POSITION
APPLICANT
Lacrosse Assistant
Boys’ Coach
Set Design
Alan Schedlbauer
Joshua Paul
YEARS
EXPERIENCE
9
6
2014/2015
SALARY
$5,831 +$832
longevity
$1,926
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-116
Volunteer Coaches
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Volunteer Coach’s for the 2014/2015
school year:
Allyson Scerbo
Field Hockey
Jason Farnsworth
Football
Chris Cancelliere
Wrestling
Jason Farnsworth
Wrestling
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-117
Substitutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Substitutes for the 2014/2015 School
year:
John Sutton
Greg Stout
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-118
Custodian Substitutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Custodian Substitute for the 2014/2015
School year at the rate of $12.00 an hour:
Awilda Taveras
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
TRANSPORTATION:
Action 15-119
Bus Aide Substitute
September 22, 2014
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Bus Aide Substitute for the 2014/2015
school year Effective September 22, 2014 – June 30, 2015. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure.
Aide Name
SILLMAN, JEANNE
2014 / 2015
Hourly Rate
$13.35
Moved by Sousa, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
STUDENT AFFAIRS/
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Brett Reina – Chairperson,
Sandra Howell, Sharon Kelly, Robert Haver
Alternate: Vacant
Informational items:
a.
October 2014 Community Activities Calendar:
Alexandria Township:
Township Committee Meeting (2nd Wednesday)
Barn Tour Sunday, October 12, 2014 (10:00AM-4:00PM)
Holland Township:
Township Committee Meeting (1st and 3rd Tuesday)
Document Paper Shredding Day - October 18, 2014
Kingwood Township:
Township Committee Meeting (1st Thursday)
Township Wide Yard Sale – October 4, 2014 and October 5, 2014;
Frenchtown Borough:
Township Committee Meeting (1st Wednesday)
Frenchtown School Referendum – September 30, 2014
Milford Borough:
Township Committee Meeting (1st and 3rd Monday)
Milford Alive Saturday, September 27, 2014 (noon to 9:00PM)
Delaware Valley Regional High School:
HSPA Testing – Seniors - October 7, 8, 9
SAT Testing – October 11, 2014
Trick or Trot 5K – Frenchtown – October 19, 2014 10:00AM
Action 15-120
Overnight Field and Athletic Trips
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education to approves the following 2014-15 Overnight Field and Athletic
Trips in accordance with Board Policy No. 2340 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8 (c):
Organization/Department
Indoor Percussion Championships
Destination
Wildwood, NJ
Date
04/29/2015-05/03/2015
September 22, 2014
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Wrestling
Atlantic City, NJ
03/05/2015-03/08/2015
Cheerleading
Orlando, FL
02/06/2015-02/10/2015
Golf
TBA
May 2015
Track
TBA
05/29/2015-05/30/2015
Model UN
Philadelphia, PA
01/29/2015-02/01/2015
Moved
by Model UN
Princeton, NJ
11/20/2014-11/23/2014
Reina, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-121
Foreign Exchange Students from Germany
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education to approves Foreign Exchange Students from Germany arriving
October 13th and leaving October 29th.
Moved by Reina, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE - Ellen Gordon-Obal – Chairperson,
Robert Haver, Brett Reina
POLICY COMMITTEE -
Debora Frank – Chairperson,
Darrell DeTample, Ellen Gordon, Brett Reina
Alternate: Sandra Howell
Informational items:
Action 15-122
Policies – Second Reading
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following
policy and regulation revisions:
P0141
P0143
P1581
P3125
P3230
P3240
R3240
P4125
P4230
P6511
P8507
P8508
Board Member Number and Term (Revised)
Board Member Election and Appointment (Revised)
Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave (M) (New)
Employment of Teaching Staff Members (M) (Revised)
Outside Activities (Revised)
Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (M) (Revised)
Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (Revised)
Employment of Support Staff Members (M) (Revised)
Outside Activities (Revised)
Direct Deposit (New)
Breakfast Offer Versus Serve (OVS) (New)
Lunch Offer Versus Serve (OVS) (New)
Moved by Frank, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Action 15-123
Policies and Regulations – First Reading
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves first reading of the following policy and regulation
revisions:
P2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition (M) (Revised)
R2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition (M) (Revised)
P2417 Student Intervention and Referral Services (M) (Revised)
September 22, 2014
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R2417 Student Intervention and Referral Services (M) (Revised)
P2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons
Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition (M) (Revised)
R2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons
Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition (M) (Revised)
P3283 Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff Members and Students
(M) (Revised)
P4283 Electronic Communications Between Support Staff Members and Students
(M) (Revised)
R5612 Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees (M) (New)
P5613 Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses (M) (New)
R5613 Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses (M) (New)
Moved by Frank, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE -
William Martin – Chairperson,
Darrell DeTample, Deborah Frank, David Sousa
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT – Bylaw No. 0167 “Public Participation in Board Meetings” - None
ADJOURNMANT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Moved by Frank, seconded
by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Teresa Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
_________________________________
Ellen Gordon-Obal, Board President