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                                                                                                                        Regular Meeting

                                                                                                                        February 28, 2012

 

            The regular meeting of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the high school, Grumm Road, Hardyston Township, NJ.

 

            PRESENT:    Mr. Castiglione, Mr. Carlson, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Kabatra, Mr. Wright,

                                      Mr. Hilbert, Mr. Sanfilippo

                                    Mr. Bolcar, Superintendent

                                    Mr. LoGiudice, Dept. Supervisor,  Ind. Arts, Home Ec, Business

                                    Mr. Rogers,Dept. Supervisor, Math

                                    Mr. Morgese, Dept. Supervisor, English

                                    Mr. Conger, Business Teacher

                                    Mrs. Busardo, WVEA Rep.

                                    Approximately eight members of the public

                                   

           The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Castiglione, who made the

following statement.

 

Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 185, adequate notice as defined by Section 3D of Chapter 231, P.L. 1985, has been made by regular mail, such notice on the 22nd day of May 2011 from the Board of Education offices maintained at the high school, Grumm Road, Hamburg, NJ to the following:

 

            The New Jersey Herald

            The New Jersey Sunday Herald

            Clerks of the four municipalities of Franklin, Hamburg, Hardyston and Ogdensburg and also was posted on the bulletin board maintained by the Board of Education at the high school.

 

           A presentation was made by Mr. Robert Loguidice, Supervisor of Industrial

Arts, Home Economics and Business.  He spoke about “Winter Games” going on in

each of  his three departments.  He explained that he is in charge of the grant for

“Perkins Funds” and overlooks that grant.  This year computers were purchased with

the Perkins money.  He is looking forward to the 8th Grade Science and Engineering

scheduled to be held at Wallkill on March 15.  The board was well pleased with the

projects Mr. LoGiudice described.  He was thanked for his presentation.

 

Old Business

 

            A motion was made by Mr. McHugh, seconded by Mr. Sanfilippo, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 2012 and executive session minutes thereto.  All in favor.

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            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to accept the

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports showing a cash balance of $3,219,625.59 as of January 31, 2012 and that the Secretary’s Financial Status Certification for the month ending January 31, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto, be accepted.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to certify that all major account expenditures for the month of January 2012 have been made within the constraints of the adopted budget and that sufficient funds are available to meet our financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-2.1(c)4.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

New Business

 

            The following correspondence was reviewed by the board members:

 

            a.         Thank you card from the Cafaro/Castiglione Family for flowers sent on the recent passing of Mr. Castiglione’s father.

 

            b.         Letter from the Wallkill Valley Custodian’s Association requesting a meeting to begin negotiations for their new agreement.

 

            c.         Letter to Connie Krawz notifying her of her selection as Wallkill Valley’s Outstanding Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year.

 

            d.         Two letters from Mr. Jack McKenna, one to Patricia Olson and one to Mark Trongone, praising them for their teaching abilities and inspiration to his grandson, Brenden McKenna.

 

            e.         Letter to the Sussex County Technical School Administration and Board of education President  from the Sussex County Public Schools regarding the increase in tuition costs for the 2012-13 school year.

 

            f.          Proposal from DiCara/Rubino Architects for Processing Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) for Wallkill Valley Regional HS District.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to approve the budget transfers for the month of February 2012 per the attached list in the total amount of $13,090.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

 

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            A motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, to approve payment of the bills as audited and submitted by the Finance committee.  All responded yes in a roll call vote, except Mr. Carlson who abstained because his wife had submitted a bill for payment.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to rescind the motion on page 57 of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 2012 approving  the resolution regarding the  2012 Annual School Election.  All responded yes in a roll call vote except Mr. Kabatra who voted No.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to move the election for the selection of school board candidates to the general election held each November, as required by law due to the fact that our four constituent districts have voted to move their elections to November.  Some discussion took place.  All responded yes in a roll call vote except Mr. Kabatra who voted No.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to approve the following additions to the substitute list:

 

           Charlene Armstrong         Samantha Carter         William Galese         Justin Rogoff

 

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, to approve the list of field trips as presented by the Superintendent.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to approve the movement on the teachers’ salary guide of Stephanie Bonaparte from BA+15 to MA effective January 1, 2012 per the negotiated agreement.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to approve Solar Panels Project Change Orders GC-01, GC-02 and GC-03 as attached hereto.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to approve the following use of school facilities:

 

            a.         Wallkill Valley Wrestling Club, Tuesday 2/28/12

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

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            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, approve the following coaches for the 2011-12 school year as recommended by the Superintendent:

 

            Leanne Clausen, Ass’t. Track Coach, Step 1 ($2,910)

            Daryl Jones, Volunteer Ass’t Baseball Coach, at no cost to the board

            Sabrina Lucas, Volunteer Ass’t Track Coach, at no cost to the board

 

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            Mr. Bolcar presented his Superintendent’s Report as follows:

 

            1.         Report included in packet stands as written.

 

            2.         We have received notification from Sussex County Vo-Tech that the tuition for the 2012-13 school year will be $1,855, $645 less than the original tuition rate of $2500 and $50 less than the tuition rate for the current school year of $1,900.

 

            3.         Mr. Rogers and Mr. Morgese were invited tonight to address the issues of test scores.  They can answer questions from board members about the report given to board members in their mailing.  The Department of Education controls the district factor grouping (DFG).  Mr. Bolcar gave the criteris of what constitutes the DFG.  We are in the DE grouping of which there are about 50 districts. 

 

            Mr. Rogers and Mr. Morgese were available to answer questions.  The only other DE group school in Sussex county is High Point.  Mr. Morgese gave background and information on test scores.  They were thanked for their explanation of the test scores.

 

            The meeting was opened to the public.  Mr. Lipscomb asked about using our concession facilities for their football league.  The Booster Club supports it.

 

            Mr. Lipscomb asked if Sussex County Vo Tech is a public school.  their budget is approved by the Freeholders.  He asked why Sussex tech isn’t held to the same rules as other public schools.

 

            Mr. McDonald of Franklin wanted to know why our graduation rate is so low at under 90% according to the School Report Card.  It was explained that our graduation rate is actually 98% and it is unknown why the NJ Dept. of Education website gives our rate as so low.    It will be looked into by Mr. Bolcar.

 

 

 

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            Other topics brought up by Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Repasy of Hardyston were having the honor roll published in the local paper and having our computer software upgraded.  Mr. Bolcar stated that our honor roll is published regularly in the local newspaper and that upgrading of computer hardware and software will take time and money.  Mr. McHugh stated that we are looking into a new student program which will have a parent module in it.

 

            Thomas Darragh of Hardyston asked about our hardware system.  This was discussed briefly. 

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Sanfilippo, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and personnel matters.

All in favor.

 

            After returning to regular session, the following action was taken.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to approve the purchase of computer related materials to support the Solar Panels Project per the attached estimate from Intrep Solutions in the total amount of $31,115 under State Contract No. 77560.  All responded yes in a roll call vote except Mr. Castiglione who abstained.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to approve Change Order GC-01 regarding the Chiller Project per the attached to change the substantial completion date from February 17 2012 to April 30, 2012.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to approve Change Order GC-02 regarding the Chiller Project per the attached and to deduct $4,274 from allowance #1 for the purpose of expediting a “Quick Ship” program from Trane with a shipping date of March 30, 2012.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to review the Application for NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education Grant, support the proposed project and agree to implement it if a grant is awarded in the requested amount of $9,762.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

 

 

 

 

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            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to adjourn.  All in favor.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    Elizabeth N. Flatt

                                                                                    Business Admin/Bd. Sec’y.