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                                                                                                                        Regular Meeting

                                                                                                                        March 27, 2012

 

            The regular meeting of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the high school, Grumm Road, Hardyston Township, NJ, immediately following the budget hearing.

 

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

                                      Mrs. Apolito, Mr. Hilbert

                                    Mr. Bolcar, Superintendent

                                    Approximately eight Wallkill Valley Teachers

                                    Approximately 11 members of the public

 

            The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mr. Castiglione who made the following statement:

 

            Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1985, 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.

 

Old Business

 

A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 2012 and executive session minutes thereto.  All in favor.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 6, 2012.  All in favor.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to accept the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports showing a cash balance of $2,674,067.46 as of February 29, 2012 and that the board Secretary’s Financial Status Certification for the month of February 2012, a copy of which is attached to these minutes, be accepted.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to certify that all major account expenditures for the month of February 2012 have been made within the

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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:23-1.22(c)4.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

           

New Business

 

            The following correspondence was reviewed by the board:

 

            1.         Letter from Fran Weiss praising the cast and crew of “Beauty and the

Beast”.

 

            2.         Letter from Jeff and Evelyn Vanderhoff  praising the outstanding

                        performances in “Beauty and the Beast” and commenting on the kindness

                        and thoughtfulness of our students.

 

            3.         Letter from Patricia Chappell regarding the performance of “Beauty and

                        the Beast” and commenting that this performance was better than the

                        professional performance of this play she has seen.

 

            4.         Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Francis Koch with many kind remarks regarding

                        the performance of “Beauty and the Beast” from the Directors to the

                        janitorial staff.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the budget transfers authorized by the Superintendent for the month of February 2012 in the total amount of $17,790 per the attached list.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, to approve the budget transfers for March 2012 per the attached list in the total amount of $20,850.

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve payment of the bills as audited and submitted by the Finance Committee.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. McHugh, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the selection of Connie Krawz as Wallkill Valley regional High School’s Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Bolcar stated that staff and administration made this recommendation.  She has been here nearly 30 years and this is the first time she has been selected.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

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

 

                        Melanie Orinski                                Allison Wacker

 

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. Kabatra, to approve the following staff travel, conferences, clinics, workshops.

 

            Edward Bolcar          NJASA Spring Conference                                 $425 registration fee

                                                Atlantic City, May 21-23/12                                  $360 hotel

                                                                                                                        + mileage/tolls

 

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to declare the following equipment as surplus and to discard it appropriately (beyond repair).

 

                        GBC Shredder Model 2260X, S/N S110499H

 

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the transportation contract with High Point Regional High School as attached hereto.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. McHugh, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, to award the Lawn/Landscape Maintenance Contract 1A for the period April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 to D’Onofrio and Son at a cost of $13,346.67 per legal opinion of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper, P.C., school attorneys.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to approve the following requests for building use:

 

            a.         Wallkill Valley Soccer – March 22, 27 and 29, 2012

            b.         Wallkill Valley Chargers – March – June 2012

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            c.         North Jersey Bruins – April – July 2012

            d.         Wallkill Valley Junior Football – Sept – Nov 2012

            e.         Wallkill Valley Cross Country – March 25, 2012

            f.          World Languages Dept. – March 29, 2012

            g.         Wallkill Track Club – April 14, 2012

            h.         Wallkill Valley Project Graduation/Booster Club – April 28, 2012

 

All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

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

 

            1.         On March 28, four Supervisors will be attending a workshop in Franklin regarding new state teacher evaluation mode.

 

            2.         We will be reviewed under QSAC this year.  Mr. Wright has agreed to be the board representative on the team.

 

            3.         Our Solar Project has been approved by the electrical and building Hardyston Township.  It will now go to JCP&L and Clean Power for inspection.  Then we will be able to “flip the switch”.  Mr. McHugh wanted to walk the grounds with SMAC and DiCara/Rubino to be sure they will repair the damage done to the lawn.

 

            The meeting was opened to the public for comments and questions.  Many questions were asked by teachers and members of the public regarding the budget. 

 

            Mr. Koch commented on how good the play was.  He repeated some of the positive things he mentioned in the letter he had sent to the board and said that this play was so good that it gained attention out of the county.

 

            Mrs. Pierriera asked if the public will know who the teachers are who will be cut.  Mr. Bolcar stated that the teachers are notified before it comes to the board.  She asked if the public will have any input.  Mr. Bolcar stated that the public will not have input.  It is the Superintendent who makes the recommendations.  Opinions can be voiced but what needs to be done will be done.

 

            Eric Muller thanked the board for approving the field use for his organization.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. McHugh, seconded by Mr. Hilbert, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.  All in favor.

 

 

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            After returning to regular session the following action took place.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. McHugh, seconded by Mrs. Apolito, to accept the letter of intent to retire effective June 30, 2012 from John DeGraw, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, with deep regret.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to appoint

Linda Brigham as a maternity leave of absence replacement for Andrea Lawrence from May 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $150 per day for days worked and without benefits as recommended by the Superintendent.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. McHugh, to approve Tyler Wally as a Volunteer Assistant Lacrosse Coach for the 2011-12 school year at no cost to the board and as recommended by the Superintendent.  All responded yes in a roll call vote.

 

            The motion on the agenda to approve a Cooperative Sports Program Agreement with High Point High School for skiing and ice hockey was tabled by the Board President.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Kabatra, to adjourn.  All in favor.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    Elizabeth N. Flatt

                                                                                    Business Admin/Bd. Sec’y.