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DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Public Hearing on the 2010-11 Proposed Budget and Regular Meeting - March 29, 2010

TIME and PLACE: The Public Hearing on the 2010-11 Proposed Budget and regular meeting was held on March 29,2010, by the Board of Education of the Delaware Valley Regional High School District, Hunterdon County, in the Library of the Delaware Valley Regional High School, 19 Senator Stout Road, Frenchtown, 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 March 19, 2010 by:

• Faxing to the Hunterdon County Democrat and Courier News • Posting on the District Website and the bulletin board in the District Office • 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 Callanan.

ROLLCALL Present: Dr. Leslie Callanan, President Robert Haver Sharon Kelly, Vice President Sandra Howell Debora Frank William Martin Ellen Gordon-Obal Brett Reina David Sousa

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS Present: Dr. Elizabeth Nastus, Superintendent Daria Wasserbach, Business AdministratorlBoard Secretary

ALSO PRESENT: Several staff members Several community members Stephen Fogarty, School Attorney

President Callahan lead the Board in-the Pledge of Allegiance.

MANAGEMENT REPORTS

• Mr. Sanford - Principal • He distributed the Terrier Times and the 8th Grade Orientation Video • He reported on third marking period adjustments He reported on REBEL and SADD Shoe Project March 29, 2010 Page 6385

• Mr. Grzywacz - Athletic Director • He reported on the April 161h Spring Pep Rally/Spirit Night • He reported that Aleksa Lapinas made }'I Team All West Jersey Swimmer

Dr. Guenther - Director of Special Services

Mrs. Olcott - Director of Curriculum and Instruction • She gave a Professional Development/In-Service update

Public Hearing on the 2010-11 Proposed School Budget

Dr. Nastus and Mrs. Wasserbach presented the 2010-11 Proposed School Budget for adoption. Dr. Callanan noted that several administrators will be donating their contractual salary increases for the next school year back to the District.

Public Comment on the 2010-11 Proposed School Bud2et

• Gabe Plumer, Alexandria Township, commended the administration for their donation, Open Public records request, administration salaries cost increases from 2005-06 to 2010-11.

Lisa Walker, Kingwood Township, questioned the Board on the status of negotiations.

• Bobbie Beriont, Holland Township, applauded the administration for their donation"; encouraged the community to stop listening to political sound bites; likes the changes she sees at Del Val.

Action 10-365: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the 2010-11 proposed budget includes sufficient funds to implement the proposed planning process as described in this district's Annual Report pursuant to NJ.S.A. 18A: 7A -11 and to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards;

.WHEREAS, the 2010-11 proposed budget is in compliance with the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A and N..J.A.c. Title 6 and 6A;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education approves the proposed 2010-11 budget in the amount of $17,288,589 and authorizes its submission to the Hunterdon County Superintendent of Schools for approval as follows:

General Fund $16,371,762 Special Revenue Fund $324,522 Debt Service Fund $592,305 Total Budget $17,288,589

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the tax levy cap calculation as follows: March 29, 2010 Page 6386

Pre-budget year adjusted tax levy, including weighted increases for enrollment, inflated by 4% $12,833,311 Adjustment for Reduction in Total State Aid From Pre-budget Year, Issued with State Aid Notices $0 Adjustment for Increase in Health Care Cost $0 Adjustment for Districts Spending Above Adequacy, with General Fund Levy Greater than Local Share and State Aid Increase Greater than CPI $0 Request to the Commissioner for Waivers: $0 Increase in Capital Outlay $0

Increase in Special Education Costs over $40,000 per pupil $0 New School Costs $0 Increase in Energy Costs $0 Increase in Insurance Costs $0 Increase in Transportation Costs for Hazardous Routes $0 Increase in Tuition Costs $0 Failure to Meet CCCS under QSAC $0 Non-recurring General Fund Revenues ~ $0 Other Waiver requests $0 Total Tax Le~y Cap: $12,833,311

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED to acknowledge that the 2010-11 budget as described above results in a general fund tax levy in the amount of$12,833,311, and a debt service tax levy in the amount of$162,305 apportioned asfollows:

Alexandria Township: Alexandria Township General Fund Tax Levy $4,377,105.56 Alexandria Township Debt Service Tax Levy $55,357.97 Total Ale;wndria Township Tax Levy $4,432,463.53

Frenchtown Borough: Frenchtown Borough General Fund Tax Levy $710,997.83 Frenchtown Borough Debt Service Tax Levy $8,992.11 Total Frenchtown Borough Tax Levy $719,989.94

Holland Townshio: Holland Township General Fund Tax Levy $3,875,613.82 Holland Township Debt Service Tax Levy $49,015.53 Total Holland Township Tax Levy $3,924,629.35

Kingwood Townshio: Kingwood Township General Fund Tax Levy $3,072,820.38 Kingwood Township Debt Service Tax Levy $38,862.47 Total Holland Township Tax Levy $3,111,682.85

Milford Borough: Milford Borough General Fund Tax Levy $796,773.41 Milford Borough Debt Service Tax Levy $10,076.92 Total Milford Borough Tax Levy $806,850.33 March 29, 2010 Page 6387

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the maximum travel allowance for the 2010-11 school year shall be established at $75,000, and the maximum regular business travel amount shall not exceed $1,500 per employee.

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED asfollows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY - Daria Wasserbach Informational Items: a. The Annual Organization/Regular Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM. b. The Following School Election Candidate Nominating Petitions were filed with the Board Secretary: Milford Borough (l) Full (3-year) Term - Ellen Gordon-Obal Holland Township (2) Full (3-year) Terms - William Martin, Sandra Howell Frenchtown Borough (1) Unexpired (One-Year) Tenn - Robert Haver II c. Personal and Financial Ethics Disclosure Statements are due to the Board Secretary by Aprill, 2010. Mrs. Wasserbach indicated that all Board Members have submitted their statements. d. Correspondence • Note from E. Nastus; re: expression of sympathy thank-you • February 19, 2010 memo from Kathleen Stannard, Supervisor of Special Services Holland Township School; re: commendation of CST and Guidance Representatives

Action 10-366: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes:

February 22,2010 - Regular Meeting Minutes February 22,2010 - Executive Session Minutes

Moved by Frank, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE - William Martin, Chairperson, Leslie Callanan, Debora Frank Informational items: a. Update and Progress on Goals and Objectives: Goal #4: Board Committee: Curriculum By 2010, the district will fully utilize multiple authentic assessments to improve instruction as measured by student achievement data. Note: The superintendent will include 3year measurable objectives in the action plan.

Action 10-367: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the 2009-10 Special Education Tuition Contract with Day top Preparatory School, Hunterdon County, in theamountof$229 per diem, effective March 15 -June 30, 2010 (180 days/pro-rated to start date/Student #10-015S). Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O. March 29, 2010 Page 6388

Action 10-368: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the 2009-] 0 Special Education Tuition Contract with Day top Preparatory School, Hunterdon County, in the amount of$229 per diem, effective March 23 -June 30, 20] 0 (]80 days/pro-rated to start date/Student #]0-006S). Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

FACILITIES / TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - David Sousa, Chairperson, Robert Haver, Brett Reina, William Martin Informational items: a. Update and Progress on Goals and Objectives: Goal #3: Board Committee: Facilities By June 2010, with a focus on student safety, security, communication and education, upgrade technology in the following areas: Teacher laptops Communication to parents Smart boards Technology in the Media Center b. Request from Mr. J. Capone for Waiver of Facility Use Fees for Girls' Basketball Clinic

Action 10-369: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education DENIES the request from Mr. J. Capone for Waiver of Facility Use Fees for Girls' Basketball Clinic, April-May, 20] O. Moved by Martin, seconded by Haver. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0; abstain, ] (Reina).

It was noted that the Committee may reconsider the recommendation pending further discussion with Mr. Capone.

Action 10-370: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the request for sealed bids for the short term rental of the Farmhouse Property yielded the following results:

]. Douglas Sanford North Plainfield, NJ 07062

Monthly Rent $],000.00 Anticipated Occupancy Date 4/]/20]0 Anticipated Departure Date 9/30/2010

THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education awards the short term rental of the Farmhouse Property to Douglas Sanford in accordance with the March 24, 2010 bid. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-371: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the following 2009-]0 Field and Athletic Trips in accordance with N.1.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8(c): March 29, 2010 Page 6389

Oreanization/Department Destination Date International Club Warrington, PA OS/2010 Lacrosse New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford 04/2010 Science Fort Hancock, NJ OS/2010 Spring Sports A.L. Johnson Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Allentown High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Belvidere High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Blair Academy Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Bridgewater-Raritan High Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Cherry Valley Invitational Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Clifton High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Delran High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports East Brunswick High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Easton HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Edison High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Ewing High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Farmstead Golf Course Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Gill St. Bernard's School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Hackettstown High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Hamilton West Tournament Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports HealthQuest Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Hillsborough High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Hopewell Valley HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports . Hunterdon Central Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Immaculata High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Jefferson Township H.S. Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Jonathan Dayton H S Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Kittatinny Regional High Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Lawrence High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Manville High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Mount Saint Mary Academy Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports New Brunswick HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports New Egypt High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports North Brunswick Twp High Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports North Hunterdon @ Pingry Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports North Hunterdon H.S. Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports North Plainfield H S Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports North Warren Reg HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Nutley High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Ocean Township HS @ Waterfront Park Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Phillipsburg High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Pingry @ North Hunterdon Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Power Time Sports, Flemington, NJ Spring Season 2010 March 29, 2010 Page 6390

Spring Sports Princeton High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Ridge High School @ TD Bank Ballpark Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Riegel Ridge, Holland Twp. , NJ Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Rutgers Prep School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports RVCC, Raritan, NJ Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Skyland Park Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Somerville High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports South Brunswick H.S. Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports South Hunterdon Reg HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports The Hun School of Princeton Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Union City HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Union High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Vernon Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Warren Hills Reg HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports Watchung Hills Reg High School Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports West Morris Central HS Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports West Windsor Plainsboro N Spring Season 2010 Spring Sports West Windsor Plainsboro S Spring Season 2010 Music Maplewood, NJ April 2010

Moved by Sousa, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-372: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education authorizes pupil transportation by private vehicle for qualifying employees and students in accordance with Board of Education Policy No. 8660 as follows:

Emplovee Name Department Destination Purpose Date David Kirschenmann Athletics Skillman, NJ Golf Tournament April 2010 David Kirschenmann Athletics Holland Twsp Golf Tournament April 2010 David Kirschenmann Athletics Neshanic Station Golf Tournament May 20]0 Bill Petty Athletics Philadelphia, PA Penn Relays April 2010

Moved by Sousa, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

FINANCE COMMITTEE - Sharon Kelly, Chairperson, David Sousa, Ellen Gordon-Obal Informational items: a. Update and Progress on Goals and Objectives

Mrs. Kelly thanked the Finance Committee for their considerable efforts in the development of the 2010-11 Budget. March 29, 2010 Page 6391

Action 10-373: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the General Fund Bill List for the period February 23 • March 29,2010 in the amount of$l, 420,044. 91. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-374: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the line item transfers for period February 2010. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-375: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the monthly certification of the Board Secretary for February 2010, and after revie'w of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports, certify no major account or ftmd has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23 - 2.11(c) 3 and that sufficient ftmds 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.1.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. 6A23• 2.11 (a). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-376: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the following financial reports: Athletics Account February 2010 Student Activities Account February 2010 Miscellaneous Account February 2010 Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-377: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education authorizes membership in the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System #2-SOCCP. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-378: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the request for sealed bids for the sale of Kitchenware owned by the Board of Education no longer needed for educational purposes as authorized on January 25, 2010 and again on February 22, 2010 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45 yielded the following results:

1. Frenchtown American Legion, Frenchtown, NJ Seven (7) Full Size Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $80.00 Four (4) Oval Size Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $80.00* Two (2) Round Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $40.00* March 29, 2010 Page 6392

2. Darcy Lodge #37, Frenchtown, NJ Seven (7) Full Size Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $105.00* Four (4) Oval Size Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $60.00 Two (2) Round Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes $30.00

THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education accepts the bids for the sale of seven (7) full size chafing dishes to Darcy Lodge and four (4) oval and two (2) round chafing dishes to Frenchtown American Legion in accordance with the March 18th bid.

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Sousa. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 6; nays, 0; abstain, 3 (Haver, Sousa, Callanan).

Action 10-379: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the NCLB 0708 Amendment Application and authorize its submission to the Department of Education for approval. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action Mileaf!eN/AIRS10-380:Meals(oer(oerdiem)$]49$35N/ACostdiem) Mistake-FreePrnf!ramWriting Better4/]6/104/16/10Date(s)4/]4/10Title/Location·GrammarMeasurableRESOLUTION& $1]$46.30.50 BOE Member Lodging ProofreadingGoals & Objectives, Flemington, NJ Flemington, NJ Statute,IRSFlemington,eligiblein accordanceMileageforCodeNJmealReimbursementandwithreimbursement.NJtheDepartmentSchoolRate:DistrictofMileage,$0.50.TreasuryAccountabilitymealsGuidelines.andActlodgingand2010BoardOMBreimbursementsofMileageEducationReimbursementshallPolicy.beOnlyin accordanceRate:overnight$0.31;stayswith1/1/10areNT Cindy Bridge Mike Columbo JonJuliaLisaMelanieLymanCartwrightLechnerDysart BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of EducationEmployee/ approves the following requests for employee/board member travel March 29, 2010 Page 6393

Diane CrisafulliUpdateIRSN/AOMB N/A$70$0$99$215and ProgressNJSIAAJostensSTSCo-TeachingCDKConference,UseronCoverWorkshop5/14/104/27/105/14/l04/23/105/27/104/22/10GoalsTraininginWorkshoptheEastandInclusiveObjectives $35.50$54.30$17.98 Rockaway,Hamilton,Hackettstown,Classroom,Windsor, NJNJNJAllentown,NJ PA Informationala. items: DariaLindaPennyDonnaKreuzwieserWasserbachMcDanielDaku JerrySandraRene LaFevreFordMorisie Moved by Kelly, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTEDPERSONNELas follows:COMMITTEEayes, 9; nays,- O.Leslie Callanan, Chairperson, Sharon Kelly, William Martin, David Sousa

IT IS NOTED THAT ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS ARE AT THE RECOMMENDA nON OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THAT ALL SALARIES ARE PRO-RATED TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT.

Action 10-381: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, corrects the 2009-10 employment contract for Matthew Carr, Paraprofessional, originally approved on February 22,2010, at Step 1, at an annual salary of$21,228.00 (pro-rated to start date) based upon an hourly rate of$16.00, for 7.25 hours a day, for 183 days (pro-rated to start date), beginning March 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010. Salary subject to change pending settlement of the Negotiated Agreement. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-382: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts with regret, the notice of retirement of Arlene Frederick, Special Education Teacher, effective June 30, 2010. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O. March 29, 2010 Page 6394

Action 10-383: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts with regret, the notice of retirement of James Stryker, Custodian, effective June 30, 2010. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-384: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the request for a medical leave of absence for June Eberle, Art Teacher, effective March 26,2010 thruApril12, 2010. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-385: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoims Maria T. Prentice as School Nurse for the Band/Chorus trip on April 23 -26, 2010, to Williamsburg, VA. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0

Action 10-386: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Stephanie Stevens as School Nurse for the Senior Class trip on June 3 - 5, 2010 to Virginia Beach, VA. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, 0

Action 10-387: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following request for graduate course:

Emolovee Semester Course Credits Barbara Ball Spring 2010 Contemporary Methods, Materials 3 & Evaluation in Driver Education • New Jersey City University

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O. Action 10-388: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following 2009/2010 appointment of Schedule "B" Advisors/Coaches, salaries to be determined upon seulement of the Negotiated Agreement:

POSITION APPLICANT YEARS EXPERIENCE Track Assistant Coach Carlos Webster o

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O. March 29, 2010 Page 6395

Action 10-389: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following as Volullleer Coach for the 2009-10 school year:

John Wilcox Boys' & Girls' Lacrosse Jeffrey Knowles Boys' Track Gene Innocenti Baseball

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED asfollows: ayes, 9; nays, o.

Action 10-390: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following as substitute teacher for the 2009-10 school year:

Teresa Langston Ashley DiLorenzo Jill Studnicki

. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, o.

Action 10-391: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, authorizes the Varsity Football Team to paint the weight room during spring break under the direction of Coach Mike Columbo. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, o.

Dr. Nastus thanked Coach Columbo and the team.

Action 10-392: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Eileen Bertolotti, Educational Chaperone, for after school hours, at a rate of$26.00/hour for up to 8home baseball games beginning April 1thru the end of the baseball season. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, o.

Action 10-393: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Catherine Masterson to work until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to assist with the after school supervision to begin on March 30 thru June 18, 2010 at an hourly rate of $17.00. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O. March 29, 2010 Page 6396

Action 10-394: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Raymond Smith, Seasonal Grounds Worker, at a rate of$12.00 an hour, not to exceed 40 hours/week, effective May 1,2010 and ending October 30, 2010. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-395: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the extension of employment of Cindy Palka, Payroll Consultant from April 1, 1010 to June 30,2010 - not to exceed 20 hours per week. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Oba/. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-396: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Stephanie Hank as Detention Proctor, for Tuesdays & Thursdays and occasional Saturdays beginning March 30, 2010 and ending June 18, 2010, at a rate of $26.00/hr. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon-Obal. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

STUDENT AFFAIRS / POLICY COMMITTEE - Ellen Gordon-Obal- Chairperson, Leslie Callanan, Sharon Kelly, Debora Frank Informational items: a. Update and Progress on Goals and Objectives

Goal #1: Board Committee: Policy By June 2010, through the New Jersey QSAC monitoring process, utilize the collection of quality performance data to improve the instruction we deliver and efficiency of district operations. Goal #2: Board Committee: Student Affairs By June 2010, complete the 2nd year of the Middle States Project.

Action 10-397: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following revised Board of Education Bylaws, Policies and Regulations:

Policy No. 2110 "Philosophy oj Education/District Mission Statement" Policy No. 2210 "Curriculum Development" Policy No. 2240 "Controversial Issues" Policy No. 2260 "Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices" Regulation No. R2330 "Homework" Policy No. 2340 "Field Trips" Regulation No. R2340 "Field Trips" Policy No. 2360 Use of Technology Policy No. 2361 "Acceptable Use oJComputer Network/Computers and Resources" Regulation No. R2361 "Acceptable Use oJComputer Network/Computers and Resources" Policy No. 2416 "Programs/or Pregnant Pupils" March 29, 2010 Page 6397

Policy No. 2417 "Pupil Intervention and Referral Services" Regulation No. R2417 "Pupil Intervention and Referral Services" Policy No. 2422 "Health Education" Policy No. 2430 "Co-Curricular Activities" Policy No. 2440 "Summer School" Regulation No. R2460.I "Special Education - Location, Identification and Referral" Regulation No. R2560 "Live Animals in School" Regulation No. R2624 "Grading System"

Moved by Gordon-Obal, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED asfollows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

• Dr. Guenther, Director of Student Services, said Arlene Frederick, Special Education Teacher, will be sorely missed. He also congratulated Diane Pona, Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Hewens asked for clarification of budgetary timetable.

• Steve Fogarty, School Attorney, spoke about the tentative agreement and ratification process, the terms of which may not be made public.

• Lisa Walker asked the Board the plan for salary/benefits.

• Dawn Petronia, Alexandria Township, said teachers should be cut last and should shop for benefits.

• Sue Johnston, Kingwood Township asked if the teachers decided to forego raises and benefits.

Action 10-398: RESOLUTION

Resolved by the Board of Education of Delaware Valley Regional High School as per Chapter 231, P. L. 1975:

a. That it is hereby determined that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. on Monday, March 29,2010 to discuss matters of Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel as it relates to Grievances. b. The matter discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursualll to said discussion shall take place only at a public meeting. c. The length of the meeting is thought to be approximately thirty (30) minutes. Action may be taken upon return to open session.

Moved by Gordon-Obal, seconded by Sousa. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED asfollows: ayes, 9; flays, O.

Open session resumed at 10:21 p.m. All members were present. March 29, 2010 Page 6398

Action 10-399: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education hereby DENIES the D. V.R.E.A. grievance originally presented on December 23, 2009 for the December 14, 2009 alleged violation of the Negotiated Agreement on the basis that Instructional Aides shall be paid at the hourly rate for the number of hours worked each day. Moved by Gordon• Obal, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-400: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Education hereby DENIES "Grievance No.1 "filed by the D. VR.A.A. for the alleged violation of Article Ive on the basis that the statement in question is not a reprimand. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-401: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education DENIES "Grievances Nos. 2 and 3"filed by the D. VR.A.A. for the alleged violation of Article IV e on the basis that the two (2) letters of reprimand were both issued for just cause and for separate occurrences. Moved by Sousa, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, O.

Action 10-402: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at 10:21 p.m. Moved by Gordon-Obal, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 9; nays, o.

Respectfully submitted,

Daria Wasserbach, Business AdministratorlBoard Secretary