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DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Public Hearing on the Proposed 2009-10 School Budget and Regular Meeting - March 30, 2009

TIME and PLACE: A Public Hearing and regular meeting were held on March 30, 2009, 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. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE: Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, this is to announce that the Delaware Valley Regional High School District Board of Education has provided adequate notice of the date, time, and location of this meeting. Such notice was delivered to the clerks of the following municipalities: Alexandria Township, Frenchtown Borough, Holland Township, Kingwood Township, and Milford Borough, and the Hunterdon Democrat and the Courier News and posted on the District website and main bulletin board in the District Office on March 26, 2009. All provisions of Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 have been met.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Callanan.

ROLL CALL Present: Dr. Leslie Callanan, President Ellen Gordon Sharon Kelly, Vice President Jack Opdyke John Ericson David Sousa

Absent: Patricia Leonhardt (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) William Martin (arrived at 7:14 p.m.) Joseph Strasser

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS Present: Dr. Elizabeth Nastus, Superintendent Daria Wasserbach, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

ALSO PRESENT: Don Hutchins, Daniel Hutchins Foundation Several members of the public Several student athletes

President Callanan led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Dr. Nastus and Mrs. Wasserbach presented the Public Hearing on the 2009-10 proposed school budget.

Mr. Martin arrived at this time.

There were no public comments on the 2009-10 Proposed School Budget. March 30, 2009 Page 6155

Action 09-351: RESOLUTION

Whereas, the 2009-10 tentative budget includes sufficient funds to implement the proposed planning process as described in the District’s Annual Report pursuant to N.J.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 2009-10 tentative 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 RESOLVED the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education approves the tentative 2009-10 budget in the amount of $28,066,334 and authorizes its submission to the Hunterdon County Superintendent of Schools for approval as follows:

General Fund ...... $17,258,757 Special Revenue Fund ...... $194,721 Debt Service Fund ...... $591,000 Total Budget...... $18,044,478

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the tax levy cap calculation as follows:

Pre-budget year adjusted tax levy, including weighted increases for enrollment, inflated by 4% . . . . . $12,541,048 Adjustment for Reduction in Total State Aid from Pre-budget Year, issued with State Aid Notices ...... $0 Adjustment for Increase in Health Care Cost ...... $118,674 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 Levy Cap ...... $12,659,722

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to acknowledge that the 2009-10 budget as described above results in a general fund tax levy in the amount of $12,659,722, and a debt service tax levy in the amount of $591,000 apportioned as follows:

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP

Alexandria Township General Fund Tax Levy ...... $4,646,066 Alexandria Township Debt Service Tax Levy ...... $216,895 Total Alexandria Township Tax Levy ...... $4,862,961

FRENCHTOWN BOROUGH Frenchtown Borough General Fund Tax Levy ...... $733,510 Frenchtown Borough Debt Service Tax Levy ...... $32,243 Total Frenchtown Borough Tax Levy ...... $767,753 March 30, 2009 Page 6156

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP Holland Township General Fund Tax Levy ...... $3,747,005 Holland Township Debt Service Tax Levy ...... $174,923 Total Holland Township Tax Levy ...... $3,921,928

KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP Kingwood Township General Fund Tax Levy ...... $2,853,988 Kingwood Township Debt Service Tax Levy ...... $133,234 Total Kingwood Township Tax Levy ...... $2,987,222

MILFORD BOROUGH Milford Borough General Fund Tax Levy ...... $679,153 Milford Borough Debt Service Tax Levy ...... $31,705 Total Milford Borough Tax Levy ...... $710,858

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the maximum travel allowance for the 2009-10 school year shall be established at $100,000, and the maximum regular business travel amount shall not exceed $1,500 per employee.

Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Ericson. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

• Donald Hutchins presented the Board a check from the Daniel Hutchins Foundation in the amount of $8,922.75 to pay for scoreboards for the field hockey and soccer fields. Several student athletes offered their thanks to the Daniel Hutchins Foundation for their continued support and generosity. Mr. Hutchins discussed potential future Foundation projects.

Action 09-352: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a $8,922.75 donation for field hockey and soccer field scoreboards from the Daniel Hutchins Foundation. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Kelly. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Mrs. Leonhardt arrived at this time.

Action 09-353: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education schedule the annual organization meeting of the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for Monday, April 27, 2009, in the School Library beginning at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

• Mr. Gurysh, Mrs. Manchanda, and Mrs. Olcott reported on mid-term examinations.

• Mr. Giantisco and Mrs. Olcott presented a status update on the Middle State process which included a new District mission statement, tag line, and belief statements.

• Dr. Nastus presented the Management Reports for: Mrs. Kathleen Warrick, Transportation Supervisor; Mr. Hunt, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor; Mrs. Hammerstone, Interim Principal; Dr. Guenther, Director of Special Services; Mr. Kluska, Vice Principal of Attendance and Student Activities; Mrs. Manchanda, Director of Math and Sciences; Mrs. Olcott, Director of Humanities; Mr. Gurysh, Director of Technology; March 30, 2009 Page 6157

Mr. Scott Cariddi, Interim Athletic Director (attached to and made a part of these minutes).

Action 09-354: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Delaware Valley Mission Statement: The mission of Delaware Valley Regional High School is to enrich the lives of all students through exceptional education based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Sousa. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-355: RESOLUTION

RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Delaware Valley Regional High School District as per Chapter 231, P.L. 1975: • That it is hereby determined necessary to meet in Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. on March 30, 2009 to discuss matters of personnel as it relates to the appointment of the School Principal. • The matter discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion shall take place only at a public meeting. • The length of the meeting is thought to be approximately thirty (30) minutes. Action may be taken upon return to open session.

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

The Board returned to open session at 9:01 p.m. All members were present with the exception of Mr. Strasser.

Action 09-356: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Douglas Sanford as Principal for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years at Step 13, $132,438, pro-rated to start date, effective June 1, 2009. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Sousa. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-357: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the open and executive session minutes of the regular February 23, 2009 Board of Education meeting. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-358: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the open and executive session minutes of the special March 16, 2009 Board of Education meeting. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-359: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2009-10 School Calendar (attached to and made a part of these minutes). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Leonhardt. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6158

Action 09-360: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the use of school facilities for the New Jersey Tournament of Champions on May 19, 2009, with a rain date of May 27, 2009, with waiver of facility fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-361: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education amends the approval of the use of school facilities for New Jersey Youth Soccer - Del Val Soccer Club originally approved on February 23, 2009 with waiver of “custodial fees” to waiver of “facilities use fees.” Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-362: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves use of school facilities for Milford Public School from February 23, 2009 - February 26, 2009 with waiver of facility use fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-363: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves use of school facilities for Holland Boy Scouts - Troop 187 on May 3, 2009 with waiver of facility use fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-364: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves use of school facilities for Boy Scout Pack 114 - Den 2 on March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, and April 15, 2009 with waiver of facility use fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-365: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves use of school facilities for Del Val Dawgs Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading on March 28, 2009 with waiver of facility use fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-366: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves use of school facilities for Kingwood Township School PTA on May 15, 2009 with waiver of facility use fees. Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-367: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the request for proposals for Transportation Garage Office Renovations yielded the following results:

Ray Crisman, Inc. - Labor and Material $8,700.00 122 Brunswick Ave. March 30, 2009 Page 6159

Bloomsbury, NJ 08804

Snyder Construction - Labor and Material $9,150.00 Orchard St. Belvidere, NJ 07823

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education awards the contract for Transportation Garage Office Renovations services to Ray Crisman, Inc. in accordance with the March 5, 2009 proposal. Project to be funded by the Transportation Jointure.

Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Ericson. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-368: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Student Activities Bus Transportation itinerary:

TEACHER DESTINATION ADDRESS PURPOSE Cost

Stacy Aron Medieval Times Lyndhurst, NJ Allow this period of time studied $2,038 in World History to come to life

Jessica Carpenter NJ Youth Gov’t. Model Trenton, NJ Civic education through practical student Legislature Conference experience paid

Jessica Carpenter NY Youth in Gov’t. Model Trenton, NJ Civic education, practice session to student Legislature Practice Session learn the legislative process paid

Michele Culcasi East Tokyo Restaurant Flemington, NJ International Foods $176.50

Jay Durner Warren Hills High School Washington, NJ Jazz Band Festival $250

Jay Durner Southern Lehigh High School Center Valley, PA Jazz Band Festival $369.50

Jay Durner North Warren Regional H.S. Blairstown, NJ Jazz Band Festival $380.50

James Gessner Raritan Valley Comm. College Branchburg, NJ Life Science Career Awareness Day -0-

Penny McDaniel TBD Philadelphia, PA To develop an appreciation for art/culture/ $902 theater; to increase knowledge of history & national landmarks

Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Kelly. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-369: RESOLUTION

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 Nos. 0147 and 3440 “Expenses and Reimbursements.” 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. Where more than five individuals from the District are to attend the same out-of-state conference, the School District shall obtain written approval of the Executive County Superintendent. 2008 OMB mileage reimbursement rate: $0.31; 1/1/09 IRS mileage reimbursement rate: $0.55. March 30, 2009 Page 6160

Employee/ Lodging Meals BOE Member Program Title/Location Date(s) Cost Mileage (per diem) (per diem) OMB Mary E. Aleksza NJ Bio EOC Performance 5/27/09 N/A $23.76 N/A N/A Assessment Scorers Training Washington, NJ OMB June Eberle Adobe Creative Suite Users 5/13/09 $199.00 $36.29 N/A N/A Princeton, NJ OMB Cynthia Ezzard- NJ Biology End of Course 5/26/09 N/A $22.56 N/A N/A Sozanski Performance Assessment Washington, NJ OMB Cynthia Ezzard- NJ Biology End of Course 5/28/09 N/A $22.56 N/A N/A Sozanski Performance Assessment Washington, NJ OMB B.J. Fedor Adobe Creative Suite Users 5/12/09 $199.00 $48.96 N/A N/A Morristown, NJ

Chris James Annual G & T Trip, 4/2/09 -4/3/09 N/A N/A $155 $64 Philadelphia, PA

Penny McDaniel Annual G & T Trip 4/2/09 - 4/3/09 N/A N/A $155 $64 Philadelphia, PA OMB Adrienne Olcott Reforming High Schools: 4/24/09 N/A $20.96 N/A N/A Tools to Help Promote Change Princeton, NJ

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-370: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the 2009 Spring Transportation Schedule:

DATE TEAM OPPONENT

3/14/09 JV/VBL Easton High School (1 bus, 10:30 am depart) 3/18/09 JV/VSB Ewing High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 3/19/09 JV/VBB (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 3/19/09 VSB Voorhees High School (Health Quest) (1 bus, 3:00 pm depart) 3/21/09 JV/VBB Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1 bus, 9:45 am depart) 3/21/09 JV/VGL Lawrence High School (1 bus, 9:30 am depart) 3/23/09 FSB South Brunswick High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 3/23/09 JV/VBL West Windsor Plainsboro N (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 3/24/09 JV/VBB Phillipsburg High School (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 3/25/09 JV/VSB North Hunterdon High School (1 bus, 2:45 pm depart) 3/27/09 JV/VBB North Hunterdon High School (1 bus, 2:45 pm depart 3/27/09 VSB Hun School of Princeton (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 3/28/09 VSB Montgomery High School (1 bus, 9:30 am depart) 3/30/09 JV/VBL Morris Knolls High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/1/09 JV/VBL Oratory Prep (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/1/09 JV/VGL North Warren Reg. High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) March 30, 2009 Page 6161

4/2/09 JV/VBB Hopatcong High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/2/09 Golf Warren Hills Reg. High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/3/09 FBB North Plainfield High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/3/09 FBL North Hunterdon High School (1 bus, 2:45 pm depart) 4/4/09 JV/VSB (1 bus, 12:30 pm depart) 4/4/09 BT & GT Relays @ Hunterdon Central (3 buses, 8:00 am depart) 4/4/09 JV/VBL Academy of The New Church (1 bus, 11:15 am depart) 4/6/09 JV/VBB Hackettstown High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/6/09 Golf South Hunterdon Reg. High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/6/09 FSB Hackettstown High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/7/09 Golf Hunterdon Central High School (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 4/8/09 VBB South Hunterdon Reg. High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/8/09 FBB Easton High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/9/09 JV/VBB Princeton High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/9/09 Golf North Hunterdon High School (1 bus, 2:45 pm depart) 4/9/09 JV/VSB Phillipsburg High School (1 bus, 2:30 pm depart) 4/9/09 JV/VBL Governor Livingston High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/9/09 JV/VGL Clifton High School (1 bus, 3:30 pm depart) 4/14/09 Golf Cherry Valley Golf Tournament (`1 bus, 11:30 am depart) 4/14/09 JV/VSB (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/14/09 BT & GT Voorhees High School (3 buses, 2:40 pm depart) 4/15/09 FBB Bernards High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/15/09 FBL Sparta High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/16/09 FBB North Warren Reg High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/16/09 JV/VSB North Warren Reg High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/16/09 FBL West Windsor Plainsboro S (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/16/09 JV/VGL Voorhees High School (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 4/18/09 JV/VBL Lenape Valley Regional High School (1 bus, 9:30 am depart) 4/18/09 JV/VGL Watchung Hills Regional High School (1 bus, 9:15 am depart) 4/20/09 Golf Phillipsburg High School (1 bus, 2:30 pm depart) 4/20/09 JV/VSB Bridgewater Raritan High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/20/09 JV/VBL North Warren Reg. High School (1 bus, 3:15 pm depart) 4/20/09 FBL Hopewell Valley High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/21/09 JV/VBB Somerville High School (White Oak Park) (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/23/09 JV/VBB Belvidere High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/23/09 Golf Somerville High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/23/09 FSB Belvidere High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/23/09 GT Penn Relays (1 bus, TBA depart) 4/24/09 FSB Watchung Hills Regional High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/25/09 VBB & VSB H/W Baseball Tournament (1 bus, TBA depart) 4/25/09 BT Penn Relays (1 bus, TBA depart) 4/27/09 Golf H/W Golf Championship @ Harker’s Hollow (1 bus, TBA depart) 4/27/09 JV/VSB (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/28/09 JV/VBB North Plainfield High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/28/09 Golf North Plainfield High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 4/28/09 BT/GT North Hunterdon/Ridge @ North Hunterdon (3 buses, 2:45 depart) 4/28/09 JV/VBL Pennington School (1 bus, 2:30 pm depart) 4/28/09 JV/VGL Mount Saint Mary Academy (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/29/09 JV/VSB David Brearley High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 4/29/09 FBL Hunterdon Central High School (1 bus, 2:45 pm depart) 4/30/09 JV/VSB (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 4/30/09 JV/VGL Somerville High School (VanDerveer School) (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/1/09 FBL Voorhees High School (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 5/2/09 VBB & VSB H/W Baseball/Softball tournament (2 buses, TBA depart) 5/4/09 JV/VBB (1 bus, 2:10 pm depart) 5/4/09 JV/VSB Hillsborough High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/4/09 VBL/VGL H/W Boys/Girls Lacrosse Tournament (2 bus, TBA depart) 5/4/09 VGL H/W Girls Lacrosse Tournament (1 bus, TBA depart) March 30, 2009 Page 6162

5/5/09 FBB Belvidere High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/5/09 Golf Bernards High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/5/09 JV/VSB Mount Saint Mary Academy (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/5/09 FSB Bridgewater-Raritan High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/5/09 BT/GT H/W Track Meeting @ Phillipsburg (3 buses, 1:45 pm depart) 5/5/09 FBL Academy of The New Church (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/6/09 JV/VBL Princeton Day School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/7/09 Golf Hackettstown High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/7/09 JV/VSB (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/9/09 VBB/VSB H/W Baseball/Softball Tournament (2 bus, TBA depart) 5/11/09 JV/VBB Warren Hills Regional High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/11/09 Golf NJSIAA Golf Sectionals (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/11/09 FSB Warren Hills Regional High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/11/09 VBL/VGL H/W Boys/Girls Lacrosse Tournament (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/12/09 FBB Hackettstown High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/12/09 Golf North Warren Regional High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/12/09 JV/VSB Hackettstown High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/12/09 BT/GT Skyland Conference Championships @ Hillsborough (3 buses, 1:30 pm depart) 5/13/09 Golf Belvidere High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/14/09 JV/VBB Bernards High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/14/09 Golf Skyland Conference Championship @ Neshanic Valley (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/14/09 JV/VGL Phillipsburg High School (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 5/16/09 VBB/VSB H/W Baseball/Softball Championship (2 buses, TBA depart) 5/16/09 FSB Voorhees High School (1 bus, 9:00 am depart) 5/17/09 VBL/VGL H/W Boys/Girls Lacrosse Tournament (2 buses, TBA depart) 5/18/09 Golf Bridgewater-Raritan High School (1 bus, 2:00 pm depart) 5/18/09 BT/GT Hackettstown High School, (3 buses, 2:00 pm depart) 5/19/09 FBB Somerville High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/19/09 JV/VSB Somerville High School (1 bus, 2:20 pm depart) 5/19/09 GT Freshman/Sophomore Meet @ Voorhees (1 bus, 2:40 pm depart) 5/19/09 JV/VBL (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/20/09 JV/VSB Belvidere High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/21/09 JV/VSB North Plainfield High School (1 bus, 2:15 pm depart) 5/22/09 BT NJSIAA Sectional (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/23/09 GT NJSIAA Sectional (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/23/09 BT NJSIAA Sectional (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/23/09 GT NJSIAA Sectional (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/29/09 BT NJSIAA Group Meet (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/29/09 GT NJSIAA Group Meet (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/30/09 BT NJSIAA Group Meet (1 bus, TBA depart) 5/30/09 GT NJSIAA Group Meet (1 bus, TBA depart) 6/3/09 BT NJSIAA Meet of Champions (1 bus, TBA depart) 6/3/09 GT NJSIAA Meet of Champions (1 bus, TBA depart)

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0

Action 09-371: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the General Fund Bill List submitted from February 24, 2009 to March 30, 2009 in the amount of $1,930,458.92 (attached to and made a part of these minutes). Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6163

Action 09-372: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Budget Transfers effective January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2009 (attached to and made a part of these minutes). Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-373: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the monthly certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for January, 2009, and after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports, certify no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(b) 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 expenditures, which in total exceed the line-item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (attached to and made a part of these minutes). Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-374: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following bill lists for Delaware Valley Regional High School District accounts for the current month:

Miscellaneous Account ...... $142.46 Athletic Association Account ...... $2,140.50 Student Activities Account ...... $48,083.65

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-375: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2009-10 Sending Tuition Contract Agreement with Hunterdon County Polytech for the Regional Vocational Program for 63 students at $3,641 per pupil for a total annual tuition of $229,383.00. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-376: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the fiscal year 2009 IDEIA Basic Grant in the amount of $184,898.00. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-377: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the fiscal year 2009 No Child Left Behind Grant as follows:

Title IIA (Training and Recruitment) $13,748 Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools) $ 1,435

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6164

Action 09-378: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve voiding the following outstanding prior year checks as per the audit: Payroll Account 2/28/07 #10864 $181.60 6/15/07 #900050 $190.64 6/22/07 #11698 $644.91 6/22/07 #11746 $591.30

Payroll Agency 6/27/08 #2286 $171.00

Miscellaneous Account

Prior year, various - $89.71 #3123 - $12.13 #3125 - $45.00 #3126 - $13.50 #3223 - $22.99 #3281 - $17.50 #3347 - $28.68 #3487 - $86.41

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-379: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes disposing the Athletic Office’s fax machine, inventory #03258. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-380: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2008-09 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, ESC Academy, Tewksbury, NJ for student #200909 effective March 16, 2009, at an annual tuition rate of $34,000, prorated to start date. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-381: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a service contract for the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission Special Education for the 2008-09 school year at a rate of $375.00 per evaluation report. Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6165

Action 09-382: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to sell the following over 12-year old, out-of-service bus via sealed bids:

Year: 1995 Chassis Make & Model: International VIN #: 1HVBBAAN25H654886 Mileage: 113,700

Moved by Leonhardt, seconded by Martin. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-383: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the extension of Cindy Palka, Payroll Clerk, through June 30, 2009 at a rate of $25.00 per hour for a total of 19 ½ hours per week. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-384: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves additional compensation in the amount of $250.00 for Kristin Henderson, AP Coordinator, for 2008-09 honorarium work (paid by the College Board Program). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-385: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Mike Columbo, Special Education Teacher/Football Coach, as Spring Weight Training/Lifting Club Advisor at a stipend of $955.00 for the 2008-09 school year. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-386: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Cynthia Miller as a volunteer Girls’ Lacrosse Assistant Coach for the 2008-09 school year. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-387: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Matthew Petro as a Seasonal Grounds Worker at $10.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week effective May 1, 2009, and ending August 31, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6166

Action 09-388: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Raymond Smith as a Seasonal Grounds Worker at $12.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week effective May 1, 2009 and ending October 30, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-389: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Robert Lee Hummer as Custodian at $12.00 per hour, not to exceed 19 ½ hours per week effective March 17, 2009, and ending June 30, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-390: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Jeffrey VanFossen as Custodian at $12.00 per hour, not to exceed 19 ½ hours per week effective March 11, 2009, and ending June 30, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-391: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, rescinds the appointment of Alan Karas as a Special Education Teacher maternity leave replacement for Tiffany Kuhl as originally approved on February 23, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-392: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves movement across the Guide for Tiffany Kuhl, Special Education Teacher, from MS+24, Step 12, at a salary of $63,270.00 to MS+30, Step 12, to an annual salary of $64,670.00, pro-rated, effective March 1, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-393: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Jean Griffith as a Paraprofessional replacement for Amy Mooney, at Step 3, at $17.00 per hour, for 183 days per year, at an annual salary of $24,888.00, pro-rated, effective March 16, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-394: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Amy Mooney, Paraprofessional, as a Special Education Teacher, leave replacement for Tiffany Kuhl, Special Education Teacher, at BS, Step 1, for the period beginning March 17, 2009, and ending June 19, 2009, at an annual salary of $45,810.00, pro-rated. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6167

Action 09-395: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the resignation of Grace Buchanan, Instructional Aide, effective March 20, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-396: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the extended/revised request for Disability Leave of Absence for Karen Bentzinger, Special Services Secretary, for the period beginning February 2, 2009 and ending March 20, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-397: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the extended/revised request for Disability Leave of Absence for Lisa Wood, English Teacher, for the period beginning February 23, 2009 and ending April 22, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-398: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Elizabeth Swiatek as a long-term substitute (leave replacement for Lisa Wood, English Teacher) for the period beginning March 24, 2009 and ending April 22, 2009, at a rate of $100.00 per day. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-399: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a request for Disability Leave of Absence for Katherine VonUchtrup, Paraprofessional, for the period beginning April 6, 2009, and ending April 24, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-400: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Kathleen Finnegan, as a Maternity Leave Science Teacher, leave replacement for Beckie Hotz, for the period beginning March 23, 2009 and ending June 19, 2009 at an annual pro-rated salary of $45,810.00. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-401: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following requests for graduate course approval for Summer 2009 Semester: March 30, 2009 Page 6168

Employee Course Credits Brent Conly Advanced Technology in HPER 3 Brent Conly Analysis of Teaching/Coaching 3 Jessica Carpenter Teaching in the 21 st Century 3

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-402: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the administrative salaries for the 2008-09 school year, as approved by the Board of Education on December 17, 2008:

Administrator 2008-09 Salary Step Leonard Grzywacz, Assistant Principal/Guidance $120,299.00 16 Frank Guenther, Director Special Services/CST $122,299.00 16 - 2/D Michael Gurysh, Technology Supervisor $108,999.00 9 Susan Hammerstone, Athletic Director $104,503.00 6 James Kluska, Assistant Principal/Discipline $108,999.00 9 Gita Manchanda, Director of Math & Science $ 98,800.00 2 Adrienne Olcott, Director of Humanities $101,608.00 4

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-403: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, revises the 2008- 09 employment contract for Ann Sullivan, Bus Driver, from 4 hours per day at $18.72 per hour to 5.5 hours per day at $18.72 per hour at an annual salary of $18,739.00 effective and pro-rated to January 26, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-404: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, revises the 2008- 09 employment contract for Viktor Kolomeytsev, Bus Driver, from 3 hours per day at $18.00 per hour to 4 hours per day at $18.00 per hour at an annual salary of $13,104.00 effective and pro-rated to March 23, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-405: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, revises the 2008- 09 employment contract for Diane Snyder, Bus Driver, from 4 hours per day at $18.72 per hour to 6 hours per day at $18.72 per hour at an annual salary of $20,442.00 effective and pro-rated to March 23, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-406: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the resignation of Jamie Sloyer, Bus Driver, effective April 10, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6169

Action 09-407: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Jamie Sloyer as a Substitute Bus Driver at $18.00 per hour, effective April 20, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-408: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, revises the 2008- 09 employment contract for Kelly Hanisak, Bus Driver, at 8 hours per day at $18.90 per hour, at an annual salary of $27,518.00 effective and pro-rated to September 15, 2008. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-409: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following substitute teachers for the 2008-09 school year at a rate of $100 per day:

Erica Cranden Jessica DiLorenzo Elliot Gray

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-410: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a 2008- 09 employment contract for Stephen Hess, Bus Driver, at 4 hours per day at $18.00 per hour at an annual salary of $13,104.00, pro-rated, effective April 6, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-411: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints MaryAnne Zolton as a Bus Driver for 1 ½ hours per day at $18.00 per hour, at an annual salary of $4,914.00, pro- rated, effective March 31, 2009. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-412: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Eileen Bertolotti as a Paraprofessional to assist a student during home baseball games for the 2009 baseball season at $26.00 per hour. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. March 30, 2009 Page 6170

Action 09-413: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following job descriptions:

Payroll/Bookkeeper Accounts Payable/Secretary

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Gordon. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Action 09-414: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a second reading and adoption on the following Policies and Regulations: Policy No. 2460 “Special Education” Regulation No. 2460.1 “Special Education Location, Identification, and Referral” Regulation No. 2460.8 “Special Education - Free and Appropriate Public Education” Regulation No. 2460.16 “Special Education - Instructional Material to Blind or Print-Disabled Pupils” Policy No. 2467 “Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents”

Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Letter from Boyden D. Stretch to Mr. Josh Paul, Industrial Technology Teacher

• Letter from Daria A. Wasserbach to Travis Ruhland and Steve Morris at Middle Valley Lumber

The Board discussed the vacant farmhouse and directed Mrs. Wasserbach to have the house prepared for rental.

President Callanan called for public comments.

• Kelly Hanisak asked about Robert Walsh’s sentencing.

Action 09-415: RESOLUTION

RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Delaware Valley Regional High School District as per Chapter 231, P.L. 1975: • That it is hereby determined necessary to meet in Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. on March 30, 2009 to discuss matters of attorney/client privilege. • The matter discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion shall take place only at a public meeting. • The length of the meeting is thought to be approximately ten (10) minutes. Action may be taken upon return to open session.

Moved by Opdyke, seconded by Gordon. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0. . The Board returned to open session at 9:45 p.m. All members were present with the exception of Mr. Strasser. March 30, 2009 Page 6171

The Board thanked Mr. Opdyke and Mr. Strasser for their years of dedicated service.

Action 09-416: RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On voice vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 8; nays, 0.

Respectfully submitted,

Daria Wasserbach, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Leslie Callanan, Board President