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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting – August 24, 2015

TIME and PLACE: The regular meeting was held on August 24, 2015, by the Board of Education of the Delaware Valley Regional High School District, Hunterdon County, in the Cafeteria of the Delaware Valley Regional High School, 19 Senator Stout Road, Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825.

SUNSHINE NOTICE: In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter

231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided through the public notice on January 9, 2015 by:

a. Emailing to the Hunterdon County Democrat and Express Times b. Posting on the District Website and the bulletin board in the District Office c. Filing with the Clerks of the following municipalities: Alexandria Township,

Frenchtown Borough, Holland Township, Kingwood Township and Milford Borough.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Gordon-Obal. ROLL CALL Present: Ellen Gordon - Obal, President

Debora Frank Sandra Howell, Ph.D. Henry Ihling Sharon Kelly Sharon Lightner William Martin Absent: Brett Reina, Vice President Geoffrey Stanley ALSO PRESENT: Four Staff Members and Community Members DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS Present: Daria Wasserbach, Superintendent Teresa E. Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary President Gordon-Obal lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. STUDENT ACTIVITIES/OTHER PRESENTATIONS - none PUBLIC COMMENT – Bylaw No. 0167 “Public Participation in Board Meetings” Andrew Neiber spoke about resurfacing the tennis courts and that there is 1 lacrosse field for 3 teams. The Lacrosse practice field is worn down to rocks. BOARD GOALS AND EVALUATION CALENDAR • 2015/2016 District and Board Goals (Adopted June 22, 2015)

August 24, 2015 Page

7676 1. Establish baseline for measurement of student achievement through the implementation of

block scheduling and PLC’s. 2. Promote student events through various information channels. 3. Explore opportunities for an expanded career readiness program through Option 2. 4. To provide a comprehensive drug prevention program. 5. Articulate aligned content and instructional strategies to academically assimilate incoming 9th

grade students.

• 2015/2016 Calendar for Board/CSA Evaluation

Goals publicly affirmed by the Board ......................................................................... September 28 Action Plans presented to the Board .......................................................................... September 28 Updates given on progress ................................................................................................... Monthly Board Self-Evaluation form to the Board ............................................................................... June 1 Goal/Leadership Evaluation (Part 1 and Part 2): .................................................................. June 15

Goals/indicators of success incorporated into Goal evaluation document CSA completes form (goals, indicators, rating) ................................................................... April 29 Both forms returned to your FSR or Board President ........................................................... May 13 Analysis completed by your FSR ......................................................................................... May 27 Initial CSA Summary Report completed and distributed to board for review .................... June 10 Reviewed with Personnel ...................................................................................................... June 10 Personnel to discuss .............................................................................................................. June 15 Final CSA Summary Report completed by Board President ................................................ June 17 Report given to CSA ............................................................................................................. June 17 Summary Conference (must be completed by June 30) ....................................................... June 27 Final report to public on Board Goals ................................................................................... June 27

ADMINISTRATIVE/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Management Reports: • School Administration – Adrienne Olcott, Principal

SUPERINTENDENT – Daria Wasserbach Informational Items:

a. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Monthly Incident Report for period ending August 24, 2015.

Month/Year # of

Incidents Reported

# Identified as HIB Remediation Discipline &

Remediation Appealed

(Y/N)

June 23 – Aug. 24 0 0 August 25 - Sept 28 0 0


7677 Sept 29 – Oct 26 0 0 Oct 27 – Nov 23 0 0 Nov 24 – Dec 14 0 0 Dec 15 – Jan 25 0 0 Jan 26 – Feb 22 0 0 Feb 23 – Mar 28 0 0 Mar 29 – April 25 0 0 April 26 – May 23 0 0 May 24 – June 27 0 0

TOTAL 0 0

b. Mrs. Wasserbach thanked Mr. Cirigliano and technology staff, Mr. O’Brien and custodial staff and Mrs. Barna for overseeing and managing all projects this summer.

Action 16-003 HIB Report BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education affirmed the HIB report submitted on June 22, 2015. Moved by Frank, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY – Teresa Barna Informational Items:

a. Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Cafeteria b. Correspondence: William Petty – Thank you Note

Action 16-004 Board Retreat BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the schedule a Board Retreat on September 21, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the Library for the purposes of reviewing the Board Self-evaluation. Moved by Ihling, seconded by Frank. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-005 Minutes – June 18, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following meeting minutes: June 18, 2015 – Special Meeting Minutes June 18, 2015 – Executive Session Minutes Moved by Kelly, seconded by Lightner. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 5; nays, 0; Abstain; Howell and Ihling. Action 16-006 Minutes – June 22, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following meeting minutes: June 22, 2015 – Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 – Executive Session Minutes


7678 Moved by Kelly, seconded by Lightner. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 5; nays, 0; Abstain, Howell and Ihling. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –William Martin, Chairperson, Ellen Gordon, Henry Ihling, Geoffrey Stanley

Alternate: Sharon Lightner Informational items: Action 16-007 2016 Joint Transportation Agreements BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2016 Joint Transportation Agreements as indicated below. Delaware Valley Regional High School shall serve as the Lead Educational Authority and Host District:

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Somerville Borough Raritan Valley CC SB01 $6,120.00 Total $6,120.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Alexandria Twp Alexandria Twp Schools A01 $32,946.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A02 $26,814.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A03 $30,876.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A04 $25,503.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A05 $22,116.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A06 $21,704.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A07 $26,450.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A08 $28,430.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A09 $26,499.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A10 $24,278.00 Alexandria Twp Schools A11 $22,288.00 Alexandria Twp Schools ASE1 $36,431.00 Alexandria Twp - Aide ASE1 $10,106.00 Total $334,441.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Holland Township Holland Twp School HE1 $24,643.00 Holland Middle School HE2 $24,081.00 Holland Twp School HE3 $24,862.00 Holland Middle School HE4 $19,351.00 Holland Twp School HE5 $20,394.00 Holland Middle School HE6 $21,748.00 Holland Twp School HM1 $23,813.00 Holland Middle School HM2 $20,549.00 Holland Twp School HM3 $24,434.00 Holland Middle School HM4 $19,485.00 Holland Twp School HM5 $21,855.00 Holland Middle School HM6 $21,347.00 Holland Twp School HS1 $23,241.00


7679 Holland Middle School HS2 $15,257.00 High Bridge School HS5 $28,195.00 Total $333,255.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Kingwood Twp Kingwood Twp School K01 $30,752.00 Kingwood Twp School K02 $27,788.00 Kingwood Twp School K03 $20,072.00 Kingwood Twp School K04 $32,952.00 Kingwood Twp School K05 $25,621.00 Kingwood Twp School K06 $29,420.00 Kingwood Twp School K07 $26,953.00 Kingwood Twp School K08 $24,519.00 Stepping Stone PM Only KS01 $12,356.00 Total $230,433.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost North Hunterdon-Voorhees

North Hunterdon Reg HS S1504 $3,620.00

North Hunterdon Reg HS S1507 $3,220.00 North Hunterdon Reg HS-Aide S1507 $1,017.00 Flemington Library S1509 $2,544.00 Total $10,401.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Clinton Township Spruce Run School CS09 $19,476.00 Aide – Spruce Run School CS08 $7,110.00 Aide – Clinton Twp Middle CM11 $7,110.00 Total $33,696.00

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Bethlehem Township Thomas B Conley School BCE1 $2,916.00 Ethel Hoppock School BEE1 $1,944.00 Total $4,860.00

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

District Destination Route No. Route Cost Hunterdon Cty ESC Calais School S1500 $7,770.00 Summit Speech S1507 $6,270.00 UMDNJ S1508 $8,032.50 Stepping Stone School S1604 $6,207.00 Spring Run School S1609 $5,977.00 Stepping Stone School S1613 $2,760.00 Allegro School S1600 $2,089.00 Allegro School - Aide S1600 $676.00 Total $39,781.50


7680 Action 16-008 2015/16 Parental Transportation BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Parental Transportation contract with J.A. to Celebrate the Children School, Morris County, NJ at a daily rate of $87.00 when transporting, not to exceed $15,660.00. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-009 2015/16 Joint Transportation Agreement BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Joint Transportation Agreements. Delaware Valley Regional High School shall serve as the Lead Educational Authority and Host District in providing Field and Athletic Trips as indicated below:

District Description Rate Warren Hills Reg HS Various Field/Athletic Trips $67.95/hour for 1st 4 hours

$39.80/hour after 1st 4 hours Billed ¼ hour increments

Minimum 3 hour trips Warren County Special Services

Various Field/Athletic Trips $67.95/hour for 1st 4 hours $39.80/hour after 1st 4 hours

Billed ¼ hour increments Minimum 3 hour trips

Clinton Township Various Field/Athletic Trips $203.84 for the first 3 hours $48.20/hour additional hour $135.90 minimum per trip

Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-010 Athletic Trips BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved Athletic trips in conjunction with the fall athletic schedule. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-011 2015/16 Field Trips BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following 2015/2016 field trips in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8(c):

Organization/Department Destination Date Marching Band Somerville, NJ 09/11/2015 Marching Band West Essex, NJ 09/18/2015 Marching Band Flemington, NJ 09/19/2015 Marching Band East Rutherford, NJ 09/26/2015



7681 Action 16-012 Disposal – Metal Lathe Milling Machine BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education rescinded the disposal of the Metal Lathe Milling Machine and approved the transfer of the equipment to the Transportation Department. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-013 Disposal – Music Department Equipment

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the disposal of the following Music Department equipment via auction through Govdeals:

(4) Yamaha sFz Snare Drums (4) Marching Snare Drum Carriers (3) Yamaha Field Corp Marching Tenors (3) Marching Tenor Drum Carriers (6) Yamaha Field Corps Bass Drums – 18”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28” Diameter (4) Marching Bass Drum Carriers

Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-014 Disposal - Textbooks

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved to dispose of the following textbooks:

Title Publisher/Date # of Copies

Condition

Chemistry in the Community 4e Pearson, 1999 70 9

Poor Good

Chemistry in the Community 5e Pearson, 2006 149 14

Poor Satisfactory

Chemistry 6e Pearson, 2002 9 Poor Discovering Geometry: An Inductive Approach

Key Curriculum Press, 1987 56 Poor

Mathematical Connection: Abridge to Algebra and Geometry

McDougal/Littell/Houghton Mifflin, 1992

21 Poor

Gateways to Algebra and Geometry

McDougal Littell, 1997 32 Satisfactory

Geometry McDougal Littell, 2001 47 Poor/ Satisfactory

PreCalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach

Houghton Mifflin, 2001 31 Satisfactory

Advanced Mathematics: PreCalculus with Discreet Mathematics

Houghton Mifflin, 1994 39 Poor

Practical Mathematics and Consumer Applications

Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1998 27 Poor

Interactive Mathematics Program, Year 2

Key Curriculum Press, 1998 45 Satisfactory/Poor


7682 Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-015 Disposal - Computer Equipment

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved to dispose of the following computer equipment via auction through Govdeals for the PCs and via resale to Encore for $15 per iPad device.

HP Omni-Pro 110 PC 54 Units Cracked or Broken iPads 148 Devices


Action 16-016 Disposal - Wall Mounted Clocks

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved to dispose of approximately 75 wall-mounted satellite operated clocks. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-017 Professional Services Contract – SSP Architectural Group

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved professional services contract with SSP Architectural Group, Inc. for architectural services as it relates to water infiltration of the media center wall, for an amount not to exceed $1,350.00. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-018 Settlement Agreement – Underground Storage Tank

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved a Settlement Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection for violations sited in the Agreement related to the Underground Storage Tank for a total penalty assessment of $300. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-019 Architectural Services Agreement – Window Replacement

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved an Agreement for Architectural Services with Settembrino Architects as it relates to State Project # 1050-040-14-1002 Window Replacement in the amount of $178,585. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-020 Architectural Services – Window Replacement for ACM Testing and Abatement BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved Architectural Services with Settembrino Architects as it relates to State Project # 1050-040-14-1002 Window Replacement for ACM testing and abatement documents in

Interactive Mathematics Program Year 3

Key Curriculum Press, 1998 29 Satisfactory

Interactive Mathematics Program, Year 4

Key Curriculum Press, 2000 16 Satisfactory

Mathematics Connections: Integrated and Applied

Glencoe-McGraw Hill, 1996 24 Poor


7683 the amount of $8,000. Moved by Martin, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. FINANCE COMMITTEE – Sharon Kelly, Chairperson, Sandra Howell, Henry Ihling, Brett Reina Alternate: Ellen Gordon Informational Items:

Action 16-021 June 30, 2015 Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the June 23, 2015 through June 30, 2015 bill list as follows:

General Fund $ 171,673.50 Capital $ 10,417.24 Transportation Consortium $ 71,385.06 Administrative Shared Service $ 42.80 Total $ 253,518.60

Cafeteria (June) $ 65,090.35

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-022 July Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the July 27, 2015 bill list as follows:

General Fund $ 602,610.46 Special Revenue Fund $ 40,497.70 Capital $ 16,491.25 Technology $ 6,119.68 Transportation Consortium $ 34,217.61 Administrative Shared Service $ 2,402.15 Total $ 702,338.85 Cafeteria (July) $ 820.83

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-023 August Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the August 24, 2015 bill list as follows:

General Fund $ 1,193,980.90 Special Revenue Fund $ 34,902.10 Capital $ 4,135.70 Debt Service $ 36,675.00 Technology $ 11,804.47 Transportation Consortium $ 338,028.49 Administrative Shared Service $ 4,141.92


7684 Total $ 1,623,668.58

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-024 June 30, 2015 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved line item transfers from June 17, 2015 to June 30, 2015 in the amount of $308,887.52. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-025 June 2015 Fund Financial Reports

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledged receipt of the monthly certification of the Board Secretary for June 2015, and after review of the Board Secretary’s and June 2015 Treasurer’s Reports, certify no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23 - 2.11(c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and that no budgetary line-item account has been exceeded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1, and that no line-item account has encumbrances and expenditure, which in total exceed the line-item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23-2.11(a). Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-026 June Other Financial Reports

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following financial reports:

Game Officials Account – June 2015 Petty Cash Account – June 2015 Student Activities Account – June 2015 Scholarship Account – June 2015 Cafeteria Account – June 2015

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-027 July Other Financial Reports

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following financial reports:

Game Officials Account – July 2015 Petty Cash Account – July 2015 Student Activities Account – July 2015 Scholarship Account – July 2015 Cafeteria Account – July 2015

Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-028 Employee Travel Policy #6471 – Justin Montgomery BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education suspend the Employee Travel Policy #6471 in order to approve travel for Justin Montgomery to receive training for Project Lead the Way. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.


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Action 16-029 Bid Threshold Amount

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved, Teresa Barna, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a qualified purchasing agent (QPA) certificate;

WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 , 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates, from $36,000 to $40,000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes Teresa Barna to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount.

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

Action 16-030 Appropriate Extraordinary Aid

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted and appropriate 2014/2015 Extraordinary Aid into the following 2015/2016 line items in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-13.3: 11-000-100-566 entitled Private School Tuition within the State in the amount of $207,020. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-031 2014/15 Nonpublic Transportation Aid

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted and appropriated 2014/2015 Nonpublic Transportation Aid in the amount of $5,265 in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:39-1a: 11-000-261-420 entitled Facilities Repairs and Maintenance. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-032 Refund to Maintenance Reserve

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved to refund $3,915 back to the Maintenance Reserve Account for a balance resulting from a withdrawal during the 2014/2015 school year. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-033 Year End Deposit – Capital Reserve

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledge the actual 2015 year end deposit of excess revenue and/or unanticipated available balances into the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $200,000. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-034 Year End Deposit – Maintenance Reserve

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledged the actual 2015 year end deposit of excess revenue and/or unanticipated available balances into the Maintenance Reserve Account in the amount of $311,000. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.


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Action 16-035 2015-16 Budget – Transportation Consortium BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015-2016 Budget for the Transportation Consortium as presented and attached. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-036 Employee/Board Member Travel BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved approve the following requests for employee/board member travel in accordance with the School District Accountability Act and Board of Education Policy. Only overnight stays are eligible for meal reimbursement. Mileage, meals and lodging reimbursements shall be in accordance with NJ Statute, Code and NJ Department of Treasury Guidelines. OMB Mileage Reimbursement Rate: $0.31.

Employee/ BOE Member

Program Title /

Location Date(s) Cost Mileage/

Tolls Lodging Total

Meals Total

Justin Montgomery Project Lead the Way

07/19 -07/31 $2,200 $171.12 $760 N/A

Adrienne Olcott

2015 Safe Schools Symposium

East Windsor, NJ

10/15 $199.00 $27.84 N/A N/A

Adam Wright

2015 Safe Schools Symposium

East Windsor, NJ

10/15 $199.00 $27.84 N/A N/A

Adrienne Olcott

2015 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD

Fall Conference Long Branch, NJ

10/22, 10/23 $295.00 46.07 N/A N/A

Frank Guenther

County Roundtable Meetings

Flemington, NJ

9/18, 10/9, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/10 0 $58.30 N/A N/A

Tammera Wiszniewski

Transporting Students With Disabilities Morris Plains, NJ

9/19, 9/26

10/3, 10/10, 10/17 $659.00 $133.77 N/A N/A

Michele LaFevre

Emergency Management Mine Hill, NJ

11/21, 12/5,

12/12 $378.00 $82.08 N/A N/A

Daria Wasserbach

HCASA Meetings Annandale, NJ

9/11, 10/23, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5 3/4, 4/8, 5/6,

6/3 $0 $60.84 N/A N/A


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Moved by Kelly, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE –Ellen Gordon, Debora Frank, Sharon Kelly, Geoffrey Stanley Alternate: Brett Reina Informational items:

Catherine Anderson

Management & Supervisory Skills

New Brunswick, NJ

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7,

11/14 $820.00 $173.82 N/A N/A

Teresa Barna

Negotiation Trends/Strategies

Rockaway, NJ

01/12 $45.00 $33.23 N/A N/A

Laura Hagerstrom

Affordable Care Act Reporting

Rockaway, NJ

09/10 $45.00 $33.23 N/A N/A

Teresa Barna Ethics

Rockaway, NJ

10/15 $45.00 $33.23 N/A N/A

Geoffrey Stanley

NJSBA Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

10/27 $250.00 $102.90 $102.00 99.00

Bill Martin NJSBA Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

10/27-10/29 $250.00 $102.90 $204.00 165.00

Teresa Barna NJSBA Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

10/27-10/29 $250.00 $102.90 $204.00 165.00

Daria Wasserbach


10/27-10/29 $250.00 $102.90 $204.00 165.00

Matthew O’Brien


10/27-10/29 $250.00 $102.90 $204.00 165.00

Matthew Cirigliano


10/27-10/29 $250.00 $102.90 $204.00 165.00

Teresa Barna HWASBO Meetings

Asbury, NJ

9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/11, 1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18

$195.00

$41.31

N/A

N/A

Daniel Hemberger

NJPSA Fall Conference Long Branch, NJ

10/22, 10/23 $295.00 $44.95 N/A N/A

Teresa Barna

Affordable Care Act Reporting

Rockaway, NJ

09/10 $45.00 $33.23 N/A N/A


7688 IT IS NOTED THAT ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS ARE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THAT ALL SALARIES ARE PRO-RATED TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT.

Action 16-037 Retirement – Lawrence Voll BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted the retirement of Lawrence Voll, Special Education Teacher, with regret, effective July 1, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-038 Retirement – Margaret Hahola BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted the retirement of Margaret Hahola, Transportation Driver, with regret, effective September 1, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-039 Retirement Sick Leave BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved retirement sick leave conversion reimbursement in accordance with the negotiated agreement and employment contracts: Retirement Conversion: Lawrence Voll……………….….$12,385.08 Margaret Hahola……….… .…$ 3,381.00 Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. No Action The Board of Education tabled action on the unused vacation day conversion for Carlos Webster. Action 16-040 Terminate – Edward Montone BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved to terminate Edward Montone, Transportation Driver, employment agreement in accordance with the thirty (30) day notice provision. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-041 2015/16 Employment Contract – Rodney Palmieri BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 employment contract for Rodney Palmieri, Level 2 Technician, PolyTech (shared services), at a salary of $55,000, beginning August 25, 2015 and ending June 30,2016. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-042 Guide Movement – Christopher Zwarych BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved movement across the guide for Christopher Zwarych, Music Teacher, at a current salary of $53,270, BS+15, Step 5, to BS+30, Step 5, at a salary to be determined


7689 upon settlement of the Negotiated Agreement, effective September 1, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-043 Guide Movement – Judy Warmingham BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved movement across the guide for Judy Warmingham, Math Teacher, at a current salary of $64,260, MS, Step 14, to MS+30, Step 14, at a salary to be determined upon settlement of the Negotiated Agreement, effective September 1, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-044 Volunteer Services – Phillip Hutchins BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved Phillip Hutchins, to provide volunteer services at DVRHS one day a week in the Athletic office and MD class, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in accordance with Board Policy no. 9180 “School Volunteers”. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-045 Instructional Aides BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved approve the following Instructional Aides to accompany students to participate in the Freshman OASIS program at their hourly rate: Sharon Winnick Dean Breithoff Marc Cahill Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-046 Leave of Absence - TK BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted TK – ID#: 270, Special Education Teacher, 2.5 days unpaid leave from November 23-25, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-047 Leave of Absence - SC BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepted SC – ID#: 3917, Health & P/E Teacher, 6 days unpaid leave from November 13-20, 2015. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-048 Summer Hours – Richard Giantisco and James Kluska BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education amended previously approved motion to approve summer hours for Richard Giantisco and James Kluska, Supervisors; not to exceed 15 days each at $32.00/hour. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-049 Cafeteria Aides BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Cafeteria Aides to begin September 3, 2015 until June 2016, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., when school is in session, at the rate of $15.71/hr:


7690 Patricia Dixon James Henry Robert Mortensen Yvonne Scott Ricki Sucigan Peter Stewart Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-050 Graduate Courses BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following request for graduate courses for the 2015/2016 school year:

Employee Semester Course Credit Tara Civitillo Fall 2015 Introduction to Graduate

Humanities 3

Sandra Morisie Fall 2015 Using Research-School Improvement

3

Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-051 Course Work BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following request for course work for the 2015/2016 school year:

Employee Semester Course Credit Carla Abert Fall 2015 Macroeconomics 3 Paul Tomko Fall 2015 Foundations of Computer

Science 4

Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-052 Co-Curricular Schedule B BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the appointment of the following Co-Curricular Schedule B positions for the 2015/2016 school year:

POSITION APPLICANT YEARS EXPERIENCE

2015/2016 SALARY

Athletic Business Mgr. Diane Crisafulli 4 * Substitute Caller Barbara DiLorenzo 8 * Stage Manager Carlos Webster 0 *

*Determined upon settlement of the negotiated agreement. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.


7691 Action 16-053 Volunteer Coaches BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2015/2016 School Year: Corinne Kempinski Cheerleading Jon Lyman Football Erin Fleming Volleyball Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-054 Project Lead the Way Summer Training – Justin Montgomery

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved Justin Montgomery, Math Teacher, who attended Project Lead the Way Summer Training Institute at Bucknell University, to be paid for attending 1 course, for 80 hours, at $50/hr. Funding provided by the County Vocational School District Partnership Grant. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-055 Job Descriptions Revisions BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved revisions to the following job descriptions: School Nurse Media Center/Library Instructional Aide Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-056 Band Chaperones

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following chaperones for band events during the 2015/2016 school year:

Linda Adams Peter Adams

John Doucett Jean Fitgerald Marta Hernandez Eugene Hill Dawn Impalli

Ilda Jaco Manny Jaco Barbara Jacobson Beth Kelly Lisa Lieto Tonya McGovern

Diane Moran Glen Nebel Karene Nebel Dawn Neimeyer Kelly Ronca Steve Ronca Cathy Roye Jeff Roye Cheryl Smith Suzy Snyder Joanne Tenore Caryn Wagstaff Katie Werrmann

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


7692 Action 16-057 Substitute Teachers/Nursers BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Substitute Teachers/*Nurses for the 2015/2016 School Year.

*Cynthia Arancio Matthew Bloom *Kristin Bonham *Barbara Callahan Elizabeth Cantilina Tyler Case Daniel Casserly Stephen Cavanaugh Christine DeLorenzo

Alyssa DiLorenzo Marina DeVino Nicole Fawthrop Erin Gallagher Beth Goldberg Kevin Guenther Jeanne Haff Jill Izzo *Barbara Jacobson Hileri Keizer

Amanda Kovacs Barbara Koziel

Christian Kulik Julia Lechner

Douglas Linden Sandra Matuska *Margaret McPherson Stephanie Muhre William Petty

Patsy Piperato Aimee Piperato Jane Pursell Renee Radell Kimberley Schleicher Gregory Smith Julia Smith *Stephani Stephens Lisa Wood

Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. TRANSPORTATION: Action 16-058 Driver Attendance Incentive – Arthur Stannard BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved Arthur Stannard, Transportation Driver, who achieved the $250 Driver Attendance Incentive for the 2014/2015 school year. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure. Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-059 2015/16 Transportation Substitute/Trip Driver BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Transportation Substitute/Trip Driver for the 2015/2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure.

Driver Name

Step 2015/2016

Hourly Rate Biggs, Stuart A (0-1) $21.22 Bullock, Hozona B (1-3) $22.07 Carrone, Anthony B (1-3) $22.07 Bullock, Hozona B (1-3) $22.07


7693 Carrone, Anthony B (1-3) $22.07 Corsini, Gail C (4-6) $22.29 DiLorenzi, Fred C (4-6) $22.29 Fleming, Kenneth E (10+) $22.69 Forik, Brian D (7-10) $22.51 Haddon, David D (7-10) $22.51 Hahola, Frank D (7-10) $22.51 Hanisak, Kelly E (10+) $22.69 Hess, Stephen C (4-6) $22.29 Karmondi, Ben D (7-10) $22.51 Kelly, Robert B (1-3) $22.07 Krewsun, Alexander B (1-3) $22.07 LaFevre, Terry F (20+) $22.99 Mackow, Bernadette F (20+) $22.99 Miller, Charlie B (1-3) $22.07 Mitchko, Kevin C (4-6) $22.29 Pawlowicz, Michael C (4-6) $22.29 Pena, Fernando C (4-6) $22.29 Roscoe, Jeff B (1-3) $22.07 Shrewsbury, Cecilia B (1-3) $22.07 Shrewsbury, Geoffrey B (1-3) $22.07 Torok, Evamay B (1-3) $22.07 Underhill, Steven B (1-3) $22.07 Worswick, Stephen A (0-1) $21.22


Action 16-060 2015/16 School Bus Drivers

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following School Bus Drivers for the 2015/2016 school year. Effective September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure.

Driver Name

Step

2015/2016 Hourly Rate

Beahm, Marianne D (7-10) $22.51 Bennett, Ricky A (0-1) $21.22 Berezny, Joan F (20+) $22.99 Brown, Kristy B (1-3) $22.07 Bylina, Deborah A (0-1) $21.22 Cevera, George D (7-10) $22.51 Crawford, Richard B (1-3) $22.07 Dean, Jeanette C (4-6) $22.29 Dickey, Russell B (1-3) $22.07 Dimeck, Joann C (4-6) $22.29


7694 Doucette, John D (7-10) $22.51 Durasoff, Dennis C (4-6) $22.29 Em, Patricia F (20+) $22.99 Farina, Bernard A (0-1) $21.22 Fay, Gerald B (1-3) $22.07 Fisher, Deborah F (20+) $22.99 Griffiths, Robert B (1-3) $22.07 Harvey, Patricia B (1-3) $22.07 Henry, James B (1-3) $22.07 Hockin, Wendy C (4-6) $22.29 Hyatt-Paglino, Mischelle B (1-3) $22.07 Ingraham, Renee B (1-3) $22.07 Johnson, Donald B (1-3) $22.07 Johnson, Vivia B (1-3) $22.07 Kalnas. Dara B (1-3) $22.07 Kist, Melody B (1-3) $22.07 Langreder, Marlene E (10+) $22.69 Liss, Victor B (1-3) $22.07 MacMinn, Judy B (1-3) $22.07 Mortensen, Ronald D (7-10) $22.51 Parker, Ericka B (1-3) $22.07 Phelps, Patricia C (4-6) $22.29 Poster, Theodore B (1-3) $22.07 Pursell, Lynn F (20+) $22.99 Rounsaville, David D (7-10) $22.51 Scott, Vonni C (4-6) $22.29 Sears, Renee E (10+) $22.69 Sheehan, Edward B (1-3) $22.07 Snyder, Bruce C (4-6) $22.29 Snyder, Diane D (7-10) $22.51 Spitzer, Leonard A (0-1) $21.22 Stannard, Arthur B (1-3) $22.07 Stewart, Peter A (0-1) $21.22 Sturchio, Valentine A (0-1) $21.22 Sullivan, Ann D (7-10) $22.51 Sullivan, Christopher B (1-3) $22.07 Suydam, Kathleen E (10+) $22.69 Trimmer, Madelyn D (7-10) $22.51 Vergona, Kimberly D (7-10) $22.51 Waisempacker, Debra E (10+) $22.69 Wiszniewiski, Tamara C (4-6) $22.29 Wheeler, Frances A (0-1) $21.22



7695 Action 16-061 2015/16 Bus Aides BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Bus Aides for the 2015/2016 school year. Effective September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure.

Aide Name 2015 / 2016 Hourly Rate

Butler, Sean $19.01 Begosh, Brandon $13.62 Kern, Lisa $13.62 Sucigan, Ricki $13.62 Silliman, Jeanne $13.62 Dixon, Patricia $13.62 Slack, Deborah $13.62


Action 16-062 2015/16 Substitute Bus Aides BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following Substitute Bus Aides for the 2015/2016 school year. Effective September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Salary paid for by the Transportation Jointure.

Aide Name 2015 / 2016 Hourly Rate

Giovenco, Sara $13.62 Silliman, Mary $13.62

Moved by Gordon, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE - Ellen Gordon-Obal – Chairperson, Henry Ihling, Brett Reina Informational items:

POLICY COMMITTEE - Debora Frank – Chairperson, Sandra Howell, Sharon Lightner, William Martin

Alternate: Henry Ihling Informational items: Action 16-063 Reinstate Policy # 6471 – Employee Travel Policy BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby reinstates Policy # 6471, Employee Travel Policy effective immediately. Moved by Kelly, seconded by Lightner. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE - William Martin – Chairperson, Sharon Kelly, Sharon

Lightner, Geoffrey Stanley, Alternate: Sandra Howell EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Sandra Howell, Co-Chairperson, Brett Reina, Co-Chairperson, Debora Frank,

Sharon Lightner, Alternate: Geoffrey Stanley


7696 Informational items:

Action 16-064 2015/16 SE Tuition Contract - Hunterdon ESC BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with Hunterdon County ESC, Tewksbury, Hunterdon County, NJ (student 16-008S/180 days) in the amount of $37,500. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-065 2015/16 SE Tuition Contract – The Bridge Academy BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with The Bridge Academy, Lawrenceville, Mercer County, NJ (student 16-004S/180 days) in the amount of $40,232. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-066 2015/16 SE Tuition Contract – The Titusville Academy BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with The Titusville Academy, Titusville, Mercer County, NJ (student 16-002S/182 days) in the amount of $47,047. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-067 2015/16 SE Tuition Contract – Celebrate the Children BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved approve the 2015/2016 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with Celebrate the Children, (SCALS), Morris County, NJ (student 16-001S/180 days) in the amount of $69,435. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-068 Home Instruction – Delta T Group BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved an agreement with Delta T Group for home instruction services for up to 10 hours per week per individual student as needed at a rate of $38 per hour. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-069 2015/16 SE Tuition Contract – The Glenhaven Academy BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the 2015/2016 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement with The Glenhaven Academy, Needham, MA (student 16-009S/88 days) in the amount of $48,172.08. Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Action 16-070 Business Participants for Employment Transitions Program BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved the following businesses as participants in the Employment Transitions Program: Hunterdon Medical Center Retro Fitness of Flemington Independence Manor at Hunterdon


7697 Hunterdon County Public Library Health Quest Shenberger Insurance Services Moved by Howell, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- Sandra Howell, Co-Chairperson, Brett Reina, Co-Chairperson, Debora

Frank, Sharon Lightner, Alternate: Geoffrey Stanley

Informational items: a. September 2015 Community Activities Calendar:

Alexandria Township: Township Committee Meeting (2nd Wednesday) Holland Township: Township Committee Meeting (1st and 3rd Tuesday) September 12, 2015 - Community Day October 3, 2015 – Oktoberfest October 24,2015 - Haunted Hay Ride Kingwood Township: Township Committee Meeting (1st Thursday) September 19, 2015 - Community Day October 3 and 4, 2015 - Township-wide Yard Sale

Frenchtown Borough: Township Committee Meeting (1st Wednesday) Milford Borough: Township Committee Meeting (1st and 3rd Monday) September 26, 2015 – Milford Alive

Delaware Valley Regional High School: August 25, 2015 - Freshman Oasis September 3, 2015 - First Day for Student

Action 16-071 2015/16 PT Athletic Trainer – St. Luke’s University BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved St. Luke’s University Health Network to provide part-time licensed athletic trainer to devote 400 hours over the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $3,500.00. Moved by Howell, seconded by Lightner. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-072 Sports Medicine Services Agreement – St. Luke’s Warren Physician Group BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved a Sports Medicine Services Agreement with St. Luke’s Warren Physician Group, P.C. for physician services provided by Dr. Nicholas J. Avallone as it relates to the district’s Athletic Program at a cost of $0. Moved by Howell, seconded by Lightner. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.


7698

PUBLIC COMMENT – Bylaw No. 0167 “Public Participation in Board Meetings” - None EXECUTIVE SESSION: 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 on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 7:47 p.m. to discuss: personnel, negotiations and legal matters.

b. 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.

c. The length of the meeting is thought to be approximately forty-five (45) minutes. Action may be taken upon return to open session.

Moved by Ihling, seconded by Kelly. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0. Open session resumed at 9:17 p.m. All members were present.

Action 16-073 Settlement Agreement BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approved a settlement agreement in the case of B.C. and R.C. O/B/O C.C. vs Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education. Moved by Lightner, seconded by Ihling. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes, 7; nays, 0.

Action 16-074 Superintendent 2015/2016 Merit Goals BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the Merit Goals for the 2015/2016 school year for Superintendent, Daria Wasserbach, and authorize their submission to the Hunterdon Executive County Superintendent for final approval. Quantitative (3) at 3.3% each:

1. To obtain baseline data for future student growth goals, DVRHS will utilize the PSAT8/9 as the high school placement assessment. The participation rate shall be at least 4 out of 5 elementary schools and administration to at least 80% of cumulative eligible students. a. Gradation: 75% participation of cumulative eligible students = 2.2% b. Gradation: 70% participation of cumulative eligible students = 1.1%

2. 75% of Math Teachers shall achieve a Student Growth Objective (SGO) score of 3 or greater when

utilizing new common assessments developed through our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). 3. A year-over-year 5% increase in positive responses when measuring and comparing attitudes towards

the learning environment based upon student survey results prior and post block scheduling in the following areas:

• My classes are challenging • My school has high expectations for students


7699 • My school has a good variety of courses and programs • My teachers understand the way I learn best • In class, students work together in different ways. • I receive helpful feedback from my teachers.

a. Gradation: 4% increase in positive responses = 2.2% b. Gradation: 3% increase in positive responses = 1.1%

Qualitative (2) at 2.5% each:

1. Through a comprehensive drug awareness and education program, the newly implemented random student drug testing (RSDT) program will yield an overall positive test rate not to exceed 5% in the first year. This is above code requirements and does not pertain to those students who are tested as suspected of being under the influence.

2. Pilot a program with one or more elementary districts to partner with administrators and middle school

teachers to align middle school subject area content, instructional strategies, curriculum and assessments with those of DVRHS.

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

ADJOURNMENT BE IT RESOLVED that he Board of Education adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Moved by Ihling, seconded by Martin. On roll call vote, resolution was ADOPTED as follows: ayes 7; nays, 0. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ Teresa Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary _________________________________ Ellen Gordon-Obal, Board President

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