School Budget, Referendum Projects Among Issues to be Discussed at Greater Egg Schools Meeting

The Greater Egg Harbor Regional School Board will discuss its referendum projects and the 2013-14 budget when it convenes tonight at Cedar Creek High School, 7 p.m.

In December of 2011, the school district's voters approved a roof replacement and a new fire alarm system at Oakcrest High School, and a partial roof replacement and new fire alarm system at Absegami, in a referendum vote.

There will be an update on those projects at tonight's meeting, according to the agenda posted on the district's website.

Discussions concerning the budget also begin tonight. The full agenda for tonight's meeting can be found below:

GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ABSEGAMI, CEDAR CREEK & OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOLS
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provision of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Absegami, Cedar Creek and Oakcrest High Schools, and forwarded to all of the Clerks of
the municipalities within this school district within the time required by said Act.
1. Call to Order
2. Reading of Notice of the Meeting/Announcements
3. Flag Salute
4. Invocation – Moment of Silence
5. Roll Call
6. Recommend approval of minutes of the following meetings:
December 17, 2012 – Regular
December 17, 2012 – Executive
January 7, 2013 – Regular
January 7, 2013 - Executive
Redacted November 5, 2012 and December 3, 2012 Executive
Session Minutes Per Exhibit M-1 Board Action
(Enclosed for Board Members)
7. Correspondence
Correspondence from the Volunteers of the Main St. Food Pantry Information
(Enclosed for Board Members)
8. Open to Public (Questions/Comments – Agenda Items Only)
9. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Report
1) Recommend approval of the report of The Secretary A148 for the period
ending November 30, 2012. This report is in agreement with the Treasurer’s records A149.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(d)(e), we certify that as of November 30,
2012, the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or
funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected on this report and
the advice of district officials we have no reason to doubt that the district
has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Board Action
2) Recommend approval of the report of The Secretary A148 for the period
ending December 31, 2012. This report is in agreement with the Treasurer’s records A149.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(d)(e), we certify that as of December 31,
2012, the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations
section) did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or
funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected on this report and
the advice of district officials we have no reason to doubt that the district
has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Board Action
3) Referendum Projects, Basin Repair and Exhaust Fans - Update Information
4) Discussion on 2013-2014 School District Budget Information
5) Discussion on the Public Hearing for the 2013/14 School
District Budget Information
10. Superintendent’s Report
1) Exhibit S-1 – Attendance Information
2) Exhibit S-2 – Suspensions Information
3) Exhibit S-3 – Job Responsibility – Meetings approved by
Superintendent Information
4) Exhibit S-4 – Field Trips – Approved by Superintendent Information
5) Exhibit S-5 – Professional Days – Staff Board Action
6) Recommend approval of the Harassment, Intimidation, and
Bullying report, contents therein, and outcomes for the period
January 8, 2013 to January 28, 2013. Exhibit S-6. Board Action
7) Discussion of Cedar Creek High School Mascot Discussion
8) Presentation by 10th grade Cedar Creek student, Jes Snider, on his
Toy Drive for E.I. DuPont Hospital. Information
9) Absegami High School IPAD App Technology Presentation by Leslie
Madison, Vice Principal. Information
11. Committee Reports
A. Finance, Building, Site, Transportation and School Safety Committee – Mrs. Johnson
1) Recommend approval of a revised motion from the December 17, 2012 Board of Education meeting – motion to approve adjustment in cost for the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for
Washington Township School District and Integrity Transportation. The quoted contract (Routes CCGB1M & GB1) was originally set to run from November 5, 2012 through May 15, 2013, but was cancelled on December 21, 2012. The transportation cost of $8,700.00 per route for a total cost of $17,400.00 has been revised to $2,250.00 per route for a total cost of $4,500.00. The new adjusted amount will be the responsibility of Washington Township School
District. Board Action
2) Recommend approval of a transportation contract addendum with First Student, Inc. for the deletion of the following route: ARWY (Contract CM12A) for the 2012-2013 school year. The route ran from September 1, 2012 through
December 13, 2012. The contract amount of $272,448.00 has been reduced to $250,720.00. Board Action
3) Recommend approval of the transportation jointure between Delsea Regional High School District and Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2012-2013 school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of
one student to Y.A.L.E. School – Williamstown (Route SP05) for a total cost of $9,562.00. Board Action
4) Recommend approval of a revised motion from the July 23, 2012 Board of Education Meeting – motion to reinstate Contract CM07D to the 2012/2013 school year contract renewals with First Student, Inc., as per Exhibit F-1. The
renewal contract is for Mullica Township School District A.C.E. Program (Routes MACT-A, MACT-B & MACT-C).
Contract total is $18,748.44. Board Action
5) Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District to enter into a cooperative pricing agreement for educational services with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
per Exhibit F-2. Board Action
6) Recommend approval of change order number three for D.A. Nolt, Inc., in the amount of $28,407.46 for changes ordered for Oakcrest High School, Exhibit F-3. Board Action
7) Recommend approval of change order number four for D.A. Nolt, Inc., in the amount of -$15,056.88 for Absegami High School for unused allowance balance, Exhibit F-4. Board Action
8) Recommend approval for the Business Administrator to authorize the advertisement for the following cooperative bids:
January 23, 2013 – Student Transportation Services (To &
From School – 2012-2013 School Year for Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District). Board Action
B. Legislative and Policy Committee – Mrs. Guenther
Need to schedule a meeting
C. Program Committee – Mrs. Houck
1) Recommend approval to accept the No Child Left Behind Act Consolidated Grant for 2012-2013 (NCLB FY13) which was approved by the NJDOE on January 18, 2013:

Title I $386,208
Title I, Neglected $ 18,507
Title II, Part A $ 75,540
Title III $ 15,144
Title III Immigrant $ 14,610
TOTAL $510,009
NCLB will fund a portion of teacher salaries, professional development, and instructional supplies to improve student achievement. Project Director: Margaret Doran Board Action
2) Recommend approval to permit Power of 10 to video/audio record after school sessions at Cedar Creek High School for their on-line usage and training purposes. All required releases have been obtained. No student will participate
unless the appropriate release forms have been completed. Power of 10 provides after school sessions at Cedar Creek High School related to Character Ed, SAT Prep, and HSPA Prep. No cost to the Board. Board Action
3) Recommend approval of donation to Absegami High School on behalf of the Absegami Baseball Booster Club per Exhibit P-1. Board Action
4) Recommend support of the Girls State Program. This support will include the funding of two representatives from Absegami High School, two representatives from Oakcrest High School, and two representatives from Cedar Creek High School to attend this program. The program will be held at Georgian Court University from June 22 through June 27, 2013. Total cost to the Board: not to
exceed $1,290.00. Board Action
5) Recommend approval of extraordinary services (one to one aide) for an AHS special needs student who attends ACSSSD for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year effective January 14, 2013 and ending June 30, 2013 at a
prorated annual cost of $39,500.00.
ODP # 2012-131 Board Action
6) Recommend placement of the following OHS student at Coastal Learning Center during the 2012-2013 school year effective December 3, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at the per diem rate of $246.21.
ODP-2012-130 Board Action
7) Recommend approval of a contract agreement with Barbara Blanc, Ed.S, Bilingual Educational Consultant for the provision of Bilingual Psychoeducational Evaluation for an AHS student who speaks Haitian Creole/French at a rate of $900.00 per evaluation during the 2012-2013 school year.
ID # 73116 Board Action
8) Recommend approval of a contract agreement with Burlington County Special Services School District – Educational Services Unit for the provision of Assessments, Consultations, and Evaluations for GEHRHSD students when the need for such is identified in their IEP during the 2012-2013 school year.
Assistive Technology Evaluation $840.00
Assistive Technology Services $ 95.00
Vocational Evaluation Services $ 95.00
Board Action
9) Recommend approval of a contract agreement with Children’s Vision Development Center of Ocean County for a comprehensive vision analysis at the rate of $165.00 and a contract agreement with Rummel Eye Care Center in Jackson NJ for a comprehensive eye examination with written report at a rate of $350.00 both for an AHS special needs student during the 2012-2013 school year.
ID # 76465 Board Action
10) Recommend placement of the following AHS student at Coastal Learning Center during the 2012-2013 school year effective January 14, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at the per diem rate of $246.21.
ODP-2012-132 Board Action
11) Recommend approval of a contract agreement with Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf for the provision of a Partial Evaluation Package for a district student who is Hearing Impaired. This package includes a Speech/Language Evaluation, Learning Evaluation, and Psychological Evaluation at a rate of $1,350.00 during the 2012-2013 school year.
ODP-2012-028 Board Action
D. Technology Committee – Mrs. Garrison
E. Athletics and Activities Committee – Mr. Cheatham
Need to schedule a meeting
1) Recommend approval to name the Oakcrest High School baseball field in honor of Anthony R. Mongelluzzo. Board Action
2) Recommend approval for four students from Cedar Creek High School to attend Anytown Program’s Lead for Diversity 2013. The program will run from July 21, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingman’s Ferry, PA. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from this event. This is the second year Cedar Creek High
School is participating in this event. There is no cost to the
Board. Board Action
3) Recommend approval for approximately 15 Oakcrest High School Chess Team students to travel to Parsippany, NJ to compete in the World US Amateurs Team Chess Championship on Saturday, February 16, 2013 through Monday, February 18, 2013. No school will be missed. Chaperones will be Advisors
Dave Jungblut and Jim Rachiele. Dave Bennett will be the Administrator on call. Cost to the Board will be $450.00 for transportation. Cost to students is $100.00, fund raising is available. Board Action
4) Recommend approval for the Oakcrest High School 2013 Senior Class to travel to Virginia Beach, Virginia for a field trip, from Friday, May 17, 2013 to Monday, May 20, 2013. Two school days will be missed. Approximately 80 students will be attending. Administrator will be Jason Brown. Chaperones are
Kristine Demark, Les Petty, Vince Sera, Drew Muzlay, Sandy Brown, Lori Petty, Jack Carr. No cost to the Board. Cost to students is $350.00, fund raising is available. Board Action
5) Recommend approval for the Absegami Marching Braves to host Music Masterclasses for 8th grade students from Galloway Township Schools to be held every Thursday beginning February 7, 2013 through May 23, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. No cost to the Board. Board Action
F. Administration and Personnel Committee – Mrs. Hood
The Superintendent recommends to the Personnel Committee and the Board of Education all teaching staff members listed.
1) Recommend appointment of Mr. Dan Money as Oakcrest High School Interim Principal, effective approximately January 28, 2013 through June 30, 2013, at a compensation rate of $400.00 per day, no benefits, sick leave or vacation. The agreement shall include a provision for cancellation on thirty days written notice
by either party. Board Action
2) Recommend acceptance, with regret, of the resignation with intent to retire from Denise Price, English Teacher assigned to Absegami High School, effective June 30, 2013. Ms. Price has served the District since 1990. Board Action
3) Recommend acceptance, with regret, of the resignation with intent
to retire from Edward Toal, Science Teacher assigned to Absegami High School, effective June 30, 2013. Mr. Toal has served the District Since 1989. Board Action
4) Recommend acceptance, with regret, of the resignation with intent to retire from Edward Johnson, Absegami High School Media Teacher, effective March 31, 2013. Mr. Johnson has served the District since 1981. Board Action
5) Recommend rescission of Art Club Advisor contract to Jayme Miller Dobbins, Oakcrest High School, for the first half of the 2012/13 school year. Board Action
6) Recommend rescission of School Newspaper Advisor contract to Emily Paull, Oakcrest High School Teacher who resigned, for the second half of the 2012/13 school year. Board Action
7) Recommend appointment of Kate Adair, Oakcrest High School Teacher, as School Newspaper Advisor for the second half of the 2012/13 school year, step 0, stipend to be prorated and determined at conclusion of negotiations. Board Action
8) Recommend appointment of Julie Barton as the Performing Arts Assistant Advisor at Oakcrest High School, for the 2012-2013 school year, Step 1, stipend to be prorated and determined at conclusion of negotiations. Board Action
9) Recommend approval of the following Oakcrest High School
Crew Chaperones for Spring 2013:
Lisa Falzone Christine Geibler
Michelle Prychka Ed Lindsay
Michele Beane Milton Johnson Board Action
10) Recommend approval of a military leave of absence with full pay and benefits for Jason Brown, Oakcrest High School Supervisor of Math and Science, on February 1, 2013 and February 4, 2013 for NJ Air National Guard Active Duty. Board Action
11) Recommend employment of Ralph Maruca as a custodian assigned to District, effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Step 1 prorated, salary to be determined at conclusion of negotiations. This is a replacement for Paul Seyler who retired. Board Action
12) Recommend employment of Lisa Granato as a custodian assigned to District, effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Step 1 prorated, salary to be determined at conclusion of negotiations. This is a replacement for Carol Costabile who retired. Board Action
13) Recommend approval of Sherry Miller as an Assistant, assigned to Cedar Creek High School, effective approximately February 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Step 1, salary to be prorated and determined at conclusion of negotiations. Appointment is pending results of physical examination. This is a replacement for D. Melton who resigned.
Board Action
14) Recommend approval of Deidre Townsend as an Assistant, assigned to Cedar Creek High School, effective approximately February 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Step 1, salary to be prorated and determined at conclusion of negotiations. Appointment pending approval from the Office of Criminal
History review and results of physical examination. This is a replacement for R. Maldonado who resigned. Board Action
15) Recommend approval of the following substitute teachers: Keith Byers Keturah Pasos Nicole Scribner Asiya Mahmud Michael Forest Todd Warker Charles Walters Board Action
12. Board Meeting Follow-Up
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Open to Public (All Matters)
16. Executive Session
RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF SUBJECTS IN CLOSED SESSIONS
RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on January 28, 2013 that
pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be
discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:
1) Matters of pending or anticipated litigation
2) Personnel Matters
3) Student Matters
4) Negotiations
5) Safety & Security
6) Matters of Attorney-Client Privilege
7) Other
It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in the Resolution can be disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee. Formal action may be taken.
17. Adjournment