Lenape Valley Regional High School May 17, 2016
Board of Education
The regular monthly meeting of the Lenape Valley Regional High School Board of Education was held on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the lower media center at the high school on 28 Sparta Road, Stanhope, New Jersey.
Mr. Kuncken called the meeting to order with the following statement:
In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1875, the Lenape Valley Regional High School Board of Education has caused notice of this regular monthly meeting to be posted in each of the three municipal buildings in the Regional District and the Lenape Valley Regional High School. Notice of this meeting has also been published in the New Jersey Herald and the Daily Record.
Announcement of Executive Session
An Executive Session may be held at the next regular monthly meeting for the purpose of discussing PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS/LEGAL MATTERS. Action may or may not be taken. Mr. Kuncken led the flag salute.
Present: 8 Richard Kuncken, Gay Hotalen, Steven McHugh, Carole Grube, Daniel
Rafferty, Robert Nunn, Karen Moros, Sandra LaBell
Absent: 1 Michael Bender
Also Present: Paul M. DiRupo, Superintendent
Robert G. Klinck, Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary
Acceptance and Review of the Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2016
Motion by Carole Grube, seconded by Sandra LaBell, that the Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2016, be accepted.
Yes: 8 Richard Kuncken, Gay Hotalen, Steven McHugh, Carole Grube, Daniel
Rafferty, Robert Nunn, Karen Moros, Sandra LaBell
No: 0
Carried unanimously in a voice vote.
Open to the Public
There were three (3) members of the public present.
Mrs. Peggy Spooner of Stanhope stated that she was a biology and physical education teacher, and has coached three sports. She is a substitute teacher here and was coming in three to four days a week in March. She stated that now, however, Mr. Claeys has been bringing in new substitutes. She asked if she has done something wrong and stated she wanted to find out why she is not substituting anymore.
Kyle Edwards of Byram, a Lenape student and member of the swim team, read the attached letter regarding the potential loss of Meghan Crampton as an assistant coach for the swim team. (Attached)
Board President’s Report
Mr. Kuncken stated that he attended Underclassmen Awards Night, Ensemble Night, the Music Honor Society induction, the School and Community Relations presentation, as well as many sporting events. He stated that success is not always defined by wins and losses, and that he wishes continued success to the individual athletes and teams as they finish the season.
He also stated that much will occur between now and the next Board meeting: the prom, awards nights, final exams, and graduation. He stated that he wished everyone to stay safe and healthy, and that he looks forward to a wonderful graduation ceremony on June 11.
Board Secretary’s Report
Motion by Daniel Rafferty, seconded by Steven McHugh, that resolutions numbered 1 through 3 be adopted as presented:
1. Board Secretary Certification
RESOLVED, That the Board Secretary certifies that as of April 30, 2016, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, the total of encumbrances and expenditures for each line item account does not exceed the line item appropriation in the 2015-2016 school district budget.
April 30, 2016
Assistant Superintendent for Business Date
Board Secretary
2. Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports
RESOLVED, That the following reports prepared by the Board Secretary dated April 30, 2016, be accepted:
Secretary’s Report to the Board of Education Attachment A
Bond & Coupon Checking Account Attachment B
Unemployment Compensation Insurance Attachment C
Cafeteria Account Attachment D
Feder Scholarship Attachment E
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following Treasurer’s reports dated April 30, 2016, be accepted:
General/Special Revenue Attachment F
Payroll Agency Attachment G
Payroll Net Attachment H
Capital Reserve Attachment I
3. Student Activity General Account and Department of Athletics Account
RESOLVED, That the following bank reconciliation reports and the reports of receipts and disbursements dated April 30, 2016, be accepted:
Student Activity General Account Attachment J
Department of Athletics Account Attachment K
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The current interest report for April 2016 is included herein as Attachment L.
Yes: 8 Richard Kuncken, Gay Hotalen, Steven McHugh, Carole Grube, Daniel
Rafferty, Robert Nunn, Karen Moros, Sandra LaBell
No: 0
Carried unanimously in a roll call vote.
All of the above reports are located in the Business Office, Book 22, Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Klinck
Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary
Correspondence
There was no correspondence this month.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. DiRupo presented the following resolution for adoption:
Motion by Robert Nunn, seconded by Gay Hotalen, that resolutions numbered 1 and 2 be adopted as presented:
1. Cheerleading Camp
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education does hereby approve the attendance of approximately thirty student-athletes along with two faculty chaperones to attend Pine Forest Cheerleading Camp in Poconos, PA. The camp will be held August 9, 2016, through August 12, 2016. The camp will be funded by student-athletes, parents, and fundraising efforts.
2. 2016 Summer Enrichment
RESOLVED, That Student #1 be permitted to attend DCCF, 230 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $5,350.00. Transportation is to be provided by the LVR School District; bus aide to be provided by SCC. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #2 be permitted to attend Allegro School, 125 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this
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program will be $13,860.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #3 be permitted to attend Horizon High School, 71-77 Okner Parkway, Livingston, NJ 07039 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $10,653.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: MD
RESOLVED, That Student #5 be permitted to attend Northern Hills Academy, 10 Gail Court, Sparta, NJ 07871 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $10,665.00. Transportation is to be provided SCC. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #6 be permitted to attend Windsor School, c/o Windsor Learning Center, 234 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Plains, NJ 07442 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $9,150.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: ED
RESOLVED, That Student #7 be permitted to attend Chapel Hill Academy, 31 Chapel Hill Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $9,900.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: ED
RESOLVED, That Student #9 be permitted to attend Morris Hills Regional School District, Morris Knolls H.S. School, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $7,866.45, including 1:1 aide. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #10 be permitted to participate in home instruction, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $1,980.00, based on Achieving Excellence rate, not to exceed 36 hours of instruction. Related services for this student will be billed separately. No transportation required. Classification: MD
RESOLVED, That Student #11 be permitted to attend instructional tutoring sessions at Lenape Valley Regional High School, 28 Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $1,600.00 based on LVR tutoring rate, not to exceed 42 hours of instruction. Related services for this student will be billed separately. Transportation is to be provided by the LVR School District. Classification: COM
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RESOLVED, That Student #12 be permitted to attend Morris Transitional Education Center, 15 Jean Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, as part of this student’s mandated probation. There is no educational cost for this program. Transportation is to be provided by SCC.
RESOLVED, That Student #13 be permitted to attend Hunterdon Prep, 11 Spencer Lane, Annandale, NJ 08801, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $7,629.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: ED
RESOLVED, That Student #14 be permitted to attend Hunterdon Prep, 11 Spencer Lane, Annandale, NJ 08801, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $7,629.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #15 be permitted to attend instructional tutoring sessions at Lenape Valley Regional High School, 28 Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $1,600.00 based on LVR tutoring rate, not to exceed 42 hours of instruction. Related services for this student will be billed separately. Transportation is to be provided by the LVR School District. Classification: CI-Mild
RESOLVED, That Student #16 be permitted to attend instructional tutoring sessions at Lenape Valley Regional High School, 28 Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874 as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $1,600.00 based on LVR tutoring rate, not to exceed 42 hours of instruction. Related services for this student will be billed separately. Transportation is to be provided by the LVR School District. Classification: CI-Mild
RESOLVED, That Student #17 be permitted to attend Stepping Stone School, 45 County Road 519, Bloomsbury, NJ, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $7,362.60. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: ED
RESOLVED, That Student #18 be permitted to attend Byram Intermediate School, 12 Mansfield Drive, Stanhope, NJ, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $2,602.40. Transportation is to be provided by Byram. Classification: AUT
RESOLVED, That Student #19 be permitted to attend Craig School, 310 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the
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Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $2,950.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: SLD
RESOLVED, That Student #20 be permitted to attend Sage Day School, 215 Hill Street, Boonton, NJ 07005, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. The cost for this program will be $3,100.00. Transportation is to be provided by SCC. Classification: ED
RESOLVED, That Student #21 be permitted to attend DCF Bergan Campus, 374 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652, as part of this student’s individualized summer educational program for the extension of the 2015/2016 school year as recommended by the Child Study Team. Student is placed residentially. Educational program is linked. Transportation is not required. Classification: OHI
Yes: 8 Richard Kuncken, Gay Hotalen, Steven McHugh, Carole Grube, Daniel
Rafferty, Robert Nunn, Karen Moros, Sandra LaBell
No: 0
Carried unanimously in a roll call vote.
Finance and Physical Plant (Robert Nunn, Chairperson)
Mr. Nunn summarized the resolutions discussed at the committee meeting that was held on May 10, 2016.
Motion by Steven McHugh, seconded by Daniel Rafferty, that resolutions numbered 1 through 14 be adopted as presented:
1. Board of Education Certification
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education hereby certifies in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, that after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s financial reports for the month of April 2016, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, no major account or fund has been over-expended and sufficient funds are available to meet the Board’s financial obligations for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
2. Approval of Bills
RESOLVED, That the following bills be approved for payment:
April 30, 2016 $219,082.97
May 13, 2016 $121,775.61
Total $340,858.58
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following bill payments be ratified for the Lenape Valley Cafeteria Account:
Date / Warrant / Amount4/12/16 / #1654 – Hubert/Soup Kettle / $143.08
4/26/16 / #1655 – Jay Hill Repairs/Repair Southbend Conv Oven / $245.00
4/26/16 / #1656 – Maschio’s Food Service/March School Lunches / $18,992.76
3. Transfers
WHEREAS, The funds appropriated to certain General Fund Accounts in the 2015-2016 budget of the Lenape Valley Regional High School District have been insufficient to meet the obligations which normally would be charged against them; and