Harding Township Board of Education

Harding Township Board of Education1July 22, 2013

HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Lee's Hill Road, P.O. Box 248

New Vernon, New Jersey 07976

AGENDA

Monday,July 22, 2013

7:30 P.M.

Mission Statement

The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future.

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.PRESIDING OFFICER'S STATEMENT

The date, location, and time of this meeting were mailed to The ObserverTribune on March 15, 2013, and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary School and Harding Township Middle School on March 15, 2013.

III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.ROLL CALL

V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Recommending the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on

June 24, 2013.

VI.DISCUSSION/PRESENTATION

A. After School Student Care Presentation

B. EVVRS

C. Semi-Annual HIB-ITP Report

VII.HEARING OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

At this time, comment is invited on any matter related to agenda items.

When permitted, public participation shall be governed by the following rules under Policy 9325:

A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface his/her comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and any other group affiliation.
Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes unless waived by the president.
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic.
All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question board members individually.

This portion of the meeting may be limited at the presiding officer's discretion.

VIII.REPORTS

Superintendent
Business Administrator

IX.RESOLUTIONS

A. Committees of Whole

1. Accept Anti Bullying Bill of Rights 2013-2014

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education

Accepts the NJDOE School Self Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act with a score of 62 out of 75.”

B. Facilities and Finance

1.Appropriation Transfers for the 2012-2013 School Year

RES 000-13/14 "RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the attached lists of appropriation transfers for the 2012-2013 school year."

2.Payment of Bills

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the payment of bills as per the listings dated June 30, 2013 and July 22, 2013 to the Finance Committee and affixed to the minutes of this meeting.”

3.Approve School Lunch Prices for 2013-2014

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED that the Harding Township Board of Education approves school lunch prices, per the attached list, for the 2013-2014 school year.”

4.Approve Student Activities Account Reconciliation Report

RES000-13/14 "RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves and affixes to the minutes of this meeting, the Student Activity Reconciliation Reports for June 2012."

5.Approve 2013-14 School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Montgomery Academy

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Montgomery Academy, for Student 10203, from Sept. 4, 2013 to June 30, 2014, at anannual cost of $51,931.80 (per diem rate of $288.51 for 180 days), as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

6. Approve 2013-14 School Year Tuition & Extraordinary Services Contract Agreement – Montgomery Academy

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Montgomery Academy, for Student 10187, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, at anannual cost of $57,702.00 (per diem rate of $288.51 for 200 days), and Extraordinary Services at a per diem rate of $155.00 for a total of $31,000, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

7. Approve 2013-2014 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Long Hill Township Board of Education

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Long Hill Township School District for Student10170 from July 1, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at a cost of $3,000 tuition and $775.00 for related services for a total of $3,775.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

8.Approve 2013-2014 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Long Hill Township School District

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Long Hill Township School District for Student,10251from July 1, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at a cost of $3,000 tuition and $775.00 for related services for a total of $3,775.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

9.Approve 2013-2014 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Long Hill Township Board of Education

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Long Hill Township School District for Student,10249from July 1, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at a cost of $3,000 tuition and $775.00 for related services for a total of $3,775.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

10. Approve 2013-2014 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Long Hill Township Board of Education

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the 2013-14 Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Long Hill Township School District for Student, 10250 from July 1, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at a cost of $3,000 tuition and $575.00 for related services for a total of $3,575.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

11.Approve 2013-2014 Tuition Contract – Shepard Preparatory High School

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the Tuition Contract with Shepard Preparatory High School for Student 360, for the 2013-2014 School Year, at a cost of $48,560.88, 183 days, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

12.Approve Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Chester School District

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Chester School District, for StudentSE6, from July 1, 2013 to August 13, 2013, at a cost of $4,200.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

13. Approve Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement – Chester School District

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the Extended School Year Tuition Contract Agreement with Chester School District, for StudentSE3, from July 1, 2013 to August 13, 2013, at a cost of $4,200.00, as indicated in the student’s IEP.”

14. Approve Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment – BFA & Associates

“WHEREAS quotations were solicited for the replacement of the following cafeteria equipment:

1 - Gartland 36” Range (6 open burners)

1 –Gartland Convection Oven

1 –Delfield 2 Section Reach-in Refrigerator

1 –Vollrath Self Serve Cold Pan Serving Counter

1 – Vollrath Hot Food Serving Counter.

WHEREAS, the following three companies quoted on a “total award’ basis:

BFA & Associates, Inc. - $21,741.71

E&A Supply Co. - $22,540.35

Singer Equipment Co. - $22,455.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harding Township BOE accept the low quotation dated 5/10/13 of BFA and Associates and ratifies the issuing of purchase order P201400124in the amount of $21,741.71 to be paid from the cafeteria fund balance per audit of June 30, 2012.”

15.Approve Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment from Hubert USA

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education ratify the purchase from Hubert USA for cafeteria use a mahogany display cart with display baskets at a total cost of $1716.16 to be paid from the cafeteria fund balance per audit of June 30, 2012.”

16. Approve Application for Use of School Facilities

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves, based on availability as certified by the Office of the Principal, an Application for use of School Facilities submitted by HTRA for the use of the gymnasium on March 30, April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, and June 1, 2014, from 10:30 am – 6:00 pm.”

17.Approve Application for Use of School Facilities

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves, based on availability as certified by the Office of the Principal, an Application for use of School Facilities submitted by HTRA for the use of the gymnasium on November 17, November 24, December 8, December 15, 2013, January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, 2014 from 12:00 Noon – 6:00 pm.”

18.Approve Application for Use of School Facilities

19.Approve Professional Development Activities

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the following professional development activities for the 2013-2014 school year:

Date / Employee / Activity / Location / Cost
7/10-7/12/13 / C. Cochran
S. Hinds
S. Ingal
J. Tsai / Singapore Math / Worcester, MA / $850.00 each

20.Approve HTRA Day Camp for June, July and August

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the Harding Township Recreation Association Day Camp from July 1 to July 26, 2013 and Field Hockey camps for the week of June 24th, July 29th and August 5th at a weekly cost of $400, for a total of $2,800.”

B.Curriculum and Instruction

1. Approve Field Trips

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED” that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the following field trip during the 2013-14 school year:

DateGradeDestinationPurpose

9/12/136-8Fairview LakesTeam Building

C. Personnel and Management

1.Appoint Teacher Assistant- Kristen Mastrogiovanni

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED”, that the Harding Township Board of Educationappoints Kristen Mastrogiovanni as a Teacher Assistant for the 2013-14 school year, at an annual salary of $22,000, upon recommendation of the superintendent.”

2. Approve Change in Guide – Kevin McPeek

RES 000-12/13 “RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education

approves a change in guide for Kevin McPeek, from BA Step 1 to BA+15 Step 1, from $48,040.00 to $49,740.00, effective September 1, 2013, upon the recommendation of the superintendent.”

X.PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS

Looking Ahead –

August 19, 2013

A. Summer Project Status Update

B. School Security Update

C. Superintendent’s quarterly evaluation

XI.HEARING OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

At this time, comment is invited on any matter related to the school district.

When permitted, public participation shall be governed by the following rules under Policy 9325:

A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface his/her comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and any other group affiliation.
Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes unless waived by the president.
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic.
All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question board members individually.

This portion of the meeting may be limited at the presiding officer's discretion.

XII.BOARD INFORMATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS

-HIB Report (if necessary)

- Resume

- Maschio’s - school lunch price list

- Facility Usage Forms

XIII.BOARD INFORMATION RELATED TO NON-AGENDA ITEMS

-Technology Plan Approval Letter

-Affordable Care Act: Major requirement of health law delay

-Memorandum of Understanding – Emergency Facility Access

XIV.RESOLUTION TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION STATEMENT

RES 000-13/14 “RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-13 and 10:4-12 that the Harding Township Board of Ed. holds a closed session on July 22, 2013 at ____ p.m. It is expected that the discussion will be made public as soon as official action is taken.”

XV.ADJOURNMENT