I.	CALL TO ORDER

II.	FLAG SALUTE

III.	OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advanced notice of, and to attend the meetings of public bodies, at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place, thereof, posted at the Augusta, Branchville, and Sussex Post Offices, and notice sent to the New Jersey Herald, the Sunday Herald and the Clerk of the Boroughs of Branchville and Sussex and the townships of Frankford, Lafayette, and Wantage.

IV.	MISSION STATEMENT

HIGH POINT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STAFF, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, IS DEDICATED TO THE QUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE.   BY FOSTERING HIGH STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT, WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF A DIVERSE SOCIETY.

V.	ROLL CALL

⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		
⎸ Scott Ripley, Ed.D.	⎸ James Minkewicz		# of Public ___	Quorum  Yes  No	

VI. 	EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion will be made that the High Point Regional High School Board of Education enter Executive Session to provide an update on legal, personnel & negotiations items which are exempt from public participation pursuant to New Jersey Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Open Public Meetings Act.  Any discussions held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public when appropriate.  Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.  The Board will reconvene in public session, in person and virtually, at the conclusion of the Executive Session.  It is not anticipated that any action will be taken.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

VII.	MOTION TO RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

VIII.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 IX.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting Minutes -			November 22, 2022
Executive Session Minutes -			November 22, 2022
Reorganization Meeting Minutes -		January 3, 2023

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

X.	PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Name and Address)
	In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act,we will open the public comments (for agenda items only) at this time.  Each speaker should state his/her name and address.  You will have three (3) minutes to address the Board, which will be timed by the Board President or designee.  We will limit this section to no longer than 45 minutes.  Please be respectful and mindful that your comments are being recorded.

XI.	PRESENTATIONS
	
	Dr. Ripley will read the following Resolution in recognition of School Board 		Recognition 	Month:

	WHEREAS,  The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 			2023 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time when all residents can 			acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and
	WHEREAS,   The High Point Regional High School Board of Education is one of 			581 local school boards in New Jersey, which sets policies and oversees 				operations for public school districts; and 
	WHEREAS, The High Point Regional High School Board of Education embraces 			the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; 			and 
	WHEREAS,  New Jersey’s local school boards help determine the educational 			goals for approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th 			grade; and
 	WHEREAS,   New Jersey’s 5,000 local school board members, who receive no 			remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as 			they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of 			public education; and
 	WHEREAS,  School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the 			needs 	of all students, including those with special needs; and
 	WHEREAS,  Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they 			communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to 			school administrators the public’s expectations for the schools; and
	WHEREAS,  New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the 			nation’s best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of 			Educational Progress scores, and the preparation for college through advanced 			placement offerings and SAT assessments; Now, therefore, be it
 	RESOLVED, That the High Point Regional High School Board of Education, does 			hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New 			Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2023 as SCHOOL 			BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
	RESOLVED, That the High Point Regional High School Board of Education urges 	all 		New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public 			school staffs 	toward the advancement of our children’s education. 

	STUDENT COUNCIL
	Lindsay Orellana, student representative member of the Board, will give an 		update on the activities of the Student Council.

	HPEA
	Ms. Carla Mancuso, HPEA President, will update the Board of Education on 		HPEA items.

Principal’s Report/Athletics 
	Mr. Jonathan Tallamy will update the Board on items pertaining to the High 		School and Athletics.

Curriculum and Instruction
	Mr. Seamus Campbell will present Start Strong Results (Fall 2022) to the Board, as well as matters related to curriculum and instruction.

XII.	OTHER BUSINESS

XIII.	ACTION ITEMS

A.	CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY	
	
1.	The Faculty Attendance rate for November is 93.5% and for 			December is 93%.  (Attachment A-1a & b) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for November is 94.9% and for 		December is 88.6%.  (Attachment A-2a & b)
 
3.	Enclosed in a copy of the Suspension Report for November and 		December.  (Attachment A-3a & b) 

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 		Report  for the period  November 22, 2022 through January 24, 		2023.  (Attachment A-4).

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 		Education approves the Curricular field trips and Co-curricular field trips  listed on the attached roster.  (Attachment A-5a & A-5b)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

6.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the Professional Development activities as 		listed on the attached roster.  (Attachment A-6)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the revised 2022/2023 School Calendar.  (Attachment A-7)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the Program of Studies 2023-24. (Attachment A-8)   

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

B.	PERSONNEL

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following Substitutes for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of all required paperwork:

			Jacqueline Cartagena	Teacher
			Nicole Dube			Teacher
			Danielle Faltraco		Teacher
			Sarah Havens		Teacher
			Melissa Lucciola		Teacher
			Hannah Lucey		Teacher
			Audra Preste			Teacher
			Julie Jordan Scott		Teacher
			Karen Culver			Bus Driver
			Debra Sweller		Secretary (Transportation)
					 
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Melanie LiTrenta, Teacher of Business Education, effective June 30, 2023.
 
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following sixth period assignment for the 2nd Semester of the 2022/2023 school year:

Teacher	Course	Period	
Mrs. Theresa Emma	Web Page Design	1	
		In accordance with the HPEA contract, payment is based on 18% of BA Step 5 on 		the Teacher Salary Guide.
 
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as MTSS Instructors, as needed on a rotating basis, at the sixth period per diem rate per class, for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year.  Timesheets must be submitted for payment.

Teacher	Subject	
Erin Bang	ELA	
Marc Russell	ELL	
Anna Empirio	Math	
Susan Moss	Math	
Justine Riegel	Math	
Kirstin Sabo	Math	
Jill Van Orden	Math	
Ann Yaccarino	Math	
		
 				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Joseph LePore, Grounds Custodian, effective January 1, 2023. 

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

6.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the termination of Employee #1104, effective January 17, 2023.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves an NJFLA Maternity/Child Care leave of absence for Employee #1280, effective on or about April 19, 2023, until on or about November 8, 2023.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Mr. Kyle Stickle for the position of Grounds Custodian, at the prorated annual salary of $47,958, Step 6 on the Custodial Salary Guide, plus a Sunday shift differential of $1,000, prorated, for the 2022/2023 school year, effective February 1, or when available due to release from current employer.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

9.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Ms. Michelle Terwilliger to be moved from her current status as a part-time Paraprofessional, to a full-time Paraprofessional, Step 6, effective January 16, 2023, for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Ms. Julie Jordan Scott for the position of part-time Paraprofessional, Step 8 ($19.41/hr.),  effective January 16, 2023, for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

11.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Mr. Christopher Gibbons as Guidance Counselor for a leave replacement, at the prorated salary of $71,692, MA Step 3 on the Teacher salary guide, effective on or about January 25, 2023, until such time as the permanent employee is cleared to return.

				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

C.	EXTRA-CURRICULAR

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Clemente Sosa as Assistant Baseball Coach, 		at Step 3 on the Extra Curricular Salary Guide or $5,585, for the 		2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of required paperwork.

				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education accepts the resignation of Roy Chiariello, Head Girls 		Soccer Coach, effective immediately.

				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Ross Schafer as a student worker in the 		School Store, at the hourly rate of $14.13, effective January 5, 2023.  	Student will work no more than 15 hours per week.

				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Nikolas Polizos and Todd Dinetta as 			co-coaches for Unified Basketball, for the 2023 season, at the 		grant funded stipend rate of $1,000 which will be equally shared at 	$500 each.
 
				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Gavin Hunsicker as a volunteer to shadow our 	athletic trainer as part of his internship, under the direct guidance 	of John Meyer.  The required background check has been
	completed by our Director of Security.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

D.	POLICY

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves to abolish the following policies:

		Attachment D-1.a 		Policy 1648.11 	The Road Forward 											COVID-19 Health & Safety 
		Attachment D-1.b 		Policy 1648.13 	School Employee 											Vaccination Requirements

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following new regulation:  

Attachment D-2.a 		Reg 2425 		Emergency Virtual or 								Remote Instruction 								Program (M)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following revised policies and regulations:

Attachment D-3.a 		Bylaw 0152 		Board Officers
Attachment D-3.b 		Bylaw 0161 		Call, Adjournment, and 								Cancellation
Attachment D-3.c 		Bylaw 0162 		Notice of Board Meetings
Attachment D-3.d 		Policy 2423 		Bilingual and ESL 									Education (M)
Attachment D-3.e		Reg 2423  		Bilingual and ESL 									Education (M)
Attachment D-3.f 		Policy 2425 		Emergency Virtual or 								Remote Instruction 								Program (M)
Attachment D-3.g 		Policy 5200  		Attendance (M)
Attachment D-3.h 		Reg 5200 		Attendance (M)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

	E.	NEGOTIATIONS

F.	BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Update:  The School and Small Business Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification and Repair Program Grant for HVAC has been approved.   We are planning the replacement of two units over the library, the annex cafeteria unit, four units over the cafeteria, the Room 436 unit and the Room 122 units.  We are in the process of getting estimates for the work.  The grant will pay for 75% and the district is responsible for 25%, of which we plan to utilize ESSR funds.  Therefore, no general fund monies will be used for the project.

1.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the 		Health and Safety Evaluation Statement of Assurance for the 		2022/2023 school year as required for QSAC.  (Attachment F-1)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

G.	FINANCE

1.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Board Secretary/Business Administrator for the months of 	November and December, 2022.  (Attachment G-1)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

2.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Treasurer for the months of November and December, 2022.  (Attachment G-2) 

We hereby certify, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c)3, that as of the date of the Board Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports, no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a).

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

3.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the Report of Transfers and the Minimum Expense Transfer Report for the months of November and December, 2022. (Attachment G-3a and G-3b) 

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

4.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves for payment the attached 	schedule of audited bills, dated January 24, 2023.
(Attachment G-4)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

5.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the  Adult Education, Agency Account, Athletic Account, Cafeteria Account, 
Principal’s Petty Cash Account, Scholarship Account, School Store Account and Student Activities reconciliations for the months of November and December, 2022.  (Attachment G-5a)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

6.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the School Store Account reconciliations for the months of July, August, September and October, 2022.  The School Store Advisor was appointed late in the year following the resignation of Prior Year’s Advisor.  (Attachment G-5b)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

7.	It is recommended that the Board approves and authorizes the execution of the following Agreement between Learn Well and the High Point Regional High School to provide instructional and administrative support to High Point Student #2300003 currently at Summit Oaks Hospital at the rate of $54.50 per hour with additional charges for admin/prep time.  The agreement is in effect beginning 12/22/2022.  

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

8.	It is recommended that the Board approves and authorizes the execution of the following tuition contracts between High Point Regional High School (sending) and the following districts and related information:

DISTRICT/INSTITUTION	STUDENT	TIME FRAME	TUITION COST	
Lakeview Learning Center	2400919
Student ID#2540634391	2022-2023 School Year effective January 3, 2023.	$63,958.20	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

9.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the item listed as surplus property to be sold through GovDeals:
 
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following resolution authorizing the sale of Surplus Property on GovDeals:
 
The High Point Regional High School Board of Education
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUSSEX, NJ, COUNTY OF SUSSEX
Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property
 
WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and
 
WHEREAS, the Commissioners are desirous of selling said surplus property in an “as is” condition without expressed or implied warranties. 	

NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the High Point Regional High School Board of Education:
  
The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A-83453/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract.  The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from High Point Regional High School Board of Education.

1.   	The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com.
2.     	The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice 2008-9.
3.     	The surplus property to be sold:

Item	Serial #	Manufacturer	Description/Working Condition?	
Large Bandsaw 	1410491	Rockwell Delta M#: 28-350	Running Needs new tires and guides	

The surplus property as identified shall be sold in an “as-is” condition without expressed or implied warranties with the successful bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement concerning use of said surplus property. High Point Regional High School Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted.  If not sold, item will be disposed of.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

10.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts the attached updated list of donations received from sponsors of our Cheerleading team, originally accepted at the October 27 meeting.   (Attachment G-6)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

11.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts a donation from Chad Kowal, in the amount of $500, for the Bradford Donadio Scholarship Fund.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

	12.	It is recommended that the Board approves the Agreement with 			Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to provide mental health 				counseling at a rate of $130 per intake session (first session) and 			$83.74 per individual session, from January 16, 2023 to August 30, 			2023. 

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

H.	TRANSPORTATION

1.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contracts for curricular trips and for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Stocker Bus
Q-49
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-49	Adventure Aquarium, Museum of The American Revolution, The Bourse Rest.	6:45 am/ 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's AP US History & Honors Chemistry Classes on 12/2/22	$1,225.00	Per  Hour	$70.00	

Krapf School Bus
Q-53
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-53	Montague Twp School	9:00 am/ 11:30 am	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Music Dept. on December 14, 2022	$200.00	Per  Hour	$80.00	

DeCamp Bus Company
Q-56
Curricular Trip									      Total Cost $12,900.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-56	Various Locations in Washington, D.C.	4/28/23-7:30 am/ 4/30/23-9:30 pm	Two 55 pass coach buses for High Point's Music Dept. from 4/28-4/30/23	$6,450.00	Per  Hour	N/A	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

2.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contracts for athletic trips for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Stocker Bus
Q-45
Athletic Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-45	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	2:30 pm/ Drop off only	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Winter Track Team for practices 11/28/22-2/28/23 (approx. 57 trips)	$130.00	Per  Hour	$70.00	

D.W. Clark & Son, Inc.
Q-48
Athletic Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-48	East Brunswick High School	2:30 pm/ 7:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V Girls Wrestling Team on 12/21/22	$695.00	Per  Hour	$65.00	

D.W. Clark & Son, Inc.
Q-54
Athletic Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-54	Morris County Tech	2:30 pm/ 7:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's JV/V Boys Basketball Team on 1/12/23	$595.00	Per  Hour	$80.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

3.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contracts for athletic and curricular trips for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Stocker Bus
M/C #AF-1
Athletic & Curricular Trips
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-46	Secaucus Ice Rink	2:45 pm/ 8:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point/ Wallkill's V Ice Hockey team on 12/9/22	$585.00	Per  Hour	$70.00	
Q-47	Mercer County Ice Rink	12:30 pm/ 7:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point/ Wallkill's V Ice Hockey team on 12/16/22	$625.00	Per  Hour	$70.00	
Q-51	Newark Airport	12/20-6:15 am - Drop & 12/23 - p/u @ 10:40 pm	2 Trips - One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Wrestling - Leave HP on 12/20 @ 6:15 am & Drop -- p/u 12/23 @ 10:40 pm	$365.00 x 2 = $730.00	Per Hour	$70.00	
Q-52	Frankford/ Lafayette/ Sussex Middle School	8:10 am/ 2:27 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Chamber Singers on 12/19/22	$545.00	Per Hour	$70.00	

Stocker Bus
Q-55
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-55	Montville High School	7:00 am/ 12:00 pm	One 16 pass school bus for High Point's Student Council on 1/10/23	$435.00	Per Hour	$70.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION

Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

4.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for band trip for the 2022 – 2023 School Year for Wallkill:

D.W. Clark & Son, Inc.
Quote # WV-2
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	Aide Cost	
WV-2	Wallkill/Hamburg/ Hardyston MS/ ShopRite/ Franklin & Ogdensburg Schools	7:45 am/ 1:15 pm	One 7 pass school minivan for Wallkill Valley's Holiday Band Concert at district elementary schools on 12/9/22	$275.00	Per  Hour	$65.00	Aide provided by District	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following Joint Transportation Agreement for to and from transportation for the 2022 – 2023 school year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Newton Board of Education					         	 Total - $31,112.55
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
HPS-2209	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	12/2/22	6/30/23	0	1	$29,631.00	
	(119 Days @ $249.00/diem)						
	Administrative Fee      					$1,481.55	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

6.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following Joint Transportation Agreement for transportation for the following trip:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School				         	 Total - $275.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Basis of the Agreement Per Bus	Per Bus Cost	Aide Cost	
WV-2	Wallkill/ Hamburg/ Hardyston MS/ ShopRite/ Franklin & Ogdensburg Schools	12/9/22	12/9/22	One 7 pass school minivan for Wallkill Valley's Holiday Band Concert at district elementary schools on 12/9/22	$275.00	Aide Provided by District	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

7.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for the 2022-23 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Son, Inc.
December 14, 2022 - January 31, 2023
HPQ22-4

Route #	

School	2022-23
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2022-23
Total Per Diem 	2022-23 Total Route Cost	
HPQ22-4	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	$325.00	36	$2.00	N/A	$325.00	$11,700.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

8.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Contract Addendum for additional mileage for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Sons, Inc.
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
M/C #2223-03
Bid #2022-2023-02
HPS-2209
Addendum #1

Route #	

School	
2022-23  Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	
Per Diem Inc/Dec	2022-23 Adj Per Diem	
# of Days	2022-23 Adj Route Increase	
HPS-2209	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	$249.00	$1.25	60.8	$76.00	$325.00	104	 $7,904.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

9.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Joint Transportation Agreement for to and from transportation for the 2022 – 2023 school year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – State of New Jersey					         	 	Total - $22,722.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
Q-173	Lakeland Andover School	9/19/22	11/30/22	0	1	$18,960.00	
 	(48 days $395 per diem)	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Administrative Fee	 	 	 	 	$948.00	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
E-23230	Lakeland Andover School	12/1/22	12/12/22	0	1	$2,680.00	
 	(8 days $335 per diem)			 	 	 	
 	Administrative Fee	 	 	 	 	$134.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following Joint Transportation Agreement for to and from transportation for the 2022 – 2023 school year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – State of New Jersey					         	 Total - $48,069.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
Q-309	Lakeview Learning Center	1/3/23	6/30/23	0	1	$45,780.00	
 	(109 days $420 per diem)	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Administrative Fee	 	 	 	 	$2,289.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		
I.	LONG TERM PLANNING

J.	LEGAL

XIV.	CORRESPONDENCE

XV.	MISCELLANEOUS

●	SCHOOL BOARD MANDATED TRAINING
Please contact the Board Office if you need to be scheduled.

XVI.	PUBLIC COMMENTS (Name and Address)

XVII.	NON COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS

XVIII.	OTHER BUSINESS

1.	For the purpose of public disclosure and in accordance with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) the High Point Regional High School Board Office has received and responded to the following OPRA requests over the past month. [The Board will continue to provide this information on a monthly basis]:

Date Rec’d	Date
Sent	
From	
Request	Total Time Required	Legal 
Fees	Total Dist Cost Est	
01/04/23	01/11/23	SmartProcure	Purchasing records from 6/29/22 to current	15-20 minutes	n/a	$16.83	
01/11/23	01/18/23	Eastern States Council of Carpenters	Construction or maintenance purchase order report between 12/21/20 and 12/10/22	30-40 minutes	n/a	$33.66	
		Note: Regular OPRA requests require a response within 7 business days

XIX.	ADJOURNMENT
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

SDR:lk 1/19/23