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 conduct a grievance hearing and 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 -			January 24, 2023
Executive Session Minutes -			January 24, 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
	
	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 report on the following:
●	The status of COVID-19 related grants awarded through the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP), and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER);
●	High Point’s Student Safety Data (SSDS) Incident Report and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (HIB) for the reporting period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022;
●	High Point’s updated Safe Return to School Plan; and
●	Will update the Board on matters related to curriculum and instruction.

XII.	OTHER BUSINESS

XIII.	ACTION ITEMS

A.	CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY	
	
1.	The Faculty Attendance rate for January is 95.2% and February is 		93.3%.  (Attachment A-1a & b) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for January is 90.2% and February is 		92.2%.  (Attachment A-2a & b)
 
3.	Enclosed in a copy of the Suspension Report for January and 		February.  (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  January 24, 2023 through March 14, 			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 2024/2025 School Calendar.  (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		

9.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the dates for the Extended School Year Program being Wednesday July 5 through Tuesday August 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		

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2022/2023 school year, which was reviewed and approved, with no changes, by the County Superintendent.

(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 the updated HPRHS 2022/2023 Safe Return to School/Emergency Remote Instruction Plan.  (Attachment A-9)

(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves High Point's Voluntary Compliance Plan for the Career Technology Education (CTE) Methods of Administration (MOA) Compliance Review.  (Attachment A-10)

(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		

13.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the application and eventual acceptance of $6,600.00 through the New Jersey Climate Change Awareness Education grant focused on supporting the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards addressing climate change. 
(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 accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Kevin Fenlon, Teacher of Technology Education, effective July 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		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Eileen Fenlon, Media Specialist/Special Education Teacher, effective July 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		

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves an increase in hours for bus driver Sally Peer, to 35 per week, effective January 16, 2023, as needed to cover all routes.  					 
(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 Substitutes for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of required paperwork, effective March 2, 2023:

		McKenzie Alter		Teacher/Paraprofessional
	                         *Carl Contino			Teacher
		Darryl Davis			Teacher/Paraprofessional
	                      **Joseph LePore		Custodian
		Beth Walton			Teacher/Home Instructor/							Secretary

	           *Currently approved as a student teacher.  May substitute up to 8 			days for cooperating teacher while completing clinical practice, 			effective February 3, 2023.
	        **Effective February 21, 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		
5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves a salary adjustment for Julie Scott, Paraprofessional Aide, in the amount of $500, for providing documentation of having a Bachelor’s Degree, as per the HPEA contract. 
(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 an extended sick/FMLA leave of absence for Employee #473, through the end of the 2022/2023 school year as per Doctor’s note.

(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 the following Extra Curricular Appointments 		for the 2022/2023 school year:	
	
NAME	POSITION	STEP 	AMOUNT	
Kate Finnegan	Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach	2	$5,406.00	
Nicholas DiCarlo	Co-Asst. Freshman Baseball Coach	½ of 1	$2,652.00	
Robert Olasin	Co-Asst. Freshman Baseball Coach	½ of 1	$2,652.00	

				(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		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Natalie Smetana as the Unified Track Coach 		for the 2022/2023 school year, at the grant funded stipend amount 	of $1,500.
				(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 Ernest Conklin and William Aaron Rasmussen 	as Volunteers for the Baseball team; background checks have been 	completed. 
				(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 Tom Mitchell as a volunteer Baseball Coach, 		and Dave Noonan as a volunteer Track Coach,	pending the 			completion of the required background check.

				(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 Jon Tallamy as a volunteer Baseball Coach to 		assist the team while in Florida.
				
				(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 the second reading of the following new regulation*:  

*(M) Indicates mandated

Attachment D-1.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		

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

*(M) Indicates mandated

Attachment D-2.a		Policy 5512 		HIB (M)
Attachment D-2.b 		Policy 8140 		Student Enrollments (M)
Attachment D-2.c 		Policy 8330 		Student Records (M)
Attachment D-2.d 		Reg 8140	 	Enrollment Accounting(M)
Attachment D-2.e 		Reg 8330 		Student Records (M)
Attachment D-2.f 		Reg 8420.2 		Bomb Threats (M)
Attachment D-2.g 		Reg 8420.7 		Lockdown Procedures (M)
Attachment D-2.h 		Reg 8420.10 		Active Shooter (M)
Attachment D-2.i 		Policy 8550 		Unpaid Meal 										Charges-Outstanding Food 							Service Charges
		
(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

G.	FINANCE

1.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Board Secretary/Business Administrator for the months of 	January and February, 2023.  (Attachment G-1a & b)

(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 January and February, 2023.  (Attachment G-2a & b) 

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 January and February, 2023. (Attachment G-3a &b and G-3c & d) 

(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 February 28, 2023 and March 14, 2023.  (Attachment G-4a & b)

(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, Principal’s Petty Cash Account, Scholarship Account, School Store, and Student Activities reconciliations for the months of January and February, 2023.  (Attachment G-5)

(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 approves vendor payments for the Spring Musical to the individuals as listed.  Payment will be made through the Spring Musical Student Activities Account or if a High Point employee, through the High Point Regional High School Payroll Account,  with no cost to the District:

Pit Orchestra for "Something Rotten" 
3 rehearsals and 3 performances.  $85.00 per service.  
Jeff Colarusso - $510.00
George Stritter - $510.00
Larry Silverman - $510.00
Bob Funesti - $510.00
James Aslanian - $510.00
Chris Arnold - $510.00
John Zatorski - $510.00
Laura Rantan - $510.00
Kevin Shinall - $510.00
Lighting Design - Rose Riccardi - $1000.00
Poster and Program Design and Layout - Lance Sorchik - $300.00
Backdrop Design and Painting - Lance Sorchik - $400.00
Headshots - Diane Sorchik - $150.00
Costume Supervisor - Lisa Schmitt - $500.00
Sound Design and Set-Up - Jerry Scognamiglio - $590.00

(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		

7.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts the 2023 NJ STEM Month Mini-Grant in the amount of $500 from the Overdeck Family Foundation. 

(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 the Memorandum of
Understanding with The Arc of NJ and Project HIRE to provide 	students with opportunities to assess and/or develop the skills 	necessary to	work and live in the community independently. The 	cost of the service is $67 per hour and it is anticipated that seven 	students will have access to the services, which will not exceed 10 	hours 	per student.

(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 approves donating a high jump mat and standard, that is no longer used, to Sussex Middle School.

(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.	BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the adoption of the tentative school budget for the 2023-2024 school year as follows:
Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); and
 
WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., but deemed by the High Point Regional High School Board of Education to be necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved High Point Regional High School Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; now
 
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved High Point Regional High School Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(b), to a maximum expenditure of $75,000 for all staff and board members.
 
Adoption of Budget 2023-2024

BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be approved for the 2023-2024 School Year using the 2023-2024 state aid figures and the Secretary to the High Point Regional High School Board of Education be authorized to submit the following budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.

	General Fund	Special Revenue	Debt Service	Total	
Total Expenditures	23,412,798	707,267
	0.00	24,120,065	
Less Anticipated Revenues	(5,868,628)	(707,267)	0.00	(6,575,895)	
Taxes to be Raised	17,544,170	0.00	0.00	17,544,170	
                    	           
BE IT RESOLVED that the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves the levy of General Fund Taxes for the 2023-2024 School Budget to be $17,544,170.00  This budget addresses health and safety issues related to facility, capital spending, student centered items and program integrity.       
And, to advertise said tentative budget in the New Jersey Herald in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to law. 
(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 approves the 2022-2023 Contract for Educational Services provided to the Department of Children and Families for providing additional or compensatory special education and related services to students with disabilities beyond age 21 (ACSERS).  (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		

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 AM route coverage for 10 days for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Krapf School Bus
QHP-23
AM Route Coverage

Route #	

School	2022-23
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2022-23
Total Per Diem 	
2022-23 Total Cost	
QHP-23	High Point Reg HS	$33.00	10	$1.95	N/A	$33.00	$330.00	

(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		

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

DeCamp Bus Company
Q-58
Activity Trip									      Total Cost $5,925.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-58	Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken, NJ	4:30 pm/ 11:30 pm	Three 55 pass coach buses for High Point's Class of 2023 on 5/30/23	$1,975.00	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		

3.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Parental Contract with the parents of Student ID #2100820 for transportation for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Per Diem	# of days	Route Cost	
PC22-23-5	Sussex County Comm College	1/23/23	5/10/23	$65.00	Up to 45	$2,925.00	

(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 Contracts for curricular trips and for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Stocker Bus
Q-57
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-57	Edison Convention Ctr & Lunch stop in Jefferson	7:30 am/ 2:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Construction/ Manufacturing Class 5/31/23	$625.00	Per Hour	$75.00	

Stocker Bus
Q-59
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-59	Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT	7:30 am/ 4:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Marine Science Class-2/28/23	$785.00	Per Hour	$75.00	

Krapf School Bus
Q-61
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-61	Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT	7:30 am/ 4:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Marine Science Class-3/15/23	$810.00	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		

5.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Joint Transportation Agreement for transportation of students for the 2022–2023 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Lenape Valley Regional High School   	  
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Basis of the Agreement Per Bus	Per Bus Cost	Aide Cost	
Q-60	Haddonfield Memorial HS	2/10/23	2/10/23	One 54 passenger school bus for HP's Wrestling Team on 2/10/23	$975.00 	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		

6.	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 - $30,328.20
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
HPS-2209	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	12/7/22	6/30/23	0	1	$28,884.00	
	(116 Days @ $249.00/diem)						
	Administrative Fee      					$1,444.20	

(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		

7.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Joint Transportation Agreements for transportation of students for the 2022–2023 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School			                	   Total - $150,068.79
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
E-23147	Broadstep Academy	12/1/22	6/30/23	0	1	$46,848.00	
Q-322	County College of Morris	1/18/23	5/12/23	0	1	$14,820.00	
E-23198	Northern Hills Academy	12/5/22	1/20/23	0	1	$7,637.12	
Q-327	Northern Hills Academy	1/23/23	6/30/23	0	1	$20,200.00	
E-23186	Wallkill Valley Regional HS	12/1/22	6/30/23	0	3	$56,400.00	
HPQ22-4	Wallkill Valley Regional HS	12/1/22	6/30/23	0	1	$2,275.00	
R-02	Sussex Tech	9/29/22	6/30/23	0	1	$1,888.67	

(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 approves a Joint Transportation Agreement between High Point Regional High School and Wallkill Valley Regional High School for anticipated transportation services during the 2023-2024 school year with a five percent (5%) administrative fee.

(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 approves a Joint Transportation Agreement between High Point Regional High School and Lafayette Township Elementary School for anticipated transportation services during the 2023-2024 school year with a five percent (5%) administrative fee.

(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 approve a Joint Transportation Agreement between High Point Regional High School and Sussex-Wantage Regional School for anticipated transportation services during the 2023-2024 school year with a five percent (5%) administrative fee.

(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 approves a Joint Transportation Agreement between High Point Regional High School and Frankford Township Elementary School for anticipated transportation services during the 2023-2024 school year with a five percent (5%) administrative fee.

(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 by the Superintendent that the Board approves the Resolution for Participation in Joint Transportation Agreement between the Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative and High Point Regional High School for anticipated transportation for students to special education schools, schools for the handicapped, and other students for the 2023-2024 school year with a four percent (4%) administrative fee.

(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		

13.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the Resolution for Participation in Joint Transportation Agreement between the Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative and High Point Regional High School for anticipated transportation to public school, private school, charter/choice school, vocational-technical, and other schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a two percent (2%) administrative fee.

(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		

14.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the Resolution for Participation in Joint Transportation Agreement between the Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative and High Point Regional High School for anticipated athletic and field trips for the 2023-2024 school year with a four percent (4%) administrative fee.

(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		

15.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following Student Transportation Contract Transfer Agreements for the remaining 2022 - 2023 School Year:

Havens Bus Service to Krapf School Bus NJN
To and From School
September 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Prorated from March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Multi Contract # 7
Renewal # 16
Bid Number 2006-2007-02

Route #	
Destination	2022-23 Route Cost	Contract # of Days	Per Diem Route Cost	Remaining # of Days	Inc/Dec Per Mile	Remaining 2022-23 Route Cost	
7	High Point Reg HS	$57,093.74	181	$315.435	69	$1.95	$21,765.02	

Multi Contract # 14
Renewal # 31

Route #	
Destination	2022-23 Route Cost	Contract # of Days	Per Diem Route Cost	Remaining # of Days	Inc/Dec Per Mile	Remaining 2022-23 Route Cost	
11	High Point Reg HS	$63,287.44	181	$349.6544	69	$1.90	$24,126.15	
12	High Point Reg HS	$64,732.35	181	$357.6373	69	$1.90	$24,676.97	

Havens Bus Service to Krapf School Bus NJN
To and From School
September 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Prorated from March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Multi Contract # WV08-11
Renewal #6	

Route #	
Destination	2022-23 Route Cost	Contract # of Days	Per Diem Route Cost	Remaining # of Days	Inc/Dec Per Mile	Remaining 2022-23 Route Cost	
WV08	Wallkill Valley RHS	$26,407.24	180	$146.7069	67	$1.95	$9,829.36	
WV11	Wallkill Valley RHS	$26,407.24	180	$146.7069	67	$1.95	$9,829.36	

(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		

16.	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-63
Athletic Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-63	Courtyard by Marriott, AC	5:30 pm/ DROP ONLY	One 24 pass school bus for High Point's V Wrestling on 3/1/23	$640.00	Per Hour	$75.00	

Stocker Bus
Q-66
Athletic Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-66	Glen Rock HS	2:45 pm/ 8:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V Girls Basketball Team on 2/23/23	$585.00	Per Hour	$75.00	

(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		

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

Krapf School Bus
M/C # QTR-1
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-62	Starlight Fleet & Scoop Taylor Park, Wildwood Crest, NJ	5:00 am/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's AP Environmental Science & Marine Science Classes on 5/16/23	$1,260.00	Per  Hour	$90.00	
Q-64	Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, NJ	2:30 pm/ 5:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus to transport back High Point's FBLA students on 3/8/23	$720.00	Per  Hour	$90.00	
Q-67	Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Twp, NJ	7:50 am/ 3:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Fine Arts Sculpture, Ceramics & Mixed Media classes on 4/24/23	$675.00	Per  Hour	$90.00	

(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 
Received	Date
Responded	
From	
Request	Total Time Required	Legal 
Fees	Total Dist Cost Est	
01/26/23	01/27/23	Buddy Lake	Emails and/or texts from Rob Zywicki to the Superintendent, BA, principals or board members regarding an interview for Jennifer Aquino.	15-20 minutes	n/a	$16.83	
		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
3/9/23