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/grievance hearing & 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 -			March 14, 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

	PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL 2023-2024 BUDGET
	Dr. Scott Ripley will facilitate a Public Hearing on the 2023/2024 School Budget.
	
	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 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 March is 94%.  (Attachment A-1) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for March is 93.5%.  (Attachment 		A-2)
 
3.	Enclosed in a copy of the Suspension Report for March.  			(Attachment A-3) 

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 		Report  for the period  March 14, 2023 through April 25, 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 graduation date for the Class of 2023 be confirmed officially for Friday, June 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm.

(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 authorizes the extension of the 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan to be in effect through the 2023/2024 school year.  (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		

9.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the 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		

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the 2023 Summer Academy; a remediation and enrichment program to be held during June, July and August.

(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 revised 2022/2023 school year Calendar to reflect a half day schedule for students on June 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 for the administration of final exams.  (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 accept, with regret, the retirement notification of Janice Apgar, Bus Driver, 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 accept, with regret, the retirement notification of Paulo Batista, Custodian, 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 accept, with regret, the retirement notification of Frances Wentlejewski, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Business Administrator/Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, 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		

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept, with regret, the retirement notification of Donna Lembo, Guidance Counselor, 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		

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Substitutes for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year:

			Juliana Schlichting		Teacher
			Brandie DiCarlo		Teacher 
			Nicole Hengge		Teacher
			Alec Buccino			Teacher

(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 Ashley Swords as a Home Instructor for the remainder of the 2022/2023 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		

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Debra Sweller as Substitute Assistant Transportation Coordinator, on an as needed basis for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year, at the hourly rate of $23.39.
 
(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 Robert Misyak as a School Psychologist leave of absence replacement, for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year, at the MA Step 1 per diem rate of $352.71 for two days per week, effective April 18, 2023, pending receipt of required paperwork.  Time sheets must be submitted.

(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 Faith Card as a Comprehensive Business Teacher for the 2023/2024 school year, at the annual salary of $73,388, MA Step 2 on the Teacher salary guide, 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		

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Candace Urbanski as a Comprehensive Business Teacher for the 2023/2024 school year, at the annual salary of $92,156, MA Step 10 on the Teacher salary guide, 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		

11.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the salaries for certificated and non certificated staff members for the 2023/2024 school year as listed in Attachment B-1.a-f.

(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 James Minkewicz as Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the 2023/2024 school year, at the annual salary of $145,582 .

(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 accepts the resignation of Teresa Roman as after school detention proctor, effective April 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		

14.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Donna Pica and Lauren Mann, currently approved substitute teachers, as after school detention proctors, effective April 17, 2023 for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year, at the rate of $20 per hour.

(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 of Education approves an extended medical leave for Employee #373, beginning May 26, 2023, for the remainder of the 2022/2023 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		

16.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Thomas Lubanski as Teacher of Media Technology for the 2023/2024 school year, at the annual salary of $71,529, BA Step 7 on the Teacher Salary Guide, 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		

C.	EXTRA-CURRICULAR

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves June 22 and August 3, 2023, from 			7:30am-1:30pm, as the dates for physicals to be performed by the 		School Doctor, for the 2023/2024 sports season.

			(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 volunteer coaches for the 		2022/2023 school year:

		Alexander Gonzalez		Golf
		Cameron Lake		Boys Lacrosse
		Marty Macfie		Softball

				(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 Robin Jenkins and Beata Wilk as 				paraprofessional aides for the Unified Track team, at their current 	hourly rate, for the 2022/2023 season.

				(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 Boys Soccer Team to attend the 			Gettysburg Team Camp at Gettysburg College, PA, July 28-July 31, 	2023.  The cost will be paid by the athletes through their Student 		Activity account with no cost to the Board of Education and they 		are responsible for their own 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		

D.	POLICY

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

		Attachment D-1.a		Policy 9100		Public Relations
		Attachment D-1.b		Reg 9140		Citizens Advisory Committee
				
				(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 policies and regulations:

		(M) Indicates mandated

		Attachment D-2.a		Reg 6115.01 		Federal Awards/Funds
									Internal 													Controls-Allowability of costs 										(M)
		Attachment D-2.b		Policy 6115.04 	Federal Funds-Duplication of 										Benefits (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: 

(M) Indicates mandated

Attachment D-3.a		Policy 5512 		HIB (M)
Attachment D-3.b		Bylaw 0144 		Board Member Orientation and 								Training
Attachment D-3.c		Policy 2520 		Instructional Supplies (M)
Attachment D-3.d		Reg 2520 		Instructional Supplies (M)
Attachment D-3.e		Policy 5305 		Health Services Personnel (M)
Attachment D-3.f		Policy 5308 		Student Health Records (M)
Attachment D-3.g		Reg 5308 		Student Health Records (M)
Attachment D-3.h		Policy 5310 		Health Services (M)
Attachment D-3.i		Reg 5310 		Health Services (M)
Attachment D-3.j		Policy 6112 		Reimbursement of Federal and 								Other Grant Expenditures (M)
Attachment D-3.k		Policy 6311 		Contracts for Goods or Services 								Funded by Fed Grants (M)
Attachment D-3.l		Policy 7440 		School District Security (M)
Attachment D-3.m		Policy 9140 		Citizens Advisory Committee

(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 February and March 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 February and March, 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  February and March 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 April 25, 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, and Student Activities reconciliations for the months of February and March 2023 (*January included).  (Attachment G-5.a & G-5.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		
6.	BE IT RESOLVED 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 #2400577 currently at Care Point Health-Hoboken University Medical Center at the rate of $54.50 per hour with additional charges for admin/prep time.  The agreement is in effect beginning 3/29/2023.  

(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 that the Board approves and authorizes the execution of the following transportation reimbursement  agreements  between High Point Regional High School and the State of New Jersey dated November 10, 2022 and March 10, 2023.  The agreements provide for reimbursement from the State for the transportation of student #2400919, a ward of the state.

(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 grant permission to the High Point Football Camp, (William Percey) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, 3rd to 8th  grade, which will run April 30, May 7, May 21, 2023 during the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and June 19, June 20, June 21, and June 22, 2023 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $120. per participant.

(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 grant permission to the High Point Wrestling Camp, (William Smith) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, K to 8th  grade, which will run June 19, through  June 22, 2023 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and June 26, through  June 29, 2023 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $25. per participant.

(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 grant permission to the High Point Hoops Camp, (Jesse Strehl) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, 1st to 4th  grade, which will run June 26, through  June 28, 2023 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.   The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $60. per participant.
(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 grant permission to the High Point Hoops Camp, (Jesse Strehl) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, 5th to 9th  grade, which will run July  10, through  July 12, 2023 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.   The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $90. per participant.

(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 of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts the donation of four LifeVac anti-choking devices from Maverick’s Legacy, a non-profit organization started by a family in our community.  

(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 that the Board approves a fundraising raffle for the Boys and Girls Track Teams, to be held on April 28, 2023 at High Point  High School, with the funds being used to purchase clothing items for members of the teams.

(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.	BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the adoption of the Proposed 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 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		

15.	It is recommended that the Board approves the submission of required approvals from the New Jersey Department of Education for the following project:

-	Replacement of 14 unit ventilators at the High Point Regional High School 

		and, approves EI Associates, Architects and Engineers to implement 		the above project.  The District is not seeking debt service aid, 			therefore the project should be considered Other Capital Projects, and 		the district is anticipating State Assistance through ROD Grants for 		this project.  The project is required to be submitted to the State 			Department of Education and the project is consistent with the long 		range facilities plan in accordance with the requirements of NJAC 			6A:26-2.3, 2.1(f), 3.1 and 3.11.  The Board authorizes EI Associates 			as appropriate representatives of the Board to submit any required 		educational plans and schematic plans for the project.  The 				Board authorizes submittals of schematic plans and any other 			required information to any agency required for NJDOE and ROD Grant 		submittals for review and comment, if necessary with the prescribed 		project.
(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 approves the submission of required approvals from the New Jersey Department of Education for the following project:

-	Pavement Resurfacing & Site Improvement Repairs 

		and, approves EI Associates, Architects and Engineers to implement 		the above project.  The District is not seeking debt service aid, 			therefore the project should be considered Other Capital Projects, and 		the district is anticipating State Assistance through ROD Grants for 		this project.  The project is required to be submitted to the State 			Department of Education and the project is consistent with the long 		range facilities plan in accordance with the requirements of NJAC 			6A:26-2.3, 2.1(f), 3.1 and 3.11.  The Board authorizes EI Associates 			as appropriate representatives of the Board to submit any required 		educational plans and schematic plans for the project.  The 				Board authorizes submittals of schematic plans and any other 			required information to any agency required for NJDOE and ROD Grant 		submittals for review and comment, if necessary with the prescribed 		project.

(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 approves the cost of transportation, $830, for the Baseball Team to attend the Florida Coast Spring Training Academy from March 29 to April 2, 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		

18.	It is recommended that the Board approves the submission of the request for Supplemental Stabilization Aid in the amount of $33,680, the acceptance of the funds, planned uses of the funds and how the district will fund future operations.  

(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 athletic trips and for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Byram Bus Inc.
Q-65
Athletic Trip                                                                                                          Total Cost - $1,630.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-65	Laguardia Airport, Queens, NY	3/22-11:30 am 3/27-5:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Baseball Team 3/22/23 to the airport and one on 3/27/23 for p/u to return to HPRHS	$815.00	N/A	N/A	

Byram Bus Inc.
QAT-1
Athletic Trips                                                                                                          Total Cost - $1,700.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-69	Waldwick High School, Waldwick, NJ	2:45 pm/ 8:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V Boys Lacrosse Team on 5/4/23	$850.00	Flat Rate	N/A	
Q-70	Bernards High School, Bernardsville, NJ	2:45 pm/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Fr Girls Lacrosse Team on 5/5/23	$850.00	Flat Rate	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 and for the 2022 – 2023 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-68
Curricular Trip
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-68	Da Vinci Science Center, Allentown, PA	7:45 am/ 3:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Biology Classes on 4/5/23	$695.00	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		

3.	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 #2

Route #	

School	
2022-23  Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	
# of Miles Decreased	
Per Diem Inc/Dec	
# of Days	2022-23 Adj Per Diem	
HPS-2209	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	$325.00	$1.25	-60.8	($76.00)	53	$249.00	

(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 Joint Transportation Agreement for transportation of students for the 2022–2023 School Year:

Host – Kittatinny Regional High School
Joiner – High Point Regional High School	                                               Total Joiner Cost - $320.00
Host’s ID #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Basis of the Agreement Per Bus	Per Bus Cost	
2465	Atlantic City, NJ	3/6/23	3/6/23	One 54 passenger school bus split cost of $640 per bus for one way trip to Atlantic City for HP's FBLA 3/6/23	$320.00 	

(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 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 Joiner Cost - $408.80
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
HT-2	Sussex Tech/Charter	3/10/23	6/30/23	38	1	$408.80	

(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	
							
		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   
4/20/23