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 -			August 22, 2023
Executive Session Minutes -			August 22, 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
	Emma Whitesell, Speaker of the House, 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 to the Board Spring 2023 NJSLA Results, as well as other matters related to curriculum and instruction.

XII.	OTHER BUSINESS

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Emma Whitesell as the student 				representative member of the Board of Education.  
	
	As per NJ Statute 18A:12-1.3, the duties of the student 
	representative shall include:

	(1) attending all board meetings, except that a student 
	representative shall be excluded from discussions of the board 
	involving subjects which are confidential

	(2) representing all students within the district and presenting 
	student proposals and concerns to the board for its consideration

	(3) keeping students informed of the business	of the board by
	providing a monthly report to the student council concerning the 
	activities of the board.

(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 Memorandum of Agreement between 		Education and Law Enforcement Officials, reviewed for the 			2023/2024 school year, along with the Article 12 affirmation, 		which can be viewed at the link below.

MOA between Education and Law Enforcement Officials 23/24.pdf

(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 Memorandum of Understanding between 		the High Point Regional High School Board of Education and the 		New Jersey State Police for the 2023/2024 school year, which 		can be viewed at the link below.

		MOU HPBOE and NJ State Police 23/24.pdf

(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 Memorandum of Understanding between 		the High Point Regional High School Board of Education and the 		Sussex County Sheriff’s Office for the 2023/2024 school year, 		which 	can be viewed at the link below.

	MOU between HPBOE and Sussex County Sheriff 23/24.pdf

(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		

XIII.	ACTION ITEMS

	A.	CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY	
	
1.	The Faculty Attendance is not reported.  (No Attachment 			A-1-Placeholder only) 

2.	The Student Attendance is not reported.  (No Attachment 			A-2-Placeholder only.)
 
3.	No Suspension Report.  (No Attachment A-3-Placeholder only.) 

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the  Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 		Report  for the period August 23 through September 26, 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 Field Trips listed on the attached roster.  (Attachment A-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 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 acknowledges and approves the ongoing Concurrent Enrollment relationship with the following schools for the 2023/2024 school year:

			Kean University
			New Jersey Institute of Technology
			Ramapo College
			Seton Hall University
			Sussex County Community College

			(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 2023/2024 school year:

			Jim McGrath			Teacher
			Rebecca Boutillette		Teacher
 			Matt Scialla			Bus Driver
			Joyce Weinrich		Teacher
		            *Mahatma Aznar		Secretary
			           *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 approves the following individuals for After-School Detention on  Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as needed, at the rate of $20 per hour, effective September 25, 2023, for the 2023/2024 school year.  Time sheets must be submitted for payment:
				Natalie DiCarlo
				Cheyenne Finocchiaro
				Teresa Roman
				
(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 Amanda Vecharello as a part-time Confidential Administrative Assistant, up to 20 hours per week at the rate of $25 per hour, effective September 5, 2023, for the 2023/2024 school year.  Time sheets must be submitted for payment.

(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 an extended medical leave for Employee #555, beginning on or about September 11, 2023 until on or about December 31, 2023 or until released back to work by the Doctor.

(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 an extended medical/FMLA leave for Employee #1191, beginning November 13, 2023 to approximately February 13, 2024 or until released back to work by the doctor.

(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 Mr. Dennis Mudrick as Interim Assistant Principal at the per diem rate of $550, effective on or about September 13, through December 2023, or until the return of the permanent Assistant Principal.

(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.	BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves Dr. Scott Ripley as acting Anti-Bullying Coordinator, effective September 1 through December 31, 2023, or until the return of the ABC administrator.

(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.	In  accordance with the terms of the HPEA Agreement, the following individuals have provided the appropriate verification required for advancement on guide for the 2023/2024 school year: 

				Marc Russell (World Language)
				From:	MA
				To:	MA15
				Reason:  Graduate Credit Advancement

				Brooke Martin (Technology Education)
				From:  BA
				To:        MA
				Reason:  Graduate Credit Advancement

(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 use of Allshifts, a temporary staffing agency with a pool of credentialed School Nurses, in the event a substitute school nurse is needed and cannot be secured during the 2023/2024 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 Alyssa Ragnetti as a Substitute Athletic Trainer, at the rate of $50 per hour, for the 2023/2024 school year, effective September 16, 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		

11.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 		Education approves the following revised job description:

		Attachment B-1	Director of Athletics, Health & Physical 							Education

				(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 the following students to participate in the Work Experience program for the 2023/2024 school year, at the rate of $14.13 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours per week:

			Rachel Teague	Guidance/Main Office
		Rilee Joseph		School Store

				(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 use of Swing Education, Inc., which provides substitute teachers in the event one is needed but cannot be secured, during the 2023/2024 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		

C.	EXTRA-CURRICULAR

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the following Extra Curricular Appointment 		for the 2023/2024 school year:

Activity	Position	Name	Long. Elig	Service Years	Step	Base	Long	Total	
Field Hockey	Asst. Coach	Faith Card	N	0	1	$5,410	N/A	$5,410	

			(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 Bri Simsic as a volunteer girls wrestling coach 	for the 2023/2024 school year, pending 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		

D.	POLICY

	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 
July and August, 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 July and August, 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 month of August, 2023. (Attachment G-3a &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		

4.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves for payment the attached 	schedule of audited bills, dated September 26, 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 and Student Activities reconciliations for the month of August, 2023.  (Attachment G-5) *July, 2023 included.

(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 a grant in the amount of $459.56 from Visions Loves Educators, applied for by Brooke Martin, Teacher of Technology, to be used to purchase kits needed for a new Battlebots unit.

(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 approves vendor payments for the Fall Drama to the individuals as listed.  Payments will come from the Fall Drama Activities account with no cost to the Board:  

Diane Sorchik - $150.00  Photography
Lance Sorchik - $300.00  Poster Design and Program Layout
Rose Riccardi - $900.00  Lighting Design and Hang/Focus
Rose Riccardi - $700.00  Set Design
Jerry Scognamiglio - $590.00  Sound Design and Set-Up
Lisa Schmitt - $500.00  Costume Supervisor 

(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 of Education acknowledges and approves High Point Regional High School being accepted to the grant funded teen Mental Health First Aid initiative, applied for by Courtney Delaney, which will provide training, materials, and a one-time stipend of $1,500 to offset the cost of substitutes during training and/or for materials.

(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 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	
Mount Olive 	Student Id #2700460
9504752639	2023-2024 School Year
Effective 8/30/2023-6/15/2024	$21, 615.00	

(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		
	
	H.	TRANSPORTATION

1.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Renewal Contracts for the transportation of students to and from school for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

First Student - Lafayette
To and From Routes
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
M/C #FSL1617
Renewal #7
Bid #2016-2017-01

Route #	
Destination	2022-23 Route Cost	CPI - 5.86%	# of Days	Inc/Dec Per Mile	2023-24 Route Cost	
HP-1	Pope John/Rev. Brown/ Hilltop/Veritas	$51,748.46	$3,032.45	180	$2.00	$54,780.91	
HP-2	Pope John/Rev. Brown/ Hilltop/Veritas	$50,779.81	$2,975.69	180	$2.00	$53,755.50	
HP-4	Pope John/Rev. Brown/ Hilltop/Veritas	$50,779.81	$2,975.69   	180	$2.00	$53,755.50	
HT-1	Sussex Tech/Charter	$57,127.47	$3,347.66	180	$2.00	$60,475.13	
HT-2	Sussex Tech/Charter	$55,822.43	$3,271.19	180	$2.00	$59,093.62	
HT-3	Sussex Tech/Charter	$53,401.32	$3,129.31	180	$2.00	$56,530.63	
(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 contract awarded to the only quote for the 2023–2024 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Sons, Inc.
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-1

Route #	

School	2023-24
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2023-24
Total Per Diem 	
2023-24 Total Route Cost	
QHP-23-1	Sussex Tech to Wallkill Valley Regional HS	$125.00	179	$1.00	N/A	 $125.00	$22,375.00	

(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 contract awarded to the only quote for the 2023–2024 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Sons, Inc.
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-2

Route #	

School	2023-24
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2023-24
Total Per Diem 	2023-24 Total Route Cost	
QHP-23-2	Sussex Co Comm College	$295.00	30	$1.00	N/A	 $125.00	$8,850.00	

(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 awarded to the only quote for the 2023–2024 School Year:

Parvan Transport LLC
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-3

Route #	

School	2023-24
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2023-24
Total Per Diem 	
2023-24 Total Route Cost	
QHP-23-3	High Point Reg HS	$179.00	125	$2.25	N/A	 $179.00	$22,375.00	

(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 quoted contract awarded to the only quote for the 2023–2024 School Year:

Berkshire Transportation
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-4

Route #	

School	2023-24
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2023-24
Total Per Diem 	
2023-24 Total Route Cost	
QHP-23-4	Franklin Borough School	$248.00	90	$1.90	N/A	$248.00	$22,320.00	

(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		

6.	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 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-3
Athletic Trip                                                                                                         
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-3	Sussex County Technical School	2:45 pm/ 5:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's JV Girls Tennis on 9/8/23	$400.00	Per Hour	$76.00	

Stocker Bus Company
Q-7
Athletic Trip                                                                                                         
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-7	Kittatinny Reg HS	2:45 pm/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V/JV Field Hockey Team on 9/13/23	$419.00	Per Hour	$76.00	

(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, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contracts for athletic trips for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Byram Bus Company
QAT-23-1	
Athletic Trips                                                                                                          Total Cost - $2,650.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-4	Roxbury High School	2:45 pm/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's FR Field Hockey on 9/14/23	$662.50	Per  Hour	$50.00	
Q-8	North Warren High School	2:45 pm/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V/JV Girls Soccer on 9/14/23	$662.50	Per  Hour	$50.00	
Q-9	Boonton High School	2:30 pm/ 8:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point’s V/JV Field Hockey on 9/15/23	$662.50	Per Hour	50.00
	
Q-11	Dover High School	2:45 pm/ 7:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point’s V/JV Volleyball on 9/15/23	$662.50	Per Hour 	$50.00	

Byram Bus Company
Q-13	
Athletic Trips   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-13	Hackettstown HS	2:30 pm/ 7:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V/JV Volleyball Team on 9/18/23	$700.00	Per Hour	$50.00	

(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 Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 school year for the transportation of 4 Choice students to and from High Point Regional High School:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School				     Total Joiner Cost - $4,660.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
25	High Point Reg HS (Choice Students)	9/1/23	6/30/24	22	4	$4,660.00	

(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 Agreements for parental contracts for transportation for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School                                          Total Joiner Cost - $4,332.60
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
PC23-24-2	Jefferson Twp High School
(MCST Acad for Env. Sciences)	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$4,332.60	

(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 Newton Urgent Care as the CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Facility from July 2023 - June 2024.  The High Point Regional High School District school bus drivers will be part of the Newton Urgent Care FMCSA Consortium, with other Sussex County districts’ school bus drivers for CDL drug and alcohol testing purposes, in order to share costs.

(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.	LEGAL

XIV.	CORRESPONDENCE

XV.	MISCELLANEOUS

●	PLAY PINK GAMES 
October 17 - Girls Soccer vs. Kittatinny 7:00 pm
October 18 - Field Hockey vs. Belvidere 6:30 pm
October 23 - Boys Soccer vs. Sparta 6:00 pm

●	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	

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

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm
SDR:lk   
9/21/23