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 -			October 17, 2023
Executive Session Minutes -			October 17, 2023

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

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.	MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm
	
XII.	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 matters related to curriculum and instruction.  

XIII.	OTHER BUSINESS

XIV.	ACTION ITEMS

	A.	CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY	
	
1.	The Faculty Attendance rate for October is 95.3%.  (Attachment 		A-1) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for October is 93.5%.  (Attachment 		A-2)
 
3.	The Suspension Report for October is attached.  (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 October 18 through November 28, 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 approves the revised 2023/2024 School Calendar which reflects a half-day schedule for students on January 22-25 due to Midterms.  (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		

B.	PERSONNEL

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Substitutes for the 2023/2024 school year, pending receipt of all required paperwork:

		Jasmina Martino		Teacher
		Keeley McGregor		Teacher
		Jonathan Nelson		Teacher
		Jennifer Cespedes		Teacher
		Christopher Borden		Custodian

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

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sean Hall, Second Shift Custodian, effective November 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 Mr. Connor Schaberg as a Second Shift Custodian, for the period of November 13 through November 22, 2023 at the per diem rate of $183.35, Step 1 on the Custodian salary guide and includes a per diem second shift stipend.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		
 
4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of	Education approves the following individuals to provide Targeted Math Support as an intervention to address learning loss. Instruction will occur during the school day as needed, on a rotating basis for the remainder of the 2023/2024 school year. Compensation shall be prorated and based upon the contractual sixth-period rate of 18% of BA Step 5, or $65.91 per class.  This measure will be funded through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) grants and as such, timesheets must be submitted for payment.

Timothy Aldrich	Anna Empirio	William Percey	
Justine Riegel	Kirstin Sabo	Jill VanOrden	

(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 Michelle Aluotto as a volunteer advisor for 		the following clubs for the 2023/2024 school year:
				
					Book Club
					Girls Who Code

			(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 as volunteers to 		assist with the Spring Musical:

					John Holley, Jr.
					Ben Holley
					Anthony Ventimiglio
					James Diee	
					Lisa Diee
					Lindsay Orellana
					Lynda Pineda				
					Vonda Walsh

			(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 job description for Esports Advisor.  		(Attachment C-1)

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

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Nikolas Polizos and Robert Olasin as 			co-coaches for Unified Basketball, for the 2024 season, at a 		stipend of $1,000 which will be equally shared at $500 each.

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

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the following individuals as volunteer  			coaches for the 2023/2024 school year, pending completion of the 		required background check.

		Lorraine Walther 		Winter Track
		Lauren Weiss		Girls Lacrosse
		
(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 Baseball Team to attend Florida Coast 		Spring Training Academy, March 21-26, 2024.  The trip will 		be paid for by fundraising and parent contributions.  The only cost 	to the Board will be bussing to and from the airport.

(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 following Extra Curricular Appointments 		for the 2023/2024 school year:

Activity	Position	Name	Long. Elig	Service Years	Step	Base	Long	Total	
Ice Hockey	Asst. Coach	Justin Rogoff	N	N/A	4	$5,852	N/A	$5,852	
Baseball	Co. Asst. Coach	Nicholas DiCarlo	N	0	.5 of 2	$2,757	N/A	$2,757	
Baseball	Co. Asst. Coach	Robert Olasin	N	0	.5 of 2	$2,757	N/A	$2,757	
Girls Lacrosse	Head Coach	Joy Carter	N	12	5	$7,709	N/A	$7,709	
Weight Training	Winter Advisor	William Cosentino	N	7	5	$3,589	N/A	$3,589	

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

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Mr. William Percey as Head Football Coach 		for the 2024/2025 school year at step 5 on the 2023/2024 Extra 		Curricular guide or $9,790.

In accordance with the ground rules established at the beginning of negotiations between the Board of Education and the HPEA, all staff offered employment will remain currently  placed on the 2023/2024 salary guide.  Upon conclusion of negotiations, a revised employment contract will be issued.

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

9.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the Ice 		Rental Agreement with Skylands Ice World for the 2023/2024 		Hockey Season, in the amount of $15,000.

(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 first reading of the following new policies 		and regulations:

Policy 1642.01 	Sick Leave				Attachment D-1.a
Reg 1642.01		Sick Leave				Attachment D-1.b
Policy 2419		School Threat Assessment 	Attachment D-1.c
			Teams (M)	
Reg 2419		School Threat Assessment 	Attachment D-1.d
			Teams (M)	
Reg 4212		Attendance (M)			Attachment D-1.e

(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 month of 
October, 2023.  (Attachment G-1)

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

2.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Treasurer for the month of October, 2023.  (Attachment G-2) 

We hereby certify, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and 4, 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:23-16.10 (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 October, 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 November 28, 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 October, 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 of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts the attached list of donations received from the Girls Soccer Kick for The Cure soccer game.  (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		

7.	It is recommended that the Board approves the sale of our Bus #16, a 2011 International with approximately 136,465 miles which is in disrepair, for $2,000.

(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 approves the application and eventual acceptance of grant funding, prepared and submitted by Cheyenne Finocchiaro, from American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY). The application is seeking up to $56,000 to provide supplemental support for at-risk students.
 
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

9.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the grant application and eventual acceptance, submitted by SCCC on our behalf, in the amount of $10,000, to use at our discretion for the expansion of our Machine Tool Technology or Optics programs for our students.

(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 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	
Lakeland Andover
Cherry Hill - Group Home
Wallkill Valley RHS	Student Id #2500520
Student Id #2500520
Student Id # 2600186	2023-2024 School Year 
2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 School Year	Tuition $58,500
Tuition $18,340
Per Diem $105.27	

(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 Joint Transportation Agreement with Lenape Valley Regional High School for School Related Activities for the 2023 – 2024 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	
 Q-20	 Lenape Valley High School	 10/11/23	 10/11/23	One 54 passenger school bus for High Point’s V Girls Tennis	 $495.00	
  
(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 athletic trips for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Son
QTR-23-1	
Athletic & Curricular Trips                                                                                             Total Cost - $1,350.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-21	Bergen County Jail & Rockaway Mall	7:30 am/ 2:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point’s Street Law Class on 12/5/23	$675.00	Per Hour	$80.00	
Q-22	North Hunterdon HS	1:30 pm/ 7:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point’s  Varsity Boys Soccer on 10/13/23	$675.00	Per Hour	$80.00	

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

3.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for an athletic trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-23	
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-23	North Warren HS	3:00 pm/ 6:45 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V/JV Boys Soccer Team on 10/16/23	$400.00	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		

4.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for an athletic trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-24	
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-24	Pope John HS	2:30 pm/ 5:45 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's V Volleyball Team on 10/17/23	$400.00	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		

5.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for a curricular trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-26
Curricular Trip                            						Total Trip Cost - $1,190.00                                                                             
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-26	iFly Indoor Skydiving, Paramus, NJ	7:30 am/ 2:00 pm	Two 54 pass school buses for High Point’s Physics Classes on 12/6/23	$595.00	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		

6.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for an activity trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Byram Bus
Q-27
Curricular Trip                            							                                                                             
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-27	Belmar, NJ	7:25 am/ 3:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for High Point's Environmental Club on 5/21/24	$950.00	Per Hour	$50.00 after 3:30 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		

7.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for an athletic trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-28	
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-28	Howell High School, Farmingdale, NJ	12:45 pm/    10:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Boys V/JV & Girls V Wrestling on 1/30/24	$799.00	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		

8.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for a curricular trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Passaic Valley Coach Line
Q-29
Curricular Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-29	Passaic Valley Coach Line	4/25/24 6:15 am/ 4/26/24 11:00 pm	One 55 pass coach bus for HP's Debate & Public Speaking/Rho Kappa on 4/25/24-4/26/24	$4,454.00	Per Bus	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		

9.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for an athletic trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Byram Bus
Q-30	
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-30	Randolph High School	2:45 pm/    6:45 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's JV Wrestling on 1/22/24	$662.50	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		

10.	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	75	$1.00	N/A	 $295.00	$22,125.00	

(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		

11.	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.
October 18, 2023 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-6

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-23-6	Sussex Co Comm College	$295.00	35	$1.00	N/A	 $295.00	$10,325.00	

(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		

12.	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 2023–2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School			                	   Total - $825,025.13
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
E-23259	CEA School	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$87,460.20	
HPS-1802	Celebrate the Children	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$70,429.10	
HPS-2101	Chancellor Academy	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	2	$51,013.08	
Q-024	County College of Morris	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$22,125.00	
E-23030	Developmental Learning Center	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$104,801.40	
HPS-2201	Essex Valley School	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$61,736.40	
HPS-2302	Lakeland Andover	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$28,620.00	
E-0189	Lakeland Andover	9/1/23	6/30/24	1	2	$45,640.80	
HPS-2202	Newton Medical Ctr/Project Search-NHA	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$47,446.20	
HPS-1701	Northern Hills Academy	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	3	$51,598.80	
E-1081	Northern Hills Academy	9/1/23	6/30/24	1	1	$16,122.15	
E-24085	Northern Hills Academy	9/1/23	6/30/24	1	1	$71,100.00	
E-0842	Shepard Prep High School	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$30,049.20	
QHP-23-2	Sussex County Comm College	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	4	$22,125.00	
E-24053	Wallkill Valley Regional HS	9/1/23	11/8/23	0	4	$28,811.00	
E-2228	Windsor School	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$31,393.80	
Q-149	Wallkill Valley Regional HS	10/12/23	1/12/24	0	1	$22,194.00	
QHP-23-6	Sussex County Comm College	10/18/23	6/30/24	0	1	$10,325.00	
Q-168	Alpha School	10/23/23	12/8/23	0	1	$22,034.00	

(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		

13.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Contract Addendum for the deletion of mileage for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:
Parvan Transport
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Effective 10/25/23
QHP-23-3

Route #	
School	Prior 2023-24 Adj Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	Per Diem Inc/Dec	2023-24 Adj Per Diem	
QHP-23-3	High Point Reg HS	$189.00	$2.25	-4.44	($10.00)	$179.00	

(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		

14.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Contract Addendum for the addition of mileage for 2 students added to route for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Parvan Transport
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Effective 11/13/23
QHP-23-3

Route #	
School	Prior 2023-24 Adj Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	Per Diem Inc/Dec	2023-24 Adj Per Diem	
QHP-23-3	High Point Reg HS	$179.00	$2.25	4.0	$9.00	$188.00	

(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		

15.	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:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Newark Board of Education			    		Total Joiner Cost - $27,034.68
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
HPS-1603	Lakeland Andover School	10/30/23	6/30/24	1	1	$25,747.31	
 	(141 days $182.605 per diem)	 	 	 	 	 	
 	Administrative Fee	 	 	 	 	$1,287.37	

(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 the following completed Bus Evacuation Drills for the 2023-2024 school year:

High Point Regional High School completed their first annual School Bus Evacuation Drill on Friday, October 27, 2023.  A rear door evacuation drill was held in the front of the school from 7:05 am – 7:30 am  for the following routes:  2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, M-HP-1 & M-HP-2 and on the side for the following routes: 18 and M-HP-3. This completes our first bus evacuation requirement for 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		

17.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board approves the Resolution for Participation in Coordinated Transportation between the Warren County Special Services School District 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 4.5% 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		

I.	LEGAL

XV.	CORRESPONDENCE

XVI.	MISCELLANEOUS

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

XVII.	PUBLIC COMMENTS (Name and Address)

XVIII.	MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

XIX.	NON COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS

XX.	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	

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

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

SDR:lk  
11/22/23