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RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 24, 2016 9765 The regular meeting of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of Education was held in the Board Meeting Room C-120 of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, 520 Jacksonville Road, Mount Holly, New Jersey, 08060 on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:42 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Charles S. Miller. Mr. Miller read the Open Public Meetings statement as follows: Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the open public meetings act has been given by the Rancocas Valley Regional Board of Education by posting written notice on the official bulletin board at the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, mailing written notice to the Burlington County and Trenton Times, filing written notice with the clerk of Eastampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mount Holly and Westampton, this was done on January 6, 2016. The Board of Education and audience saluted the flag. The secretary recorded the roll and announced a quorum present. Members Present: Mr. Richard Alaimo Mr. Eric Fueger Mr. Allan Hollowell Mr. John M. LaPierre Mr. Robert Mungo Mr. Robert Sapp Mrs. Diane J. Solan Mr. Charles S. Miller Others Present: Dr. Christopher Heilig, Superintendent Mrs. Lisa Giovanelli, Board Secretary/Business Administrator Attorney, Stephen J. Mushinski, Esq. And thirty-two (32) members of the public. Member Absent: Mr. Daryl Minus-Vincent COMMUNICATIONS Superintendent’s Updates Dr. Heilig shared with the board the following information from across the district:

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RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES

May 24, 2016

9765

The regular meeting of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of Education was held in

the Board Meeting Room C-120 of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, 520 Jacksonville

Road, Mount Holly, New Jersey, 08060 on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:42 p.m. The meeting was

called to order by the President, Mr. Charles S. Miller.

Mr. Miller read the Open Public Meetings statement as follows:

Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the open public meetings act has been given by the

Rancocas Valley Regional Board of Education by posting written notice on the official bulletin

board at the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, mailing written notice to the Burlington

County and Trenton Times, filing written notice with the clerk of Eastampton, Hainesport,

Lumberton, Mount Holly and Westampton, this was done on January 6, 2016.

The Board of Education and audience saluted the flag.

The secretary recorded the roll and announced a quorum present.

Members Present: Mr. Richard Alaimo

Mr. Eric Fueger

Mr. Allan Hollowell

Mr. John M. LaPierre

Mr. Robert Mungo

Mr. Robert Sapp

Mrs. Diane J. Solan

Mr. Charles S. Miller

Others Present: Dr. Christopher Heilig, Superintendent

Mrs. Lisa Giovanelli, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Attorney, Stephen J. Mushinski, Esq.

And thirty-two (32) members of the public.

Member Absent: Mr. Daryl Minus-Vincent

COMMUNICATIONS

Superintendent’s Updates

Dr. Heilig shared with the board the following information from across the district:

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Academics

Allie Morgan, Class of 2016, was nominated to attend the SAME Engineering and

Construction camp at the United States Air Force Academy this summer. She was chosen

to represent NJ after a rigorous application process and is set to live at the Academy for

one week.

The 4migos production team in Mr. Marmarou’s Video Production class for winning “Best

Poster” award of their film “Valedictorian”. The film was entered in the 10 Day Film

Challenge and shown at the Regal Cinema in Burlington. From schools across New Jersey,

the poster finished first in the state and the film placed in the top 30 out of 187 entries.

“Valedictorian” was directed and edited by Alec Zoccali, Written by Quade Thibeault and

Alyssa Mueller, produced by Keegan Teschko and David Bilan and starred Jake Satterlee

and Greg Romero.

Athletics

Congratulations to Isaiah Curbelo, who signed his letter of intent to run Track and Field for

Bloomfield College on a full athletic scholarship. Isaiah is one of the most decorated track

athletes in RV history and has 7 school records (800m, 1000m, 1600m, 4x400m, 4x800m,

Sprint Medley Relay, Distance Medley Relay) to his name. Isaiah won a state

championship in the Indoor 800 and has won Sectional Championships in the 800, 1600,

and 4x800 relays. Isaiah captained the cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams

during his senior year

Extra-Curricular Activities

Burlington County’s Top Educators Honored by State, County, Peers - 130 Teachers &

Educational Services Professionals of the Year Recognized Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Rancocas Valley Regional High School (RVRHS) in Mount Holly hosted the program,

which featured a keynote speaker from 2015 Burlington County Teacher of the Year,

Jennifer Braverman, art teacher at Maple Shade High School, as well as remarks from

Executive County Superintendent Todd Flora, Burlington County Education Association

President Mary Steinhauer, and RVRHS’ Superintendent Chris Heilig, Ed.D., Principal

Joseph Martin, Teacher of the Year Ed Moore, and Educational Services Professional of

the Year Dee Venuto.

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For the second consecutive year, an educator at Rancocas Valley Regional High School

(RVRHS) in Mount Holly has won the American Legion Post 509 Educator of the Year

Award. Anthony A. Pietrofitta, Chairperson of the Social Studies Department, is this year’s

recipient.

Community Service

Our thanks to the RV National Honor Society students who participated and volunteered in

the Autism Speaks Walk in Mount Laurel this past weekend for Aiden's All Stars.

Alumni News

Congratulations to RV grad, Hannah Collura, a senior in the Henry M. Rowan College of

Engineering at Rowan University, who was awarded the Jerry Kilby Memorial Scholarship

by the Professional Engineering Society of Southern New Jersey (PESSNJ).

TYR Sport, the leading manufacturer of competitive swim and triathlon gear, welcomed

RV alumnus Kelsi Worrell to its roster of sponsored swimmers. This summer Kelsi hopes

to take her success to new heights at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, where

she will be vying for a chance to represent the US at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Marques Harper is named L.A. Times fashion editor (Class of 1995). Harper has been serving as

interim fashion editor and has quickly made his mark on the Image section. He has deftly

contributed to The Times' coverage of live events, including the Oscars, and added an important

fashion element to our recent coverage of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival.

Students of the Month

9th

Grade – Ava Saric

10th

Grade – Bert Jordan

11th

Grade – Angel Diaz

12th

Grade – Jacob Niedermayer

Teacher of the Month

Kelly Kielcucki – Math Department

Staff Member of the Month

Emily Reilly – Media Center Support Staff

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REPORTS

Board President Report/Updates

None at this time

Superintendent

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. Fueger, to approve the following

Superintendent Reports as per attachment #1:

1) Homeroom Report April 2016

2) Nurses Report April 2016

3) Discipline Report April 2016

4) HIB Report April 2016

5) Fire Drill, Lockdown & Bus Evacuation Report May 2016

6) Guidance Department Senior Newsletter May 2016

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

Business Administrator

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the following items:

1. Internal Appointments Effective 7/1/16-6/30/17

RESOLVED; that the Board approve the following appointments effective 7/1/16 –

6/30/17:

a. Secretary of the Board – Lisa Giovanelli

b. Custodian of Government Records – Lisa Giovanelli

c. Public Agency Compliance Officer – Lisa Giovanelli

d. Qualifying Purchasing Agent – Lisa Giovanelli

e. Treasurer of School Monies – Lawrence E. Fisher

f. Affirmative Action Officer and Assistant Affirmative Action Officer – Anthony

Lotierzo and Letitia Branin

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g. 504 Compliance Officer – William Booth

h. Anti-Bullying Coordinator – Letitia Branin

i. Anti-Bullying Specialists – Leigh Cvetnich and Raj Mackara

j. Coordinator for Integrated Pest Management, Asbestos Hazard Emergency

Response, Indoor Air Quality/Environmental Regulations, Hazard

Communication/Right To Know under the Public Employees Occupational Safety

and Health Program Hazard Communications Standard – (N.J.A.C. 12:100-7) –

John Gauntt

k. Liaison for the Education of Homeless Children under Students at Risk of Not

Receiving a Public Education (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.5) – William Booth

2. Annual Resolutions

a. Public Access to Government Records

WHEREAS, the Open Public Records Act expands the publics’ rights of access to

government records, and

WHEREAS, the Rancocas Valley Regional High School must appoint a custodian of

government records to comply with the law,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rancocas Valley Regional High School

Board of Education as follows:

That the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of Education appoint the Board

Secretary as its custodian of government records.

During the absence or inability to act or during a vacancy, the Superintendent shall be the

acting custodian of government records.

b. Travel

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A;11-12 Public Law 2007 Chapter 53 requires the board to

annually establish a maximum travel expenditure amount for the budget year; and

WHEREAS, the regulations reference four types of travel events:

a) Training and seminars

b) Conventions and conferences

c) Regular District Business

d) Retreats

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WHEREAS, travel expenditures include, but are not limited to all costs for transportation,

meals, lodging, registration or conference fees to and from the travel event; and

WHEREAS, travel expenditures include costs for all required training and all authorized

travel in existing contracts and policies; and

WHEREAS, the 2015/2016 maximum amount established was $48,610 of which $41,724

has been encumbered and expended to date; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rancocas Valley Regional High School

Board of Education hereby establishes the travel maximum for the 2016/2017 school year

at the sum of $48,610; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and

record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

c. Resolution to Establish Bid Threshold

WHEREAS, the Public Schools contracts Law gives board of education the ability to

establish their bid threshold at $40,000; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3a, permits a bid threshold of $40,000 if a Qualified

Purchasing Agent is appointed and also grants the authorization to negotiate and award

such contracts below the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.C. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified

Purchasing Agenda; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Giovanelli possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as

issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of Education desires to

establish the bid threshold at $40,000 as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3, now therefore,

be it,

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board

of Education in the County of Burlington, in the State of New Jersey, hereby establishes its

bid threshold at $40,000.

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d. Purchase Order Signatures

RESOLVED; to approve vendor signatures not required on vouchers for purchase orders

under $2,500.

e. Resolution for Professional Services – Special Education

WHEREAS, during the fiscal year 2016/2017, there exists a need for such professional

services as special education consultants and services;

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose;

WHEREAS, the Public School contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:19A-5) requires a resolution

authorizing the award of contracts/agreements for “professional services” without

competitive bids;

WHEREAS, the district has received, where applicable, political contribution disclosure

forms tend days prior to contract award pursuant to Chapter 271 of the laws of 2005:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that these contracts/agreements are awarded

without competitive bidding as “professional services” under the provisions of the Public

School Contracts Law because such services are to be performed by a person or persons

authorized by law to practice a recognized professional that is regulated by law;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rancocas Valley Regional High School will

competitively quote these sources whenever possible;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of

Education that the Superintendent of Schools and the Board Secretary are authorized to

execute contracts and/or agreements with the following:

Special Education

Name Service 2016-2017 Rates

Bayada Nursing

856-722-9900

Nursing services RN Transport rate $150

LPN Transport rate $125

BCSSSD/ESU

609-261-0500

Professional services Per scope of services and fee proposals as per

attachment #2

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Dr. Edwin F. Castillo, MD

800 Kings Hwy

Cherry Hill, NJ

(856) 768-1818

Child & Adolescent

psychiatry-bilingual

Psychiatric evaluation-$500

Zero tolerance evaluation-$400

Center for Emotional

Fitness

856-857-9500

Psychiatry,

Neuropsychiatry,

Psychotherapy

Report & recommendations-$750

No show and no cancel-$200

Extended child eval-$1000

1/2 day at school-$1800 9up to 3 evals)

Full day at school-$3200 (up to 7 evals)

In-service 1/2 day-$2000

In-service full day-$3500

Delta T

610-527-0830

Part time aides RN-$41/hour

LPN-$33/hour

1:1 aides/paraprofessionals/Teachers aid-

$20.50/hour

Home instructor-$38/hour

Jewish Family & Children's

Svcs of Southern NJ

856-424-1333

Supported employment

services

Job development-$47/hour

1:1 job coaching-$47/hour

Job coaching multi student-$30/hour

Job coaching 20+ hours/week-$30/hour

Vocational assessment-$1200

The Learning Well

609-315-5992

Home instruction,

Autism Support &

Consultation

AST(ABA Services)$32.50-/hour

Parent training-$65/hour

Consultation/ABA-$110/hour

BCBA Cons daily rate-$100/hour

Facilitator-$65/hour

Behavior plan-$100/hour

FBA-$700/report

Transition coordinator-$75/hour

Job coach-$32.50/hour

Progress Reports-$110/per report

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Middlesex Regional

Educational Services

Commission

Partnership for children

with hearing loss

Direct Instruction-$140/hour

Meeting Attendance-$140/hour

Consultation-$140/hour

Preparation time (1 hour for each 4 hours of

instruction)-$140/hour

Extended school year-$140/hour

Home Instruction-$140/hour

Professional Development (1/2 day)-$475

Professional day (full day)-$900

In-service (student specific)-$140/hour

Sign language instruction-TBD

Report writing-$140/hour

3 hour consultation-$300

Dr. Thomas O'Reilly, MD

Medford Family Psychiatry

560 Stokes Road, 13A-6

Medford, NJ

609-257-3157

Psychiatric services Psychiatric evaluation-$450

Missed appointment fee-$100

Dr. Edward H. Tobe

1001 Lincoln Drive, Suite

B

Marlton, NJ

856-983-4940

Child & Adolescent

psychiatry

School evaluation w/report-$250

Interactive Kids 856-

810-7599

Behavioral support &

consultation

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $125/hour

Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) - $100/hour

Master's Level Consultant - $75/hour

Professional Development - $200/hour

Cumberland Therapy 1-1 aides Teacher's Aide - $40/hour

Erika Ryan, PhD. Psychological/consult

services

$140/per hour

Heidi Wolfinger TOD/ audiological

consultations

$140/hour

Dr. Joanne Bergen Psychological

Assessments

$300.00 per report

Brett DiNovi & Associates

856.448.5472

Behavioral Consultation $55/ hour

Clinical Consultation $115/hour

Audio Digital reporting,

LLC (856) 470-0380

CART Services CART services $35 non-transcription

$50/hour

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Monica Goss, M.A., CCC-

SLP, LLC

Speech/Language

Services

$90/hour

Preferred Home Health

Care

nursing services LPN $52/hour

f. Resolution for Professional Services

WHEREAS, during the fiscal year 2016-2017, there exists a need for such professional

services as consultants and services;

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose;

WHEREAS, the Public School contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:19A-5) requires a

resolution authorizing the award of contracts/agreements for “professional services”

without competitive bids;

WHEREAS, the district has received, where applicable, political contribution disclosure

forms tend days prior to contract award pursuant to Chapter 271 of the laws of 2005:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that these contracts/agreements are awarded

without competitive bidding as “professional services” under the provisions of the

Public School Contracts Law because such services are to be performed by a person or

persons authorized by law to practice a recognized professional that is regulated by law;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rancocas Valley Regional High School will

competitively quote these sources whenever possible;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Rancocas Valley Regional High School Board of

Education that the Superintendent of Schools and the Board Secretary are authorized to

execute contracts and/or agreements with the following:

Name Service 2016-2017 Rates

Counseling Associates of

Medford, Dr. William Matta

Professional Counseling

Services

$120.00 per session

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g. Routine Employment Applications

RESOLVED; that the board of education approve routine employment applications between

the last day of school and the opening of school after consulting with the Personnel

Committee Chairperson or the ECA Committee Chairperson, with the understanding that

formal action would be taken at the next voting meeting of the board.

h. Tuition Rates

RESOLVED; the board of education approve the 2016/2017 tuition rates:

Regular $12,484.00

Behavior Disability $34,216.00

Multiple Disabled $25,425.00

Home Instruction: $50.00/hour

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes – abstained for 2E Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT (8:00 p.m.)

None at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. LaPierre, seconded by Mr. Mungo to approve the following

minutes:

Regular Meeting – May 3, 2016

Executive Session – May 3, 2016 (7:55 p.m.)

The vote: Yes 7 No 0 Abstention: 1

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BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

PERSONNEL

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre to approve the following

Personnel items:

New Staff

Appointment of the following professional staff for 2016-17 school year:

Name Department Degree/Step Salary

Mihalic, Amanda Mathematics MA/5 $60,060.00

Pellegrini, Russell Mathematics MA/1 $56,235.00

Caputo, Tricia Special Education BA/1 $52,463.00

Phillips, Jarred Science MA/2 $56,585.00

Rowan, Robert Business MA/2 $56,585.00

Appointment of the following non-represented employees for 2016-17 school year:

Name Department Salary

Hutchinson, Linda Special Education- Student Aide $17.38 per hour

Kirkaldy, Wilfred Special Ed- Student Aide $17.38 per hour

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

Staff Resignation

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to accept the letter of

resignation of Dena Evelo, Supervisor of Special Education effective August 1, 2016 after 21 years

of employment with RVRHS.

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The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the following

Personnel items:

Staff Leaves of Absence

1) BE IT RECOMMENDED that the Board of Education grant a statutory leave of absence to

Leah Chadwick for childrearing purposes, from August 31, 2016 through June 30, 2017 without

pay; during this period of leave, Leah Chadwick remains responsible to continually meet all obligations

concerning the contributions toward health insurance premiums; and

BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Leah Chadwick shall return to work on September 1,

2017; and

BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the above leave dates may be administratively adjusted

as appropriate, if necessary, in the event that the requested return to work date is changed or other

relevant changes are requested to the above leave dates.

2) BE IT RECOMMENDED that the Board of Education grant a special leave of absence to

Alyssa Sweeney, from August 31, 2016 through June 30, 2017 without pay; during this period of

leave, Alyssa Sweeney remains responsible to continually meet all obligations concerning the

contributions toward health insurance premiums; and

BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Alyssa Sweeney shall return to work on September 1,

2017; and

BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the above leave dates may be administratively adjusted

as appropriate, if necessary, in the event that the requested return to work date is changed or other

relevant changes are requested to the above leave dates.

3) BE IT RECOMMENDED that the Board of Education grant a leave of absence to Mitchell

White under FMLA to run for a period to begin on or about May 18, 2016 under the FMLA with

the continuation of medical benefits and without pay ; and

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BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Mitchell White be granted additional special leave of

absence for a 2 week period to begin on August 11, 2016 and shall return to work September 1,

2016 with the continuation of medical benefits and without pay; and Mitchell White remains

responsible to continually meet all obligations concerning the contributions toward health

insurance premiums, and;

BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the above leave dates may be administratively adjusted

as appropriate, if necessary, in the event that the requested return to work date is changed or other

relevant changes are requested to the above leave dates.

Increment Adjustment

WHEREAS Employee #26407 is a classroom teacher employed by the Rancocas Valley Regional

High School District Board of Education (“Board”); and

WHEREAS, the Board has received and reviewed information from the Superintendent of

Schools and other members of the administration concerning Employee #26407’s performance and

conduct as a teaching staff member within the School District; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has recommended that the employment and adjustment

increment of Employee #26407 be withheld for the 2016-2017 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered these recommendations and the supporting

information received with respect to the same.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School

District as follows:

1. The employment and adjustment increments of Employee #26407 shall be withheld

for the 2016- 2017 school year such that Employee #26407’s salary for the 2016-2017

school year is fixed at $70,903.00, which is the same dollar figure as the 2015-2016 school

year salary.

2. The Superintendent of Schools is directed to provide written notification to Employee

#26407 of the action taken by the board with regard to withholding of this increment.

Substitutes

The following substitute teachers for 2015-16 school year:

Danielle Davis

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The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the following

Personnel items:

Staff Payments

Mark Haines, Athletic Trainer at Softball Tournament April 16 & 17, 2016; 14 hours at

$41.00 per hour, total $574.00.

Ron McIntosh for summer hours for upkeep of the RV Annex Greenhouse during the

month of August for a total of 20 hours at the rate of $41.00 per hour; total $820.00.

Following student summer workers under the supervision of Facilities Manager John

Gauntt, Guidance Department and the Technology Department at the rate of $8.59 per

hour, to a maximum of 200 hours each:

Tyriq Brown James Jones Katherine McCord

Joshua Spitler Haley Mason

Following employees as summer painters under the supervision of Facilities Manager John

Gauntt at the rate of $15.00 per hour, for a maximum of 400 hours each effective June 30,

2016 through August 28, 2016:

Frank Casano Kyle Bain

Jason Sapp summer per diem days as per contract totaling 10; to be utilized during the

months of July and August 2016 at the respective per diem rate.

Summer work days to be utilized at each staff members respective per diem rate as follows:

Department Staff Total summer per diem days

Student Activities Jennifer Rosenthal 15

Guidance Lia Aloi 3

Guidance Aromando, Donna 3

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Guidance Corcoran, George 3

Guidance Dearden, Melissa 3

Guidance Flanagan, Dawn 3

Guidance Johnson, Paula 3

Guidance Swain, Diane 3

Nurse Bacon, Maryann 3

Nurse Reyes, Renay 3

CST Brogan, Joseph 3

CST Cappio, Megan 3

CST Higgins, Kevin 3

CST Wig, Barbara 3

Principal

Discretion Days Various 6

Summer Curriculum writing hours for 2016-17 as follows:

Department Course / Program Staff

Total

Hours Rate Total Cost

Special

Education FLIP Ron McIntosh 10 $41.00 $410.00 Special

Education FLIP

Christine

Bruchansky 10 $41.00 $410.00 Special

Education FLIP Peggyann Coker 10 $41.00 $410.00 Special

Education FLIP Shannon McDonald 10 $41.00 $410.00 Special

Education

Algebra 1A/1B and

Geometry Erin Mattio 10 $41.00 $410.00 Special

Education

Algebra 1A/1B and

Geometry Adam Cooney 10 $41.00 $410.00

Business

Business Strategies,

Exploring Business and

Marketing, Professional

Communications Larry Eleuteri 22.5 $41.00 $922.50

Business

Business Strategies,

Exploring Business and

Marketing, Professional

Communications Carolee Gray 22.5 $41.00 $922.50

Technology Film Production Nick Marmarou 5 $41.00 $205.00

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Judy Plunket 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Tim Collura 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Kelly Kielkucki 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Thomas J. Colling 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Kevin Dziuba 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

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Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Kathleen Somers 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Desiree Vizzacco 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

Mathematics Algebra I and Geometry Jennifer Gerry 10.5 $41.00 $430.50

English English I and II CP Alexandra Reiner 18 $41.00 $738.00

English English I and II CP Jennifer Stopek 18 $41.00 $738.00

English English IV Alisa Thiede 5 $41.00 $205.00

English English IV Amanda Morey 5 $41.00 $205.00

English English III AP Roger Clark 10 $41.00 $410.00

World

Languages Spanish III CP and Honors Nancy Beck 12.5 $41.00 $512.50 World

Languages Spanish III CP and Honors Isabel Costa 12.5 $41.00 $512.50

Social Studies AP US History Mark Heiser 10 $41.00 $410.00

Social Studies AP US History Jonathan Freitag 10 $41.00 $410.00

Social Studies US History I Honors Trent Snyder 10 $41.00 $410.00

Social Studies US History I Honors Jeffrey Dzuranin 10 $41.00 $410.00

Fine Arts Wheel throwing and Art 3 David Wright 40 $41.00 $1,640.00

Fine Arts Wheel throwing and Art 4 John Furno 10 $41.00 $410.00

Instructional Coach Program

Betsy Bunting, Eva Bratty and Cindy Pugliese for a total of 45 hours, not to exceed 15

hours per staff member at the rate of $41.00 per hour for the purpose of completing the

tasks of Instructional coaches program booklet, evaluation instruments, participation in

New Teacher Induction Program and planning of Opening Day Program component.

Staff Appointments

Following staff appointments for 2016-17 school year:

Name Department Position Dates Stipend Frank Casano Physical Education / Health Co-Chairperson 9/1/2016-6/30/2017 $1,000.00 per semester; total

$2,000.00

Alicia Rennie Physical Education / Health Co-Chairperson 9/1/2016-6/30/2017 $1,000. per semester; total

$2,000.00

Anthony Pietrofitta Social Studies Chairperson 9/1/2016-6/30/2017 $2,000.00 per semester; total

$4,000.00

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Professional Development & Travel Expenses

Travel Dates Workshop/Conference Destination Registratio

n Fee

Meals

/Incidentals

Lodging Mileage/Travel

Lisa Giovanelli June 8 – 10, 2016 NJASBO Atlantic City $150.00 $160 $275 $37.20

Jennifer Gerry June 28 & 29,

2016

Texan Instruments T3

NJ Prof. Dev. Summit

Parsippany

Hills High

School, NJ

$350.00 $22.32

Judith Plunkett June 28 & 29,

2016

Texan Instruments T3

NJ Prof. Dev. Summit

Parsippany

Hills High

School, NJ

$350.00 $22.32

Kathleen Somers June 28 & 29,

2016

Texan Instruments T3

NJ Prof. Dev. Summit

Parsippany

Hills High

School, NJ

$350.00 $22.32

Bridget Williams June 28 & 29,

2016

Texan Instruments T3

NJ Prof. Dev. Summit

Parsippany

Hills High

School, NJ

$350.00 $22.32

Betsy Bunting June 28 & 29,

2016

Texan Instruments T3

NJ Prof. Dev. Summit

Parsippany

Hills High

School, NJ

$350.00 $22.32

Student Teacher

Rowan University student Nicole Zerbo as Student Intern Placement in the Guidance

Department under the supervision of William Booth for the 2016-17 school year to begin

on or about September 1, 2016 and continue through on or about December 20, 2016.

Hourly Rate of Pay

Following hourly rates for the 2016-17:

Student Workers: $ 8.59/hour

Substitute Secretaries: $14.00/hour

Substitute Custodians: $14.00/hour

Substitute Maintenance: $15.00/hour

Home Instruction: $41.00/hour

Team Doctor

Dr. John Gray of Reconstructive Orthopedics as the team physician for the 2016-17 school

year.

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The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

EDUCATIONAL/CURRICULUM PROGRAMS

RESOLVED; on motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the following

Educational/Curriculum items:

Field Trips

Following field trips for 2015-16:

Destination Curricular

Connections

Month of

Trip

Number

of

Students

Teacher, Class/Club Student Cost

Pivital Performance,

133 Eayrestown Rd.

Southampton, NJ

Fitness Program

weightlifting

competition, weight

class group

June, 2016

(1 School

Day

15-25 D. Aromando / RV Fit $0.00

DiBruno Bros. /

Gran Cafe’ L’Aquila

1730 & 1716

Chestnut St.

Philadelphia, PA

Italian II students to

learn of food, regional

cuisine and Italian

culture.

June, 2016

(1 School

Day)

40 A. Sweeney / Italian II $30.00

USCG Cutter Tate, 1

Washington Ave,

Philadelphia, PA

NJROTC Annual Sea

Cruise Trip

June, 2016

(1 School

Day)

30 B. DeJong / D. Aupperle

NJROTC

$0.00

Bar Ferdinand,

Philadelphia, PA

Student experience of

Spanish culture.

June, 2016

(1 School

Day

30 Isabel Costa / Spanish

Honor Society & Club

$25.00

Destination Curricular

Connections

Month of

Trip

Number

of

Students

Teacher, Class/Club Student Cost

Pakim Pond,

Brendan Byrne State

Forest, NJ

NJROTC Orienteering May, 2016

(1 weekend

day)

30 B. DeJong / NJROTC $0.00

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International Trip

International trip planned for March 29, 2018 to April 8, 2018 to visit Italy, Switzerland and

France; cost estimated at $4,558.00 per student.

Home Instruction

Home Instruction Placements for the month of April 2016:

Placed: 7

Removed: 6

OOD Placements

2015-16 OOD Placements as per attachment #3.

Burlington County Alternative High School Tuition

Tuition for students placed at the Burlington County Alternative High School for March 2016 as

per attachment #4.

ESY (Extended School Year) Program for MD Students

ESY program for MD students from July 5-8, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 2016; total of 16 days for each

student.

ESY time for students: 8:30 to 12:30. Transportation will occur between 8 AM and 8:30 AM then

pick up at 12:30 PM to return home.

Staffing: 3 teachers and 3 paraprofessionals

Christine Bruchansky, Special Education Teacher

Ron McIntosh, Vocational Teacher

Shannon McDonald, Special Education

Linda Hutchinson, Paraprofessional

Dana Bozarth, Paraprofessional

Wilfred Kirkaldy, Paraprofessional

Christine Bruchansky: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM with additional planning time required for total

of 16 days. Total hours = 100 (80 hours of instruction and 20 hours for planning) at current

contracted rate of $41.00/hour for total = $4100.00

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Ron McIntosh: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM with additional planning time required for total of 16

days. Total hours = 100 (80 hours of instruction and 20 hours for planning) at current contracted

rate of $41.00/hour for total = $4100.00.

Shannon McDonald: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM with additional planning time required for total of

16 days. Total hours = 100 (80 hours of instruction and 20 hours for planning) at current

contracted rate of $41.00/hour for total = $4,100.00.

Linda Hutchinson: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM for total of 16 days. Total hours = 80 hours at a rate

of $17.38

Dana Bozarth: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM for total of 16 days. Total hours = 80 hours at a rate of

$17.88/hour for total = $1430.40

Wilfred Kirkaldy: ESY hours 8AM to 1PM for total of 16 days. Total hours = 80 hours at a

rate of $17.38.

ESY (Extended School Year) Program for MD Students – Nurse

School Nurse schedule for ESY hours 8 AM to 1 PM from July 5, 2016 to July 28, 2016; staff to

include Ms. Shirley Platt, RN with substitute availability by Nurse Ms. Renay Reyes, RN; at the

rate of $41.00 per hour; total number of hours not to exceed program hours.

Grant Application

Grant application by Mike Donnelly, Director of Special Services to Pursue grant funding and

potential implementation for the New Jersey Dept. of Education grant opportunity “Preparing

Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPS’s) for Life in the Community, Integrated

Employment, and Post-School Success.” This would build upon the foundation of the Functional

Life-Skills Integrated Program (FLIP).

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. LaPierre, seconded by Mr. Alaimo, to approve the following ECA

items:

Resignation of the following staff for ECA Positions for 2016-17 school year:

ECA Number ECA Position Name

08-6 Girls Soccer- Co-Coach Shannon McDonald

15-1 Field Hockey-Ass’t Coach Victoria Cabral

23 Cheerleading- Football Head Coach Amy White

30-4 School Drama - Production Ass’t Grant Mech

30- School Musical-Ass’t Director Achilles Inverso*

30- School Musical- Production Ass’t. Patrick Fink*

36-3 Coordinator of Climate Culture Chair Joseph Holland

*indicates non-RV staff

Appointment of the following staff for ECA Positions for 2016-17 school year:

ECA Number ECA Position Name Stipend

06-3 Football- Ass’t Coach Tony Sacca* $6,378.00

15-1 Field Hockey- Ass’t Coach Kathleen Lipsit* $5,340.00

32-03 Robotics-Co-Advisor Betsy Bunting $2,105.50

32-03 Robotics-Co-Advisor Harvey Hans $2,105.50

34-03 Weight Room – Summer - Co-Advisor Donna Aromando $1,058.50

34-03 Weight Room – Summer- Co-Advisor Dan Haussman $1,029.00

*indicates non-RV staff

Re-appointment of staff for ECA Positions for 2016-17 school year as per attachment #5.

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

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POLICY/GOVERNANCE

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. LaPierre, seconded by Mrs. Solan, to adopt the following policies

and regulations:

First Reading – Attachment #6

Policy 3431.1 Family Leave (Revised)

Policy 4431.1 Family Leave (Revised)

Policy 5115 Foreign Students (New)

Regulation 7430 School Safety (Revised)

Second Reading – Attachment #7

Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Non tenured Teaching Staff Members (Revised)

Policy 8468 Crisis Response (Revised)

Regulation 8468 Crisis Response (Revised)

Policy 8550 Outstanding Food Service Charges (Revised)

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

PROPERTY/TRANSPORTATION

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Hollowell, seconded by Mr. Fueger, to approve the following

Property/Transportation items:

Use of Facilities

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Hollowell, seconded by Mrs. Solan, to approve the following Use

of Facilities:

1) The Learning Experience Pre-School, Use of PAC and cafeteria for graduation,

June 22, 2016 (5-7pm- PAC and 7-8pm-Cafeteria), Class IV, Cost: $200/hr for

PAC & $30/hr for cafeteria plus additional required fees as per rate sheet.

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2) RV Youth Baseball, D. Hower, Use of baseball fields for camp grades 4-9, June 27-

30, 2016 with a rain date of 7/1/16 9am-2pm), Class I, Cost $100.00 (attachment)

3) Red Devil Youth Football Camp, D. Haussman, Use of Turf Field, June 6-9, 2016,

Class I, Cost: $150.00. (attachment)

4) RV Track Club, K. Barr, Use of Track for practices, July 18-August 19, 2016 (6:30-

8:30pm), Class II, Cost: $50/hour.

Hazardous Bus Routes

Established the following hazardous bus routes for 2016-17:

Lumberton & Hainesport Townships Side of Rt. 38

Hainesport & Westampton Townships Side of the Mt. Holly By-Pass

Westampton Township Woodlane Road at Deerwood

Renewal of RV Annual Transportation Contracts

Renew the following RV Annual Transportation Contracts with Wills Bus Service, Inc. at 0% for

2016-2017:

ROUTE # 2015-16 2016-17

E1 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

H1 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

H2 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

H3 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

L5 $24,446.79 $24,446.79

L6 $27,047.18 $27,047.18

L7 $24,446.79 $24,446.79

L7A $24,238.14 $24,238.14

L8 $24,264.48 $24,264.48

L10 $24,446.69 $24,446.69

L11 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

W1 $24,641.11 $24,641.11

W2 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

W3 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

W4 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

W5 $26,180.17 $26,180.17

W7 $26,227.35 $26,227.35

W8 $26,296.35 $26,296.35

MVT1 $31,135.60 $31,135.60

MVT2 $34,152.20 $34,152.20

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MVT3 $34,152.20 $34,152.20

MVT4 $34,152.20 $34,152.20

Renewal of RV Per Diem Transportation Contracts

Renew the following RV Per Diem Transportation Contracts with Wills Bus Service, Inc. at 0%

for 2016-17:

ROUTE # 2015-16 2016-17

E4 $145.70 $145.70

E5 $150.05 $150.05

H4 $147.03 $147.03

L9 $135.41 $135.41

L13 $147.03 $147.03

L14 $150.05 $150.05

L15 $150.05 $150.05

L16 $140.70 $140.70

MVT5 $159.89 $159.89

Renewal of Pupil Transportation Contract for 2016-17 with GST Transport as follows:

Renew the following per diem contract with GST Transport at 0.57% for 2016-17 as follows:

2015-16 2016-17

ROUTE # 2015-16 Aide (if needed) 2016-17 Aide (if needed)

RVW10 $105.63 $41.53 $106.23 $41.77

Joint Transportation Agreements

Joint transportation agreements with Burlington County Educational Services Unit for 2016-17 for

Public, Non-Public and Vocational Schools, Special Education Summer Schools and Special

Education Winter Bus Routes as per attachment #8.

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

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FINANCE

General Fund Bills List – Attachment #9

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mrs. Solan, to approve the 2015-16 General

Fund Bills List for May 24, 2016 in the amount of $1,529,325.66.

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

2015-16 Tuition Billings/Receivables

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mr. Mungo, to approve tuition billings of

the districts of residence, for students who are attending the RV district:

District # of

Placements

Residence Tuition

Receivable per

placement

Toms River (SH) 1 Stepping Stones $12,565.00

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

2016-17 Tax Requisitions

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the 2016-17 tax

requisitions schedule as per attachment #10.

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The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mrs. Solan, to approve the following

Finance items:

Renewal of Bid – School Security

Renew the bid for School Security for 2016-17 to The Davis Group at 0.57%, with an hourly rate

of $16.98, with employee rate of $13.50/$13.75/hour, total amount of renewal: $122,256.00.

Renewal of Bid – Personnel Services

Renew the bid for Personnel Services for 2016-17 to Delta T Group at 0.57% as follows:

2016-17 2016-17

Hourly Rate Hourly Rate

Pd/Employee Charge to RV

Non-Certified Teacher Aides $14.14 $19.11

Certified Aides $15.18 $20.61

Secretary $15.18 $20.61

Renewal of Bid – Food Service Management Contract

Renew the bid for Food Services Management to Sodexo Management, Inc. for 2016-17 as

follows:

General Support Services Allowance. District shall pay Sodexo a General Support Services

Allowance equal to Forty Six Thousand Five Hundred Two Dollars ($46,502.00) for the 2016-

2017 contract year, payable in ten equal installments of Four Thousand Six hundred fifty and

20/100 Dollars ($4,650.20), September through June, computed at the end of each Accounting

Period and prorated for any partial Accounting Period. Partial Accounting Period shall be defined

as a period of time less than one (1) month.

Management Fee. District shall pay Sodexo a Management Fee in an amount equal to Thirty

five thousand five hundred thirty eight dollars ($35,538.00) per year, payable in ten equal

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installments of Three thousand five hundred fifty-three dollars and 80/100 Dollars ($3,553.80),

September through June for the 2016-2017 contract year. The Management Fee shall be

calculated at the end of each Accounting Period during the school year and prorated for any partial

Accounting Period. Partial Accounting Period shall be defined as a period of time less than one

(1) month.

GUARANTEE. District and Sodexo shall work together to ensure a financially sound operation

and shall guarantee financial results for the 2016-2017 school year as follows.

Surplus Guarantee: Sodexo guarantees that District shall receive Surplus of Forty Five Thousand

Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($45,650.00) for the 2016-2017 school year. If the actual Surplus for

the Food Service program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the

difference to District in an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of Sodexo's annual

Management Fee and General Support Services Allowance. Sodexo reserves the right to recover

any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that year’s Surplus on a

monthly basis.

2016-17 Student Lunch Prices

Lunch prices for 2016-17 as follows:

2015-16 2016-17

Student (Tier) $3.00-$4.00 $3.00-$4.00

Breakfast (Tier) $1.25-$2.50 $1.25-$2.50

Staff (Tier) $3.50-$6.00 $3.50-$6.00

Copier Charges

Following charge for xerographic copying for 2016-17 as per statute N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b:

Letter - $0.05 per copy

Legal - $0.07 per copy

Child Care Contract

YMCA of Burlington County to operate the child care center for 2016-17.

Establishment of 2016-17 Petty Cash

Establish Petty Cash for 2016-17 as follows:

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Superintendent $150

Business Administrator $150

Principal $150

Guidance $150

Media Center $150

$750

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

Capital Reserve Withdrawal

RESOLVED, on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mrs. Solan, that the Board adopt the

following resolution authorizing withdrawal of $372,500 from the capital reserve account for

HVAC Replacement in the small gym GA #16-33.

WHEREAS, the Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) has been amended to include this project, and

the project was approved by the Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Rancocas Valley Regional Board of Education by resolution must approve the

withdrawal of funds from capital reserve;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rancocas Valley Regional Board of Education

that $372,500 be withdrawn from the capital reserve account and deposited into the capital outlay

account for costs associated with this project as follows:

Account Number Project Amount

12-000-400-450-000-03 HVAC in Small Gym $372,500

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

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HVAC Bid Award

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mrs. Solan, to award the bid for HVAC

replacement in the small gym to Gaudelli Brothers Mechanical Contractors, 202 South Wade Blvd,

Millville, NJ 08332, in the amount of $298,000 as per attachment #11.

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

Asbestos Abatement

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mr. Fueger, to award the bid for Asbestos

Abatement to New American Restoration, 421-423 Straight Street, Paterson, NJ 07501, base

amount $62,000 and Unit Cost/Glove Bag Method $52.00 as per attachment #12.

NOTE: Original low bidder was Savic Construction, 205 Route 26, Suite 15, Totowa, New Jersey,

but they withdrew bid.

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

Health/Prescription/Dental 2016-17 Rates

Health/Prescription/Dental 2016-17 rates as follows:

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Aetna Plan Patriot V $10 High Patriot V $10 Low Patriot X $15

MEDICAL RATES

Single 746.00 682.00 843.00

Parent/Child 1,104.00 1,008.00 1,231.00

Husband/Wife 1,663.00 1,520.00 1,839.00

Family 1,933.00 1,769.00 2,150.00

PHARMACY RATES

Single 242.47

Parent/Child 323.80

Husband/Wife 539.06

Family 541.01

DENTAL RATES

Single 37.00

Parent/Child 87.00

Husband/Wife 87.00

Family 147.00

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Alaimo, seconded by Mr. LaPierre, to approve the following

Finance items:

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Strategic Planning Agreement

Recommend Dr. Charles Ivory through Educational Information & Resource Center (EIRC) to

facilitate the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District Strategic Plan for Services for the

2016-2017 school year at a cost of up to $10,800.00.

Cooperative Purchasing Agreements

Following cooperative purchasing/consortiums per N.J.S.A. 40:8A-6 Interlocal Service Agreement

and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 Cooperative Purchasing:

EIRC Mullica Hill, New

Jersey

Technology/Electronics/School Supplies

Middlesex County

Educational

Services

Commission

Piscataway, New

Jersey

Custodial/Electronics/Technology/Classroom

Supplies/Nursing Supplies/Physical

Education Supplies

PEPPM Pennsylvania Classroom Supplies/Technology

South Jersey

Technology

Partners (SJTP)

Somerdale, New

Jersey

Technology, Renovations/Facilities upgrades

The vote:

Mr. Alaimo – yes Mr. Mungo - yes

Mr. Fueger – yes Mr. Sapp - yes

Mr. Hollowell – yes Mrs. Solan – yes

Mr. LaPierre – yes Mr. Miller – yes

Motion carried.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

None at this time.

NEGOTIATIONS

RESOLVED; on motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Alaimo, to approve the following

Negotiations items:

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Business Administrator Contract 2016-17

Contract of Lisa Giovanelli, Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2016 to June

30, 2017 in the amount of $134,670. Contract approved by the Executive County Superintendent

as per attachment #13.

Non-Represented Employees Salaries 2016-17

Salaries of the non-represented employees for 2016-17 as per attachment #14.

NEW BUSINESS

None at this time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Retirement/Recognition Dinner scheduled for June 9, 2016.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Mrs. Solan, seconded by Mr. Miller, the following resolution was introduced and

adopted at 8:45 P.M.

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public

Meeting, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District

(“Board of Education”) has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters

which are exempted from the Public; and

WHEREAS, the regular meeting of the board of education will reconvene following the end of the

closed session;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE board of education will go into closed

session for the following reasons outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:

Personnel – Superintendent’s Evaluation

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board of education hereby declares that its discussion of

the aforementioned subjects may be made public at a time when the board of education Attorney

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advised the board of education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally affect

any right, interest or duty of the school district or any other entity with respect to said discussion.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board of education, for the aforementioned reason,

hereby declares that the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above

discussion shall take place and hereby directs the board secretary to take the appropriate action to

effectuate the terms of this resolution.

BOARD RECONVENED

The Board of Education reconvened to the open public meeting, called to order by Mr. Charles S.

Miller at 8:55 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Alaimo, that the meeting be adjourned.

The vote: Unanimously carried by voice vote.

Time: 8:55 P.M.

Lisa Giovanelli

Board Secretary