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 -			November 28, 2023
Executive Session Minutes -			November 28, 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 November is 95.8%.  (Attachment 	A-1) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for November is 92.9%. (Attachment 	A-2)
 
3.	The Suspension Report for November 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 November 29 through December 19, 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 2024-25 Program of Studies via link: Program of Studies 2024-25
		
			(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Joseph Corazza	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸Richard Klein	
⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona		

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the HIB Self Assessment, for the 2022/2023 		school year, which will be submitted to the NJDOE.  (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:

			Matthew Brandt		Teacher
			Jessica Smalley		Teacher
			Julianne Olinger		Teacher
			Tiffany Raymond		Custodian
			Christopher Naser		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 approves an extended medical leave of absence for Employee #255, beginning January 26, 2024 until on or about April 26, 2024, or when 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		

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of	Education approves Ann Yaccarino as an additional provider of 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.

(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 Mr. Joseph Dugan as a Second Shift Custodian, Tuesday through Saturday, for the 2023/2024 school year, at the prorated annual salary of $48,870, Step 5 on the Custodian salary guide, plus a prorated $1,000 second shift stipend, effective January 3, 2024, or as soon as released from current employer and all necessary paperwork is received.  

(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 Mike Boffa as a volunteer Ice Hockey Coach 		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		

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of			Education approves the termination of Justin Rogoff from the 		position of Assistant Hockey Coach effective December 7, 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		

D.	POLICY

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

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

Policy 3161		Examination for Cause		Attachment D-2a
Policy 3212		Attendance (M)			Attachment D-2.b
Reg 3212		Attendance (M)			Attachment D-2.c
Policy 3324		Right of Privacy			Attachment D-2.d
Policy 4212		Attendance (M)			Attachment D-2.e
Policy 4324		Right of Privacy			Attachment D-2.f
Policy 5111		Eligibility of Resident/		Attachment D-2.g
			Non Resident Students (M)
Reg 5111		Eligibility of Resident/		Attachment D-2.h
			Non Resident Students (M)
Policy 5116		Education of Homeless 		Attachment D-2.i
			Children & Youths
Reg 5116		Education of Homeless 		Attachment D-2.j
			Children & Youths
Policy 8500		Food Services (M)			Attachment D-2k

(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 to abolish the following policies and 			regulations:

Policy 3432		Sick Leave				Attachment D-3.a
Reg 3432		Sick Leave				Attachment D-3.b
	Policy 4432		Sick Leave				Attachment D-3.c
	Reg 4432		Sick Leave				Attachment D-3.d
	Policy 5460.02	Bridge Year Pilot Program 		Attachment D-3.e
	Reg 5460.02		Bridge Year Pilot Program 		Attachment D-3.f
	Policy 8540		School Nutrition Programs 	Attachment D-3.g
	Policy 8550		Meal Charges/Outstanding 
				Food Service Bill			Attachment D-3.h

(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 
November, 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 November, 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 November, 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 December 19, 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 November, 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 accepts, approves and places on file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Audit) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.  There was the following corrective recommendation for the School Store:  Supporting documentation for deposits did not always match the deposited amount, deposits were not being made timely, and a year end inventory was not prepared.    (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 Wantage Excavating Company to perform work related to the winter maintenance/snow removal during the 2023/2024 school year.  The contract includes a $3,500 minimum compensation charge if there is little or no snowfall during the season. (This amount was not increased from the prior year 2022/2023.)

(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		

	H.	TRANSPORTATION

1.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Joint Transportation Agreements for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Frankford Twp Board of Education					              Total - $815.50
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
HT-6	Sussex Tech/Charter	11/27/23	6/30/24	14	1	$815.50	
(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 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 - $100,997.00	
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Route Cost	
E-24197	Alpha School	12/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$53,928.00	
E-24184	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	12/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$47,069.00	

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

I.	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

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