This meeting will open with the Oath of Office being administered to the newly elected 
Board Members

I.	CALL TO ORDER 
              Mr. James Minkewicz, Board Secretary, will call the meeting to order.
           
II.	FLAG SALUTE

Ill.	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.	FINAL ELECTION RESULTS
	Mr. Minkewicz will report the November 7, 2023 Official Election Results as per County Wide Report November 21, 2023:

		Frankford Township:	Nancie Wise			211 Votes
						
		Sussex Borough		Edward Meyer		31 Votes
						(Declined Position)

		Wantage Township:	Wayne Dunn			2,022 Votes											
VI.	ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE
 	Mr. Minkewicz will administer oaths of office to Nancie Wise and Wayne Dunn.

VII.	ELECTION OF OFFICERS 
          
1.	Mr. Minkewicz will open the floor for nominations for President.

Nomination that ______________ be named as President of the High Point Regional High School Board of Education.

Mr. Minkewicz will call for any other nominations for President.  If there are none then a motion to close the nominations is requested.

Roll Call Vote to Close Nominations for President
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

Mr. Minkewicz will declare that ___________ is President of the High Point Regional School Board of Education and turn the meeting over to the President.  
Roll Call Vote for President
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

2.	Nomination that ______________ be named as Vice President of the High Point Regional High School Board of Education. 

The President will call for any other nominations for Vice President.  If there are none then a motion to close the nominations is requested.

Roll Call Vote to Close Nominations for Vice President
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

The President will declare that ________________ is named Vice President of the High Point Regional High School Board of Education. 

Roll Call Vote for Vice President
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

VIII. 	ROLL CALL

              Mr. Joseph Conforth	Lafayette		Whose Term expires 12/31/2024 
	Mr. Wayne Dunn		Wantage		Whose Term expires 12/31/2026
	Ms. Jill Ireland	 	Branchville		Whose Term expires 12/31/2024	
	Ms. Allison Orsi		Wantage		Whose Term expires 12/31/2025
	Ms. Tina Palecek		Wantage		Whose Term expires 12/31/2025
	Ms. Elisabeth Schuman	Wantage		Whose Term expires 12/31/2025	
        	Ms. Gayle Tidona		Frankford		Whose Term expires 12/31/2024
	Ms. Nancie Wise		Frankford		Whose Term expires 12/31/2026

IX.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

If necessary, a motion will be made to have 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.  It is anticipated that no action will be taken and Executive Session will last no longer than 20 minutes.  The Board will then reconvene in public session.  

X.	MOTION TO RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

XI.	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.

XII.	MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

XIII.	APPOINTMENTS
 
1.	It is recommended that the Board appoints   ________________ as Delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association.

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

2.	It is recommended that the Board appoints _________________ as Alternate  Delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association.

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

3.	It is recommended that the Board appoints_________________ as Delegate to the Sussex County School Boards Association.

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

4.	It is recommended that the Board appoints _________________ as Alternate Delegate to the Sussex County School Boards Association. 

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

5.	It is recommended that the Board appoints _______________ as Representative  to the Sussex County Educational Services Commission. 

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

6.	It is recommended that the Board declares its committee structure as follows: 

Buildings/Grounds 
Curriculum
Finance & Insurance
Personnel and Policies
			Transportation and Athletics
Negotiations (As Needed)
Public Relations (As Needed)

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

7.	Whereas, Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 requires certain public bodies to comply with the provisions of Section 1 of said act, our proposed meeting schedule is as follows:  

January 23, 2024
February 27, 2024
*March 19, 2024 
**April 30, 2024 (Public Hearing on Budget)
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
July 23, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
*October 15, 2024  (Public Hearing on SSDS)
November 26, 2024 
*December 17, 2024
January 7, 2025 (Reorganization and Special Mtg. Open in the Cafeteria Annex)	
	*Third Tuesday in October, December and March
**Fifth Tuesday in April
			
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

8.	It is recommended that the Board approves the Code of Ethics for School Board,  Robert’s Rules of Order, and Parliamentary Procedures for all meetings as follows:

CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
	School Ethics Act, Chapter 178, Public Law 2001
	18a:12-24.1 CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS - INCLUDING DISCUSSION
	A school Board Member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics for School Board Members:

a.	I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.
b.	I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing.
c.	I will confine my board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.
d.	I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run.
e.	I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board.
f.		I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
g.	I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools.  In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school.
h.	I will vote to appoint the best-qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendations of the chief administrative officer.
i.		I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
j.		I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote

⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

9.	It is recommended that the Board designates the New Jersey Herald and the Sunday Herald as the official newspapers.

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

10.	It is recommended that the Board designates  Provident Bank as the official depository.
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

11.	It is recommended that the Board approves the Principal’s Petty Cash Fund for $500 and the Superintendent’s Petty Cash Fund for $150.  Individual warrants eligible for reimbursement may not exceed $75 per receipt.  Sales tax will not be approved for reimbursement.

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

12.	It is recommended that the Board approves the fee schedule for photocopies as follows:

-  Letter or smaller $0.05 per page;
	-  Legal or larger  $0.07 per page;
	-  Electronic no charge;
	-  CD/DVD actual cost.
	-  Delivery/postage service fees additional based on delivery 		type.

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

13.	It is recommended that the Board approves a $3.00 transcript fee for alumni requests. 

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

14.	It is recommended that the Board approves the following list of Board accounts and their signatories: 

Name	# of Signatures
Required	Authorized
Signatures	
H.P.R.H.S. School Store 	2	Superintendent
Board Secretary
Assistant Principal
Coordinator	
H.P.R.H.S. General Fund	3	Board President
Superintendent
Board Secretary
Treasurer	
H.P.R.H.S Agency Account	1	Board Secretary
Treasurer	
H.P.R.H.S. Cafeteria Fund	2	Superintendent
Board Secretary
Treasurer	
H.P.R.H.S. Athletic Account	2	Superintendent
Principal
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director	
H.P.R.H.S. Adult School	2	Superintendent
Director of Curr. & Inst.
Board Secretary	
H.P.R.H.S. Salary Account Net Pay	1	Board Secretary
Treasurer	
H.P.R.H.S. SUI Account	1	Board Secretary
Treasurer	
H.P.R.H.S. Petty Cash	2	Board Secretary
Principal
Assistant Principal	
Student Activities	2	Board Secretary
Principal
Assistant Principal	
Scholarship Clearing	2	Board Secretary
Principal
Assistant Principal	
H.P.R.H.S. Construction Account	2	Board President
Board Secretary
Treasurer	

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

15.	It is recommended that the Board authorizes the use of a signature stamp for the Board President, Superintendent, Board Secretary, and Treasurer.

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

16.	It is recommended that the Board authorizes the  School Business Administrator/Board Secretary as:

●	Custodian of Board of Education Records for OPRA compliance;
●	Chief Financial Officer and Investment Officer with approved depositories;
●	Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO in purchasing compliance);
●	Purchasing Agent - quote threshold $17,500, transportation contract threshold $17,500, all other bids threshold $44,000;
●	Maintain appropriate bonding as required by State statutes;
●	Make telephone, wire, and electronic transactions of board funds;
●	Invest Board funds at the most advantageous rate in compliance with all state laws and regulations.

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

17.	It is recommended that the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in consultation and agreement with the Superintendent, to process line item transfers in compliance with 
	required approvals per S1701 and A3680 between Board meetings 			through December 31, 2024.

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

18.	It is recommended that the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in consultation and agreement with the Superintendent, to process payment of bills between Board Meetings in accordance with 18A:19-4.1, through December 31, 2024.

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

19.	It is recommended that the Board approves all Bylaws, Policies and Regulations and that they be hereby continued in force through December 31, 2024, subject to revisions as recommended by the Superintendent.

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

20.	It is recommended that the Board approves all Job Descriptions, subject to revisions as recommended by the Superintendent, through December 31, 2024.

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

21.	It is recommended that the Board recognizes the following bargaining units and contractual agreements:

High Point Education Association
			High Point Administrators Association

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

22.	It is recommended that the Board authorizes the Board President or designee to act as Board Secretary as appropriate.

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

23.	It is recommended that the Board approves the appropriate bonding of the School Business Administrator ($290,000) and the Treasurer of School Monies ($290,000) as required by statute.

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

24.	It is recommended that the Board approves the Summary of Revisions to the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials, as outlined in Attachment XIII-1. 

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote

⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

25.	It is recommended that the Board approves the following Resolution Authorizing Contracts with approved State Contract Vendors for Boards of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A-10a effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 as follows:

WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A-10a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29 (c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and

		WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education, has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing State contracts; and

WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education, intends to enter into contracts with the Referenced State Contract Vendors through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts; now, therefore, be it

		RESOLVED, that the High Point Regional High School Board of Education School Business Administrator shall certify to the availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of funds for such goods or services; and be it further 
		
		RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the High Point Regional High School Board of Education and the Referenced State Contract Vendor shall be effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

XIV.	 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Name and Address)

XV.	MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________

All in favor ___________________________  Time:  _____________ pm

 XVI.     OTHER BUSINESS

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

                                                         All in favor ________________Time: __________ p.m.
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