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	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			
⎸ 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 -			January 23, 2024
Executive Session Minutes -			January 23, 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			

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.

●	Recognize and present to the Board of Education the High Point Regional High School Governor’s Educator of the Year Program recipients:

○	Ms. Natalie Smetana, Educational Services Professional
○	Mr. Alexander Gonzalez, Educator of the Year

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 January is 95%.  (Attachment 		A-1) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for January is 93.8%.  (Attachment 		A-2)
 
3.	The Suspension Report for January 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 January 24, through February 27, 2024.  		(Attachment A-4).

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

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

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 		Education approves hosting the 2nd Annual High Point/Wallkill Valley STEM League, on April 12, 2024.  This will be a day-long event which will include our eleven (11) respective sending districts.  The event is being sponsored by ThorLabs and a NJ STEM Month grant.

			(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of 		Education approves the proposed dates for the Extended School Year Program being Monday, July 8 through Thursday, August 8, 2024.  The program will run Monday through Thursday with no school on Fridays.

			(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of 		Education approves the revised 2023/2024 School Calendar with the addition of an emergency snow closing on February 13.  (Attachment A-7)

			(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			

B.	PERSONNEL

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Joy Carter, Science Teacher, effective July 1, 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			

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Carleton Hensal, Health and Physical Education Teacher, effective July 1, 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			

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the retirement notification of Kirstin Sabo, Math Teacher, effective July 1, 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			

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

			Dylan Cronk			Teacher
			Devin Horlacher 		Teacher
			Kindra Hough		Teacher
			Frederick Maier		Teacher 
			Julie Trapanese		Teacher
			Michael Walker		Teacher
					
			(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following individuals to provide extended school-day support through structured activities outside of the regular school day. Activities will include morning  wellness activities, afternoon academic support, and mentoring. Compensation will be at the home instruction rate of $40.00 per hour. This measure will be funded through a previously Board approved grant from the American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY). If additional funding is needed, the program will also be funded through either the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and/or The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) grants and as such, timesheets must be submitted for payment.
		
Nicholas DiCarlo	Cheyenne Finocchiaro	Kevin Flatierre	
William Nahan	William Percey	Cara Pagan	
Shari Wejsa			

(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			

C.	EXTRA-CURRICULAR

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Natalie Smetana as the Unified Track Coach 		for the 2023/2024 school year, at the grant assisted stipend of 		$1,500.
(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of			Education approves the following volunteer coaches for the  		2023/2024 school year, pending receipt of required paperwork:

			Cam Lake		Boys Lacrosse
			Marty McFie		Softball
			Tom Mitchell	Baseball
			Noah Prout		Baseball
	
			(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves an overnight trip for the competing members 		of the Wrestling Team to attend the State Tournament, being held 	February 28 through March 2, 2024, in Atlantic City.  If wrestlers 		qualify and make it to the finals, the cost of the rooms, will be at 		the following rate per room:

		February 28-29 - $89 plus occupancy fee
		March 1 - $172 plus occupancy fee

			(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 by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the following Extra Curricular Appointments 		for the 2023/2024 school year:	

NAME	POSITION	STEP 	AMOUNT	
William Nahan	Spring Weight Room Advisor	5	$3,589	
Kate Finnegan	Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach	3	$5,670	

			(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			

D.	POLICY

	E.	NEGOTIATIONS

F.	BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

G.	FINANCE

1.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Board Secretary/Business Administrator for the month of 
January, 2024.  (Attachment G-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			

2.	It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the Report 	of the Treasurer for the month of January, 2024.  (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	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸ Jill Ireland	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

3.	It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the Report of Transfers and the Minimum Expense Transfer Report for the month of January, 2024. (Attachment G-3a &b) 

(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 of Education approves for payment the attached 	schedule of audited bills, dated February 27, 2024. (Attachment G-4)

(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 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 January, 2024.  (Attachment G-5) 

(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 approves withdrawals from Capital Reserve, in the amount of $973,800, for Capital Outlay to fund the local portion of SSB-VEEVR Grant #6840 for the replacement and upgrades of eight (8) HVAC units and $720,060 for Capital Outlay to fund the local portion of ROD Grant #G5-6623 for the replacement of thirteen (13) classroom unit-ventilators. 

(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.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts an anticipated donation from ThorLabs, in the amount of $1,000, awarded to our STEM Department to purchase safety glasses so students and staff can participate in the upcoming school wide celebration of the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8.

(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 of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts an anticipated donation from ThorLabs, in the amount of $2,000, to support the upcoming hosting of the High Point/Wallkill Valley STEM League event for students in our collective sending districts.

(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 of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts an anticipated grant from New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN), in the amount of $500, to support the upcoming hosting of the High Point/Wallkill Valley STEM League event for students in our collective sending districts.

(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 approves vendor payments for the Spring Musical to the individuals as listed.  Payment will be made through the Spring Musical Student Activities Account or if a High Point employee, through the High Point Regional High School Payroll Account,  with no cost to the District:

Pit Orchestra for "Young Frankenstein"
3 rehearsals and 3 performances.  $85.00 per service.  
Larry Silverman - $510.00
Bob Funesti - $510.00
John Zatorski - $510.00
Chris Arnold - $510.00
Kevin Shanall - $510.00
Josh Jenkins - $510.00
Janell Kallamanis - $510.00
Sue Smith - $510.00
Stacey Guest - $510.00
Casey Carroll - $510.00
James Aslanian - $510.00
Jeff Colarusso - $510.00

Lighting Design - Rose Riccardi - $1200.00
Poster and Program Design and Layout - Lance Sorchik - $300.00
Headshots - Diane Sorchik - $150.00
Costume Supervisor - Lisa Schmitt - $600.00
Sound Design and Set-Up - Jerry Scognamiglio - $790.00

(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 and authorizes the execution of the following contracts between High Point Regional High School (sending) and the following districts and related information:

DISTRICT/INSTITUTION	STUDENT	TIME FRAME	COST	
Shepard Preparatory High School	State Student ID:	3531352457
Student ID:2400624	76 days, starting 2/23/2024	$25,640.88	
Department of Children and Families (Payer)	Student: 2400919	For Educational Services - Transportation 2023-24 School Year	$412.85 per month	
Saint Clare’s Hospital	Student: 2700736	Educational Services: Tutoring 2024-24 School Year 	$55 per hour	
CCBH Inc - Home Instruction Services	Student: 2700840	1/9/24 to 6/30/24 - 2 hours per day up to 10 hours per week	$95 per hour	

(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 following 			resolution:

	Lessee: Board of Education of the High Point Regional High School District
 	Principal Amount Expected to be Financed: One Hundred Forty Two Thousand 		Two Hundred Sixty Three and 35/100 Dollars ($142,263.35)
	WHEREAS, the Lessee named above (the “Lessee”) is a political subdivision of 		the State of New Jersey (the “State”) and is duly organized and existing 			pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State;
	WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the Lessee acting through its governing 		body (the “Governing Body”) is authorized to acquire and lease personal 			property necessary to the functions or operations of the Lessee;
 	WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby finds and determines the execution of 		the lease-purchase agreement (“Equipment Lease”) in the principal amount 		not exceeding the amount stated above (the “Principal Amount”) for the 			purpose of acquiring the equipment described generally below (the 			“Equipment”) and to be described more specifically in Exhibit A, Description of 		Equipment, attached to the Equipment Lease, is appropriate and necessary to 		the functions and operations of the Lessee;
	Brief Description of Equipment: 54 passenger school bus - 2025 IC Bus LLC - 		Model PB110 (CE-3005)
	WHEREAS, First Hope Bank, A National Banking Association (the “Lessor”) is 		expected to act as the Lessor under the Equipment Lease;
 	WHEREAS, the Lessee may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with 		the Equipment prior to its receipt of proceeds of the Equipment Lease (“Lease 		Purchase Proceeds”) for such expenditures, and such expenditures are not 		expected to exceed the Principal Amount; and  
 	WHEREAS, the Lessee hereby declares its official intent to be reimbursed for any 	capital expenditures made for the Equipment after adoption of this resolution 		but prior to the issuance of the Equipment Lease from the Lease Purchase 		Proceeds.
 	NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Lessee as 		follows:
	Section 1.  The Lessee hereby determines that it has critically evaluated the 		financing alternatives and that entering into the Equipment Lease and financing 	the acquisition of the Equipment thereby is in the best interests of the Lessee. 
 	Section 2.  The Lessee is hereby authorized to acquire and install the Equipment 		and is hereby authorized to finance the Equipment by entering into the 			Equipment Lease.  Any action taken by the Lessee in connection therewith is 		hereby ratified and confirmed.
 	Section 3. Either one of the School Business Administrator or the Board 			President (each an “Authorized Representative”) acting on behalf of the Lessee 		is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more 		Equipment Lease in substantially the form set forth in the document presently 		before the Governing Body, which document is available for public inspection at 		the office of the Lessee.  Each Authorized Representative acting on behalf of the 		Lessee is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such 		other agreement or documents relating to the Equipment Lease (including, but 		not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Authorized Representative deems 		necessary and appropriate.
 	Section 4.  By a written instrument signed by any Authorized Representative, 		said Authorized Representative may designate specifically identified officers or 		employees of the Lessee to execute and deliver agreements and documents 		relating to the Equipment Lease on behalf of the Lessee.
	Section 5.  The aggregate original principal amount of the Equipment Lease 		shall not exceed the Principal Amount and shall bear interest as set forth in the 		Equipment Lease and the Equipment Lease shall contain such options to 			purchase by the Lessee as set forth therein.
 	Section 6.  The Lessee’s obligations under the Equipment Lease shall be subject 		to annual appropriation or renewal by the Governing Body as set forth in each 		Equipment Lease, and the Lessee’s obligations under the Equipment Lease shall 		not constitute indebtedness of the Lessee under the laws of the State.
	Section 7.  It is hereby determined that the acquisition of the Equipment is 		permitted under the laws governing the Lessee and is essential to the efficient 		operation of the Lessee.
	Section 8.  The Governing Body of the Lessee anticipates that the Lessee may pay 	certain capital expenditures in connection with the Equipment following 			adoption of this resolution but prior to the receipt of the Lease Purchase 			Proceeds for the Equipment.  The Governing Body of the Lessee hereby declares 		the Lessee’s official intent to use the Lease Purchase Proceeds to reimburse 		itself for such Equipment expenditures. This section of the resolution is adopted 	by the Governing Body of the Lessee for the purpose of establishing compliance 		with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of Treasury Regulations. This section 		of this resolution does not bind the Lessee to make any expenditure, incur any 		obligation, or proceed with the acquisition of the Equipment.
	Section 9.  The Lessee covenants that it will comply with all requirements of the 		Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”) necessary to ensure 		that the interest portion of rental payments due under the Equipment Lease will 		be excluded from gross income under Section 103(a) of the Code.  [The Lessee 		reasonably expects it will not issue more than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt 		obligations (other than “private activity bonds” that are not “qualified 501(c)(3) 	bonds”) during the calendar year in which each of the Equipment Lease is issued 	and hereby designates each Equipment Lease as a qualified tax-exempt 			obligation for purposes of Section 265(b) of the Code.]  The Authorized 			Representative is further authorized to take such actions and execute such 		documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest 		portion of the rental payments due on the Equipment Lease authorized by this 		resolution as excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes 		pursuant to Section 103(a) of the Code.
 	Section 10.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and 		approval. 
	             			(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 and authorizes the 			execution of the contract between High Point Regional High School 		and Porzio Compliance Services for the period from February 28, 2024 		to the final school day of the 2023-24 school year.  The contract is for 		investigative consulting services related to the Harassment, 			Intimidation, and Bullying investigations for the district for the 			remainder of the school year at a cost of $16,000.

(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			

	H.	TRANSPORTATION

1.	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 1/18/24
QHP-23-3
Addendum #4

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	$188.00	$2.25	-4.00	($9.00)	$179.00	

(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, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Contract Addendum for additional mileage  for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Parvan Transport
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
M/C #2324-01
HPS-2301

Route #	
School	2023-24 Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	Per Diem Inc/Dec	2023-24 Adj Per Diem	
HPS-2301	Franklin Borough School	$155.00	$1.99	2.5	$4.98	$159.98	

(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, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Contract Addendum for additional mileage  for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

D.W. Clark & Son
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
M/C #2223-02
HPS-2202

Route #	
School	2023-24 Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	Per Diem Inc/Dec	2023-24 Adj Per Diem	
HPS-2202	Newton Medical Center	$263.59	$2.00	5.2	$10.70	$273.99	

(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, 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 – Wallkill Valley Regional High School					         Total - $60,069.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
Q-249	County College of Morris	12/1/23	6/30/24	0	1	$22,125.00	
E-23147	Broadstep Academy	1/17/24	6/30/24	0	1	$37,944.00	

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Wallkill Valley Regional High School					              Total - $419.99
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
E-1069	Lakeland Andover	1/18/24	1/31/24	0	1	$419.99 	

(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, 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 – Franklin Borough School					       	  Total - $29,781.30	
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
HPS-2301	Franklin Borough School	9/1/23	6/30/24	0	3	$28,363.14	
 	Administrative Fee			 	 	$1,418.16	

(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, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contract for a trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

DeCamp Bus Lines
Q-36	
Curricular Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-36	Various Locations in Boston, Massachusetts	4/26/24 7:00 am/ 4/28/24 8:00 pm	One 55 pass coach bus for HP’s Chamber Singers and Jazz Ensemble from 4/26/24 - 4/28/24	$6,750.00	Per Bus	N/A	

(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.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following Quoted Contracts for trips for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus Company
Q-37
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-37	Parsippany Hills High School, Morris Plains	2:15 pm/ 6:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V Girls Basketball on 2/1/24	$400.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	

Stocker Bus Company
M/C #QTR-23-2
Athletic Trip & Curricular Trips  
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-38	Roxbury High School	2:45 pm/ 7:45 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V/JV Girls Basketball	$475.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	
Q-39	Int'l Union of Operating Engineers NY Training Ctr, New Hampton, NY	9:00 am/ 2:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Guidance Dept & students on 3/5/24	$475.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	
Q-40	Bergen County Jail & Rockaway Mall (lunch)	7:30 am/ 2:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Street Law classes on 4/9/24	$625.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	
Q-41	East Stroudsburg University	8:55 am/ 2:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Guidance Dept & students on 4/23/24	$495.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	

Q-43
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-43	Jefferson High School	3:30 pm/ 8:30 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V Wrestling Team on 2/7/24	$450.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	

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

D.W. Clark & Son
Q-42
Athletic Trip   
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-42	Sparta Lanes	2:35 pm/ 5:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Bowling  Team on 2/6/24	$425.00	Per  Hour	$80.00	

(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			

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  
2/22/24