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	⎸ Allison Orsi	⎸ Tina Palecek	⎸	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			
⎸ Scott Ripley, Ed.D.	⎸ James Minkewicz		# of Public ___	Quorum  Yes  No	

**Due to the resignation of one unexpired term as a Branchville representative, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education is now accepting letters of intent along with a resume from interested residents of Branchville.  To qualify for this Board of Education vacancy, individuals must be a citizen of the United States of America, be at least 18-years of age, be able to read and write, be a resident of Branchville for at least one (1) year, and be a registered voter in Branchville, NJ.  Letters and resumes should be sent to the Board Secretary and received by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2024 to be considered.  This vacancy will also be posted in the Board approved newspapers, district website, and the Branchville Municipal building.

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 -			March 19, 2024
Executive Session Minutes -			March 19, 2024

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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

	PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL 2024-2025 BUDGET
	Dr. Scott Ripley will facilitate a Public Hearing on the 2024/2025 School Budget.

	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 High Point’s Student Safety Data (SSDS) Incident Report, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (HIB) for the reporting period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, as well as matters related to curriculum and instruction.  

XIII.	OTHER BUSINESS

XIV.	ACTION ITEMS

	A.	CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY	
	
1.	The Faculty Attendance rate for March is 94.6%.  (Attachment 		A-1) 

2.	The Student Attendance rate for March is 92.7%.  (Attachment 		A-2)
 
3.	The Suspension Report for March 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  March 20, 2024 through April 30, 2024.		(Attachment A-4).

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

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the Local Education Agency Guidance for 		Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan (previously known as Safe 		Return to School/Emergency Remote Instruction Plan) for the 		remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year and for the 2024-25 		School Year. (Attachment A-7)

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

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the graduation date for the Class of 2024 be 		confirmed officially for Monday, June 17, 2024 beginning at 6:00 		pm.

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 year calendar to 	reflect a half day schedule for students on June 11, 12, 13, 14, and 		17 for the administration of final exams.  (Attachment A-8)

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

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Stephen McGrath as our Title II ADA 			Coordinator. 

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

B.	PERSONNEL

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the remainder of 2023/2024 school year, pending the receipt of all required paperwork:
			
		Dylan DelGuidice		Custodian
		Danielle Oehrlich		Teacher
		Arle Berghorn-Corallo	Nurse

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

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves an unpaid Child Care/Family Leave absence in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) for employee #964, effective May 6, 2024 through the end of the 2023/2024 school year.

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

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the certificated and non certificated staff members for the 2024/2025 school year as listed in Attachments B-1a-f.

		In accordance with the ground rules established at the beginning of 				negotiations between the Board of Education and the HPEA, all staff offered 			re-employment will remain at their current placement on the 2023/2024			salary guide.  Upon conclusion 	of negotiations, an employment contract will 			be issued. 

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

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts the resignation notification from Amanda Vecharello, part-time Confidential Secretary, effective June 30, 2024 or earlier depending upon arrangement with future employer.

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

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Mr. Roger Foco, Jr. as Teacher of Mathematics for the 2024/2025 school year, at the annual salary of $97,130, MA Step 11 on the 2023/2024* Teacher salary guide, pending receipt of required paperwork.

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

6.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Ms. Ashley Harper as a Teacher of Science for the 2024/2025 school year, at the annual salary of $92,156, MA Step 10 on the 2023/2024* Teacher salary guide, pending receipt of required paperwork.
	
		*In accordance with the ground rules established at the beginning of 				negotiations between the Board of Education and the HPEA, all offered 			employment will be placed on the 2023/2024	salary guide.  Upon conclusion 			of negotiations, a revised employment contract will be issued. 

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

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves Mr. Gregory Brennan as Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective July 1, 2024 for the 2024/2025 school year, at the per diem rate of $650, not to exceed $149,000, pending County Office approval.		
		
				(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 accepts the resignation from John Gardner as Head 		Wrestling coach, effective immediately.

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

2.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the new extracurricular club, Unified 			Connections-A Unified Club.  The goals of this club are to 			promote self-advocacy, connections, aiding the transition into 		High School, aiding the transition after graduation, with the 		overall goal of promoting inclusivity.  This club will be supervised 		by the 	following volunteer advisors and there is no cost to the 		Board:
	
			Natalie Smetana (Speech Therapist)
			Samantha McClurg (Special Education Teacher)
			Cara Pagan (School Counselor)			

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

3.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education accepts the resignation notification from Michael 		Beltran as Head Ice Hockey coach, effective immediately.

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

4.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves June 27 and August 8, 2024, from 			7:30am-1:30pm, as the dates for physicals to be performed by the 		School Doctor, for the 2024/2025 sports season.

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

5.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the Cheerleading Team to attend the NCA 		Cheer Camp- Monmouth University-Tuesday, July 23rd - 			Thursday July 25th. The cost will be paid by the athletes 			through their StudentActivity account with no cost to the Board of 		Education and they are responsible for their own transportation.	

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

6.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education acknowledges and approves High Point Baseball and 		Softball teams hosting a charity fundraiser alumni game on May 		19th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.  All proceeds will go to the Doc 		Ayers Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Baseball/Softball 		Booster Clubs.

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

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

7.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the renewal of the Cooperative Agreement 	
	with Wallkill Valley High School for boys and girls swimming for 		school years 24/25 and 25/26.

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

8.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves the renewal of the Ice Hockey Tripartite 		Cooperative Agreement with Wallkill Valley High School and 		Kittatinny High School for school years 24/25 and 25/26.  

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

9.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education accepts the resignation from Kristen Jaccodine as SAVE 		advisor, effective June 30,2024.

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

10.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves Brooke Martin as a leave replacement 			Assistant Track Coach, effective May 6-June 1, 2024, at the 			prorated amount of $1,826, Step 1 on the extracurricular guide.

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

D.	POLICY

1.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of 			Education approves to abolish the following policy:

Attachment D-1	Policy 5755	Equity in Educational Programs 							and Services

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 revised policies and 			regulations (M) indicates Mandated):

Attachment D-2.a	Policy 1140	Educational Equity Policies/
						Affirmative Action (M)
Attachment D-2.b	Policy 1523	Comprehensive Equity Plan (M)
Attachment D-2.c	Policy 1530	Equal Employment 									Opportunities (M)
Attachment D-2.d	Reg. 1530		Equal Employment Opportunity 							Complaint Procedure (M)	
Attachment D-2.e	Policy 1550	Equal Employment/Anti- 								Discrimination Practices (M)
Attachment D-2.f	Reg. 2200		Curriculum Content (M)
Attachment D-2.g	Policy 2260	Equity in School and Classroom 							Practices (M)
Attachment D-2.h	Reg. 2260		Equity in School and Classroom  							Practices Complaint Procedure (M) 
Attachment D-2.i	Policy 2411	Guidance Counseling (M)
Attachment D-2.j	Policy 2423	Bilingual Education (M)
Attachment D-2.k	Reg. 2423		Bilingual Education (M)
Attachment D-2.l	Policy 2431.4	Prevention/Treatment of Sports-
						Related Concussions/Head Injuries (M)
Attachment D-2.m	Reg. 2431.4	Prevention/Treatment of Sports-
						Related Concussions/Head Injuries (M)
Attachment D-2.n	Policy 3211	Code of Ethics
Attachment D-2.0	Reg. 5440		Honoring Student Achievement
Attachment D-2.p	Policy 5750	Equitable Educational Opportunity (M)
Attachment D-2.q	Policy 7610	Vandalism
Attachment D-2.r	Reg. 7610		Vandalism

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

	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 
March, 2024.  (Attachment G-1)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 March, 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	⎸  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 March, 2024. (Attachment G-3a &b) 

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 April 30, 2024. (Attachment G-4)

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 March, 2024.  (Attachment G-5) 

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

6.	It is recommended that the Board of Education grant permission to the HP Hoops Camp, (Jesse Strehl) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, ages 6-14, which will run July 8-10, 2024 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and July 15-17, 2024 during the hours of 8:30-11:30. The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $95 per middle school participant and $75 per elementary school participant.  

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

7.	It is recommended that the Board of Education grant permission to the HP Tennis Camp, (Jesse Strehl) to host the non-affiliated Co-ed Camp, ages 8-14, which will run July 22-24, 2024 (rain date 7/25/2024) during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The camp will be self-supporting and will charge $50 per participant.  

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

8.	BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the adoption of the proposed school budget for the 2024-2025 school year as follows:
Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current 
responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of 
instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); and
 
WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., but deemed by the High Point Regional High School Board of Education to be necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved High Point Regional High School Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; now
 
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved High Point Regional High School Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(b), to a maximum expenditure of $75,000 for all staff and board members.
 
Adoption of Budget 2024-2025

BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be approved for the 2024-2025 School Year using the 2024-2025 state aid figures and the Secretary to the High Point Regional High School Board of Education be authorized to submit the following budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.

	General Fund	Special Revenue	Debt Service	Total	
Total Expenditures	24,116,236	557,024	0	24,673,260	
Less Anticipated Revenues	(6,265,043)	(557,024)	0	(6,822,067)	
Taxes to be Raised	17,851,193	0	0	17,851,193	
                    	           
BE IT RESOLVED that the High Point Regional High School Board of Education approves the levy of General Fund Taxes for the 2024-2025 School Budget to be $17,851,193.  This budget addresses health and safety issues related to facility, capital spending, student centered items and program integrity.       
And, to advertise said tentative budget in the New Jersey Herald in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to law. 
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

9.	It is recommended that the Board of Education recognize the attached list of sponsors for the Baseball and Softball booster clubs, and approve them being represented with signs on the fences of the varsity baseball and softball fields.  (Attachment G-6)

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

10.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts a donation of a barely used Pro-Form elliptical machine from Ms. LeeAnn Smith and Family, with a value of approximately $550, to be used in the weight room.

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

11.	It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledges and gratefully accepts a donation of $1,000 from A Meal for Amiel (The Wehrli Family) to be used by the Media Tech Department.

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

12.	It is recommended by the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves an award in the amount of $7,285.00 from the 2024-25 NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant. Mrs. Kory Loyola secured this funding which will support High Point’s annual Interdisciplinary Symposium.

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

13.	BE IT RESOLVED, that the High Point Regional Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent in consultation with the School Business Administrator, approves the Base Year Contract award (Year 1) of the FSMC base year contract with Maschio’s Food Service Management Company for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual management fee of $26,000.00. The management fee shall be payable in ten (10) monthly installments of $2,600.00 per month commencing September 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Maschio's FSMC guarantees a loss not to exceed -($5,000.00) to the Local Education Agency for the 2024-2025 School Year. In the event the actual bottom line of the operational report (total revenue from all sources less program costs, including administrative/management fee) is below this amount, Maschio’s FSMC shall be responsible for any shortfall; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost of the contract is $472,385.54.
(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  Allison Orsi	⎸Tina Palecek	⎸	
⎸Elisabeth Schuman	⎸ Gayle Tidona	⎸ Nancie Wise			

14.	It is recommended that the Board approves and authorizes the execution of the following tuition contracts between High Point Regional High School (sending) and the following districts and related information:

DISTRICT/INSTITUTION	STUDENT	TIME FRAME	TUITION COST	
New Hope Behavioral Healthcare	State ID 8690484497
Student ID 2600489	Approximately 2-6 months 	$600 per week	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Montague Township Bd of Ed					       	  Total - $12,075.00	
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
Q-274	Lakeland Andover School	1/2/24	2/29/24	0	1	$4,500.00	
E-24256	Lakeland Andover School	3/1/24	6/30/24	0	1	$7,000.00	
 	Administrative Fee		 			$575.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Edison Township Public Schools				       	  Total - $450.99	
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
#2	High Point Regional High School	9/13/23	2/29/24	46	1	$429.51	
 	Administrative Fee		 			$21.48	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School
Joiner – Sussex County Regional Cooperative				       	  Total - $371.04	
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
HT-1	Sussex Tech/Charter	4/8/24	6/30/24	26	1	$371.04 	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 - $9,735.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
Q-386	 County College of Morris	  3/1/24	  6/30/24	0	1	$9,735.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School 
Joiner – Kittatinny Regional High School	  		     	Total Joiner Cost - $250.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Basis of the Agreement Per Bus	Per Bus Cost	
TSA-JTA	The College of New Jersey	4/27/24	4/27/24	One 54 pass school bus to be shared for TSA on 4/27/24	$250.00 	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Host – High Point Regional High School District
Joiner – Vernon Township Bd of Ed 	  		  		   Total Joiner Cost - $250.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	Basis of the Agreement Per Bus	Per Bus Cost	
TSA-JTA	The College of New Jersey	4/27/24	4/27/24	One 54 pass school bus to be shared for TSA on 4/27/24	$250.00 	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 athletic trips for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Stocker Bus
Q-44
Athletic Trip   									Total Trip Cost - $625.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-44	West Milford HS	2:00 pm/ 9:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V Wrestling on 2/23/24	$625.00	Per Bus	N/A	

Stocker Bus Company
M/C #QTR-23-3
Athletic Trips									Total Trip Cost - $800.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-47	Madison High School	2:45 pm/ 7:15 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's Freshman Girls Lacrosse on 4/17/24	$400.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	
Q-48	Newton HS & Hillside Park, Andover	3:15 pm/ 7:00 pm	One 54 pass school bus for HP's V & JV Baseball team on 4/8/24	$400.00	Per  Hour	$76.00	

(ACTION) Motion by ____________, seconded by ______________
DISCUSSION
Roll Call Vote
⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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 the senior trip for the 2023 – 2024 School Year:

Passaic Valley Coach Line
Q-45
Activity Trip								Total Trip Cost - $8,400.00
ID #	Destination	Depart/ Return	Basis of the Bid Per Bus	Cost Per Bus	Basis of Adj	+/- Adj/Hr	
Q-45	Spirit of New Jersey Cruises, Weehauken, NJ	5/24/24 4:00 pm/ 5/25/24 12:00 am	Four 55 pass coach buses for HP's Class of 2024 on 5/24/24-5/25/24	$2,100.00	Per Bus	N/A	

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

9.	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:

Berkshire Transportation
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
M/C #20222-23-01
HPS-2205
Addendum #1

Route #	
School	2023-24 Per Diem	Adj +/- Per Mile	# of Add’l Miles	Per Diem Inc/Dec	2023-24 Adj Per Diem	
HPS-2205	Windsor School	$342.98	$1.94	10.0	$19.40	$362.38	

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

10.	It is recommended that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and authorizes the execution of the following quoted contract awarded to the only quote for the 2023–2024 School Year:

Berkshire Transportation
April 18, 2024 - June 30, 2024
QHP-23-9

Route #	

School	2023-24
Per Diem Route Cost	
# of days	
+/- Adj Per Mile	 Per Diem Aide	2023-24
Total Per Diem 	2023-24 Total Route Cost	
QHP-23-9	Wallkill Valley Reg HS	$268.00	40	$2.25	N/A	$268.00	$10,720.00	

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

11.	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 - $10,720.00
Route #	Destination	Start Date	End Date	# of Host Students	# of Joiner Students	Joiner Cost	
QHP-23-9	Wallkill Valley Regional HS	4/18/24	6/30/24	0	1	$10,720.00 	

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

⎸ Joseph Conforth	⎸Wayne Dunn	⎸  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

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4/25/24