The meeting was held at Bear Tavern Elementary School.

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1 Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education Administration Building 425 South Main Street Pennington, NJ January 12, Regular Meeting Minutes The meeting was held at Bear Tavern Elementary School. A. Opening of the Meeting 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the President, Ms. Lisa Wolff, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call The Secretary recorded the roll and announced that a quorum was present. Ms. Lisa Wolff, President -Present Ms. Leigh Ann Peterson, Vice President - Present Mr. Jon Butler Absent Mr. Roy G. Dollard - Present Mr. Bruce Gunther - Present Mr. Gordon Lewis- Absent Mr. Michael Markulec Present Ms. Alyce McClurg-Doldy - Present Mr. Adam J. Sawicki Present Dr. Thomas A. Smith, Superintendent Present Mr. Robert Colavita, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Present Ms. Christine Laquidara, Assistant Superintendent, C & I Present Mr. Tony Suozzo, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects - Present Ms. Christina Clune Persichetti, Student Representative to the Board Present And 22 members of the public 3. Statement of Notice of Open Public Meeting The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof communicated to the Hopewell Valley News, The Times and the Trentonian on January 6, This meeting notice was also sent to Comcast Cable and Verizon FiOs. 4. Flag Salute President Wolff led the Board and the public in the flag salute. B. Approval of Minutes RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following minutes: Regular and Closed meetings on December 15, 2014 Motion by Bruce Gunther, second by LeighAnn Peterson. C. Report of the Superintendent & Board President 1. Report of the Student Representative to the Board

2 Christina Clune Persichetti, student representative to the Board, reported on the following (copy attached): The Winter Band Concert is scheduled for January 14, Teen Pep night is scheduled for January 15, Midterms are scheduled on January 29 and 30. The Snowcoming event is scheduled for January 30. A blood drive is scheduled for February Report of the Board President Ms. Lisa Wolff, recognized local author, David Potter, for the publication of his new book, The Left Behinds: The Iphone That Saved George Washington. 3. Report of the Superintendent Dr. Tom Smith, Superintendent of Schools, introduced the presentation of the budget discussion Budget Discussion Dr. Tom Smith presented a PowerPoint on the Budget (copy attached). 4. School Board Recognition Month RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached resolution acknowledging January as School Board Recognition Month Motion by LeighAnn Peterson, second by Michael Markulec. D. Public Comment 8:16 p.m. The following residents commented on a full-day Kindergarten program: Nancy Andreski - HT Stony Brook Marissa Enroth - HT Stony Brook Andy Yatomik - HT Stony Brook David Berez - PB Toll Gate Adam Andreski - HT Stony Brook Brandon Foy - PB Toll Gate Allison Larthey - HT Stony Brook Tricia Simpson - HT Stony Brook Girish Pandit - HT Stony Brook Teresa Gatsby - HT Bear Tavern The Public Comment portion of the meeting ended at 8:46 p.m. E. Old Business No discussion/action items were discussed. F. Consent Agenda 1. Marked with an asterisk G. Finance/Facilities 1. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the list of bills for January 12, 2015 totaling $932, *RESOLVED, that the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for November, 2014 be approved as presented.

3 3. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached General Fund Budget Transfers 4. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following change order: Bleachers at New Athletic Complex at Central High School Description (Provide all labor, Contractor J. H. Williams Enterprises Change Order No. 1 materials, and equipment) Credit to the Owner for the unused allowance balance Add (+) or Deduct (-) Total (+) or (-) -$7, $7, *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached FY 2015 New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Agreement with The Village Learning Center for the following purchases made by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District through the Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission: School The Village Learning Center 15 Yard Road, Pennington, NJ State Entitlement Description $ ASUS NEXUS 7 32GB DROID ASUS TRAVEL TPS NEXUS 7 5% Administrative Fee payable to MRESC Quantity $ $19.47 Cost $ $ *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached Budget Calendar I. Education/Program 1. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following student placement: Out-of-District Placement No. of Students Placed Tuition/Student East Mountain School 1 $57, Mercer County Vocational Sypek & Assunpink Mercer County Vocational Sypek Burlington County Special Services School District $750.00/student $9,000.00/ sy $1,500.00/student $16,500.00/ sy 1:1 Aide for Student $36, *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following student teachers, observations and internships for the school year: Request Board Approval of Rider student Danielle Nemani, to complete her field placement at Bear Tavern in spring She will be hosted by Lori Ayres. Request Board Approval of Rider student Nicole Cordileone, to complete her field placement at Bear Tavern in spring She will be hosted by Lori Drake. Request Board Approval of Rider student John Tees, to complete his field placement at Central High School in spring He will be hosted by Suzanne Brown.

4 Request Board Approval of Rider student Amy Hunt, to complete her field placement at Bear Tavern in spring She will be hosted by Daniel Schaal. Request Board Approval of change to TCNJ student Kristen Dell Armo field placement at Hopewell Elementary. She will be hosted by Lauren DiGaetano and Dana Varhley in spring *Request Board Approval of Brian Leibowitz to complete his school internship through Montclair State University under the mentorship of Steve Wilfing. He will complete 300 administrative hours and create a school improvement plan. 5. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached travel and related expenses 6. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached list of field trips L. Routine Information Items 1. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the fire and safety drills for November, 2014 as presented: 2. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached Summary of Taxes Requisitioned and Received for December: 3. *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached Enrollment Report for December, *RESOLVED, that the Board approve the attached Report on School Suspensions for December, 2014 Consent Agenda Motion by LeighAnn Peterson, second by Michael Markulec. G. Finance/Facilities 7. RESOLVED, that the Board gratefully acknowledge and accept the donation of 5 hardcover copies of "The Left Behinds: The iphone That Saved George Washington" and 5 audiobooks of the same valued at $310 by the author David Potter of Hopewell Township. Motion by LeighAnn Peterson, second by Adam J Sawicki. H. Personnel Actions 1. RESOLVED, that per the Superintendent's recommendation, the Board approve the Personnel actions as presented: Acceptance of the retirement of John Delaney, teacher of science at Central High School - effective March 1, Mr. Delaney has been with the district since Acceptance of the retirement of Rebecca Lovett, itinerant occupational therapist effective July 1, Ms. Lovett has been with the district since Adjustment to the salary of Damian Savizon, head night custodian at Central High School, for the school year, to reflect stipend: $50,282 (includes $1,000 boiler stipend) effective January 6, 2015.

5 Adjustment to the salary of Jillian Darcy, teacher at Central High School, for the school year, to reflect the attainment of 20 credits beyond masters: $65,292 (MA+20/Step 7) effective February 1, Adjustment to the family leave of absence date for Adrienne Lyman, teacher at Hopewell Elementary School, for the school year to be effective January 16, Adjustment to the personal leave of absence date for Adrienne Lyman, teacher at Hopewell Elementary School, for the school year to be effective April 23, Adjustment to the school year per-diem rates (see attached.) Approval of the following substitute teachers for the school year: Kimberly Bryan Mary Lou Byer Nicole Cassell Susan Cox Olivia Deering Michael Gum Christy Lee Kammler Christopher Lapinski Jill Long Valorie Sands-Budelis Loretta Shymko Approval of the following substitute paraprofessionals for the school year: Morgan Brady Nicole Cassell Susan Cox Olivia Deering Michael Gum Christy Lee Kammler Approval of the following substitute school nurse for the school year: Heather Kintzel Approval of the following substitute secretary for the school year: Sonia Natalias Approval of the following homebound instructors for the school year: Christopher Lapinski Valorie Sands-Burdelis Approval of the following substitute bus driver for the school year: Louis Pisano 2. RESOLVED, that per the Superintendent's recommendation, the extracurricular appointments be approved as presented: Rescind the following extracurricular appointments for the school year: Name Loc Extracurricular Activity Stipend Level/Step John Delaney CHS CHS Robotics Advisor* $4, III/Step 5 *Effective Jan. 5, Approval of the following extracurricular appointments for the school year: Name Loc Extracurricular Activity Stipend Level/Step Carolyn DiMuzio SB K-5 Teacher in Charge $1, XIII Ilene Astemborski SB Mentor: Year 1* $ XIII Barbara Bugay TMS Mentor: Year 1** $ XIII Katie Gallagher CHS Indoor Color Guard Director $5, III/Step 7 Kristen Litterer CHS Indoor Color Guard Assistant $2, VI/Step 2 Lisa Rich CHS CHS Robotics Advisor** $3, III/Step 1 **Effective Jan. 5, *Effective Jan. 12, 2015.

6 H-1 and H-2 Motion by LeighAnn Peterson, second by Michael Markulec. I. Education/Program 4. RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following new courses for the school year (proposals attached): AP Music Theory Dance II Intro to Technical Theatre AP Physics I Motion by Adam J Sawicki, second by LeighAnn Peterson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries by Roll Call Vote J. Technology No action/discussion items K. Policy/Governance No action/discussion items M. Review of Board Calendars 1. RESOLVED, that the Board approve the January, 2015 and the February, 2015 calendars attached with the following changes: Add: 2/6/2015 9:00 a.m. Education/Program Committee Meeting 2/20/2015 9:00 a.m. Education/Program Committee Meeting Delete: 2/9/2015 8:30 a.m. Education/Program Committee Meeting 2/23/2015 8:30 a.m. Education/Program Committee Meeting Motion by LeighAnn Peterson, second by Bruce Gunther. N. New Business No action/discussion items. O. Public Comment 9:04 p.m. The following members of the public commented on full-day Kindergarten: Nancy Andreski - HT Stony Brook Marissa Enroth - HT Stony Brook Andy Yatomic - HT Stony Brook David Berez - PB Toll Gate Tricia Simpson - HT Stony Brook

7 The public comment portion of the meeting ended at 9:16 pm. Q. Meeting Adjourned 9:17pm. 1. RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned Motion by Bruce Gunther, second by LeighAnn Peterson. Robert Colavita