Hopewell Valley Regional School District public meetings in 2020
8 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will approve minutes, hear reports, and act on a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a $3,173,204.30 bills list, a $1.2 million technology equipment lease/purchase, a $316,436.46 contract for Central High School signage, and several professional service contracts. The board will also accept the 2019-2020 Annual District Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse after a public hearing.
- Approved bills list totaling $3,173,204.30
- Authorized technology equipment lease/purchase up to $1,200,000
- Awarded $316,436.46 contract to Ricasoli & Santin Contracting Co., Inc. for Central High School signage
- Approved professional services: Van Cleef Engineering ($32,865 and $31,960), FVHD ($57,500 and $3,300)
- Accepted 2019-2020 Annual District Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2020, at Central High School. They will hear a presentation on the 2021-22 transportation budget, recognize National Merit Scholars, and vote on the district's anti-bullying self-assessment. The board will also approve a consent agenda including a $3.9 million bills list and a $197,057 school security grant.
- Approve bills list totaling $3,926,819.65
- Accept $197,057 School Security Grant
- Approve anti-bullying self-assessment for 2019-20
- Discuss 2021-22 transportation budget
- Recognize National Merit Scholars
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on August 21, 2020, primarily to consider the superintendent's recommendation to amend the return-to-school plan. The board voted on the resolution, and the motion failed with a vote of 4 in favor and 5 against. The meeting also included public comment and routine procedural items.
- Resolution to amend the return to school plan failed (4-5).
- Public comment period open for up to 3 minutes per speaker.
- No action items in Personnel, Finance/Facilities, Education/Program, Community Relations, or Policy/Governance.
- Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with reports from the Board President and Superintendent, including a reopening planning update. The board will vote on consent agenda items, including approving bills totaling $1,087,965.46 for August 17, 2020, and a revised June 30, 2020 closeout list of $846,911.65. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve revised June 30, 2020 bills list totaling $846,911.65
- Approve August 17, 2020 bills list totaling $1,087,965.46
- Approve 2020-2021 public transportation contract renewals with Rick Bus Company (1.70% CPI increase)
- Approve 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 general fund budget transfers
- Approve disposal of athletic uniforms and a GBC Ultima 65 Laminator
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education held a special meeting to address budget adjustments and school reopening. They approved appropriating $291,328 from unassigned General Fund surplus to offset a reduction in state aid for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved the first reading of a revised 2020-2021 district calendar and discussed the district's reopening plan.
- Appropriated $291,328 from unassigned General Fund surplus to offset a $291,328 reduction in State Aid - Special Education Categorical Aid for 2020-2021.
- Approved first reading of revised 2020-2021 district calendar.
- Discussed and considered support for the HVRSD Reopening Plan 2020-2021.
- Public comment period open for any items of interest.
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education met to discuss school reopening plans and 2021-22 budget facilities. The Board approved various financial items, including school lunch prices and several large bill lists.
- Approved $747,375 withdrawal from capital reserve for paving at Bear Tavern and Timberlane Middle School
- Approved July 20 bills totaling $361,062.85 and June 30 bills totaling $5,322,059.27
- Set 2020-2021 school lunch prices ranging from $3.00 for elementary to $5.00 for adult premium meals
- Approved disposal of an Everett upright piano and stool
- Approved disposal of 443 outdated curriculum books
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education held a virtual work session, approving several routine items. The board accepted the 2019-20 Mid-Year Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse, approved curriculum revisions, and adopted a resolution opposing state legislation (A-3902) that would allow municipalities to delay property tax payments to school districts. The meeting also included first and second readings of policy changes and a discussion of the budget.
- Approved 2019-20 Mid-Year Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse (unanimous)
- Approved curriculum revisions for Wellness, Math, Social Studies, ELA, and Visual Performing Arts (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution opposing A-3902, which would delay property tax revenue to schools (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of revised policies 0164 Conduct of Board Meeting and 0164 Executive Session
- Adopted second reading of policies on Family Leave Insurance, Earned Sick Leave Law
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 10, 2020, covering routine approvals and reports. The board approved a $2,974,761.15 bills list, financial reports, budget transfers, and several personnel actions including retirements, appointments, and transfers. The agenda also included reports from the student representative, board president, and superintendent, with a preliminary budget discussion attached.
- Approved February 2020 bills list totaling $2,974,761.15
- Approved retirements of Chrys-Ann Kirby (Hopewell Elementary) and Deborah Schlette (Toll Gate Grammar) effective July 1, 2020
- Approved appointment of Joshuah Carlani as Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Central High School at $54,630 annual salary
- Approved disposal of technology equipment including 30 laptops, 21 phones, and 10 projectors
- Approved corrective action plan for School Nutrition Program Procurement Review