Hopewell Valley Regional School District public meetings in 2020
15 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 virtual work session meeting. They approved an emergency contract to add the School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year under USDA's COVID-19 response, and approved travel expenses. The board also received reports from the president and superintendent, including a Phase 3 update, and discussed the annual achievement report and board self-evaluation. The meeting included public comment and a move to executive session for litigation and other confidential matters.
- Approved Emergency SSO contract to include School Breakfast Program for 2020-2021 (USDA COVID-19 response)
- Approved travel and related expenses (agenda item with attached PDF)
- Discussed Annual Achievement Report with AP/SAT scores
- Superintendent's report included Phase 3 update
- Executive session for HIB cases and residency matter
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, accept state review results, and hear reports. Key actions include accepting $101,222 in coronavirus relief funds, approving a $3,138,933.10 bills list, and accepting the district's NJQSAC placement scores. The agenda also includes a budget presentation on special education and public comment.
- Accept $101,222 in coronavirus relief funds for health/safety and remote learning support
- Approve bills list totaling $3,138,933.10
- Accept NJQSAC placement scores: Instruction/Program 87%, Fiscal 100%, Governance 100%, Operations 98%, Personnel 87%
- Approve change orders for Central HS renovations: -$26,000 credit and +$48,887.11 for revised work
- Approve disposal of three old vans via GovDeals
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 is holding a special virtual meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no action or discussion items listed for finance, personnel, education, community relations, or policy. The main substantive item is a resolution to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.
- Resolution to enter executive session for superintendent's evaluation
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- No action/discussion items in Finance/Facilities, Personnel, Education/Program, Community Relations, or Policy/Governance
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 $1,083,519.53 bills list, purchasing three school buses for $177,439.90, renewing the food service contract with Pomptonian, and approving change orders for security entrances at several schools.
- Approval of bills totaling $1,083,519.53
- Purchase of three school buses from Van-Con, Inc. for $177,439.90
- Renewal of food service contract with Pomptonian Food Service for 2020-2021
- Renewal of waste disposal contract with Central Jersey Waste & Recycling for $66,470.56
- Change orders for security entrances at five schools (credits totaling $14,757.46)
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 is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss community relations, including a draft survey on remote learning and communication updates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the Community Relations Committee's review of survey questions and feedback.
- Remote learning feedback survey draft review
- Weekly update format and possible update video
- Key Communicators feedback and remote learning taskforce
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is adopting the 2020-2021 tentative school budget totaling $92,302,786, with a local tax levy of $82,243,900, and scheduling a public hearing for April 27, 2020. The board also approves routine items including minutes, bills totaling $4,214,701.77, and professional services for paving work.
- Adoption of 2020-2021 tentative budget: $92,302,786 total, $82,243,900 local tax levy
- Public hearing on budget scheduled for April 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
- Approval of bills list totaling $4,214,701.77
- Professional services contract with Van Cleef Engineering for paving restoration, not to exceed $104,000
- Nonpublic school security aid agreement for Pennington School totaling $78,478.90
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is holding a work session meeting with a public comment period and a consent agenda. The main discussion topic is the 2020 budget, with a presentation on equalization and the directors table. The board will also consider approving March and April 2020 calendars and may enter executive session for litigation or contract negotiations.
- Discussion of 2020 budget with presentation 'EQUALIZATION AND THE DIRECTORS TABLE 2020 UPDATED.ppt'
- Approval of March and April 2020 calendars
- Consent agenda approval
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Possible executive session for litigation or contract negotiations
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