BLACK HORSE PIKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
580 Erial Road, Blackwood, New Jersey 08012
BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Frank Rizzo, Board Secretary/Business Administrator
ACTION/WORKSHOP MEETING
November 19, 2020
Highland Regional High School – 6:00 pm

A.  INFORMATION ITEMS

1.  Required Monthly Drills- Nothing to Report

2.  Board Attendance

3.  Committee Meeting Schedule/Reports              

B.  MANDATED MONTHLY ACTION ITEMS

1.  Minutes
Move that the Board of Education act to approve the minutes of the following meetings
as submitted by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator and that the Executive Session
minutes be released to the public for all items that no longer need to be held confidential:    

Minutes of September 17, 2020 Exec Session released to the public
Minutes of October 22, 2020 Workshop/Action
Minutes of October 22, 2020 Exec Session

2.  Budget/Account Transfers
Move to approve the Budget Transfers as shown.

3.  Bill List            
Move that the bills submitted be paid and the officers’ action in making payment therefore is hereby approved.

4.  Cash/Wire Transfers
Move that the Board of Education approve the cash/wire transfers as shown.

5.  Board Secretary/Business Administrator’s Report
Move that the Board of Education approve the report of the Board Secretary/Business Administrator.

6.  Reconciliation of Statements Report
Reconciliation of Statements Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month
October 2020.  The Reconciliation Report and Secretary’s report are in agreement for the month
of October 2020.  Move that the Board of Education approve the Reconciliation of Statements
report. (see attached exhibit)

7.  Budget Certification

Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 4 We certify that
after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon
consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major
accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (b) and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the
fiscal year.

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the month of
October 2020. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over
expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A – 16.10 (c) 3 and that sufficient funds are
available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 2 certifies that there are no
changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.   

8.  Cafeteria Fund Analysis
Move that the Board of Education approve the Cafeteria Fund Analysis.

9.  Student Activity Account Report

10.  Use of Facilities – Nothing to Report

C.  Other Monthly Action Items

1.  SOA Facilities Checklist
Move that the Board of Education approve the Health and Safety Evaluation of
School Buildings Checklist Statement of Assurance for the School Year 2020-2021.
(see attached exhibit)

2.  McKinney-Vento/DCP&P-Tuition Placements
Move that the Board of Education approve the tuition placements for the
students listed within the attached exhibit, in accordance with the
McKinney-Vento Act, as well as the Department of Children and Families,  
Division of Child Protection and Permanency.  (see attached exhibit)

3.  Tuition Contracts
Move that the Board of Education approve tuition contracts. (see attached exhibit)

4.  Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant
Move that the Board of Education accepts the Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant in the
amount of $ 255,564.00.

5.  Amended IDEA Grant 
Move that the Board of Education authorize the submission and acceptance of the amended
IDEA Grant in the amount of $ 983,753.00 which incorporates the $ 97,260.00 carryover
from 19/20. (see attached exhibit)

6.  2020 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
Move that the Board of Education authorize the submission of the 2020 NSLP
Equipment Assistance Grant.  The Grant will be used to install an outside Cooler/
Refrigerator at Highland High school.

7.  CARES Grant
Move that the Board of Education authorize and accept the CARES Grant in the
amount of $ 448,209.00.