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
December 22, 2020
Timber Creek 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 October 22, 2020 Exec Session released to the public
Minutes of November 19, 2020 Workshop/Action
Minutes of November 19, 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
November 2020.  The Reconciliation Report and Secretary’s report are in agreement for the month
of November 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
November 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.  Alyssa’s Law Compliance and School Security  
Move that the Board of Education authorize the submission and accept the
Alyssa’s Law Compliance and School Security Grant in the amount of $ 225, 735.00.

2.  Joint Transportation Contract with Trenton Board of Education   
Move that the Board of Education approve the joint transportation contract between
Black Horse Pike Regional School District and Trenton Board of Education for the 2020-2021
school year.  (see attached exhibit)

3.  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)

4.  Gloucester County Special Services School District Service Agreement
Move that the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 Gloucester County Special Services
School District agreement for Professional Services.  (see attached exhibit)

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

6.  Camden County Educational Services Cooperative Pricing Agreement
Move that the Board of Education approve the participation into a Cooperative Pricing
Agreement with Camden County Educational Services for the purchase of goods
and services.  (see attached exhibit)

7.  Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP
Move that the Board of Education approve the addendum to the District Online Contract – 
Public Access Online with Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP.  (see attached exhibit). 

8.  Amended CARES Act Education Stabilizing Fund
Move that the Board of Education authorize the submission and acceptance of the Amended
CARES Act Education Stabilizing Fund in the amount of $ 472,694.00 which incorporates
additional funds received in the amount of $ 24,485.00. (see attached exhibit)

9.  Amended ESEA Grants
Move that the Board of Education authorize the submission and acceptance of the amended 
ESEA grants as follows.  (see attached exhibit)        

To incorporate carryover amounts.