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Toms River, New Jersey, September 16, 2014

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 6:15 P.M.

Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools.”

“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on September 2, 2014, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present: Mr. Ben Giovine, Mrs. Gidalty Esparza, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Alex Pavliv, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, and Mr. Joseph Torrone.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Hauenstein, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:18 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include Legal/Litigation (Property Proposal, MJR, workers compensation cases- D.H. and C.G.), Bargaining Unit Grievance (Transportation Association), Personnel (Superintendent Merit Goal Process, L.B. per Rice Notice), Contracts (Student Tuition), Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report. Subject to change. as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at this evening’s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on any of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:38 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:38 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in a moment of silence for Robert Piltzecker, a district security guard who passed away.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Nicholas Cottone, High School EastAshley Gutierrez, High School NorthTaylor Lampard, High School South

Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events taking place and fund raising activities.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Sigurdson

The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 9, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Jim Sigurdson, read the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on September 2, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to Committee Chair Jim Sigurdson, in attendance were Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Ben Giovine, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack and Alex Pavliv, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed on the Purchasing Agenda, which was e-mailed to all Board members prior to the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $5,454,909.18 for the 2014/15 school year. The committee was informed that the Purchasing Agenda included the award of a contract, subsequent to an RFP process, for the audit of last 2 year’s telecommunication and utility bills. Any savings would be shared 71% with the district and 29% with the contracted professional. It was noted that the professional only gets paid for savings found and validated. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements, which are also being recommended for board approval.

The committee was then provided with a Tentative Budget Calendar for the 2015-16 budget process. It was noted that the budget process will commence earlier this year since major items are expected to be proposed, notably full-day kindergarten. Given the

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scope and magnitude of such initiatives and the need for thorough advance planning, the district needs to commence the budget process as soon as possible.

The committee was then informed that subsequent to correspondence with the Department of Community of Affairs (‘DCA’) on September 8, 2014, the district is being asked to resubmit the CDBG grant applications for the last 2 years based on changes initiated by DCA. The amounts of the grants would not be changed in any way, but the grant agreement documents will require revision and readoption due to DCA’s request. It was also noted in the September 8 communication with DCA that based on final grant awards for the second round of CDBG funding, there may be some level of funding available for 2015-16, but that is still yet to be determined.

Finally, the Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee highlighted the September 4, 2014 special Building and Grounds meeting, which was held for the purpose of discussing the High School South bleacher replacement project. The minutes of that meeting will provide further details regarding the content and conclusions reached at that meeting.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Giovine

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 4, 2014 in the High School South Media Center, Toms River, New Jersey at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, read the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on September 2, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance were Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, and James Sigurdson, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. Maser Consulting was also in attendance and represented by Chris Theodos, Rich Maloney and Mike Soltys. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

Maser Consulting made a presentation regarding the options for the bleacher and press box replacement project at High School South. After many questions were posed

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and after much discussion, Maser was directed to prepare the bid specifications for their option B, with options C and D adding additional bleacher rows and capacity as bid alternates. All of these options would result in the elevation of the bleachers to best meet ADA requirements. These options will also add several hundred seats as compared to replacing the existing structure in-kind. Also included will be bid alternates for adding additional bathrooms onsite as well as a new PA system. Permission to advertise will be requested in the September 2014 Purchasing Agenda.

The Business Administrator discussed the project funding. $660k was budgeted from Capital Reserve in 2014-15 based on the initial work scope and cost estimates. It was noted that restitution funds from the former superintendent can be used to cover the several hundred thousand dollar increase in scope and related costs based on the new options, which also does include contingency and soft costs (such as for professional services). Once bids are received, the Board and administration will evaluate the submissions and the costs thereof, but given the competitive market for such contracts, we are hopeful that bids will come in under cost estimates. It is expected that bid specifications will be ready for release in October, with a bid date sometime in November 2014. Work would commence likely in early January 2015 and is expected to be completed in advance of the 2015 graduation.

It was noted that Maser will be out to again inspect the home side grandstand prior to the first regular varsity home game on September 19, 2014. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Giovine

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 9, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:10 P.M. Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, read the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on September 2, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance were Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Alex Pavliv and James Sigurdson, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and

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Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings, including the following:

Mr. Wagner handed out a document recapping the summer facility projects undertaken by the district. A significant amount of work was accomplished by the maintenance, grounds and custodial staff over the already-shortened summer. The staff also worked diligently to prepare our schools for opening day. Much pride goes into the work performed by our Facilities Department staff and their efforts are greatly appreciated.

High School North- for the project at the football field being funded and managed by Architecture for Humanity, the work for the phase one is complete with a few punchlist items to be addressed. Pictures were provided to the committee of the structures repaired and remodeled at the football field. The district is thankful to Architecture for Humanity for their efforts and for a job well done.

Local Government Energy Audit (‘LGEA’) program- the district received the energy audit reports for the second 5 schools (Cedar Grove, Silver Bay, Walnut Street, Hooper Avenue and Intermediate North) from Concord Engineering. These will be reviewed as well as the reports received for the first 4 schools. It was again noted that the cost of these audits is fully funded by the BPU.

High School East- the exterior parking lot lighting project was completed this summer by the Facilities Department’s maintenance staff. Tweny-nine light poles were replaced and rewired, with over $10,000 in project costs being funded through BPU rebates. Doing this project with in-house staff saved likely over $100k. Again the maintenance staff should be commended for their efforts.

Intermediate East- the committee was informed that there has been a further deterioration of the floor tile in the Intermediate East auditorium. Given the need to remove the asbestos tiles in that space, the Facilities Department will secure estimates of the cost to finally repair and/or replace the floor and seats in the auditorium and will report back at the next Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Depending on the cost estimates, restitution funds may be available to fund this much-needed work.

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Silver Bay- The district discussed the recent vandalism, whereby perpetrators seemed to gain access to the roof through the courtyard. Although a fence may considered in the future, the district is first addressing the issue by installing infrared video cameras and posting clear signage of the video surveillance. We are hopeful that this will alleviate the vandalism at the school.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program- on Friday, September 5, 2014, the district submitted an application for a hazard mitigation grant. The district initially applied to cover the cost for generators at multiple locations, but only High School North was approved as a qualified site. Given the grant parameters and conditions, the district applied for a generator for High School North primarily for the purpose of helping the district in case of an emergency.

Demographic study- the committee was informed that we have received the first draft of the demographic study commissioned through Whitehall Associates. Such a study is critical for planning purposes in terms of expected enrollments over the next five years. This report, subsequent to administrative review, will be presented at the next Building and Grounds Committee meeting.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Torrone

A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on September 9, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information which includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff members.

In attendance were Committee Members Loreen Torrone, President and James Sigurdson. Also attending were Board Members Walter Ramsay and Joseph Torrone and David Healy, Superintendent of Schools.

The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone. David Healy, Superintendent discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Each candidate’s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered.

Also discussed was the Certified Employment Recommendation form and some additions that the members would like added.

The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

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Policy Committee – Mrs. Esparza

A Policy Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

Committee Chair Gigi Esparza read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Policy Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on September 2, 2014, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance were Committee Chair Gigi Esparza and Committee Member Gloria McCormack. Also present were Board President Joseph Torrone, Vice President Ginny Rhine, and Board members Ben Giovine, Walter Ramsay, James Sigurdson and Loreen Torrone; David Healy, Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator; Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara.

The following policies and regulations were presented to the Committee and Board members for review; the following are mandated:

1. Policy 1581 – Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave 2. Policy 3125 - Employment of Teaching Staff Members 3. Policy 4125 - Employment of Support Staff Members4. Policy &Regulation 3240– Professional Development for Teachers 5. Policy & Regulation2412 – Home Instruction due to Health Condition6. Policy & Regulation 2417 – Student Intervention and Referral Services 7. Policy & Regulation 2481 – Home or Out of School Instruction 8. Policy 3283 – Electronic Communication between Teaching Staff and Students 9. Policy 4283 – Electronic Communication between Support Staff Members and Students 10. Policy & Regulation 5610- Suspension 11. Policy & Regulation 5611 – Removal of Student for Firearms Offenses 12. Policy & Regulation5612 -Assaults on District Board of Ed. Members or Teachers13. Policy & Regulation 5613 – Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons14. Policy & Regulation 8462 – Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

The following policies are listed as recommended:

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1. Policy 3230 – Outside Activities of Teaching Staff Members 2. Policy 4230 – Outside Activities of Support Staff Members3. Policy 5620- Expulsion

These policies and regulations are recommended for first reading review this evening.

Discussion of the procedure to establish the district goals’ statements as required by Professional Development policies and regulations (3240) and policy on the evaluation of the Superintendent (1240) was held.

Insurance Committee – Mr. Pavliv

The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 9, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing information which includes names and case information for individuals, including staff members.

In attendance were Board members Alex Pavliv, Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack and Joe Torrone as well as Business Administrator- William Doering. Also in attendance was Dominick Cinelli with the district property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown.

The Insurance Committee reviewed the Inservco bill for August 1-14, 2014 totaling $131,577.73 and for August 15-31, 2014 totaling $51,651.52, with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members regarding payments, which were answered by administration at the meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill.

Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the monthly insurance report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report included re-opened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity payments, a repeater report and major reserve changes. The report also included the location of the accident for each claim, as well as the employee department. The committee discussed the need to continue tracking claim frequency and costs broken down by

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employee work clarification, such as by custodial, maintenance, transportation, teachers, paraprofessionals, etc, so that the district can continue to evaluate and address areas of concern both now and in the future.

Board President Joseph Torrone stated Agenda Item # 11 has been Approval of the Pupil Calendar has been tabled for tonight.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes).

Mr. Galante discussed Seaside Park tuition and Resolution.

Mrs. Benson discussed Seaside Park tuition.

Mrs. Golenbeski discussed Seaside Park tuition.

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS 2014-2015 DISTRICT GOALS (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools 2014-2015 District Goals be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF QSAC DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval and Acceptance of QSAC District Improvement Plan be approved:

On roll call the following vote:

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Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTING GRANTS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM THROUGH THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (FIRST ROUND) $12,500,000 FOR 2013-14. THIS IS COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AGREEMENTS: 1. NATIONAL OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION URGENT NEED – RIDER AND 2. LMI AGREEMENT

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the Approval of the Sub Recipient Agreements Implementing Grants under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program through the Essential Services Grant Program (First Round) $12,500,000 for 2013-14. This is Comprised of two Separate Agreements1. National Objective Classification Urgent Need – Rider and 2. LMI Agreement be approved:


APPROVAL OF SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTING GRANTS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM THROUGH THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (SECOND ROUND) $9,000,000 FOR 2014-15. THIS IS COMPRISED OF TWO SEPARATE AGREEMENTS: 1. NATIONAL OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION URGENT NEED AND 2. LMI AGREEMENT

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Sub Recipient Agreements Implementing Grants under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program through the Essential Services Grant Program (Second Round) $9,000,000 for 2014-15. This is Comprised of

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two Separate Agreements1. National Objective Classification Urgent Need and 2. LMI Agreement be approved:


Assistant Superintendent Debra McKenna presents the HIB Self-Assessment:

On January 5, 2011, Governor Christie signed into law P.L. 2010, Ch 122, an act concerning HIB in school settings that amended various parts of the statutory law. The area that applies specifically to school policy and procedures amended NJSA 18A:37-13 which included the requirements for the prevention and intervention of HIB on and off school grounds, at school-sponsored functions and on school buses.

The State Commissioner of Education revised the NJDOE model HIB policy which was shared with individual school districts to aid them in the revision of their own policies in order to align them with the amended law.

A program was designed by the Commissioner of Education to grade each public school and school district in their efforts to implement the new Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. The program of self assessment was developed in consultation with experts in anti-bullying strategies and school climate improvement and representatives from various districts throughout the state. This self assessment document was revised for the 2013-14 school year based on feedback that the NJDOE received from the field during the first year of implementation.

The Commissioner’s program and Guidance for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act was distributed to all of our school anti-bullying specialists.

The first step of the grading program was for each school through its school safety team to complete a self-assessment of its implementation of the ABR.

This self-assessment tool is organized into eight core elements which include various HIB programs, trainings, curriculum, HIB personnel and HIB incident reporting and

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investigation procedures. All documentation of compliance is maintained at the school level.

Each indicator is organized into categories of compliance and each level is assigned a score equivalence. All scores are added together to come up with individual school grades, all school grades are then added together and averaged to come up with a district grade.

Tonight I am here to share the scores for our district with you and also to share with you the number of incidents reported, and investigated as well as the number that were deemed acts of HIB. These scores will be submitted to the NJDOE and then a grade will be determined. The self assessment portion of the score for our district is 73 out of a possible 78 points. When broken down by level:

High School-73/78Intermediate-66/78Elementary-74/78

During the 2013-2014 school year 102 acts of HIB were reported and investigated, of those 49 were confirmed as HIB according to statute.

This self assessment serves as an opportunity to reflect upon our progress in implementing the law and to reinforce and strengthen our HIB prevention and intervention programs, policies and practices.

This report is reflective of the efforts of our staff in all areas of school life:

Our school safety teams, parents, students, nurses, student assistance counselors, guidance counselors, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, our school resource officers, safety officers, and other support staff.

All members of our school community have received training and updated communication on ABR as well as programs and activities designed to promote a positive school climate.

Each school has assigned one person to serve as the anti bullying specialist. These people volunteer countless hours to trainings, investigations, program planning and additional school safety team meetings. Our board of education recognizes and acknowledges the hard work by these individuals and all members of our school

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community who share in the goal of providing our young people with a safe and positive learning environment.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING GRADES UNDER THE ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (ABR) STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the approval of the Resolution for the New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) Statement of Assurances be approved:



APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – CATAPULT LEARNING LLC, CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC NURSING SERVICES, CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES, CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC CHAPTER 192-193 SERVICES (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the Professional Services Agreement – Catapult Learning, LLC, Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services, Catapult Non-Public Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility Services, Catapult Non-Public Chapter 192-193 Services be approved:


Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: None

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Abstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION – STATE OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW INITIAL DECISION ON PETITION BEARING OAL DKT. NO. EDU 8237-14: AGENCY DKT. NO. 144-6/14 REGARDING CENTRAL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT’S OBLIGATION TO PAY TUITION FOR SEASIDE PARK TUITION-IN STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS HOMELESS AS A RESULT OF SUPERSTORM SANDY (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education Resolution – State of New Jersey Office of Administrative Law Initial Decision on Petition Bearing OAL Dkt. No. EDU 8237-14: Agency Dkt. No. 144-6/14 Regarding Central Regional school District’s Obligation to Pay Tuition for Seaside Park Tuition-In Students Identified as Homeless as a Result of Superstorm Sandy be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: RamsayAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF TUITION-IN STUDENTS

1- Intermediate School $ 11,791.00 – Student I.D. 571482- High School $ 11,911.00 – Student I.D. 50059 & Student I.D. 47654

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the Tuition-In Students be approved:


Ayes: Giovine, Esparza, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: None

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Absent: None

APPROVAL OF THE 403 (b) PLAN DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the 403 (b) Plan Document for Public Education Organizations be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Esparza, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR REVISED PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the Resolution for Revised Petty Cash Accounts be approved:


Ayes: Giovine, Esparza, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF 2014-2015 TRANSPORTATION ROUTES INCLUDING HAZARDOUS ROUTE DESIGNATIONS

A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the approval of the 2014-2015 Transportation Routes including Hazardous Route Designations be approved:


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APPROVAL OF HIB SPECIALISTS AND APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATORS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the HIB Specialists and Applicable Administrators be approved:



APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR WEEK OF RESPECT (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Resolution for Week of Respect be approved:


Ayes: Giovine, Esparza, McCormack, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: PavlivAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF THE CURRICULUM IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR

K-12 Language Arts Literacy aligned to the CCSS K-12 Mathematics aligned to the CCSS

K-12 Science aligned to the NJCCCS

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K-12 Social Studies aligned to the NJCCCSK-12 World Language aligned to the NJCCCSK-12 Technology and Career Education aligned to the NJCCCSK-12 Arts Education aligned to the NJCCCSK-12 Health and Physical Education aligned to the NJCCCS6-12 Consumer, Family and Life Skills, aligned to the NJCCCS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Curriculum in the following areas for the 2014-15 School Year be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Esparza, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the First Reading of the following Policies and Regulations be approved:

Policy 1581 - Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence LeavePolicy 3125 - Employment of Teaching Staff MembersPolicy 4125 - Employment of Support Staff MembersPolicy & Regulation 3240- Professional Development for TeachersPolicy & Regulation2412- Home Instruction due to Health ConditionPolicy & Regulation 2417 - Student Intervention and Referral ServicesPolicy & Regulation 2481- Home or Out of School Instruction

Policy 3283 - Electronic Communication between Teaching Staff and Students Policy 4283- Electronic Communication between Support Staff Members and Students

Policy & Regulation 5610- SuspensionPolicy & Regulation 5611 - Removal of Student for Firearms Offenses

Policy & Regulation5612-Assaults on District Board of Ed. Members orPolicy & Regulation 5613- Removal of Students for Assaults with WeaponsPolicy & Regulation 8462- Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused ChildrenPolicy 3230 – Outside Activities of Teaching Staff MembersPolicy 4230 – Outside Activities of Support Staff MembersPolicy 5620- Expulsion

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APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT

A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved:



APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved:



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of minutes August 19, 2014 be approved:

All members present voting Aye. Abstained: Gigi Esparza

APPROVAL OF BILLS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following bills be approved for payment:

General $ 7,957,125.82 Cafeteria $ 13,036.45

Payroll (Gross) August 22, 2014 $ 1,381,571.97 (Gross) September 5, 2014 $ 5,472,856.88


BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA & ADDENDUM

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:

School Year 2014-2015

Purchases – Pages 1 through 49- $5,454,909.18

Permission to Advertise Zero Values Award of Bids Student Transportation

Jointures Transfers Resolutions

Request for Professional Qualifications

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: None

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Abstained: Sigurdson on 15-02756Absent: None

APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY’S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22.1.11(c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of Revised Preliminary June 2014 and July 2014 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments (contracted orders) which exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-1, that the district’s accounts have been reconciled and are in balance.

Through the adoption of this resolution, we the Toms River Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c), certify that as of Revised Preliminary June 2014 and July 2014 after a review of the Secretary’s monthly report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval and Certification of the Revised Preliminary June 2014 and July 2014 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be approved:


PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 23 - A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1- 11:

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1. Recommended for Employment:{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New}

$A. Morgan H. Capezzera (TR) 53,404.00

IS+ School Psychologist 9/17/2014 - 12/22/2014 (Prorated)

B. Michael J. Lee (R) 112,230.00HSE+ Supervisor of Special 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)Education

C. Shirley L. LeFebre (R) 22,304.00WAL Supplemental 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

D. Marie E. Parker (New) 40,900.00SB Educational Interpreter 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

E. Kimberly Spinelli (R) 60,091.90IN Guidance Coordinator 11/3/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

(11 Month)2. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

A. Cara DiMeo 9/16/2014 - 6/30/2015Director of Elementary Curriculum

B. Bonnie S. Molina 8/27/2014 - 6/30/2015WAL Supervisor of Instruction

C. Kimberly A. Muir 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015BWD Supervisor ofInstruction

3. Recommended Salary Adjustments:$

A. Laura A. Ackermann 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 +1,500BW+ Media/Tech (Elementary Web (Prorated)

Developer Stipend)

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B. Bonnie S. Molina 8/27/2014 - 6/30/2015 +800.00WAL Supervisor (MA+30 increment)

C. Donald F. Wycoff, Jr. 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 +1,500WAL+ Media/Tech (Elementary Web (Prorated)

Developer Stipend)

4. Recommended Salary Corrections for Supplemental Teachers to reflect 2014-2015 SY hourly rate of pay:

$A. Tracy A. Barone 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 29,738.66

WD Supplemental

B. Christa M. Elias 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 22,304.00PB Supplemental

C. Rebecca I. Lunn 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 22,404.00BWD+ Supplemental (includes 1 additional

teaching period)

D. Amanda Luteran 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 29,738.66BWD Supplemental

E. Danielle Marler 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 29,738.66WAL Supplemental

F. Tracy A. Squirini 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 22,304.00WS Supplemental

G. Aydel Stein 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 29,738.66ED Supplemental (includes one additional

teaching period)

5. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to $A. Laura Bailey School Nurse +5,000

WAL Nurse Assistant 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015

6. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

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A. Ashlee Buitrago Family 1/30/2015 - 5/3/2015HSS Spanish

B. Lisa M. Frazzitta Family 9/5/2014; 9/12/2014IS+ Social Worker

C. Danielle Genovese Family 10/23/2014 - 1/30/2015HSN English

D. Nancy P. Hourigan Family 9/8/2014 - 9/26/2014JAC Vocal Music

E. Michelle M. Keats Family 9/17/2014; 9/22/2014; HA Grade 2 9/24/2014; 10/1/2014;

10/8/2014

F. Lisa M. Mabie Family 9/1/2014 - 9/19/2014BWD Grade 2

G. Danielle L. Moreira Family 9/1/2014 - 10/21/2014WAL Sped LLD

H. Tanya M. Mosley Family 9/8/2014 - 11/10/2014WAL Basic Skills

I. Alexis A. Raichle Family 1/28/2015 - 3/11/2015CG Grade 1

J. Amparo O. Southard Medical 9/1/2014 - 10/2/2014HSE Spanish Ext.

K. Alyssa L. Vigliante Medical 9/1/2014 - 10/14/2014HSN Sped RR Ext.

L. Ana S. Wilbert Family 11/3/2014 - 12/01/2014WAL Sped RR

M. Mary L. Wycoff Family 1/26/2015 - 4/29/2015HSS English

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7. Retirements:

A. Jon J. Gaspich 1/1/2015HSS SAC

B. Anthony M. Greco 10/1/2014HSS Sped RR (change of date

from 1/1/2015)8. Resignations:

A. Kimberly A. Oriscak Gabuardi 11/1/2014HSN Spanish

9. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):$

A. Courtney M. Cox 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 15,240BWD Supplemental

10. Transfers:From: To:

A. Babette S. Lipnick IE Interpreter HSN Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

B. Sara J. McNerny HSN+ ESL JAC ESL9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-240-100-101-000-0100 11-240-100-101-000-0100

C. Jana I. Shapiro IE Interpreter HSN Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

11. Account Code Changes:From: To:

A. Natalie Callis SB Interpreter SB Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

B. Pamela Coverdale HSN Interpreter HSN Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

C. Diane K. Sunday IE Interpreter IE Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

D. Gracey L. Towery IE Interpreter IE Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

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E. Michele C. Tursi SB Interpreter SB Interpreter9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 11-207-100-106-000-0004 11-000-216-101-000-1006

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 12-13:

12. Basic Skills Instructors Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached revised list of Elementary Basic Skills Instructors for the 2014-2015 school year.

B. Recommend approval of the attached Intermediate Basic Skills Instructors for the 2014-2015 school year.

13. Title I Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to receive payment under Title I money for the 2014-2015 school year.

SUPPORT STAFF 14-22:

14. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended change of employment:$

Change to:Lori L. Andresen WD Media Sec’y 23,150HA Sped Paraprofessional 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

Barbara A. Lally 9/15/2014 - 6/30/2015HSN Teacher Sec’y (10 Months)

C. Recommended Salary Adjustment:$

Gail M. McNeil 9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 +150HSN Guidance Secretary (Service Increment (Prorated)

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(12 months) Adjustment)

D. Resignation:

Gail E. Hyde 11/1/2014HSE Teacher Sec’y (10 Months)

E. Account Code Change:

From: To:Lauren M. Barbieri 11-000-240-105-000-0100 11-000-230-105-000-0000Administrative Secretary

15. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $10.43 per hour:

Effective Date Maria T. Antonopoulos 9/2/2014

Jo’el M. Ellis 9/2/2014Nancy J. Kaba 9/2/2014Dawn M. Picaroni 9/2/2014Jill M. Stelman 9/2/2014Barbara A. Costello 9/17/2014Valerie DiBlasio 9/17/2014Kelly A. Hill 9/17/2014Patricia A. Keelan 9/17/2014Jacqueline M. Penicaro 9/17/2014Nicole R. Stark 9/17/2014Kristine N. Strano 9/17/2014

16. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 9/17/2014 at a rate of $8.25 per hour:

Denise M. DellaBellaKolila Chaudhari

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Jill Markese

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Mary C. Edwards Personal 9/12/2014 - 9/19/2014Pine Beach

Celeste Rusin Medical 9/1/2014 - 9/12/2014Silver Bay

C. Resignation:

Kokila Chaudhari 9/16/2014Joseph A. Citta

17. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $Peter A. Avallone HSN Night Custodian -2,650HA Night Supervisor 8/29/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

Charles T. Pardist STR “Acting” Night Supv. +2,650HSN Night Custodian 8/29/2014 - 10/21/2014 (Prorated)

Philip R. Strawder BWD Night Supervisor +3,250BWD Custodian 9/18/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

William G. Walker ED Night Supervisor +3,250Roving Custodian 10/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

Mary C. Wills BWD Night Custodian -2,650BWD Night Supervisor 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Resignation:

Dean A. Massa 10/3/2014HSE Custodian

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C. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

James F. Garibaldi Effective DatesHSN Custodian 10/10/2014 - 6/30/2015

18. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Lisa K. Fuentes Medical 8/28/2014 - 12/31/2014IS Cafeteria Worker Ext.

Margaret Mary Perez Medical 8/28/2014 - 10/30/2014SB Cafeteria Worker

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 9/17/2014 at a rate of $8.50 per hour:

Kokila R. ChaudhariEva ClementsAnnamaria DominguezMaria T. Gordon

19. Grounds Department:

A. Retirement:

Richard T. Yhlen 11/1/2014Head Groundskeeper

20. Maintenance Department:

A. Rescind Suspension without Pay:

Effective DatesEmployee #10679 5/20/2014 - 5/22/2014Tradesman

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21. Security Department:

A. Recommended for employment:$

Nicholas W. Malta (R) 29,000Security Guard 9/18/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Deceased:

Robert Piltzecker 8/20/2014Security Guard

22. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for employment:$

David A. Biehler (R) 25,485.00Regular Bus Driver 9/17/2014 - 3/17/2015 (Prorated)

Alexandra L. Guadagno (New) $18,964.80Sped Bus Attendant 9/17/2014 - 3/17/2015 (Prorated)

Brian A. Martinez (R) $25,485.00

Regular Bus Driver 9/17/2014 - 3/17/2015 (Prorated)

Jennifer Piccoli (New) $18,964.80Sped Bus Attendant 9/17/2014 - 3/17/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended salary corrections as per bargaining unit guides effective with the 14-15 SY:

$Debra J. Braitsch 9/1/2014 - 3/1/2015 +485.00Regular Bus Driver (Prorated)

Kara A. Dorso 9/1/2014 - 3/1/2015 +485.00Regular Bus Driver (Prorated)

Kathleen I. Keating 9/1/2014 - 3/1/2015 +485.00Regular Bus Driver (Prorated)

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Timothy M. Kerwin 9/1/2014 - 3/1/2015 +485.00Regular Bus Driver (Prorated)

Katherine G. Murphy 9/1/2014 - 3/1/2015 +485.00Regular Bus Driver (Prorated)

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Lorianne L. Ahearn Family 9/8/2014 - 9/12/2014

Regular Bus Driver

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Maryann E. DiLea Family 9/1/2014 - 11/5/2014Regular Bus Driver

D. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:

Revised EffectiveHours $ Date

Lynn M. Edens 6 18,964.80 9/1/2014Candice N. Pickens 6 18,964.80 9/1/2014Theresa A. Pratt 8 25,286.40 9/1/2014Sandra Walker 8 25,286.40 9/1/2014

E. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective 9/17/2014 at a rate of $15.25 per hour:

Arthur J. Criss Carol L. DeSena Kevin D. DuganLisa A. Eremita Antonio Marinaccio Carol A. RicciardiDawn E. Rotonda Ricardo J. Rumbolo Frederick W. Stricker, IIIFrancois Volny

F. Recommended for placement on the bus aide substitute list effective 9/17/2014 at a rate of $10.75 per hour:

Josephine V. Selbeau

G. Resignation:

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Kathleen Cartwright 8/20/2014Regular Bus Driver

23. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. Intermediate Guidance Secretary effective 8/1/2014 - 8/29/2014 at a rate of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed $1,500 per school for all summer guidance secretaries):

Caroline Turner IS



EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 24-33- A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be approved:

24. Application for Reimbursement for Professional Graduate Courses: (Attached)

25. Donation:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

26. Educational Activity Requests: (Attached)

27. Extracurricular:

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A. Fall Coaching Volunteers:

Stephen Bernath HSS Assistant FootballWilliam Byrne, Jr. HSE Assistant FootballAnthony Lacher HSN Assistant Football

B. Removal of coaching position due to low enrollment:

Rebecca Tamarana HSE Assistant Field Hockey -$3,220

28. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached)

29. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests

B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests

C. Tuition pupils received requests

D. One-on-One Nursing Services Requests

30. Homebound Instruction: (Attached)

31. Recommended Professional Leave Requests:

A. Dana L. Chibbaro 2014 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD FallHSS Assistant Principal Conference

Long Branch, New JerseyThursday, October 16, 2014 &Friday, October 17, 2014Expenses not to exceed $275.00

B. Maureen A. Nolan Structured Learning Experience HSN Sped SLE Refresher CourseInstructor Paramus, New Jersey

Wednesday, October 1, 2014Expenses not to exceed $100.00

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C. David W. Fanslau Handle with Care BehaviorND Sped ED Management Instructor Certification

Vineland, New JerseyThursday, October 23, 2014Expenses not to exceed $400.00

32. Substitutes: (Attached)

33. Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached Bilingual/ESL Three Year Program Plan for the 2014-2017 School Year.


PERSONNEL ITEMS 34-45 -A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 34-38:

34. Recommended for Employment:{Code = (R) Replacement}

$A. Elizabeth Lee (R) 49,904.00

CG+ Instrumental Music 9/17/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

35. Recommended for Continuing Employment:{Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement}

$A. Steven J. Ebert (TR) 49,215.00

HSE Sped Aut 10/1/2014 - 11/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Kelly L. Hall (TR) 50,415.00PB Sped RR 10/1/2014 - 10/21/2014 (Prorated)

36. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

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A. Alyson M. Adams Family 10/29/2014 - 11/30/2014IE Language Arts Gr. 7 Ext.

B. Kelly A. Eastmond Family 2/18/2015 - 5/4/2015

IE Social Studies Gr. 7

C. Megan E. Cummings Family 1/12/2015 - 4/15/2015IE Social Studies Gr. 7 Maternity 4/16/2015 - 5/25/2015

D. Jaime E. Fischer Family 12/10/2014 - 1/21/2015IE Art

E. Lisa M. Frazzitta Family 9/12/2014 (Rescind)IS+ Social Worker 9/19/2014

F. Melanie L. Lee Family 1/5/2015 - 3/20/2015HSN Guidance

37. Resignation:

A. Patricia A. Lombardi 12/1/2014HSE Sped Aut

B. Lindsay B. Batullo 9/16/2014PB Sped RR

38. Emergency Certification License Renewal (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 39:

39. Basic Skills Instructors Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached Intermediate Basic Skills Instructors for the 2014-2015 school year.

SUPPORT STAFF 40-44:

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40. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Retirement:

Edwina J. Hicks 10/1/2014North Dover

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $10.43 per hour:

Effective DateMaria T. Gordon 9/17/2014Edwina J. Hicks 10/1/2014

41. Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended for continuing employment:$

Susan B. Baita 9/9/2014 - 9/30/2014 27,758.27WD “Acting” Lead Wkr (Prorated)

42. Cafeteria Playground Aides:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Celeste Rusin Medical 9/15/2014 - 9/19/2014Silver Bay Ext.

43. Custodial:

A. Suspension without Pay:

Effective DatesEmployee #14461 8/29/2014, 9/2/2014, 9/3/2014Custodian (3 days)

B. Retirement:

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Teresa A. Schumacher 12/1/2014IS Custodian

44. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Sandra M. DeAngelis Family 9/9/2014 (p.m.);Sped Bus Attendant 9/10/2014 (p.m.)

45. Revised Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet effective 9/1/2014 -6/30/2015 (Attached)


Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: NoneEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 46-49 - A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be approved:

46. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Student Work Study Program

47. Recommended Professional Leave Request:

A. Phillip L. Beachy Entering a New Century underHSN BS Math Common Core Standards and PARCC

Assessments New Brunswick, New JerseySeptember 23 & 24, 2014

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Expenses not to exceed $315.76

48. Nursing & First Aid Standing Orders:

A. Recommend approval of the attached Revised Nursing and First Aid Standing Orders for 2014-2015.

49. Substitutes: (Attached)

CERTIFICATED STAFF 37B:


OLD BUSINESS – Seaside Park Tuition

NEW BUSINESS – Listing of test dates online

Superintendent Healy thanked all of those responsible for a very successful opening to our school year.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings )

Mr. Galante discussed Seaside Park, homeless students and tuition.

Ms. Pursell discussed Dr. Greenfield’s suggestion for Seaside Park students to attend Toms River Regional School District and student tuition.

Ms. Hauen discussed Seaside Park students going to Central Regional and Toms River Schools making parents aware of inappropriate staff behavior.

Ms. Benson discussed Seaside Park students, accounts payable, and our Superintendent as representative for Seaside Park.

Ms. Golembeski discussed Seaside Park students.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 9:37 P.M.

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A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include - Personnel, Superintendent merit goal process. Subject to change. as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

The Board of Education does at this time, and will not have any action taken tonight.


RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 10:10 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 10:10 P.M.


A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Giovine, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:11 P.M.


________________________________Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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