Board President Robert Onofrietti read the following Opening Statement:

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1 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 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 6:15 P.M. Board President Robert Onofrietti 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 March 2, 2016, 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. Russell Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Ben Giovine, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mr. Robert Onofrietti. Mr. Nardini arrived 6:18 p.m. Mr. Raimann arrived 6:16 p.m. Mrs. Torrone arrived 6:16 p.m. Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Coleman, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:15 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza 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 Student Tuition Appeal I.D. # 58756; Personnel Matters - # 10461, # 11076, # 15049; Legal/Litigation - Approval of Settlement Agreement # 46703, 46704, 46705; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Legal/Litigation - MJR, Other; Subject to change.

2 as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. The Board of Education does not 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 taken in public session. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 7:40 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:40 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Onofrietti led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy stated this Friday, March 18 th students in all of our schools will celebrate NJ Makers Day, an initiative begun by the state s public libraries that has spread to schools, museums, and other organizations that emphasize hands on learning. For the 2 nd day of the event, Saturday, March 19 th, we ve scheduled the grand opening of our new makerspace at Intermediate East, which the students have named the Innovation Station. Superintendent Healy introduced Mr. Darian Barnes a 1998 graduate of Toms River High School North to present the school district with his Super Bowl 50 gold football. The football is one of hundreds being presented to players and coaches who played in the Super Bowl, in recognition of where they got their start and in Darian s case it was right here. STUDENT/STAFF AWARDS The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. 2

3 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Jenna Plattan, High School East Megan Kotran, High School North Julia Cavallo, 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. COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS Budget & Finance Committee Mr. Corby The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on March 9, 2016 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Russell Corby, 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 March 2, 2016 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Rob Onofrietti, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Gloria McCormack, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann and Jim Sigurdson, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, 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 ed 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 $6,569, for the 2015/16 school year. 3

4 The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then reviewed the District lease, sponsorship and other rental agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval. The Committee then established a public meeting date of April 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM for the presentation and discussion of the Transportation Efficiency Study report. Finally, the committee was provided with the draft resolution and financial summary for the Tentative Budget, which is being recommended for approval on the March 16, 2016 Board agenda, as the due date for this to be submitted to the County Office is March 22, For the Tentative Budget, the expense side increase as proposed would be 2% for the general fund. The committee reviewed the nine (9) budget goals discussed at the November 11, 2015 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, to ensure they were considered in the development of the tentative budget. The Tentative Budget does not include any anticipated CDBG Essential Service grant funds, although the district has been notified that a 4 th round of the CDBG grant is expected to be forthcoming. This is encouraging, given the efforts of the school administration, Board and the governing bodies of the municipalities comprising the regional district, in working together to secure this very important grant. The committee discussed a preliminary Budget hearing date of May 4, 2016, but the hearing date may change if necessitated by a CDBG grant application and formal approval process. The committee then discussed the scheduling of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee for this year. After discussion, it was determined that the meeting regarding the proposed budget will be scheduled for March 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the High School North Media Center and the meeting will be advertised accordingly. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Giovine The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on March 9, 2016 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:35 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 March 2, 2016 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. 4

5 In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Rob Onofrietti, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann and Jim Sigurdson, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and 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: High School North- the district was awarded a FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant to have generators (2) installed at the High School North campus. The project cost is $483,500, and FEMA will pick up 90% of the cost or $435,150, and the district would be responsible for the remaining cost of $48,350. Cedar Grove- the majority of the parking lot lights have been repaired, and underground conduit has been replaced. The 2 remaining light poles to be replaced have been ordered and will be installed as soon as they arrive. Intermediate East- the Makerspace Project is nearly complete, and the ribboncutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 19, High School East- the district is proceeding with replacing the lighting in one classroom as a pilot. The work will be performed by in-house staff, and the lighting will be upgraded to brighter LED light bulbs. Artificial turf fields- all areas requiring additional rubber infill have been addressed based on the G-max testing for the 3 high school turf fields. Regarding the 3 turf fields at elementary schools, repairs are being made and the fields will shortly be ready for use. Based on the rapid wearing down of the turf, samples from the field were sent for independent testing and the district is communicating with the Board Attorney regarding the district s recourse in this situation given that the fields are still under warranty. District-wide: RFP s for the full facilities condition assessment were received on March 4, The committee was provided with a summary of the submissions, including pricing. The administration is concluding the review of all submission 5

6 information and a recommendation for award will be made for the March 16, 2016 Board meeting. District-wide: parking lot repairs are continuing, and are being addressed on a priority basis. Pine Belt Arena- the committee was informed that the maintenance staff will be installing two showers in the guest areas of the arena, and the cost will be borne by the enterprise fund. Pine Belt Arena- roof repairs for leaks have recently been made, and the district engineer is being consulted regarding the status of the roof and the ductwork given the existing 20-year warranty, which includes workmanship and materials. Hooper Avenue Elementary- with ongoing water penetration through the exterior brick, the district engineer will be consulted regarding the repair, and to possibly develop bid specifications if the repairs cannot be performed by in-house staff. Personnel Committee Mrs. McCormack 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 March 9, 2016 at 6:00 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 Gloria McCormack, Chair, and Christopher Raimann. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Robert Onofrietti, Jr., Board President. The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Chair, Gloria McCormack. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment, updated job descriptions as well staff recommendations for extracurricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, March16, Each candidate s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. 6

7 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 Student Tuition Appeals, Budget Submission, Health Services Director. Ms. Polozzo discussed Building & Grounds Tour, South Toms River Elementary Lintel and Balcony Structure. APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET TO THE COUNTY OFFICE (attached) Superintendent Healy spoke of the application of the fourth round of the CDBG Grant for the budget. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Approval of the Submission of the Tentative Budget to the County Office be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF ACTING HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR DR. EDWARD FIORE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2016 JUNE 30, 2016 AND APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE ACTING HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR DR. MARYANN MCCABE (on an as-needed basis) A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Approval of Acting Health Services Director Dr. Edward Fiore, effective February 18, 2016 June 30, 2016 and Approval of Alternate Acting Health Services Director Dr. Maryann McCabe (on an as-needed basis) be approved. 7

8 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: Torrone Absent: None APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO APPOINT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE AAO TO CONDUCT YEARLY EQUITY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Resolution to Appoint Affirmative Action Officers for the School Year and Authorize the AAO to Conduct Yearly Equity Training for all Staff be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Proposed Comprehensive Equity Training for All Staff be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None 8

9 APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF FIRE & SECURITY DRILL REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF DISTRICT FACILITY LEASE, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER RENTAL AGREEMENTS (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the District Lease, Sponsorship and Other Rental Agreements be approved: 9

10 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Regular and Executive, where applicable) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of minutes February 17, 2016 be approved: All members present voting Aye. APPROVAL OF BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the following bills be approved for payment: General $ 7,832, Cafeteria $ 179, Payroll (Gross) February 5, 2016 $ 5,695, (Gross) February 19, 2016 $ 6,335, All members present voting Aye. BOARD SECRETARY S AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Board Secretary s Agenda be approved as follows: School Year

11 Purchases Pages 1 through 40- $6,569, Zero Values Student Transportation Permission to Advertise Award of Bids Jointures On roll call the following vote: School Year Permission to Advertise Resolutions Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: Nardini on A, Raimann on , Sigurdson on A, Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of January 2016 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: (c), certify that as of January 2016 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: (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s needs. 11

12 A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval and Certification of the January 2016 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-22 (includes addendum 18-22)- A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-5: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} A. Katherine R. Dwyer (R) $30, WS+ Supplemental 3/21/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 2. Recommended Salary Adjustments/Degree Changes: A. Jaime L. Cegerenko 4/18/2016-5/3/2016 +$1, BWD+ Social Worker (to correct degree and step (Prorated) level for new hire) B. Anne Marie Caulfield 3/8/2016-6/30/2016* +$8, HSN Special Education RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated) per day) 12

13 C. Lisa A. Dowd 3/8/2016-6/30/2016* +$8, HSN Special Education RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated) per day) D. Veronica J. Maier 3/8/2016-6/30/2016* +$7, HSN Special Education RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated) per day) E. Mark A. Regenthal 3/8/2016-6/30/2016* +$8, HSN Special Education RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated) per day) F. Annjanette M. Youngblood 3/8/2016-6/30/2016* +$7, HSN Special Education RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated) per day) *end date subject to change 3. Suspension with Pay: A. Employee # /24/ until further notice B. Employee # /26/ until further notice 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Kelley L. Amato Family 3/1/2016-4/12/2016 HA Gifted & Talented B. Christopher W. Bayer Family 2/29/2016-3/24/2016 WD Art (revised leave end date) C. Malki Brecher Family 3/24/2016-5/11/2016 PB+ Speech Lang. Spec. Ext. D. Lori C. Ciupinski Family 5/11/2016-6/30/2016 IS Health/Phys Ed (p.m.) (revised leave start date) 13

14 E. Lauren Hoffman Maternity 3/25/2016-6/30/2016 HSN Social Studies Ext. F. Richard W. Meyer, Jr. Family 2/29/2016-3/24/2016 WD Grade 5 (revised leave end date) G. Tanya M. Mosley Family 2/23/2016-3/9/2016 WAL Basic Skills (p.m.) H. Nancy F. Ritota Medical 3/15/2016-6/30/2016 IN Spanish I. Deanna Schuster Maternity 3/16/2016-6/30/2016 HSN Math Ext. J. Nechama N. Tepper Family 3/23/2016-5/2/2016 WAL Speech Lang. Spec. Ext. K. George P. Turner, III Medical 3/17/2016-3/24/2016 HSN Special Ed. Autistic (p.m.) L. Kelly L. Worthy Medical 2/23 & 2/25/2016 IE Speech Lang. Spec. 3/2, 3/3, 3/8, 3/10, 3/14 3/18, 3/22 & 3/24/2016 (intermittent - 2 days per week) M. Alyssa L. Vigliante Medical 3/10/2016-3/16/2016 HSN Special Education RR Ext. 5. Retirements: A. Jerilynn Bamonte 7/1/2016 WAL Special Education RR B. Janice Corbo 7/1/2016 HSS Special Education RR 14

15 C. Kathleen A. Duncan 7/1/2016 HSS Special Education RR D. Constance M. Hanifin 7/1/2016 WAL Grade 1 E. Rosemary Hardie 7/1/2016 HSE+ English Supervisor F. Cynthia L. Johnson 7/1/2016 HSN Speech Lang. Spec. G. Eileen K. Johnson 7/1/2016 HSS Special Education RR H. Ellen P. Lumi 7/1/2016 WAL Special Education RR I. Betsy Matthews 7/1/2016 SB Grade 3 J. Rene K. Nani 7/1/2016 HSN Health/Phys Ed K. Robert W. Nani 7/1/2016 HSE Health/Phys Ed SUPPORT STAFF 6-14: 6. Non Certified Job Descriptions: A. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job descriptions: Administrative Executive Secretary - Employee Benefits Coordinator Community Education Secretary District Athletic Coordinator Director of Transportation & Vehicle Maintenance Assistant Transportation Supervisor Dispatcher 15

16 Bus Mechanic Shift Foreman Bus Mechanic Mechanic s Helper Bus Driver Special Education Bus Attendant Bus Garage Attendant Cafeteria Lead Worker Cafeteria Worker Cafeteria Driver 7. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended for employment: Rita M. Greiner (R) $27,240 IN Secretary (12 months) 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Linda M. Flynn Family 3/1/2016-4/3/2016 STRE Senior Secretary Ext. Jennifer C. Protonentis Family 2/10/2016-2/16/2016 IN Media Secretary C. Retirement: Kathleen J. White 9/1/2016 HSE Sr. Guidance Sec y 8. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Kristine M. Cottone Family 3/21/2016-3/24/2016 STR Paraprofessional 16

17 Sangita Patel Family 2/22/2016-3/18/2016 ED Tier II Paraprofessional Hendrika S. Roeleveld Personal 2/18/2016-3/24/2016 IN Tier II Paraprofessional B. Retirement: Linda G. Hawkes 7/1/2016 IN Paraprofessional C. Resignation: Deborah Gallo 3/19/2016 IE Tier II Paraprofessional 9. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Teresa A. Galioto Personal 2/22/2016-3/11/2016 East Dover Jill Markese Medical 3/1/2016-3/4/2016 Hooper Avenue Nancy P. Marschner Medical 2/16/2016-3/25/2016 Hooper Avenue Ext. Sandra Zafra-Andino Personal 3/1/2016-3/3/2016 Silver Bay B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.38 per hour effective 3/17/2016: Mary J. Haines Kearie L. LeCompte Christine Kowalewski Lisa Vasselli 17

18 NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 10. Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} Glenroy A. Rochester (R) $29,700 CG Custodian 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) B. Recommended leave of absence request: John K. Meyer Family 2/16/2016-2/23/2016 HSN Custodian 3/1/2016, 3/7/2016, 3/8/2016 C. Recommended for placement on the substitute custodial list at a rate of $13.20 per hour effective 3/17/2016: Alberto Chang NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final D. Suspension without pay: Employee #15049 Custodian 3/9/ until further notice 11. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} Lorraine Varhola (R) $6,435 High School North 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) 18

19 B. Recommended for continued change of employment: Change to: Cynthia L. Dallago IE Acting Lead Café Wkr $28, IE Café Worker 3/7/2016-4/3/2016 (Prorated) C. Recommended change of employment: Change to: Sandra Costa IS Acting Lead Café Wkr $28, IE Café Worker 3/7/2016-5/21/2016 (Prorated) Donna L. Mancini BWD Acting Lead Café Wkr $28, BWD Café Worker 2/16/2016-3/19/2016 (Prorated) Doreen Occhiogrosso CG Acting Lead Café Wkr $28, CG Café Worker 2/22/2016-3/5/2016 (Prorated) D. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 3/17/2016-6/30/2016: Revised Title Hours (Prorated) Denise Arana ED Cafeteria Worker 4 $8, Richard L. Meyer PB Cafeteria Worker 4 $10, E. Recommended leave of absence requests: Anne S. Breeman Personal 2/29/2016 3/13/2016 Walnut Street E. Recommended leave of absence requests: Theresa A. Guazzo Medical 3/14/2016-3/20/2016 Intermediate North Ext. F. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per hour effective 3/17/2016: 19

20 Robyn Farrell Dana M. Fiducia NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 12. Maintenance Department: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} Jeffrey Nadeau (R) $52, Tradesman - Electronics 3/22/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) B. Recommended for change of employment: Change to: Joseph Ciardella Tradesman - HVAC $44,000 Custodian 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) 13. Grounds Department: A. Recommended for employment to extend the probationary period: Effective Dates Kevin Varhola Groundskeeper 3/18/2016-4/18/ Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} Ricardo Diaz (R) $19, Special Education Bus Driver 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) Frank LaPlaca (R) $19, Special Ed. Bus Attendant 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) 20

21 Erin C. Lee (R) $19, Special Ed. Bus Attendant 3/17/2016-6/30/2016 (Prorated) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final B. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period: Effective Dates Steven M. Gray Special Ed. Bus Attendant 3/2/2016-6/30/2016 Renee Hoeppner Special Ed. Bus Attendant 2/29/2016-6/30/2016 Thomas Hans Special Ed. Bus Driver 3/2/2016-6/30/2016 Eugene Levers Special Ed. Bus Driver 3/2/2016-6/30/2016 Georgia E. McCormick Regular Bus Driver 3/2/2016-6/30/2016 Josephine V. Selbeau Special Ed. Bus Attendant 3/2/2016-6/30/2016 C. Recommended for placement on the substitute bus driver list at a rate of $17.00 per hour effective 3/17/2016: William J. Barry John T. Lutz Joann M. Robillard Marlene Shan Joseph F. Fabozzi Alex P. Ripalda-Vicuna Joseph S. Rodriguez NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final D. Recommended for placement on the substitute bus attendant list at a rate of $10.75 per hour effective 3/17/2016: Samantha Galletta Ryan P. Mitchell NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final E. Recommended leave of absence requests: Diane Gold Personal 3/12/2016-4/12/2016 Special Ed. Bus Attendant 21

22 F. Suspension without pay: 15. Extracurricular: Employee ID# /22/2016-2/24/2016 Special Ed. Bus Attendant Employee ID# /22/2016-2/24/2016 Special Ed. Bus Driver A. School Play Advisors: Candace Fitzgerald IE Pianist $ B. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendation: Mary Jane C. Blake Dennis Kopin, Jr.* Timothy Vliet* HSS Girls Golf HSN Baseball HSE Boys Volleyball C. Spring Coaching Recommendations & Payments: Aileen Lavin Challenger League $1,500 Joseph Mahon HSN Girls Lacrosse $5,076, Step 3 Veronica Maier Challenger League $1,500 Michael Paget IE Intramurals Joseph Schafer HSS Boys Track $5,076, Step 3 Ryan Tierney HSE Boys Track $3,449, Step 2 D. Spring Coaching Resignations: Megan Okuniewicz HSN Girls Lacrosse -$5,076, Step 3 Stephen Spiwak IE Intramurals William Wilbert, III HSN Volunteer Girls Golf NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final *On approved Sub List 22

23 16. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) 17. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final CERTIFICATED STAFF 18-19: 18. Retirements: A. Marie E. Mercready 7/1/2016 HSS Science 19. Resignation: A. Tammy A. Pope 3/14/2016 ELC+ Social Worker SUPPORT STAFF 20-21: 20. Secretarial Services: A. Retirements: Susan A. Boris 7/1/2016 BWD+ Media Secretary Gail E. Capoano 7/1/2016 BWD CST Secretary Judith A. Hart 9/1/2016 IN Sr. Guidance Secretary 21. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Retirement: 23

24 Cynthia J. Russo 7/1/2016 HSE Paraprofessional 22. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA 1-10 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the following resolution be approved: 1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached) 2. Donations: A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. 3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 4. Funded Programs: (Attached) A. Recommend approval for the attached amendment to the 2015 Disabilities Education Improvement Act IDEA preschool and nonpublic funds for carry over. 5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 24

25 6. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 7. Homeschooling Requests (Attached) 8. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 9. Student Services: A. Out-of-District Day Placement Requests (Attached) B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached) C. Blind and Visually Impaired Services Request (Attached) 10. Student Services: A. Approval of Settlement agreement for Student ID #46703, 46704, & for $35, All members present voting Aye. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Corby asked about Roll Calls and when used, Mr. Giovine asked for a policy on the Board using Electronic Devices as example Chrome Books, Mrs. Esparza asked if we can switch the Student Awards and Student Representative on the agenda. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Galante discussed Chrome Books, parking, public relations, and auditor contract decision. Ms. Taft discussed PARCC testing and scores. Ms. Polozzo discussed Budget and GDBG Grant, asked for a presentation with South Toms River Elementary similar to Pine Beach and PARCC testing. 25

26 A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Corby, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:17 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 26