Board President Joseph Torrone 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 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 May 5, 2015, 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. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Gigi Esparza and Mr. Joseph Torrone. Mrs. Gloria McCormack was absent. Mr. Ben Giovine arrived 6:19. 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. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine 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 - Student ID Appeal # & 47603, Residency Appeal Status - Student ID # 53651, Tuition Collection Matters ID #24796, Tuition Collection Matters; Sending/Receiving Relationship with the Board of Education of the Borough of Lavallette, MJR; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Personnel -

2 Employee #14882, Contracts Central Administration Employment Contract. Subject to change. 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 7:39 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:39 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance STUDENT AWARDS The list of student and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy thanked our Student Representatives for representing our schools each month. Superintendent Healy accepted a donation from Mr. Dietrich and Mr. Wherry, the representatives from the Technology Foundation Donation for $70, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Nicholas Cottone, High School East Ashley Gutierrez, High School North Taylor Lampard, High School South 2

3 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. Sigurdson The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on May 12, 2015 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 May 5, 2015 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- Joe Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Gloria McCormack, Rob Onofrietti, Walt Ramsay, Ginny Rhine and Loreen Torrone, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendent- Jim Hauenstein, 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 $8,963, for the 2014/15 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Business Administrator advised the Committee that the County Superintendent s Office has approved our budget. We are anxiously awaiting notification regarding our CDBG grant application and expect such notification in late May or early June. At that time, we will schedule the formal Budget Hearing. 3

4 The committee was informed that our Food Services program recently went through the State Administrative Review process. In the end, there were 4 relatively minor comments, which are paired and therefore only require 2 action plans. The district is currently addressing the action plan items, which should conclude the State Administrative review process. It should be noted that the State review team was most complimentary of the overall operation of the food services program, from the kitchens in the schools to the administrative functions handled in the Business Office. The committee was informed that the High School South bleacher project is still on track with completion expected at the end of August and prior to the first home football game. Currently, site work is ongoing and all shop drawings have been submitted for review. The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease and Sponsorship Agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval. This includes an agreement for transportation and the rental of some parking lots for an event in Seaside Heights on June 5 and June 6. The contract for this rental is being reviewed by the Board Attorney. Curriculum Committee Mrs. Rhine A Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on Tuesday, May 12, Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following Opening Statement: Good Evening, welcome to a Curriculum Committee meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. This meeting was announced through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on May 5, 2015 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In attendance were Board Members Ginny Rhine, GiGi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Ben Giovine, Walter Ramsay, James Sigurdson and Robert Onofrietti, Jr. Also attending were David Healy, Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator; Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna, and Dr. Marc Natanagara, Directors of Curriculum, Cara DiMeo and John Coleman. 4

5 Ms. DiMeo provided an update of the district s preparations for full day kindergarten for the upcoming school year. Teachers continue to receive training on curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods, and will be making site visits to Keyport and Red Bank. Staffing assignments are nearly complete and materials have been ordered. Registrations are being finalized and are ongoing, and student demographic data has been provided to transportation for bus runs to be drafted. Mr. Hauenstein updated the Board on preparations for the high school Freshmen Academy initiative for Staff received training on the advantages of a small learning community to help students transition to the rigors of high school. Administrators have been working on scheduling and staffing. HS ELA supervisor Rosemary Hardy and freshman/sophomore teacher Angela Somma spoke about piloting new 10th literature textbooks in 11 classrooms across the three high schools, and their recommendation of a Holt McDougal text which is Common Core aligned with modern references, graphics, and online support. Student feedback also supports this recommendation. High school teachers and ten students came to speak to the Board about the 2rd year of the senior English block schedule class, which has lowered the dropout rate and not only increased graduation rates among at risk students but college enrollment. The students said how much they enjoyed the class and how much it has helped them prepare for their future. Mr. Coleman and Ms. DiMeo shared upcoming teacher professional learning (including over the summer), focusing on kindergarten, elementary literacy, freshmen academy, standards-aligned assessments (in partnership with Jackson schools), and Next Generation Science Standards. Several curriculum updates are also planned. We ll also contribute to the county curriculum initiative in the areas of arts and NGSS. Mr. Coleman described the discussion from the May District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) meeting. There were no major concerns from stakeholders about the requirements of AchieveNJ, including teacher observations and evaluations, SGOs, and SGPs. Schools have received a school Professional Development Plan form and will use student performance and staff data to develop building goals and an improvement plan. The DEAC supports a change from the Marshall model for administrator evaluation to the Rhode Island model, which has also been approved by the NJ Department of Education and is available at no cost. 5

6 Finally, Mr. Coleman spoke about expanding work done over the past two years to support first generation college students in need using a grant from OCC. In response to a question, it was shared that AP classes will be weighted, beginning with the freshmen (and possibly sophomore) class next year. Insurance Committee Mr. Onofrietti The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on May 12, 2015 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in in Conference Room B 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 Committee Chair, Gloria McCormack, Board members Gigi Esparza and Rob Onofrietti, 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 April 1-16, 2015 totaling $97, and the bill for April 17-30, 2015 totaling $69, with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers compensation and liability programs. The insurance broker and administration are recommending payment of this bill. Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented a Loss Report summary for the committee to review. This multi-year report, with useful charts and statistics, includes the current year data contained in the usual monthly insurance report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The committee discussed the Insurance Committee meeting structure and recommended for having quarterly meetings. The meetings would be onehour long, but would include a quarterly update from the Property/Casualty broker as well as the health insurance broker. This approach will be discussed with the rest of the Board to ensure that the timing of the meeting does not conflict with other Board committee meetings. 6

7 Personnel Committee Mr. 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 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 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, Chair Robert Onofrietti and Walter Ramsay. Also attending was Joseph Torrone, Board President, David Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Debra McKenna, Assistant Superintendent. 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 and/or reemployment at the board meeting on Tuesday, May 19, Each candidate s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. Mrs. McKenna described to the Board members the thoroughness of the staff selection process consisting of a comprehensive multi-level screening, selection and interview process that included attendance at The College of New Jersey and Monmouth University Job fairs. The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m. 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, May 12, 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 May 5, 2015, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. 7

8 In attendance was Committee Chairperson Gigi Esparza and Committee Members Gloria McCormack and James Sigurdson. Also present were Board President Joseph Torrone, and Board members Rob Onofrietti, Walter Ramsay, Ginny Rhine and Loreen Torrone; David Healy, Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator; and, Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara. The policies and regulations as listed below were reviewed. These policies and regulations are presented for second reading and approval by the Board of Education this evening Children Displaced by Domestic Violence 5440 Honoring Pupil Achievement 5615 Disorder and Demonstration 5615 Suspected Gang Activity 5700 Pupil Rights 5842 Equal Access of Pupil Organizations 5820 Student Government 5880 Public Performances by Pupils A second set of policies and regulations was presented for first reading this evening, listed as follows (those marked by an asterisk (*) are BOTH Policy and Regulation): 2361 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers and Resources (M) * Health Services Personnel 5308 Student Health Records (M) * Sportsmanship 6150 Tuition Income 6311 Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grant Purchases Subject to Bid * 6422 Budget Transfers (M) * 6424 Emergency Contracts * Tuition Assistance 6740 Reserve Accounts* 6831 Withholding or Recovering State Aid 7243 Supervision of Construction 7410 Maintenance and Repair (M) Facilities Maintenance, Repair Scheduling and Accounting (M) (Regulation only) 8

9 7421 Indoor Air Quality Standards * 7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds 8335 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act There was also discussion about the First Aid Standing Orders School Year; information was provided to members of the Board for review as related to this item. Finally, the pupil and school calendar revisions were discussed to include four shortened days at the end of the pupil calendar (June 16, 17, 18, 19, 2015) for students. 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 the tuition income policy #6150. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PETITION BY SEASIDE PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A SECOND SENDING/RECEIVING AGREEMENT WITH THE LAVALLETTE BOARD OF EDUCATION Board Attorney Leone read the Announcement of Petition by Seaside Park Board of Education to Enter into a Second Sending/Receiving Agreement with the Lavallette Board of Education Announcement The Seaside Park Board of Education has filed a Petition for authorization to enter into a second sending-receiving relationship with the Board of Education of the Borough of Lavallette in addition to the Toms River Regional Schools District. Because the Toms River Regional Board of Education has not opposed that application, we are required by the New Jersey Administrative Code, N.J.A.C. 6A:3-6.1(b) to announce that the record before the Commissioner of Education shall remain open for 20 days from the date of this announcement for interested persons or entities to submit written comments, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:3-1.2 and N.J.A.C. 6A: 3-1.3, to the Commissioner of Education at: David C. Hespe, Commissioner State of New Jersey, Department of Education PO Box 500 Trenton, NJ

10 Comments submitted shall not exceed 10 pages in length and two copies must be submitted to the Commissioner, shall be served on all parties to the case [see list below], shall include proof of such service when filed with the Commissioner, and shall specifically address the following statutory standard for the Commissioner s review of said application for change in designation, allocation or apportionment: Comments shall address the question of whether the proposed addition of a second sending and receiving district, allocation or apportionment will result in a substantial negative impact in any of the affected districts in one or more of the following areas: educational and financial implications; quality of education received by students; and racial composition of the student population. If the Commissioner determines, upon review of the record, that further inquiry, fact-finding or exploration of legal argument is necessary in order to decide the matter consistent with the standard of the statute, the Commissioner shall direct such further proceedings as the Commissioner deems necessary. Comments to the Commissioner should be served on the following interested parties: Seaside Park Board of Education Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education c/o Vito Gagliardi, Jr. Esq. c/o Stephan R. Leone, Esq. Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLC 100 Southgate Parkway The Law Center of Ocean County PO Box Robbins Street Morristown, NJ Toms River, NJ Lavallette Board of Education c/o Joseph F. Betley, Esq. Capehart & Scatchard, P.A Midlantic Drive, Suite 300S PO Box 5016 Mount Laurel, NJ Anyone filing comments with the Commissioner must include with his/or comments a signed statement showing proof of service in the following form: I certify that on, which is the same date that I mailed two copies of the comments set forth above to the Commissioner of Education, I mailed copies of the comments to the legal counsel for the Board of Education of Seaside Park, the Board of Education of Toms River, and the Board of Education of Lavallette at the addresses stated in the notice regarding public comment. Once all comments are received, Seaside Park, Lavallette and Toms River will have 20 days to reply to any comments. 10

11 APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS 2361 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers and Resources (M)* 5305 Health Services Personnel 5308 Student Health Records (M) * 5570 Sportsmanship 6150 Tuition Income 6311 Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grant 6320 Purchases Subject to Bid * 6422 Budget Transfers (M) * 6424 Emergency Contracts * 6472 Tuition Assistance 6740 Reserve Accounts* 6831 Withholding or Recovering State Aid 7410 Maintenance and Repair (M) (Regulation only) Facilities Maintenance, Repair Scheduling and Accounting (M) 7243 Supervision of Construction 7421 Indoor Air Quality Standards * 7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds 8335 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (*indicates both Policy and Regulation) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the First Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 8651 COMMUNITY USE OF TRANSPORTATION A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Approval of the Revised Reading of Policy 8651 Community Use of Transportation be approved. 11

12 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS 5114 Children Displaced by Domestic Violence 5440 Honoring Pupil Achievement 5520 Disorder and Demonstration 5615 Suspected Gang Activity 5700 Pupil Rights 5842 Equal Access of Pupil Organizations Student Government 5880 Public Performances by Pupils A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved: 12

13 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF FIRE & SECURITY DRILL REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF THE BUS EVACUATION DRILL REPORTS (For Bus Riders) A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the Approval of the Bus Evacuation Drill Reports for Bus Riders be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TOMS RIVER CAFETERIA WORKERS ASSOCIATION FOR JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2018 A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Toms River Cafeteria Workers Association for July 1, 2015 June 30, 2018 be approved: On roll call the following vote: 13

14 Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO THE STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH THE FOOD SERVICES OF SAID PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PRIVATE SCHOOL TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM NOR TO CHARGE STUDENTS FOR A REDUCED OR PAID MEAL A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Resolution authorizing private schools for children with special needs to provide breakfast and lunch to the students enrolled through the food services of said private schools for children with special needs. The Toms River Regional School District does not require the private school to apply for and receive funding from the Child Nutrition Program nor to charge students for a reduced or paid meal be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF REVISED PUPIL CALENDAR (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Revised Pupil Calendar be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone 14

15 Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOLLOWING CHANGE - MADISON HOUSE PRESENTS LLC USE OF PARKING LOTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, HIGH SCHOOL EAST AND INTERMEDIATE NORTH FOR SEASIDE HEIGHTS GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD EVENT TO BE DETERMINED (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of minutes April 21, 2015 be approved: All members present voting Aye. APPROVAL OF BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following bills be approved for payment: General $ 8,666, Cafeteria $ 242, Payroll (Gross) April 2, 2015 $ 5,758, (Gross) April 17, 2015 $ 5,593,

16 All members present voting Aye. (Gross) May 1, 2015 $ 5,597, BOARD SECRETARY S AGENDA + ADDENDUM A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Board Secretary s Agenda be approved as follows: School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 38- $8,963, Zero Values Student Transportation Jointures Contract Extensions Award of Bids Resolutions School Year Award of Bids Contract Extensions Award of Bids Resolutions Request for Professional Qualifications Student Transportation Permission to Advertise On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack 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 March 2015 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments (contracted orders) which exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of 16

17 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 March 2015 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. A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval and Certification of the March 2015 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-9: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New} $ A. Sayward E. Duke (TR) 49,215 ELC Sped PSH 5/22/2015-6/1/2015 (Prorated) B. Tara M. Haydu (TR) 51,715 STR+ Guidance 4/13/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) 17

18 2. Recommended for Continuing Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New} $ A. Dana M. Baumgart (TR) 49,215 HSE Math 5/18/2015-5/31/2015 (Prorated) B. Heather R. Tatarian (TR) 49,215 JAC Grade 2 5/2/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) C. Timothy J. Vliet (TR) 49,215 SB Health & Phys Ed 5/20/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) 3. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 Pending CDBG Grant Award and Final Budget Approval (Attached) 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Nicole M. Agathangelou Family 10/22/2015-2/2/2016 WAL Sped Aut B. Debra L. Aprahamian Family 9/24/ /30/2015 HSN Math C. Catherine S. Burke Family 5/6/2015-5/11/2015 JAC Art D. Kathryn H. Coleman Medical 5/1/2015-5/22/2015 (a.m.) STR+ Guidance Ext. E. Manual DaSilva, Jr. Military 6/5/2015-6/19/2015 IS Social Studies Gr. 8 F. Elissa M. DePugh Family 11/10/ /23/2015 ED Grade 5 G. Christine Fenwick Medical 5/18/2015-5/31/2015 HSE Math 18

19 H. Rachele M. Fiorovanti Maternity 9/1/2015-6/30/2016 WAL Grade 2 I. Nancy P. Hourigan Family 4/27/2015 JAC Vocal Music J. David J. Huyler Family 4/23/2015-4/24/2015 IS Sped RR 4/27/2015 (p.m.) - 5/1/2015 K. Katlyn G. McBride Family 10/16/ /23/2015 HSS Spanish L. Megan E. Miller Family 10/16/2015-1/27/2016 HSN Math Maternity 1/28/2016-1/31/2016 M. Susan E. Nissan Family 5/27/2015-6/5/2015 STR Grade 3 N. Christine M. Nicholson Family 5/20/2015-6/30/2015 ELC Speech Lang. Spec. (revised leave start date) O. Danamarie Oleksy Family 9/15/ /16/2015 HSN Business Maternity 12/17/2015-2/1/2015 P. Amy M. Ross Family 10/20/2015-1/31/2016 IS Math Gr. 6 Q. Deanna Schuster Family 10/21/2015-2/1/2016 HSN Math R. Michele M. Sperduto Family 5/11/2015 (p.m.) WAL Grade 5 S. Eva M. Szakal Family 5/26/2015-6/30/2015 HA Instrumental Music T. Georgette Ward Family 10/16/2015-1/8/2016 CG Grade 1 19

20 U. Dana M. Weber Family 8/1/ /23/2015 ELC LDTC V. Kelly L. Wilbert Family 9/24/ /18/2015 IE Sped Aut W. Jamie N. Zakar Family 10/5/ /23/2015 PB Kindergarten 5. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2015-6/30/2016: From: To: $ A. Colleen Connelly Bachelors Masters +2,700 JAC Grade 4 B. Diane L. Domzalski Masters Masters+30 +1,000 IE Sped LLD C. Kathryn J. Melson Bachelors Masters +2,700 JAC Grade 1 D. Danielle M. Olsen Bachelors Masters +2,700 HSE Health/Phys Ed E. Stephen T. Spiwak Bachelors Bachelors+30 +1,400 IE Social Studies 6. Recommended Change of Employment: Change to: $ A. Renee M. Verdon LDTC (10 months) -22, Supervisor of Special 9/1/2015-6/30/2016 Education (12 months) B. Kelly P. McNamara LDTC (10 months) -6, CG LDTC (11 months) 9/1/2015-6/30/ Retirements: 20

21 A. Deborah Burke 7/1/2015 HSE English B. Rita A. D Esposito 7/1/2015 WAL Grade 5 C. Richard C. Dispoto 7/1/2015 HSE Math D. William C. Fischer 7/1/2015 IS Social Studies Gr. 6 E. Geraldine L. Hickey 7/1/2015 IS Sped RR F. Susan C. Kelly 7/1/2015 HSN English F. Edna S. Ravitz 7/1/2015 HSS French/Spanish G. Janis J. Tulp 7/1/2015 HSE Social Studies 8. Resignations: A. David J. Huyler 6/30/2015 IS Sped RR B. Neil F. Mastroianni 6/30/2015 HSS Science C. Angela M. Pisano 5/12/2015 WAL Grade 5 D. David M. Ytreboe 6/30/2015 HSN Assistant Principal 9. Recommend Approval of Central Administration Employment Contracts effective 7/1/2015-6/30/2016: (Attached) 21

22 A. William J. Doering, Business Administrator B. James J. Hauenstein, Assistant Superintendent C. Debra L. McKenna, Assistant Superintendent D. Marc A. Natanagara, Assistant Superintendent STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10: 10. Basic Skills Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes (Local funded). SUPPORT STAFF 11-21: 11. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 Pending CDBG Grant Award and Final Budget Approval (Attached) 12. Secretarial Services: A. Retirement: Elizabeth Russo 7/1/2015 HSE Secretary - 10 Mos. 13. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $10.43 per hour effective 5/20/2015: Eileen D. MacNab Patricia S. Morrissey 14. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: 22

23 Karrie A. Ferman Medical 4/15/2015-5/31/2015 Beachwood Christine Stiliano Medical 4/20/2015-5/15/2015 Cedar Grove Ext. A. Recommended leave of absence requests: (Continued) Virginia Ventriglia Personal 5/18/2015-5/25/2015 Walnut Street Sandra Zafra-Andino Medical 4/23/2015-5/18/2015 Silver Bay B. Resignation: Michele Perry 5/1/2015 West Dover 15. Custodial Department: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Adam M. Welsh Medical 4/10/2015-5/10/2015 James Street - Custodian B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.20 per hour effective 5/20/2015: Philip K. Lees, Jr. Ellen J. Padden 16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended change of employment: Change to: $ Jocelyn R. Morey WS Acting Cafe Lead $27, WS Cafeteria Worker 4/28/2015-5/31/2015 (Prorated) 23

24 Carol A. Walshak 4/27/2015-5/14/2015 $27, HSE Cafeteria Worker WAL Acting Cafe Lead (Prorated) B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Donna M. Carrino Medical 5/6/2015-5/14/2015 Joseph A. Citta C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per hour: Effective Christine M. Gural 7/1/2015 Cara A. Sauchelli 5/20/2015 D. Resignation: Christine M. Gural 6/30/2015 Beachwood E. Retirement: 17. Maintenance: Rose Brand 7/1/2015 West Dover A. Recommended Salary Adjustments: Gerald J. Mitchell, II 5/20/2015-6/30/2015 +$300 Tradesman - Computer Service (A+ Certification Increment) (Prorated) Technician B. Retirements: Leland J. Madden 8/1/2015 Tradesman - Carpenter Robert L. Wynn 9/1/2015 Tradesman - Carpenter 24

25 18. Nursing Assistants: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Cristina C. Shaffery Family 4/27/2015-4/28/2015 ED Nurse Assistant B. Deceased: Marguerite J. Longo 4/28/2015 HSN Nurse Assistant 19. Security Department: A. Recommended for placement on the Substitute Security Guard list at a rate of $13.20 per hour effective 5/20/2015: James J. Racanelli 20. Technology Department: A. Reduction in Force: Employee # /30/2015 Programmer 21. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment: Maria J. Funkhouser (R) $25,485 Regular Bus Driver 5/20/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) Louisa Kasper (R) $25,485 Regular Bus Driver 5/20/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) B. Recommended change of employment: 25

26 Change to: $ Laurel D. Doerrhoefer Dispatcher (12 months) +2 months* Dispatcher (10 months) 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 * Salary Pending TRESSSA B Negotiations C. Recommended leave of absence requests: Lorianne L. Ahearn Family 4/16/2015-4/17/2015 Regular Bus Driver 4/30/2015-5/1/2015 Mariellen B. Lee Personal 5/14/2015-5/15/2015 Regular Bus Driver Jodi L. Wolfe Family 5/21/2015-6/30/2015 Sped Bus Attendant D. Recommended for placement of the substitute bus driver list effective 5/20/2015 at a rate of $15.25 per hour: Irene Jimenez Carolyn M. Rodgers Elaine K. Swindell E. Retirements Wayne W. Orr 7/1/2015 Regular Bus Driver 22. Support Staff Paid Holiday Schedule (Attached) 23. Summer Employment Recommendations: A. Summer Athletic Trainers at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Florence C. Price* 8/1/2015-8/31/2015 Michael D. Bronstein** 8/1/2015-8/14/2015 Kendall M. Hostnick** 8/1/2015-8/14/2015 * not to exceed 160 hours 26

27 ** not to exceed 40 hours each B. Summer Athletic Coordinators effective 8/10/2015-8/28/2015 at a rate of $20.00 per hour (not to exceed 30 hours each - 10 per week): John P. MacIntosh Brian R. Cerbone Paul Barnoski C. Summer TEAM, CIE, CAP Coordinators effective 7/1/2015-8/31/2015 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Robert M. Petruski, TEAM (not to exceed 112 hours) Jeffery R. Potter, CIE/CAP (not to exceed 220 hours) D. Autistic and Multiple Disabled Extended Year Program effective 7/1/2015-8/6/2015 (Attached) E. Preschool Disabled Summer Program effective 7/1/2015-8/6/2015 (Attached) 24. Extracurricular: A. Spring Coaching Recommendations: Shane McCloskey HSE Assistant Baseball $4,953, Step 3 Christopher Wedding* HSE Assistant Baseball $4,953, Step 3 *Verified member of district substitute teacher list B. Recommend approval for the High School North Marching Band to travel to Norfolk, Virginia to participate in the Virginia International Music Festival on April 7, 2016 through April 10, 2016 There will be no cost to the Board of Education. C. Recommend approval for the High School North Field Hockey Teams, with Coach Katherine Muller as the Director, to host a Shore Conference Junior Varsity and Freshman Field Hockey Tournament in the fall of 2015 on the campus of High School North. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. 27

28 D. Recommend approval for High School North to host a Play Day for the Shore Conference Field Hockey Teams to play for the Field Hockey Officials Association on August 29, 2015 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on the High School North Campus. Coach Katherine Muller will serve as the Director. Judy DeFrancisci, President of the Field Hockey Association, will also be present. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. 25. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached) 26. Substitutes: (Attached) ERTIFICATED STAFF 27: 27. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New} $ A. Richard Fastnacht (R) 119,010 WAL Principal 7/20/2015* - 6/30/2016 (Prorated) * start date subject to release from current district SUPPORT STAFF 28-29: 28. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Retirement: Marie G. Baldi 7/1/2015 High School North 29. Transportation Department: A. Termination: Employee # /18/2015 Sped Bus Attendant 30. Summer Employment Recommendations: 28

29 A. Revised Dates for TEAM Coordinator effective 6/19/2015-8/31/2015 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Robert M. Petruski, TEAM (not to exceed 112 hours) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: Onofrietti 23D Absent: McCormack EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following resolution be approved: 1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached) 2. Continuing Education Unit Credits: (Attached) 3. Donations: A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. 4. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 5. Graduate Reimbursement Attached) 6. Handicap Services: (Attached) A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests C. Tuition Pupils Received Requests 29

30 D. One-on-One Nursing Services Requests 7. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 8. Homeschooling Requests: (Attached) 9. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 10. Summer Program Recommendations: A. Intermediate Summer School; Spanish Enrichment; Summer Music Program; and Summer Weight Training Teachers effective July 6, 2015 to August 6, (Attached) All members present voting Aye. OLD BUSINESS There were none NEW BUSINESS There were none APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR REORGANIZATIONS # Approval of the Petty Cash Account Resolution (attached) 31. Approval of the Imprest Fund Account Resolution (attached) 32. Approval of Professional Contracts and Program and Provider Contracts for Workers Compensation Insurance for (attached) 33. Appointment of William J. Doering as Business Administrator, Public Agency Compliance Officer, Public Agency Compliance Officer, Qualified Purchasing Agent 34. Appointment of Mrs. Wendy Saxton as Board Secretary and Custodian of School Records 35. Appointment of Debra McKenna, Beverlee Tegeder, Wendy Rozwadowski Dravis, Brian Blake, Leslie Port, Kelly Kernasovic & Ida Clendenin as Afffirmative Action Officers 30

31 36. Approval to Designate Mrs. Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, as School Funds Investor 37. Appointment of School Treasurer - Mr. Matthew Varley 38. Motion to Approve Official Newspaper Asbury Park Press 39. Motion to Approve Membership in N.J.S.I.A.A School Year 40. Motion to Approve Regular Meeting Night 3 rd Wednesday of Each Month 41. Approval of 403b Plan Document, Tax Shelter Annuity Companies and Disability Insurance Providers (attached) 42. Approval of the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for Public Schools (Detailed Location and Category Codes will be assigned for Internal Tracking Purposes Only) 43. Approval of the Annual Tuition Rates as Established by the New Jersey State Department of Education through the Annual Budget Program when Finalized ( ) 44. Appointment of Mark B. Wagner as Asbestos Management Officer 45. Appointment of Mark B. Wagner and Dr. Vincent DeStasio as Safety & Health Designees 46. Appointment of Dr. Edward Fiore (K-5 & 6-8) School Physician, Dr. Vincent DeStasio (K-5 & 9-12) Health Services Director and Dr. Raymond Roncin Jr. as School Dentist. 47. Appointment of Debra McKenna as Coordinator of Substance Awareness Program 48. Appointment of Joseph Arminio as Title IX Coordinator 49. Appointment of Mark Wagner and Julius Raichle as Air Quality Designees 50. Appointment of Julius Raichle as Integrated Pest Management Coordinator 51. Appointment of Mark Wagner as Right to Know Officer 31

32 52. Appointment of Mark Wagner as Chemical Hygiene Officer 53. Appointment of Julius Raichle as Ahera Coordinator 54. Appointment of John Coleman as 504 Compliance Coordinator 55. Approval of Procurement of Goods & Services through State, County and National Contracts and Cooperatives 56. Approval for Authorization to Award Contracts up to the Bid Threshold of $36,000 and the quote threshold of $5,400 in Accordance with the provisions for a Qualified Purchasing Agent 57. Approval to Authorize the Payment of Bills Subsequent to the Review of the Payment Claim by the Board Secretary and Business Administrator, between Board Meetings with Ratification by the Board at the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the Fiscal Year Reorganization Items be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: McCormack INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Galante discussed policy 6150, video recording of board meetings, view point discrimination. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 8:36 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved: 32

33 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 - Residency Appeal Status - Student ID # 53651, Tuition Collection Matters ID #24796, Other Tuition Collection Matters; Sending/Receiving Relationship with the Board of Education of the Borough of Lavallette, MJR. 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 9:09 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 9:09 P.M. All members present voting Aye A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 33