Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

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1 A Rescheduled 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, February 24, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement: Good Evening, Welcome to a Rescheduled 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 February 20, 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: Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Gigi Esparza and Mr. Joseph Torrone. Mr. Ben Giovine arrived at 6:25 p.m. Mr. James Sigurdson was absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Hauenstein, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Must, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:15 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. McCormack 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 Tuition Appeals ID #47603, ID #53651, Student HIB Appeal ID #42129, Tuition Complaint/Payment Plan Request by Parent, D.M. Claim, MJR; Contracts; Bargaining Unit Issue JK; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Suspension Report; Personnel Superintendent. Subject to change.

2 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 7:34 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:34 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and requested moment of silence for Michelle Jarvis a Guidance Secretary from High School South who passed away February 11, SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy accepted a donation from Mr. Al Dietrich, the representative from the Technology Foundation Donation for $15, Superintendent Healy updated the Board and Community on full day Kindergarten registration and enrollment. Superintendent Healy recognized and awarded Educators and Staff of the year. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Nicholas Cottone, High School East Ashley Gutierrez, High School North Taylor 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. 2

3 COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS Budget & Finance Committee report read by Mr. Onofrietti The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 10, 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 February 4, 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, Loreen Torrone, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Ginny Rhine and Rob Onofrietti, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna 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 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 $2,472, for the 2014/15 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements, and these are also being recommended for board approval. The committee was presented with a proposal to put large advertisements on 12 of our buses, but for a very small revenue amount. Given the cost versus the benefit, the administration and Board have decided not to further pursue this proposal. The committee was provided with an update regarding the status of all ongoing RFP, RFQ and renewal processes for appointments of professionals for the school year. In terms of renewals of professionals, the property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown, and the district auditor, Wiss and Company, will be on the February

4 regular agenda. The committee was then informed that the district is applying for the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the International Association of School Business Officials. The cost of this application will be paid by the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. This process involves a lengthy and thorough review of the district s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, with the goal of achieving the honor of receiving the Certificate of Excellence award. Finally, regarding the budget process, the committee was provided with an updated Budget Calendar, based on the final calendar released by the Department of Education. The committee also discussed the district goals in developing the budget. The district will continue to focus on curriculum and technology in accordance with established multi-year plans. The district will also focus on the implementation of full-day kindergarten, all the while not increasing district staff, but rather focusing on reallocation of existing positions. The multi-year bus replacement lease plan was proposed to begin in , although it is proposed that we consider purchasing 6 buses this year budget scenarios were presented with a 1.9% expense side increase and without any CDBG funding, with maximum CDBG funding and with some funding from the maintenance reserve. It was noted that due to the Department of Education formula for allocation of taxes, with the damage to the Toms River ratable base from Superstorm Sandy and the resulting effect on equalized valuations, the other three towns will see a proportionately greater impact with the budget. Building & Grounds Committee report read by Mr. Ramsay The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 10, 2015 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. Acting Committee Chair, Walt Ramsay, 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 February 4, 2015 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In addition to the Acting Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Joe Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Jim Sigurdson, Loreen Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Gloria McCormack and Rob Onofrietti, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara, 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. 4

5 The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings, including the following: Pine Beach Elementary- the committee was informed of a request from the engineer for an adjoining property owner to install a monitoring well on school property based on NJDEP requirements. The Facilities Department has reviewed the proposed agreement. The Board Attorney has also reviewed the proposed agreement, and has approved it with some minor modifications to the language therein. High School South, bleacher project- the committee was informed that bids will be received March 6, A site walkthrough for prospective bidders was established for February 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM. The project specifications have been revised and district staff will handle much of the demolition work and other work, based on the alternates inevitably accepted in the bid. Based on the proposed construction timeline, it is expected that with a successful bid, the new bleachers will be installed and ready for the first home football game. Hooper Avenue Elementary School- the committee was informed that bids will be going out for the asbestos removal that is required in conjunction with the impending boiler replacement project. High School North- the grant application has been submitted under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a generator at High School North. The application is not predicated on any requirement that the building be used as a shelter in the future. High School North- the committee was informed that the seriously worn science lab tables for Room C-27 are finally being replaced, after the end of the school year. Walnut Street Elementary in accordance with the district s boiler replacement priority list, preliminary planning will begin in the near future for the replacement of the boilers. High School North and the Pine Belt Arena On October 17, 2015, the district is planning to host an EdCamp, which is a professional development opportunity with a wide variety of participants, as well as the New Jersey Maker Faire, which is 5

6 being developed in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Education to share in the maker movement. Silver Bay Elementary in July 2015, the district will offer Camp Invention, which is expected to be a 4-day enrichment program using a STEM platform. Walnut Street Elementary the artificial turf contractor is expected to be on site within the next week to complete the evaluation of the field to determine the repairs that need to be made. Insurance Committee report read by Mrs. McCormack The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 10, 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 Joe Torrone, 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 January 2015 totaling $112, 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 the usual 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. Mr. Cinelli then presented a new comprehensive Loss Report for the committee to review. This report provides useful information and charts regarding numbers of claims, costs of claims and the location of claims. The Committee will review this report and provide feedback to Mr. Cinelli at the next meeting. The committee will also continue discussions regarding the structure, schedule and typical agenda for the monthly Insurance 6

7 Committee meetings to ensure that the committee is serving the board in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Finally, the committee reviewed Brown and Brown s service professional recommendations for , including the appointment of the Third Party Administrator, the workers compensation attorney, the workers compensation medical provider and the insurance and claim reporting system. The administration and Insurance Committee support Brown and Brown s recommendations, and will provide Brown and Brown s recommendation letter to the entire Board. 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 February 10, 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 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, February 17, Each candidate s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. 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, February 10, Committee Chair Gigi Esparza read the following Opening Statement: 7

8 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 February 4, 2015, 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 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; Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein and Debra McKenna Mr. Healy presented a draft copy of the school calendar to the committee for review, as per Policy School Year. He explained the rationale for the development of the calendar. The school calendar is presented this evening for full board approval. Mr. Hauenstein provided an update of current efforts in regards to board members' inquiries exploring televising meetings. Sample policies have been gathered and are in review; other considerations for board information are also in development. Finally, the policies and regulations as listed below were presented and reviewed. These policies and regulations are presented for first reading this evening School Sponsored Publications (and Regulation) 3150 Discipline 3152 Withholding an Increment 3211 Code of Ethics Consulting Outside the District 3217 Use of Corporal Punishment 3231 Outside Employment as Athletic Coach 3232 Tutoring Services 8

9 3233 Political Activities 3245 Research Projects by Staff Members 3280 Liability for Pupil Welfare 3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation) 3310 Academic Freedom 3362 Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint Procedure (Regulation ONLY) 3439 Jury Duty 4125 Employment of Support Staff member (Mandated) 4150 Discipline 4152 Withholding an Increment 4211 Support Staff Attendance Consulting Outside District 4215 Code of Ethics 4233 Political Activities Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation) Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint Procedure (Regulation ONLY) New Jersey s Family Leave Insurance Program 4438 Jury Duty 6163 Advertising on School Property 6164 Advertising on School Buses Members of the public were present and the provided the opportunity to comment. 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). There were none. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS 2432 School Sponsored Publications (and Regulation) 3150 Discipline 3152 Withholding an Increment 3211 Code of Ethics Consulting Outside the District 3217 Use of Corporal Punishment 9

10 3231 Outside Employment as Athletic Coach 3232 Tutoring Services 3233 Political Activities 3245 Research Projects by Staff Members 3280 Liability for Pupil Welfare 3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation) 3310 Academic Freedom 3362 Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint Procedure (Regulation ONLY) 3439 Jury Duty 4125 Employment of Support Staff member (Mandated) 4150 Discipline 4152 Withholding an Increment 4211 Support Staff Attendance Consulting Outside District 4215 Code of Ethics 4233 Political Activities 4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation) 4352 Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint Procedure (Regulation ONLY) New Jersey s Family Leave Insurance Program 4438 Jury Duty 6163 Advertising on School Property 6164 Advertising on School Buses A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of First Reading of the Policies/Regulation and Bylaws be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015 AS WOMEN S HISTORY MONTH (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Resolution Declaring the Month of March 2015 as Women s History Month be approved. 10

11 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF PUPIL CALENDAR (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Pupil Calendar be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the Approval of Professional Appointments be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved: On roll call the following vote: 11

12 Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the approval of minutes January 20, 2015 be approved: All members present voting Aye. APPROVAL OF BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the following bills be approved for payment: General $ 11,251, Cafeteria $ 211, Payroll (Gross) January 9, 2015 $ 5,594, (Gross) January 23, 2015 $ 5,830, All members present voting Aye. 12

13 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 36- $2,472, Zero Values Award of Bids School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 36- $2,472, Permission to Advertise Resolutions On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson 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 December 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: (c), certify that as of December 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 13

14 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. Ramsay, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval and Certification of the December 2014 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson PERSONNEL AGENDA PERSONNEL ITEMS A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-6: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New} $ A. Sandra L. Gantner (TR) 49,215 IN Science Gr. 8 3/5/2015-5/29/2015 (Prorated) B. Louis M. Gliatta (TR) 49,215 IE Social Studies Gr. 7 2/24/2015-5/25/2015 (Prorated) C. Jonathan A. Power (TR) IE Social Studies Gr. 7 3/13/2015-4/29/ ,215 (Prorated) D. Shannon Pugliesi (R) 49,215 HSN Science 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) E. Kaitlyn P. Reilly (R) 49,215 IN Math Gr. 8 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) 14

15 2. Recommended for Continuing Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New} $ A. Alyssa M. DeBari (TR) 49,215 PB Basic Skills 2/14/2015-2/22/2015 (Prorated) SB Basic Skills 2/23/2015-6/30/2015 B. Sara L. Dizenhaus (TR) 51,715 WAL ESL 4/1/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) C. Emily R. Marino (TR) 49,215 WAL Grade 2 3/2/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) D. Taryn J. Mokar (TR) 51,715 ED Sped PSD 2/11/2015-3/9/2015 (Prorated) E. Karen M. Semanchick (TR) 49,215 CG Grade 1 3/12/2015-3/19/2015 (Prorated) F. Michelle M. Schindler (TR) 49,215 HSN English 2/28/2015-6/30/2015 (Prorated) G. Timothy J. Vliet (TR) 49,215 SB Health & Phys Ed 2/18/2015-3/17/2015 (Prorated) 3. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date: A. Kathryn L. Defino HSS SAC B. Chelsea A. McCabe IE Math Gr. 8 3/23/2015-6/30/2015 3/23/2015-6/30/ Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Catherine S. Burke Family 2/20/2015-2/24/2015 JAC Art B. Deanne M. Candela Family 2/28/2015-3/27/

16 C. SB Grade 1 Kathryn H. Coleman STR+ Guidance Ext. Family 2/7/2015-3/1/2015 D. Danielle C. Conte WS Kindergarten E. Ashley M. Cranston HSN Social Studies Family 5/27/2015-6/30/2015 Family 4/13/2015-5/22/2015 F. Rachele M. Fiorovanti WAL Grade 2 G. Jaime E. Fischer IE Art H. Tracey M. Fournier ED Sped PSD I. Adrienne M. Gold WAL ESL J. Sandra J. Haney IS Sped RR Medical Ext. Family Ext. Medical Ext. Maternity Ext. Family Ext. 3/2/2015-6/30/2015 1/29/2015-2/2/2015 2/11/2015-3/9/2015 4/1/2015-6/30/2015 2/2/2015-2/23/2015 K. Melanie L. Lee Family Ext. 3/21/2015-3/29/2015 HSN Guidance Maternity 3/30/2015-4/2/2015 L. Robyn D. Petersen-DeCicco ED Nurse Family 1/16/2015 (am) 1/28/2015 (am) M. Angela M. Pisano WAL Grade 5 N. Alexis A. Raichle CG Grade 1 O. Stefani L. Roselli ELC Sped PSD Family 1/26/2015 Family 2/5/2015-3/19/2015 (Revised Leave Dates) Family 3/30/2015-6/1/2015 (Revised Leave Dates) 16

17 P. Jennifer L. Saylor ND Grade 4 Family Ext. 5/21/2015-5/22/2015 Q. Alyssa L. Vigliante HSN Sped RR Medical 1/8/2015-2/3/2015 R. Mary L. Wyckoff HSS English 5. Retirements: A. Michele L. Carbone SB Grade 4 B. Carolyn Brady HSN Math C. Adrianna R. Dundon SB Speech Correctionist D. Sandra J. Haney IS Sped RR E. Stephen Hill HSN Math F. Jennifer M. Lukshis HSS Guidance G. Gemma L. MacCarrick WAL Principal Family Ext. 10/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 3/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 8/1/2015 4/30/2015-5/31/2015 H. Beth K. Mandell IE Language Arts Gr. 8 I. Debrah A. Morante HSS Athletic Trainer 7/1/2015 4/1/

18 J. Geneva V. Stockton IS Health/Phys Ed K. Robert M. Sweetman SB Elementary Tech L. Mary Ellen Taylor ED Elementary Technology 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/ Resignation: A. Jason A. Longo 4/13/2015 IS Social Studies Gr. 8 STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 7: 7. Basic Skills Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes (Local & Title I funded). SUPPORT STAFF 8-16: 8. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended leave of absence request: Lyn Marino Family 1/5/2015-1/6/2015; Admin. Exec. Sec y 1/7/2015 (pm); 1/8/2015 (pm); 1/9/2015; 1/15/2015 B. Deceased: Michele A. Jarvis 2/11/2015 HSS Guidance Sec y 9. Special Education Paraprofessionals: 18

19 A. Recommended for placement on the paraprofessional substitute list at a rate of $10.43 per hour: Effective Date: Elizabeth A. Bernstein 2/18/2015 Ana L. Bonhomme 2/25/2015 Samantha J. Wein 2/25/2015 B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Judy M. DeFluri Cedar Grove Family 12/10/2015-2/16/2015 Linda Hawkes Intermediate North Family 1/23/2015 (am); 2/5/2015-2/6/ Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Cheryl L. Burns Washington Street Medical 2/6/2015-2/10/2015 Maryann Dolan Silver Bay Medical Ext. 1/26/2015-1/30/2015 Catherine J. Flitton Cedar Grove Personal 4/27/2015-5/8/2015 Nancy P. Marschner Hooper Avenue Medical Ext. 2/12/2015-2/18/2015 Julia A. Natole Joseph A. Citta Janell F. Paganelli Walnut Street Christine Stiliano Cedar Grove Personal 1/26/2015-1/27/2015 Medical 2/2/2015-3/27/2015 (revised leave dates) Medical 1/22/2015-2/20/

20 B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.38 per hour: Effective Date Elizabeth A. Bernstein 2/18/2015 Joan M. Brindle 2/25/2015 Jacquelin E. Buday 2/25/2015 Roseann S. Freda 2/25/2015 Annette M. O Malley 2/25/2015 Gail F. Oshinski 2/12/2015 Sangita Patel 2/25/2015 C. Resignations: Elizabeth A. Bernstein Cedar Grove Gail F. Oshinski South Toms River 2/18/2015 2/12/ Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment: Brody E. Carpenter 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 $29,600 HSS Custodian (Prorated) Nicholas S. Walker HSN Custodian 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 $29,600 (Prorated) B. Retirement: Kathy A. Wash 7/1/2015 Joseph A. Citta 12. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended for employment: Denise Arana 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 $6,435 20

21 Intermediate East Elisa M. Davis Intermediate East (Prorated) 2/25/2015-6/30/2015 $6,435 (Prorated) B. Recommended continuing employment: Susan B. Baita 1/19/2015-1/20/2015 $27, WD Acting Café (Prorated) Lead Worker C. Recommended change of employment: Lori A. Parsons ED Cafe Worker Change to: $ ED Acting Cafe Lead Wkr. 27, /2/2015-2/15/2015 (Prorated) Theresa A. Guazzo IN Cafe Worker IN Acting Cafe Lead Wkr. 1/20/2015-1/25/ , (Prorated) D. Recommended leave of absence requests: Betina Godfrey Medical 2/9/2015-6/30/2015 North Dover E. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/25/2015 at a rate of $8.50 per hour: Irene A. Adamo Walter J. Semchesyn F. Resignation: Denise M. Pinaha 2/14/2015 High School East 13. Grounds Department: A. Recommended salary adjustment: 21

22 $ Jackson W. Childs 2/25/2015-6/30/ Groundskeeper (CDL license stipend) (Prorated) 14. Maintenance Department: A. Retirement: Edward A. Schumann 7/1/2015 Maintenance Foreman 15. Security Department: A. Resignation: Frederick D. Denson 2/12/2015 Security Guard 16. Transportation Department: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Lorianne Ahearn Sped Bus Driver Kisha G. Cuomo Sped Bus Driver Debra R. Montalto Sped Bus Attendant Family 1/15/2015-1/16/2015 Family 1/31/2015-2/13/2015 Personal 1/26/2015-1/30/2015 B. Recommended for placement of the substitute bus driver list effective 2/25/2015 at a rate of $15.25 per hour: Tia M. Gunter Richard W. Letrent Jose Lopez Michael J. Merola Robin B. Ritchie John R. Tice, Jr. Richard W. Pape C. Termination: 22

23 Employee # /25/2015 Regular Bus Driver 17. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached) 18. Extracurricular: A. Spring Coaching Recommendations & Payments: Joseph N. Arminio, Jr. HSE Baseball $4,953, Step 3 Meghan Arminio HSE Assistant Softball $3,220, Step 1 Allyson Boucher HSS Assistant Softball $4,953, Step 3 Joseph L. Donnelly IE Intramurals Scott Kopf* HSE Assistant Boys Lacrosse $3,220, Step 1 Edward Leibe HSS Head Boys Tennis $5,051, Step 3 James Luyster HSS Assistant Boys Tennis $3,388, Step 3 Michael P. Muir IN Assistant Boys Track $4,380, Step 3 Danielle Olsen HSE Head Softball $7,384, Step 3 Thomas Tkac HSE Assistant Boys Lacrosse $3,364, Step 2 Richard Weber HSE Assistant Boys Lacrosse $4,953, Step 3 * Verified member of district substitute teacher list B. Spring Coaching Resignations: Joseph N. Arminio, Jr. IE Intramurals Leigh Jupinka IN Assistant Boys Track -$4,380 Aileen Lavin HSN Volunteer Boys Tennis Jason A. Longo IS Athletic Coordinator -$1, Jason A. Longo IS Intramurals Eric Paul HSS Assistant Boys Track -$3,220 C. Spring Coaching Volunteers: Kelly L. Fitzgerald Courtney M. Olsen Christopher Polhemus Katie F. Ryan HSE Softball HSE Softball HSE Boys Lacrosse HSE Softball 23

24 D. Winter Coaching Payments: Julian C. Clause IN Intramurals $1, Michaelanne Dietlmeier IE Intramurals $1, Deborah J. Gustimbelli IN Intramurals $1, Michael J. Heir IE Intramurals $1, Neil Kartikis IN Intramurals $1, Jason A. Longo IS Intramurals $1, Shannon M. Mayne IS Intramurals $1, Stephen T. Spiwak IE Intramurals $1, Laurie M. Weed IS Intramurals $1, E. Extracurricular Half-Year Payments: Carol A. Isdanavage IS Leaders Training $ Diana K. Mardini IS Leaders Training $ Christine V. Tamaro IS Leaders Training $ Jacqueline A. Zsido IS Leaders Training $ Substitutes: (Attached) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Torrone, Esparza, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Sigurdson EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti 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. 24

25 3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 4. Extracurricular: A. Spring Sports Schedules: (Attached) Intermediate Schools East, North & South B. Recommend approval for Toms River Schools to host the 2015 Al Kunzman Ocean County Softball Tournament Finals that will be played on May 9, 2015 at a neutral Toms River site. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. C. Recommend approval for Toms River Schools to host the 2015 Al Kunzman Ocean County Baseball Tournament Finals that will be played on May 12, 2015 at a neutral Toms River site. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. 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 D. Tuition pupils sent requests E. One-on-One Personal Aide Service Requests F. Volunteer for Auditory Impaired Class 7. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 8. Homeschooling Request (Attached) 9. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 25

26 All members present voting Aye. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Board meetings and Committee meetings to move to Wednesday nights starting July PARCC refusal to take test. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Redgrave discussed PARCC, flaws in test, how results will be used and if it affects graduation. Ms. Dalessio discussed PARCC, procedure to refuse the test and flaws in test. Ms. Eagan discussed PARCC and suggested a website for information. Mr. Casanowsi discussed PARCC, rights to refuse testing and not an accurate representation of teacher s performance. Ms. Taff discussed PARCC, study hall for those opting out of testing and mixed grade level class with students missing instruction. Mr. Raimann discussed PARCC test and asked if any Board members took the PARCC test. Ms. Howell discussed PARCC and how long before bill passes. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 9:27 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, 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: 26

27 Executive Session Resolution To include Tuition Complaint/Payment Plan Request by Parent; MJR; Bargaining Unit Issue JK; Personnel - Superintendent. 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 placed in public session. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 9:49 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 9:49 P.M. All members present voting Aye A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 27