Board President Ben Giovine 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 15, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Board President Ben Giovine 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, 2017, 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. Janet Bell, Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Daniel Leonard, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs. Loreen Torrone and Mr. Ben Giovine. Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Coleman, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board Attorney Must, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:02 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, 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 HIB Appeal ID # 49387; Personnel - Employee # 14725, # 14695; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Contracts Auditor Services; TREA Negotiations; A&S Council; Transportation Association; Legal Litigation MJR, Turf Field Litigation, Township of Berkeley-Central Regional Lawsuit, Telephony Bid Dispute, Rice Notice Process, Tuition in Analysis; 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 7:59 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:59 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Giovine led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent Healy requested a moment of silence in remembrance of High School East Sophomore student Devin Pulham who tragically passed away last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Devin, his family and friends and the HSE school community. Mr. Giovine requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Janice Tice a former High School South Instructor. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy stated on Friday, March 24, students in all of our schools will be celebrating 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. Toms River Regional Schools has the greatest number of makerspaces and the most participants in Makers Day of any School district in the state. 2

3 This year the Toms River Regional School District participated in the Governor s Educator of the Year program. Following NJDOE guidelines, we solicited nominations from our schools and communities over a one month period. We received hundreds of nominations. Committees of teachers and administrators reviewed the applications and scored them on a rubric. The Toms River Regional School District has nearly 1400 teachers and Educational Services professionals and they are all worthy of our appreciation and recognition. But this evening we are recognizing 35 of these professionals. It is my honor to join the Board, staff and community in recognizing 19 teachers and 16 educational services professionals tonight who have been identified by their peers and families as being at the height of their profession. The criteria included leadership, community involvement, communication, and, most importantly, their ability to make a positive difference in student lives. I want to thank Dr. Natanagara for coordinating this year s program and our Central Administration, building principals, assistant principals and supervisors for promoting the program and assembling the committees to undertake the difficult task of narrowing their nominees to one in each category. Several of our teacher recipients are also in the running for recognition at the county level, and I wish them luck in hopefully representing the best of what our district has to offer children. Superintendent Healy stated following nearly three years of preparation, our school district underwent the QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum which is the NJ department of Education s monitoring and evaluation system for public school districts. The system shifts the monitoring and evaluation focus from compliance to assistance, capacity-building and improvement. It is a single comprehensive accountability system that consolidates and incorporates the monitoring requirements of applicable state laws and programs and complements federally required improvements. The system focuses on monitoring and evaluating school districts in five key components that, based on research, have been identified to be key factors in effective school districts. Following monitoring by member of the DOE which included school and classroom visits, review of all department documents as well as compliance monitoring of all areas including: Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Governance, Operations and Personnel, we received official notice from the DOE congratulating our school district and designating us as a high performing school district and certified as providing a thorough and efficient system of education. 3

4 This recognition is a culmination of the significant efforts made by all of you and your unwavering commitment to the children of our school district. All of you include our Board of Education, Faculty, Administration and Support staffs. STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Sofia Moderno, High School East Emily Federici, High School North Melissa Antonowicz, High School South for Gerald Harney 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 8, 2017 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, 2017 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- Ben Giovine, Janet Bell, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti and Chris 4

5 Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman and 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 posted in the Board s Google Docs folder 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 $2,549, for the school year. 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. It was also noted that RFQ s (Request for Qualifications) are being solicited with a receipt dates in late-march 2017 for banks, attorneys, engineers, financial advisors, employee assistance program, property management services, therapists, contracted OT/PT/Speech and contracted nursing services. We will also be receiving RFQ s for school doctor services. The committee was reminded that an auditor must be appointed subsequent to the RFP process and Board interviews of three submitters. The Board will discuss further in Executive Session on March 15, Finally, the committee was provided with the draft resolution and financial summary for the Tentative Budget, which is being recommended for approval for submission to the County Office on the March 15, 2017 Board agenda, as the due date for this is March 20, For the Tentative Budget, the expense side increase as proposed would be 2.5% for the general fund. The Superintendent reviewed the twelve (12) budget goals discussed at the November 16, 2016 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, and he explained how they were considered in the development of the tentative budget. The Business Administrator highlighted the information provided to the Board, including the Tentative Budget resolution, the revenue and expenditure summaries as well as the projected tax impact of the Tentative Budget. It was noted that as a district, given the lack of additional State Aid, we continue to be in difficult situation whereby our budgets require some level of tax increase, but also require significant cuts, 5

6 and concern was expressed regarding the budget challenges we expect to face with the budget. The committee established a Budget Hearing date of April 26, The committee then discussed the scheduling of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee meeting for this year, and established a date of April 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the High School North Media Center. All meetings will be advertised accordingly. It was also noted that despite not receiving an increase in State Aid, the Board and administration s efforts will continue and we will continue to make our case with legislators and key personnel in the NJ State government regarding the unique and severe fiscal challenges facing our school district and our need for additional funding. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on March 8, 2017 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:45 P.M. Committee Chair, Joe Nardini, 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, 2017 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- Ben Giovine, Janet Bell, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Rob Onofrietti and Chris Raimann, 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: District-wide: State mandated lead testing- the 12 elementary schools have been tested and Intermediate North and Intermediate East are scheduled for the upcoming weekend. All notifications to the community and the parents at the applicable schools have been made, and appropriate actions have taken place 6

7 where applicable. Testing results and notifications have been posted as required, and may be viewed on the main page of the district website. The district is in the process of taking remedial action, including replacing faucets and we will be retesting once completed. Once retesting is complete, appropriate notifications will again go out and be posted by the district. A question was raised regarding having discussions with the medical community about any potential impacts from drinking water from fountains that have tested positive. As was also discussed, it has been many years since most water sources that have tested positive for lead were even used for drinking purposes by students or staff. High School East- the committee was informed that subsequent to meetings with the Fire Bureau, the Facilities Department is proceeding with securing quotes for the installation of emergency exit doors from the room housing the electrical switchgear. Once quotes are received, a determination will be made as to whether the work will be done in-house or will be contracted out. 123 Walnut Street- the committee was informed that the security gate for the facilities compound has been repaired and is now operating properly and electronically. District-wide: the committee was updated regarding the status of the potential school zone lights for North Dover Elementary. Subsequent to meeting with the County Engineer, 4 school zone lights are being considered and a decision must be made regarding whether a couple of these fixtures will be overhead warning lights, or would be pole-mounted fixtures. The estimated cost for a pole mounted warning light fixture is approximately $14k each, whereas an overhead flashing light would cost approximately $25k each. Also, due to heavy wind, one of the flashing lights at Cedar Grove came down and we are working on getting it replaced. High School North- due to significant wear and deterioration, quotes were secured for the replacement of Door #18. After receiving a low-quote of $13k, a purchase order will be processed and the work will be done. Cedar Grove- the boiler replacement project is proceeding and Maser is developing the plans and specifications, and the project is expected to be bid soon. 7

8 District-wide: Energy management Systems. Mr. Wagner discussed the status of the Energy Management Systems in the district, and expressed that several need to be replaced if we are to ensure that equipment is operating as efficiently as possible. Energy Saving Improvement Program (ESIP)- the Board discussed establishing a sub-committee of the Board for the purpose of reviewing the specific details within the ESIP project to be proposed. The Board will further discuss in the near future. Curriculum Committee Mr. Bell The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on March 8, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, beginning at 8:00 P.M. Committee Chair Janet Bell read the following opening statement: "Good evening and welcome to the Cun iculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice ofthis meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on March 2, 2017 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 Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Robert Onofrietti, and Chris Raimann; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, and Dr. Marc Natanagara; Business Administrator Bill Doering; and Directors Cara DiMeo, Norma DeNoia, and Dr. Estee Mailot. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. Assistant Superintendent John Coleman shared the updated district calendar adjusted for the January snow day and rescheduled professional development half day. 8

9 Superintendent Dave Healy gave a comprehensive presentation providing midyear progress data on district goals. Goal #1 on student achievement is being addressed through literacy initiatives at the elementary level and career and technical education initiatives at secondary. For Goal #2, which covers budgeting, Mr. Healy shared our successes with grants, corporate sponsorships, enterprise funds, partnerships, and cost savings measures. Goal #3 updated the work done following our facilities assessment, which has resulted in a prioritized plan to address the most important building and grounds issues. Goal #4 elaborated on how we are using technology to provide better resource access and assessments, including devices, professional development, the completion of our wifi initiative, and online learning platforms. In the area of communications, goal #5 has been addressed through the complete redesign and assignment of responsibilities on our website, greater involvement by staff with the community on grants and partnerships, and the reallocation of positions to assign a Director of Human Resources to support staff on personnel issues. Mr. Healy also shared the recently released results of our QSAC evaluation, which represents the hard work and dedication of staff members in every position across the district. Mr. Mike Kenny, district grant writer, provided details on the grant writing process and our successes so far this year, which total nearly $300,000, and the over $1 million in applications in progress. In response to a question from the public, it was noted that all grants are reviewed for their alignment with current goals and curriculum as well as their financial sustainability. Personnel Committee Mr. Onofrietti 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 8, 2017 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. 9

10 In attendance were Robert Onofrietti, Chair, committee member Janet Bell. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Ben Giovine, Board President. The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Chair, Robert Onofrietti. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members the staff recommendations for extracurricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 15, Each candidate s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Policy Committee Mrs. Esparza The Policy Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A on Wednesday, March 8, 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. This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on March 2, 2017, which constituted at least 48 hour notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In addition to the Committee Chairperson, in attendance were Board President Ben Giovine; Committee members Joseph Nardini, Russell Corby, Christopher Raimann, Daniel Leonard, Janet Bell and Robert Onofrietti; Superintendent of Schools David Healy; Business Administrator William Doering,; Assistant Superintendents, John Coleman, Debra McKenna and Dr. Marc Natanagara. John Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following policies for review and deliberation in preparation for the first reading at the Board of Education meeting on March 15, 2017: Policy 3161 Examination of Cause Certified Staff 10

11 Policy 4161 Examination of Cause Support Staff Policy 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils Policy 8505 Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and other Foods Members of the public were 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). Mr. Galante discussed RICE notices, budget hearing, recording of Citizen Budget Advisory meeting, lead problem and discussion with medical community on impact. APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET TO THE COUNTY OFFICE (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of the Submission of the Tentative Budget to the County Office (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF REVISED PUPIL CALENDAR (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the Revised Pupil Calendar (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None 11

12 Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL TO APPOINT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE AAO TO CONDUCT YEARLY EQUITY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval to Appoint Affirmative Action Officer 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: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER PART B OF THE IDEA STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES FOR A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Policies and Procedures for Eligibility under Part B of the IDEA Statement of Assurances for be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS 12

13 Policy 3161 Examination of Cause Certified Staff Policy 4161 Examination of Cause Support Staff Policy 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils Policy 8505 Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and other Foods A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of First Reading of the Following Policies/Regulation and Bylaws be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Agenda Items be approved: 16. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report 17. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report 18. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental Agreements (attached) 19. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable) February 2, 2017 February 15,

14 20. Approval of Bills: General $ 8,227, Cafeteria $ 170, Payroll (Gross) February 3, 2017 $ 5,626, (Gross) February 17, 2017 $ 6,220, BOARD SECRETARY S AGENDA + ADDENDUM School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 41- $2,549, Zero Values Student Transportation Award of Bids Jointures School Year Permission to Advertise Resolutions On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Bell on # Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS 14

15 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of January 2017 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 2017 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. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the Approval and Certification of the January 2017 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-16 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-3: 1. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: 15

16 A. Employee #14062 Maternity 4/18/2017-6/1/2017 PB Art Ext. B. Employee #12686 Family 2/16/2017; 2/21/2017; IN ESL 2/27/2017; 3/6/2017; 3/13/2017 C. Employee #13975 Family 3/1/2017 3/17/2017 ED School Nurse D. Employee #14767 Family 2/14/2017 3/12/2017 IN Language Arts Gr. 6 E. Employee #13895 Maternity 4/1/2017 6/30/2017 IN Science Gr. 8 Ext. F. Employee #13304 Family 2/24/2017 3/26/2017 STR Sped LLD G. Employee #14622 Family 6/12/2017 6/30/2017 HA Sped RR H. Employee #14400 Maternity 5/8/2017 6/30/2017 IE Science Gr. 6 I. Employee #14537 Family 2/15/2017; 3/1/2017 WAL Basic Skills 3/2/2017 (a.m.) J. Employee #14007 Maternity 5/24/2017 6/30/2017 WS Basic Skills K. Employee #12816 Family 2/14/2017 ED Grade 5 2. Retirements: 16

17 A. Elaine Cheek 7/1/2017 IN Guidance B. Diane F. Morrissey 7/1/2017 HSE Business C. Ida P. Rhines Clendenin 7/1/2017 HSN Health/Phys Ed D. Linda A Rutter 7/1/2017 HSS Guidance E. Arlene D. Yaeger 7/1/2017 HSN French/Spanish 3. Resignation: A. Sean P. MacIntosh 3/16/2017 IE Sped RR SUPPORT STAFF 4-14: 4. Business Office: A. Recommended for change of employment: Change to: Angela Ploumitsakos Accountant $50,400 BWD+ CST Secretary 6/1/2017-6/30/2017 (Prorated) 5. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #14362 Family 2/21/2017 3/17/2017 JAC Media Secretary 17

18 Employee #15090 Family 2/27/2017 3/27/2017 IS Guidance Secretary Employee #13790 Family 3/29/2017 6/10/2017 HSN Secretary B. Retirement: Mary S. Peck 7/1/2017 HSN Secretary 6. Kindergarten Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #12635 Family 3/20/2017 3/31/2017 South Toms River 7. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #15515 Family 3/13/2017 4/28/2017 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #15241 Medical 2/27/2017 3/23/2017 IS Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #15235 Family Ext. 2/18/2017 4/18/2017 ELC Tier II Paraprofessional Medical 4/19/2017 6/30/2017 Employee #15274 Family 2/16/2017 3/22/2017 HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. Employee #10685 Medical 3/28/2017 4/4/

19 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #13272 Family 3/8/2017 3/10/2017 IN Tier I Paraprofessional Employee #15193 Family 3/1/2017 5/5/2017 SB Tier II Paraprofessional B. Resignation: Jennifer Stendardo 3/11/2017 HSE Tier II Paraprofessional Debra P. Zisa 3/3/2017 WAL Tier I Paraprofessional 8. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #11958 Medical 2/18/2017 3/10/2017 Joseph A. Citta Ext. Employee #11074 Personal 3/6/2017 3/10/2017 East Dover Employee #15435 Personal 3/13/2017 3/24/2017 Cedar Grove B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.44 per hour effective 3/16/2017: Michelle J. Cajiao Sherri A. Cook Dimitra Sekera 19

20 NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 9. Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment: Michael J. Marasuilo (R) $31, HSS Custodian 4/4/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Kevin M. Ryan (R) $30, HSN Custodian 3/16/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Andrew D. Wilcock (R) $30, IE Custodian 3/16/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended salary adjustment: Tyrone L. Ables 3/20/2017 6/30/2017 $ IN Custodian (removal of shift differential) (Prorated) C. Recommended for employment beyond probationary period: Effective Dates Anthony J. Baccello PB Night Supervisor 3/23/2017 6/30/2017 D. Recommended for employment to complete probation: Effective Dates Malcolm X. Clanton IS Custodian 3/23/2017 6/23/2017 E. Termination: Employee # /2/2017 HSS Custodian 20

21 F. Retirement: George D. Rossi 3/1/2017 STR Custodian G. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.50 per hour effective 3/16/2017: Kyle R. Juralewicz NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 10. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended for Employment: Joan Gunvordahl (R) $6, STR Cafeteria Worker 3/16/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended Change of Employment: Change to: Sandra Costa IS Acting Lead Wkr $29, IS Café Worker 3/16/2017 4/26/2017 (Prorated) Jocelyn Morey WS Acting Lead Wkr $29, WAS Café Worker 3/1/2017 4/6/2017 (Prorated) Ellen L. Rodriguez ED Acting Lead Wkr $29, HSE Café Worker 2/16/2017 3/15/2017 (Prorated) C. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 3/16/2017 6/30/2017: Revised 21

22 Title Hours (Prorated) Donna L. Mancini BWD Cafeteria Worker 4 $11, Nicole M. McKenna IN Cafeteria Worker 4 $ 9, Cara A. Mignone CG Cafeteria Worker 4 $ 8, Doreen Occhiogrosso CG Cafeteria Worker 4 $ 9, Julie M. Pulvirenti CG Cafeteria Worker 4 $ 9, D. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #14646 Medical 2/20/2017 3/30/2017 IS Cafeteria Worker Ext. Employee #13486 Medical 2/27/2017-3/27/2017 IN Cafeteria Worker Ext. E. Resignations: Susan D. Squibb 2/15/2017 WAL Cafeteria Worker F. Retirement: Irene A. Connelly 2/17/2017 IS Cafeteria Worker 11. Grounds Department: A. Retirement: Richard L. Longo 7/1/2017 Grounds Foreman 12. Maintenance Department: 22

23 A. Recommended leave of absence request: Employee #13636 Family 4/17/2017 4/28/2017 Tradesman Boiler Mechanic B. Resignation: Garrett H. Bayard 3/18/2017 Tradesman - Electrical Michael P. Putnam 3/31/2017 Facilities Project Facilitator 13. Technology Department: A. Recommended for employment: Change to: Robert J. Beaton Network Administrator $75,200 Network Manager 3/16/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Resignation: Stuart T. Josberger 3/18/2017 Network Administrator 14. Transportation Department: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #13574 Family 3/27/2017 6/30/2017 Special Ed Bus Driver Employee #12917 Family 3/2/2017 3/3/2017 Regular Bus Driver 23

24 B. Resignation: Dawn M. Behring 2/15/2017 Special Ed. Bus Attendant C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $18.50 per hour effective 3/16/2017: Walter F. Hundeshagen 15. Extracurricular: NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final A. Winter Coaching Payments+: Michaelanne Dietlmeier IE Intramurals $1, Deborah Gustimbelli IN Intramurals $1, Michael Heir IE Intramurals $1, Megan Okuniewicz IN Intramurals $1, Shannon Mayne IS Intramurals $1, Sandra Murdoch IE Intramurals $1, Joshua Power IS Intramurals $1, Mark Slater IN Intramurals $1, Laurie Weed IS Intramurals $1, B. Spring Coaching Recommendations and Payments+: Kelsey Chatten HSE Asst. Girls Lacrosse $3,301, Step 1 Steven Petrosino* HSE Asst. Baseball $3,301, Step 1 C. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendation: 24

25 Elise Weinberger HSE Softball D. School Musical Recommendation & Payment Change+: From: To: Salary: HSN Pit Crew Dan Haase Edison Pereyra $480 +Salary Pending TREA Negotiations *On approved Sub List 16. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-10 A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mrs. Esparza 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) 25

26 4. Extracurricular: A. Spring Sports Schedules (Attached) Intermediate Schools East, North & South 5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 6. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 7. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 8. Student Services: A. Out-of-District Day Placement Request (Attached) B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached) C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached) 9. Student HIB Appeal ID # Support Departments: A. Recommend approval to attend training to receive the Black Seal/Low Pressure License to be reimbursed upon issuance of license at a cost no greater than $462.00: Anthony Haynes IN Custodian Nicholas Walker SB Custodian On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None 26

27 Abstained: None Absent: None OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS Mr. Onofrietti thanked our Administration for the POE children honors level program and congratulations to all the principals, staff and children for the school plays. Mr. Raimann thanked Mr. Keller for the girls basketball team. Mr. Giovine discussed the sub-committee for ESIP to report to the building and grounds committee. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Galante discussed the December 21 st public comment with Board and Board Attorney. Mr. Kennett discussed contracts awarded by former Superintendent, energy education, payment of the salary for the Teachers Union President and inquired if they teach a class, funding of pensions and a pension cap. Mrs. Polozzo discussed suicide prevention programs and thanked the Beachwood Elementary principal, administration and Board for the well-handled recent evacuation. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 10:05 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: 27

28 Executive Session Resolution To include - TREA Negotiations; A&S Council; Transportation Association; 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 10:43 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 10:43 P.M. All members present voting Aye. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 28