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 Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 6:02 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 June 1, 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 Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:04 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved: Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of: Executive Session Resolution To include - Personnel; Donaldson Hearing # 15644; Personnel Rice # 14769, 15776, 15778; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Legal-Litigation - # 13454, Telephony Bid Dispute; Negotiations Transportation; Contracts - Professionals; Interlocal Agreement Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority; Personnel & Contracts with regards to potential change in state aid for ; Other. Subject to change. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 8:04 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 8:04 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 COMMENTS

2 Superintendent Healy recognized our retirees on their many years of service to the children of the Toms River Regional School District and wishes them all the best on their retirements. STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. 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 June 14, 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 June 1, 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, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti and Chris 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 in 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 $3,343, for the school year and $2,425, 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. The district received correspondence from an AT&T consultant inquiring about the possibility of installing a cellular tower on our Intermediate East school property. Additional information will be requested regarding the proposed site location and 2

3 revenue projections, including the possibility of multiple arrays, to further evaluate this proposal. Regarding the State school funding, the district continues to communicate with legislators regarding the changes we feel need to be made to the State Aid formula, notably with regards to the wealth calculation for districts. The Superintendent and Business Administrator met with Assemblyman David Wolfe and his staff on May 31, 2017 to outline and clarify our concerns since the State budget was still being finalized. The committee was then informed that a news article just appeared regarding a new State Aid proposal from select legislators, and the district will be researching the potential impact of proposal. Finally, the committee was also informed that as we did in the prior year, the June 2017 agenda will include the proposed approval of a deposit of up to $2 million to the Maintenance Reserve and up to $2 million to the Capital Reserve if we have balances remaining and available from the budget. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on June 14, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:30 P.M. Committee Chair Joe Nardini read the following opening statement: Good evening and welcome to the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on June 1, 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 Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Rob Onofrietti, Chris Raimann, & Loreen Torrone; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, & Dr. 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. Old Business updates included: 1. Lead testing at all of our K-12 school sites has been completed and results will be posted; non-student sites, though not required, will also be tested. 2. A bid award for the Cedar Grove Boiler replacement project is anticipated soon. 3. Maser Consulting has started Energy Savings Improvement Project (ESIP) site investigations in preparation for final project proposals; lighting and HVAC have been a particular focus. 4. Solar replacement traffic signs selected for Intermediate East, West Dover, Cedar Grove and Beachwood will be installed over the summer; grant moneys are available 3

4 moving forward. Also working towards adding lights at the North Dover Elementary School. 5. Maser Consulting has completed its parking lot study for all 23 of our locations, to be presented to and discussed at the July B&G meeting. New Business discussion included: 1. The revised ESIP and capital project timelines were provided and reviewed, totalling over $160 million in possible projects; these are being prioritized and the Long Range Facilities Plan updated to submit to the state Department of Education. 2. The superintendent described how the Board and public will be kept apprised of the referendum process, including in town meetings and on a dedicated web page with the rationale for each item, detailed plans, photos, and updated timelines, etc. 3. Permission to advertise for 3rd party verification consultant was requested. 4. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors will be installed in schools per N.J.S.A. 52:27D- 123f. 5. An asbestos remediation project will be performed at Silver Bay & Walnut Street to allow for floor projects this summer. 6. The Township of Toms River Planning Board shared an application for an Autozone within 200 feet of West Dover. 7. Work on the downtown Poseidon Academy, funded by a Sustainable Jersey grant the district won in May in partnership with the town, will begin this summer, after plans submitted for permits have been approved. A rededication is expected in late September/early October to which the Board, school community, and public will be invited. 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 June 14, 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. In attendance were Robert Onofrietti, Chair, committee member Loreen Torrone. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Ben Giovine, Board President. The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Robert Onofrietti. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment, updated job descriptions as well as recommendations for extra- 4

5 curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Thursday, June 22, 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, June 14, 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 June 1, 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; Board Vice-President Loreen Torrone; Committee members Joseph Nardini, Russell Corby, Christopher Raimann, 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 June 22, 2017: Policy 2460 Special Education (M) Regulation 2460 Special Education (M) Regulation Special Education Location, Identification and Referral (M) Regulation Special Education Free and Appropriate Public Education (M) Regulation Special Education In-Service Training Needs for Professional and Paraprofessional Staff (M) Regulation Special Education Instructional Material to Blind or Print- Disabled Students (M) Regulation Special Education Transition from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs (M) Policy 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents (M) Policy 5116 Education of Homeless Children Regulation 5116 Education of Homeless Children Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment. Technology Committee Mr. Onofrietti The Technology Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on June 14, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 8:20 P.M. Committee Chair Rob Onofrietti read the following opening statement: Good evening and welcome to the Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education 5

6 of Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on June 1, 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 Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann, & Loreen Torrone; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, & Dr. Marc Natanagara; and Business Administrator Bill Doering. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. Director of Information Systems Technology Jay Attiya, Supervisor of Educational Technology Tiffany Lucey, and Dr. Natanagara provided a summary of our tech-based achievements in the past school year. Mr. Attiya discussed the addition of hundreds of new devices, hardware upgrades, bandwidth increases, revamped web pages, the completion of the wireless network, and approaches to cybersecurity challenges. Ms. Lucey discussed the evolution of tech-informed curriculum, professional learning on the maker mindset and integrated STEAM, the 2nd year of the Jersey Shore Makerfest and successful leadership in events like NJ Makers Day, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in tech-related grants, in part to create new makerspaces. The team then reviewed plans for the coming school year, including further bandwidth increases, flexibility on device purchases by each school, increased teacher training, expansion of the Genesis platform, Future Ready certification, blended learning pilots, and additional grant- and enterprise-funded tech-augmented spaces and distance learning labs. Goals and objectives for updating the rolling 3-Year Tech Plan were discussed and feedback sought. From the public discussion, bring your own device (BYOD), electronic textbooks, and support for testing will be considered in the plan. Mr. Attiya spent additional time detailing our district-wide telephony upgrade, to begin this summer. The new phones will be more reliable, have voic , not require an operator, have many advanced features to facilitate communication with parents and among buildings, and result in a significant savings. Congratulations were given to the district and to High School North in particular for being one of 19 schools across the country selected as a School of TechXcellence by District Administration magazine, Hewlett-Packard, and Intel for its maker initiatives and support of last summer s groundbreaking Makercamp. Press releases and coverage for this and other district initiatives will be listed on the revised Community page at 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). Mrs. Polozzo discussed the proposed $3.3 million state aid cut and need to rally the community. PRESENTATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTRONIC VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM REPORT (EVVR) 6

7 Toms River Regional Schools Electronic Vandalism and Violence Semi Annual Report June 22, 2017 Presented to the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education By law, all New Jersey public school districts must use the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System to report incidents of violence, vandalism, weapons, substance abuse and HIB. Beginning with the school year we are required to report semi-annually for the reporting periods July 1 December 31 and January 1- June 30 th. The following is the information for the reporting period from September 1, 2016 December 31, Acts of Violence 7 Acts of Vandalism 6 Weapons 14 Cases of Substance Abuse 39 HIB Cases For a total of 99 instances. This is a 40% reduction from my last reporting period. The continuing goal of our district is to provide quality education in a safe environment. Strategies that have been implemented include: Monthly security drills; Closed circuit surveillance camera systems; Buzz in systems at our schools; Revisions to all school security plans; Annual and on-going door checks at all buildings; Intervention strategies for troubled students Increased staff visibility and student supervision Positive behavioral supports and incentive programs Regular meetings of the school safety committee Implementation of the Freshman Academy The collective efforts of all district employees including: Over 2,000 staff members teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, guidance counselors, secretaries, bus drivers. Custodians, cafeteria workers, administrators and other support staff 7

8 The School Resource Officers and Safety Officers in our high school and intermediate schools Our districts security force Our Student Assistance Counselors Our student body, parents, and guardians are the foundation for our continued efforts to maintain a safe school environment for each student and staff member. This effort is never ending. We will continue to monitor our schools while we research and implement best practices and address areas of specific concern. Furthermore, in documenting the two mandated events during the month of October, The Week of Respect, as well as School Violence Awareness Week, our district is reinforcing the message of safe and respectful schools. While tremendous efforts are made to educate and demonstrate a message of respect, safety and tolerance during October, it must be also noted these same messages are the expectation for the entire school year. APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT EVVR AND HIB VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2016 DECEMBER 31, 2016 A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the District EVVR and HIB Violence and Vandalism Report for the period of July 1, 2016 December 31, 2016 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 MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT WITH TOMS RIVER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION FOR JULY 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 AND JULY 1, 2018 JUNE 30, 2021 A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of Memorandums of Agreement with Toms River School Transportation Association for July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 June 30, 2021 be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None 8

9 APPROVAL OF THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS RESOLUTION (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the Cancellation of Outstanding Obligations Resolution (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 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of Award of Professional Service Contracts 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 DEPOSIT UP TO $2,000,000 TO MAINTENANCE RESERVE AND UP TO $2,000,000 TO CAPITAL RESERVE BASED ON THE AVAILABLE BALANCES A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Deposit up to $2,000,000 to Maintenance Reserve and up to $2,000,000 to Capital Reserve based on the Available Balances 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 Policy 2460 Special Education (M) Regulation 2460 Special Education (M) Regulation Special Education Location, Identification and Referral (M) Regulation Special Education Free and Appropriate Public Education (M) 9

10 Regulation Special Education In-Service Training Needs for Professional and Paraprofessional Staff (M) Regulation Special Education Instructional Material to Blind or Print- Disabled Students (M) Regulation Special Education Transition from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs (M) Policy 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents (M) Policy 5116 Education of Homeless Children Regulation 5116 Education of Homeless Children 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 AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS Policy 3160 Physical Examination Teaching Staff Regulation 3160 Physical Examination Teaching Staff Policy 4160 Physical Examination Support Staff Regulation 4160 Physical Examination Support Staff Policy 6160 Grants from Private Sources Regulation 6160 Grants from Private Sources Policy 7435 Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises Policy 7510 Use of School Facilities Regulation 7510 Use of School Facilities A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval and Adoption of Second 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 Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Agenda Items be approved: 17. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report 10

11 18. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report 19. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental Agreements (attached) 20. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable) 21. Approval of Bills: March 28, 2017 (Revised) May 17, 2017 General $ 7,183, Cafeteria $ 90, Payroll (Gross) May 12, 2017 $ 5,856, (Gross) May 26, 2017 $ 6,481, Board Secretary s Agenda + Addendum School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 44- $3,343, Zero Values Award of Bids Student Transportation School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 66- $2,425, On roll call the following vote: Award of Bids Award of Professional Services Contract Contract Extensions Student Transportation Contract Renewals Permission to Advertise Resolutions Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Raimann on #17 & 22 Addendum Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS 11

12 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of April 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 April 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. Torrone and carried that the Approval and Certification of the April 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 + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-45 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-14: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} $ A. Vincent Arminio (R) 52,915 STR Health & Phys Ed 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Brittany A. Bloss (R) 57,815 IN Sped RR 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 C. Stephanie Cisek (R) 52,915 IN Math Gr. 7 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 D. Katherine Harrigan (R) 54,415 HSS Science 9/1/2017-6/30/

13 E. Ricky Maldonado (R) 56,815 HSS Guidance 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 F. Amanda Schissel (R) 55,815 STR Speech Lang Specialist 9/1/2017-6/30/ Recommended Change of Employment: Change to: A. Ellen M. Anderson ELC Speech Lang Spec (R) $ 56,315 ELC Speech Lang Spec (TR) 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Mallory M. Kennedy JAC Principal $133,815 JAC Supervisor 7/1/2017-6/0/2018 C. Christine L. Manna HA Supervisor $ 95,925 HA Interim Supervisor 7/1/2017-6/30/ Recommended for Continuing Interim Employment: A. Kimberly A. Muir 7/1/2017 6/30/2018 $126,415 BWD Interim Principal B. James J. Klass 7/1/2017 6/30/2018 $ 95,925 BWD Interim Supervisor 4. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 Pending State Budget Approval (Attached) 5. Recommended Salary Adjustments: $ A. Bridget C. Abatemarco 9/1/2017 6/30/2018-6, HSS School Psychologist (from 11 to 10 months) B. James R. Cartnick 9/1/2017 6/30/2017-6, HSE Social Worker (from 11 to 10 months) C. Dana M. Weber 8/1/2017 6/30/ , ED+ LDTC (from 10 to 11 months) 6. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018: From: To: $ A. Danielle R. Baxter BA MA +2,900 BWD+ Health/Phys Ed 13

14 From: To: $ B. Megan Delahunt BA+30 MA +1,400 PB Kindergarten C. Ryan T. Dering BA BA+30 +1,500 HSN Health/Phys Ed D. Brielle M. Douress BA BA+30 +1,500 HSN Social Studies E. Kelly A. Eastmond BA+30 MA +1,400 IE Social Studies Gr. 7 F. Cynthia McHugh BA BA+30 +1,500 IN Sped LLD G. Danielle Nese BA+30 MA +1,400 HSN Business H. Abigail L. Newsome BA BA+30 +1,500 IS Computer Literacy I. John J. Ruhl BA+30 MA +1,400 HA Grade 4 J. Kyle A. Seiverd BA BA+30 +1,500 HSN Science 7. Recommended Salary Adjustments Effective 9/1/2016-6/30/2017 for Web Developer Stipend of $1,500.00: Employee Location A. Laura A. Ackermann Beachwood B. Michael A. Aiello Intermediate East C. Michael D. Nichol High School East D. Cheri R. Burns South Toms River E. James L. Dragonetti Intermediate North F. Kenneth A. Hartzfeld High School South G. Bernadette M. Pisapia Joseph A. Citta H. Ann M. Kelly Pine Beach I. Helen D. Koerner East Dover J. Elizabeth E. McCarthy Hooper Avenue K. Kristin L. Rettino Washington Street L. Victoria A. Rhein Silver Bay M. Robin B. Rielly North Dover N. William Ryan, Jr. High School North O. Tara E. Smith West Dover P. Mary L. Snyder Cedar Grove 14

15 Q. Donald F. Wycoff, Jr. Walnut Street R. Matthew J. Zuech Intermediate South 8. Suspension with Pay: Effective Dates A. Employee # /15/2017 6/30/ Termination: Effective Date A. Employee # /30/ Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Employee #14062 Maternity 11/24/2016-5/31/2017 PB Art (revised leave end date) B. Employee #14556 Family 10/31/2017-2/11/2018 IE Guidance Counselor Maternity 2/12/2018-5/31/2018 C. Employee # Family 6/5/2017-6/7/2017 IS Student Assistance Coord. D. Employee #13067 Family 10/17/2017-1/26/2018 HSN Art E. Employee #11371 Military 5/22/2017-5/31/2017 IN Math Gr. 6 F. Employee #12816 Family 5/9/2017 (am) ED Grade 5 G. Employee #14111 Family 9/29/2017-1/9/2018 HA Kindergarten Maternity 1/10/2018-2/2/2018 H. Employee #12686 Family 5/17/2017 (pm) IN ESL 5/30/2017 I. Employee #13403 Family 10/17/2017-1/26/2018 HSN Math J. Employee #14537 Family 5/15/2017 (pm) WAL Basic Skills K. Employee #11115 Family 5/25/2017 (pm) STR Grade 1 6/1/2017 (am) L. Employee #14003 Family 10/20/ /15/

16 HSS Science M. Employee #14195 Family 6/1/2017-6/13/2017 HSE Science N. Employee #11671 Family 5/30/2017-6/30/2017 SB Sped PSD O. Employee #14121 Family 9/11/ /20/2017 IE Sped Aut (revised leave dates) P. Employee #14409 Family 10/17/2017-1/28/2018 IE Sped RR Maternity 1/29/2018-6/30/2018 Q. Employee #14134 Family 9/1/ /29/2017 PB Grade 3 Ext. R. Employee #12332 Family 6/15/2017-6//30/2017 IN Social Studies Gr. 6 (rescind leave request) S. Employee #12874 Family 6/16/2017 JAC Art 11. Resignations: A. Caroline M. Garguilo 6/30/2017 IS Spanish 12. Retirements: A. Linda S. Higley 7/1/2017 IS Art B. Darcy S. Laycock 7/1/2017 ED Kindergarten C. Georgia K. Rankin 10/1/2017 ELC Sped PSH 13. Transfers Effective for the SY: (Attached) 14. Recommend Approval of Central Administration Employment Contracts effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018: (Attached) A. William J. Doering, Business Administrator B. John H. Coleman, Assistant Superintendent C. Debra L. McKenna, Assistant Superintendent D. Marc A. Natanagara, Assistant Superintendent 16

17 STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 15: 15. Basic Skills Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Title I Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes. NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final SUPPORT STAFF 16-33: 16. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 Pending State Budget Approval (Attached) 17. Non-Certified Job Description: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job description: Director of Human Resources (Revised - Title Change) Administrative Executive Secretary - Senior Human Resources Generalist Administrative Executive Secretary - Human Resources Generalist District Translator (Hourly) Computer Service Technician Coordinator - Stipend 18. Human Resources Department: A. Recommend approval of the following title changes effective 7/1/2017: Megan I. Osborn Director of Personnel & Benefits Dawn M. Radetich AES/Personnel Dept. Head Maureen T. Hall Administrative Executive Secretary Change to: Director of Human Resources AES - Senior Human Resources Generalist AES - Human Resources Generalist B. Resignation: Alyson J. Williams 6/24/2017 Administrative Executive Secretary 19. Health Services Department: A. Transfer of Employment to Professional Services effective 7/1/2017: 17

18 20. Business Office: Dr. Mary Ann McCabe-Bageac Health Services Director Dr. Gregory J. Cuozzo School Physician A. Recommended for continuing substitute employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) B. Recommended account code change: From: To: Michael Kenny Grant Writer 21. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended for employment: Victoria L. Heale (R) $33,044 STR Senior Secretary 7/1/2017 6/30/ Day Care Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2017 (Attached) 23. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # Military 6/7/2017 6/30/2017 WAL Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #15155 Family 5/6/2017 6/30/2017 IN Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. Employee #10685 Family 5/9/2017; 5/11/2017; HA Tier II Paraprofessional 5/18/2017; 5/23/2017; 6/1/2017 6/2/2017 6/6/2017 Employee #15208 Family 4/18/2017 6/30/2017 HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #10638 Family 5/15/2017 6/18/2017 WAL Tier I Paraprofessional 18

19 B. Retirement: Joanne S. Hansen 7/1/2017 ELC Tier I Paraprofessional 24. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # Medical 5/30/2017 6/30/2017 Hooper Avenue Employee # Personal 6/6/2017 6/12/2017 Silver Bay Employee # Personal 5/8/2017 5/10/2017 Hooper Avenue B. Retirement: Susan Labenski 7/1/2017 Beachwood C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.44 per hour: Effective Date Renee Ashmont 5/9/2017 Susan Labenski 7/1/2017 Lisa A. Nuernberg 6/22/ Custodial Department: A. Recommended change of employment and salary adjustment for shift differential: Change to $ Walter Malinowski, III HSS Custodian Groundskeeper 7/1/2017 6/30/2018 Kevin Varhola IE Custodian Groundskeeper 7/1/2017 6/30/2018 B. Reduction in force effective 7/1/2017: Employee #15778 Custodian 19

20 Employee #15776 Custodian C. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # Family 6/7/2017 7/23/2017 ND Head Custodian D. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period: Effective Dates Hilario Cruz HSE Custodian 7/1/2017 7/19/2017 Robert F. DeMarco Roving Custodian 7/1/2017 8/20/2017 Kevin M. Ryan HSN Custodian 7/1/2017 9/16/2017 E. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period: Effective Dates Malcolm K. Clanton IS Custodian 6/24/2017 6/30/2017 F. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) G. Retirement: Andrea J. Dubiel 6/1/2017 IS Head Custodian H. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.80 per hour effective 7/1/2017: Michael Marasuilo Andrew Wilcock 26. Facilities Department: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} $ Edward A. Debow (R) 65,000 Facilities Project Manager 7/10/2017-6/30/2018 (Prorated) B. Recommended change of employment: $ Julius Raichle, Jr. 9/1/2017-6/30/2018-9, Facilities Compliance (from 12 to 10 months) 20

21 Coordinator 27. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended continuing change of employment: $ Jocelyn R. Morey 5/11/2017 6/30/ , WS Acting Lead Worker B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # Family 6/09/ /30/2017 Joseph A. Citta Employee #15505 Personal 6/2/2017-6/9/2017 East Dover Employee #13966 Family 6/13/2017 6/30/2017 Intermediate South C. Resignation: Eric Koerner 6/10/ Grounds Department: A. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) B. Resignation: Antonio Rachele 6/3/2017 Groundskeeper 29. Maintenance Department: A. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) B. Recommend approval for Michael A. Hawtin, Tradesman-Plumbing, for reimbursement of tuition for Plumbing III & IV courses. Payment not to exceed $1, Print Shop: 21

22 A. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) 31. Security Department: A. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) B. Rescind Reduction in Force effective 7/1/2017: Employee #15122 C. Retirement: Thomas J. Wurzbacher 6/1/2017 Security Guard D. Recommended salary adjustment: $ Annette Durante 7/1/2017 6/30/2018-2,500 Security Guard (Removal of Security Dept Clerical Duties Stipend) E. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.80 per hour effective 7/1/2017: Dale Breed 32. Technology Department: A. Recommended change of employment start date: Matthew Lametta 5/30/2017 6/30/2017 Network Manager B. Recommended for continuing temporary employment: Edward M. Curtin 7/1/2017 9/30/2017 $45, Tradesman - Computer Service (Prorated) Technician (Temporary Replacement) C. Recommended change of employment: Change to: Michael B. Faella Network Manager +3, Programmer 7/1/2017-6/30/2017 D. Recommended salary adjustment: 22

23 James P. Phillips, III 7/1/2017-6/30/ , Network Manager 33. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period: Effective Dates Christopher A. Ammann Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 Sharon T. Klalo Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 Bonita D. McBride Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 Arnold F. Palmer Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 Carolyn M. Rodgers Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 B. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period: John A. Adametz, III Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 9/22/2017 Monica M. Angster Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 9/22/2017 Michelle A. Applegate Spec. Ed. Bus Driver 9/1/2017 1/19/2018 Tracy Davies Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 2/16/2018 Marc J. Fichtner Regular Bus Driver 9/1/ /23/2017 Caroline A. Mazur Spec. Ed. Bus Driver 9/1/2017 1/19/2018 Manuel Ortiz Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 4/28/2018 Robert R. Rogers Regular Bus Driver 9/1/ /22/2017 Jodiann Walsh Regular Bus Driver 9/1/ /20/2017 Glen D. Whalen Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2017 2/16/2018 C. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # Family 4/26/2017 6/30/2017 Regular Bus Driver Employee #13258 Family 6/13/2017 6/30/2017 Sped Bus Attendant Employee #12894 Family 6/19/2017 6/30/2017 Regular Bus Driver D. Retirement: Linda Francis 9/1/2017 Regular Bus Driver 34. Summer Employment Recommendations: A. 10 Month High School Secretaries effective 7/1/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed $500 total): 23

24 Barbara Ennis HSE Lisa Nigro HSE Lori A. VanNote HSS Sarah L. Paturzo HSS Debra L. Polhemus HSS Sherylann Middleton HSE Kimberly Picinic HSE B. 10 Month Intermediate Secretaries effective 7/1/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed $1,500 per school): Rita M. Greiner IN Donna Viducic IS Lenora Marco IN Caroline A. Turner IS C. High School Guidance Departments (not to exceed 390 hours total per school): Coordinators effective 7/1/2017-7/31/2017 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Robert C. Borthwick Monica M. Vasslides Richard F. Stratton HSN HSE HSS Counselors effective 7/1/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Carrie L. Bush HSS Rachel Calhoun HSE Robert A. D Ippolito HSE Ellen R. Dering HSS Melanie L. Lee HSN Patrick J. Lynch HSN Ann A. Millard HSE Patricia C. Orlando HSN Michelle F. Riordan HSN Heather F. Handzo HSN Carol Ann Salvaggione HSE Jaclyn Starr HSS Danielle M. Stolz HSN Laurino Vacca HSS Nicole R. Tammaro HSS Elise Weinberger HSE Sydney B. Gottesman HSN D. Intermediate Guidance Departments (not to exceed 825 hours combined): Coordinator effective 7/1/2017-7/31/2017 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Kristen L. O Leary IN Counselors effective 7/1/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $31.00 per hour: Kelly M. Cannon IE Brielle L. Brink IS Gwen W. Demand IE Christine A. Sorrentino IS Robin F. Fabricatore IN Tara M Haydu IN Leanne L. Moore IE Mary T. Woelfer IN Jacqueline A. Zsido IS 24

25 E. Intermediate Summer School, Spanish Enrichment, Summer Music Program, Summer Weight Training and Waterbotics Teachers: (Attached) F. Autistic and Multiple Disabled Extended Year Program effective 7/5/2017-8/10/2017 (Attached) G. Preschool Disabled Summer Program Effective 7/5/2017-8/10/2017 (Attached) H. Bus Drivers, Special Education Bus Attendants, Substitute Bus Drivers and Substitute Special Education Bus Attendants effective 6/22/2017-8/31/2017 (Attached) I. Cafeteria Workers at on an as needed basis: Effective Hourly Rate Pamela Burdi 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $17.06 Paula Carolan 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $15.31 Cecilia Cocco 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $14.06 Mimma Goodfriend 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $11.00 Felicia Lubrano 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $12.66 Freida Minkema 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $23.48 Donna Nusbaum 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $15.06 Denise Pinaha 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $13.56 Nanci Protonentis 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $13.56 Robin Witkowski 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $15.31 Sean Kelley 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 $15.00 J. Food Services Department effective 6/23/2017-8/29/2017 at a rate of $8.50 per hour: Pamela Burdi Kathie Colonna Joanne Guild Freida Minkema Donna Nusbaum Denise Pinaha Paula Carolan Cecilia Cocco Felicia Lubrano Anne Munkens Nanci Protonentis Robin Witkowski K. School Nurses effective 7/1/2017 8/31/2017 at a rate of $41.57 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per nurse: Diane C. Fitzgerald Marilyn L. Mazer Amy D. Liotti Laurie A. Halloran Robyn D. Petersen-DeCicco Cristina C. Shaffery Jennifer M. Semanchick Kelly Merlo BWD CG CG JAC ED ED HA HA 25

26 Mildred T. Marella Mary Colasurdo Susan Zimenoff Lisa B. Martinez Cynthia J. Daullary Laura Bailey ND PB SB SB STR WAL 34. Summer Employment Recommendations: (Continued) K. School Nurses effective 7/1/2017 8/31/2017 at a rate of $41.57 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per nurse: (continued) Nancy Arias Lisa A. Butler Karen L. Azzolini WASH WD ELC 35. Extracurricular: A. Spring Coaching Payments: Michaelanne Dietlmeier IE Intramurals $1, Mimi S. Erlitz IS Intramurals $1, Deborah J. Gustimbelli IN Intramurals $1, Erin K. Joyce IE Intramurals $1, Amanda K. Macho IN Intramurals $1, Mindy A. O Connor IE Intramurals $1, Matthew D. Smith IS Intramurals $1, Keith W. Stryker IN Intramurals $1, Laurie M. Weed IS Intramurals $1, B. Fall Coaching Recommendations and Payments: (attached) C. Winter Coaching Recommendations and Payments: Thomas Chant* HSE & HSS Asst. Ice Hockey+ $3,552, Step 2 Richard Dispoto* HSE & HSS Asst. Ice Hockey+ $5,228, Step 3 Jason Verdon* HSE & HSS Head Ice Hockey+ $5,067, Step 1 *on approved sub list + There are not enough players for each of these high schools to have their own team, so both schools ice hockey players play on one team D. Extracurricular Recommendations and Payments : (attached) E. Spring Half-Year Extracurricular Recommendation & Payment: Ronald Olendar Elementary Instrumental $1,

27 Music Equipment Advisor 36. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) A. Recommended for continuing employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Recommended for employment for the school year effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 37. Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet effective 7/1/2017-6/30/2018: (Attached) 38. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) 39. Support Staff Paid Holiday Schedule (Attached) 40. Annual Re-Appointment List for the School Year 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 Pending State Budget Approval (Attached) CERTIFICATED STAFF 41-45: 41. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position): {Code = (R) Replacement} $ A. Brittany A. Bloss (R) 57,815 IN Sped RR 9/1/2017-6/30/ Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018: From: To: $ A. Noel C. Alieso BA+30 MA +1,400 HSE Spanish 43. Resignation: A. Danielle A. Mondello 6/30/2017 IN Math Gr Resignation (change from termination): Effective Date A. Employee # /30/ Transfers effective SY: From: To: A. Shannon L. Brown Walnut Street Joseph A. Citta 27

28 Supervisor of Instruction B. Stacey A. DeCesare Monetti Cedar Grove Walnut Street Supervisor of Instruction C. Thomas L. Lanza TBD Cedar Grove Supervisor of Instruction On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Nardini on # 14, Onofrietti on # 14 Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA + ADDENDUM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-9 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine 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. Extracurricular: A. Fall Sports Schedules: (Attached) High Schools East, North & South Intermediate East, North & South B. Recommend approval for the High School North Girls Field Hockey program to host a Junior Varsity/Freshman Field Hockey Tournament. Katie Muller, Toms River High School North Varsity Field Hockey Coach, will be the person in charge. The tournament will be held on the High School North Campus and will start the week of October 13, 2017 with the finals taking place on October 26, There will be no cost to the Board of Education. 4. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 5. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 28

29 6. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 7. Student Services: A. Out-of-District Day Placement Requests (Attached) B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached) C. Extended School Year Placement Requests (Attached) D SY Out of District Placement Requests (Attached) 8. Summer Program Recommendations: A. Intermediate Summer School; Apex Learning Supervisors; Spanish Enrichment; Summer Music Program; Summer Weight Training Program and Waterbotics Program effective July 10, 2017 to August 10, 2017 (Attached) 9. Nursing Services Plan: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached School District Nursing Services Plan for the School Year. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS Mr. Giovine discussed the Board and Superintendent online evaluations and deadline. Mr. Raimann discussed the district being treated equal. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mrs. Eagan discussed career academies, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent s salary increases. 29

30 A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 30