Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

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1 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at Toms River Intermediate North, 150 Intermediate North Way, Toms River, New Jersey on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6:15 P.M. Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement: Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 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. Gidalty Esparza, Mr. Ben Giovine, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Alex Pavliv, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, and Mr. Joseph Torrone. Also in attendance were Interim Superintendent Gialanella, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents Hauenstein, McKenna, Gaffney, Business Administrator Doering, Representative for Board Attorney Leone is Annemarie Schreiber, 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. Rhine and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved: Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River Intermediate North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of: Executive Session Resolution To include Contracts (proposal process for auditor appointment), Legal/Litigation (MJR, Tuition/homeless), Personnel (Superintendent Search), Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, Suspension Report as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

2 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 7:30 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:30 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance A moment of silence was held for four staff members, Tom Schenck, Brain Laird, Patricia Cohen, and Debra Panecki and also Francis Duddy a Community Member. STUDENT AWARDS The list of student award recipients is attached to the minutes. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Meaghan Sullivan, High School East Krista Federici, High School North Sara Whitman, High School South Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events taking place and fund raising activities. COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS Budget & Finance Mr. Sigurdson 2

3 The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Board member 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 January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In addition to Committee Chair Jim Sigurdson, in attendance were Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Ben Giovine, Alex Pavliv, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marianne Gaffney, 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, with one question requiring some follow up information. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $1,313, for the 2013/14 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, which are also being recommended for board approval. The committee then discussed the budget process. The district submitted a letter of intent and made preliminary application to the Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant with regards to the budget. Citizens Budget Advisory Committee meetings are being rescheduled for March 26 th, April 2 nd and April 9th in High School North s Media Center. Each evening, different major budget areas will be presented and discussed. Finally, the committee discussed the recent statutory changes in budget submission timelines. For , the preliminary budget is due to the County office by March 20, 2014 and the window of time to have the budget hearing is April 24, 2014 to May 7, The final budget adoption must be made by May 14,

4 Finally, the board was reminded that this year the Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure forms are to be filed online and are due within 30 days of assuming office for newly elected Board members and by April 30 by all others who are required to file. The Department of Education will send an to each applicable individual with instructions for the necessary filing. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Giovine The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. Board President Joe Torrone 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 January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In attendance were Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Alex Pavliv, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Jim Sigurdson, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marianne Gaffney, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings, including the following: High School North- a presentation of plans was made by Brian Baer and Craig Brearley for Architecture for Humanity, regarding the proposed grant of approximately $175,000, to address some athletic field improvements at High School North. The plans, which have already been approved by the Planning Board, would involve improvements to the entrance of the football field, the concession area, the press box and some of the walkways in and around the field complex. Another public charrette will be held in the near future to discuss the final proposed plans and applicable project timelines. High School South- regarding the home-side bleachers, the committee was informed that the recent onsite meeting scheduled with Maser Consulting had to be 4

5 rescheduled due to inclement weather. The meeting was rescheduled for February 12, 2014 and the status will be discussed at the March 2014 Building and Grounds meeting. The committee also discussed the communication process regarding district priorities for facilities work. This issue and the applicable protocols will be discussed between the Superintendent, Business Administrator and Educational Facilities Manager prior to the next Building and Grounds meeting. High School North and 1144 Hooper Avenue- the American Littoral Society is continuing to work with the district to structure a grant proposal to assist with the content and flow rate of water from the watershed into Barnegat Bay. They are also coordinating with Architecture for Humanity with regards to any work in and around the High School North football field site. Intermediate North- the district is moving forward with the project planning to replace two, original 40+ year old chillers on the roof of Intermediate North. This project will likely be done over the summer, which will require temporary air conditioning and tempering during the late spring and early summer. Finally, the committee was informed that the district is evaluating proposals to upgrade the Energy Management Program. The district is looking to find efficiencies with open-source computer programs that will bridge together the many separate systems and units at the various schools and locations. Curriculum Committee Mrs. Rhine A Curriculum 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 11, Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following Opening Statement: Good Evening, Welcome to a Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In attendance was Committee Chair Ginny Rhine. Also present were Board Committee Members Loreen Torrone and Jim Sigurdson along with Board President Joe Torrone and Board Members Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Alexander Pavliv, 5

6 Walter Ramsay and Ben Giovine. Also present were: Interim Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella, Assistant Superintendents Debbie McKenna and Jim Hauenstein, Interim Assistant Superintendent Marianne W. Gaffney, Director of Student Services Curriculum and Instruction 6 12 John Coleman, Director of Funded Programs and District Test Coordinator Dr. Estee Mailot, and District Supervisor of Technology Mr. Len Niebo. Dr. Gaffney opened the meeting introducing the Olympic Unit. The Supervisor of Instruction for GT and the five GT teachers who created the unit presented: Kelly Josberger, Kelley Lyn Amato, Dinean Batchelder, Laura Ackerman, Mary McCann and Nancy J. Corrigan along with the elementary Instructional Supervisor of math, Elaine Taff. Supervisors of Instruction Mallory Kennedy, Jason Hughes, Jaime Jovanis and Maria Brito presented Olympic activities from their schools as well as South Toms River Elementary Principal Mr. Dennis Holzapfel. The presentation ended with a powerpoint illustrating the activities and students participating in Olympic Adventure activities. Dr. Estee Mailot and Mr. Leonard Niebo presented and informed the committee of preparations taking place for the upcoming PARCC Pilot. Mr. Niebo addressed all technology/scheduling issues within the buildings noting that 14 of our 18 schools are participating in the pilot. Dr. Mailot explained the communication process informing committee members of upcoming training for school administrators and test coordinators along with the timeline for parent letters. Mr. Jim Hauenstein presented on the special education transitional program regarding guardianship and the high school HSPA support programs, You re 18 Now What? Program and the Option 2 updates for physical education and personal finance. Members of the public were permitted to ask questions. Insurance Committee Mr. Pavliv The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey 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. 6

7 In addition to Board member Alex Pavliv, in attendance were Board members Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack and Joe Torrone 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 2014 totaling $144, with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members regarding payments, which were answered by Mr. Cinelli or administration at the meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill. Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the monthly insurance report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report included reopened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity payments, a repeater report and major reserve changes. The report also included the location of the accident for each claim, as well as the employee department. Finally, the committee discussed having a presentation regarding the structure and status of the district s health insurance program in the near future. BGIA, the district s health insurance broker, will be asked to make a presentation to the full 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 11, 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 Member Loreen Torrone, Chair, Walter Ramsay and James Sigurdson and Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella. This meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone. Thomas Gialanella, Interim Superintendent and the members discussed the certified personnel being recommended for employment at the board meeting on February 18, Each candidate s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. There was further discussion on upcoming openings in the Administrative area and the process being used to make those appointments. 7

8 The committee adjourned at 5:55 p.m. 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 professional appointments, purchasing agendas and bill journal. Mrs. Benson discussed the pupil calendar. Mrs. Eagan discussed the personnel committee. Mr. Friedman discussed the pupil calendar. Mrs. Canova discussed having a Chaplin. Mrs. Mack discussed the process of replacing teachers. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT - AUDITOR WISS & COMPANY FOR AUDIT FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the approval of the Professional Appointment for Wiss & Company for the Audit for a Fee Not to Exceed $75,000 be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Ramsay, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: Pavliv Abstained: Sigurdson Absent: None APPROVAL OF REVISED PUPIL CALENDAR A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval of the Revised Pupil Calendar be approved: 8

9 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF PUPIL CALENDAR A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Pupil Calendar be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None 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: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None 9

10 APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of minutes January 23, 2014 be approved: All members present voting Aye. APPROVAL OF BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following bills be approved for payment: General $ 9,163, Cafeteria $ 271, Payroll (Gross) January 24, 2014 $ 5,676, (Gross) February 7, 2014 $ 5,646, All members present voting Aye. BOARD SECRETARY S AGENDA 10

11 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Board Secretary s Agenda be approved as follows: School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 35- $1,313, Permission to Advertise Award of Bids Student Transportation Resolutions Zero Values Contract Extensions Jointures Transfers On roll call the following vote: School Year Permission to Advertise Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: Sigurdson on , , B, Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of December 2013 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 2013 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 11

12 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 Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval and Certification of the December 2013 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Ramsay, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None Abstained: Pavliv, Sigurdson Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement} $ A. Cynthia A. Harrison (R) 55,352 JAC Grade 2 3/3/2014-6/30/2014 (Prorated) B. Belinda R. Joyner (TR) 47,395 HSS Sped RR 2/26/2014-3/28/2014 (Prorated) C. Daniel J. Locandro (TR) 47,395 HSN Art 2/19/2014-3/14/2014 (Prorated) D. Heather R. Steadman (TR) 47,395 HA Sped Aut 3/7/2014-6/30/2014 (Prorated) (Re-hire) E. Meghan E. Wood (TR) 47,395 HSE Health/Phys Ed 2/5/2014-2/21/2014 (Prorated) 12

13 2. Recommended for Continuing Employment: {Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement} A. Sharon E. Esposito (TR) ED Grade 1 4/5/2014-6/30/2014 B. Stephanie J. Majewski (TR) SB+ Vocal Music 2/6/2014-3/11/2014 C. Lynne A. Padavano (TR) BWD Grade 1 3/1/2014-4/11/2014 D. Laurel K. Parks (TR) WAL Grade 3 3/2/2014-6/30/2014 E. Debra A. Weltner (TR) JAC Grade 2 2/19/2014-3/5/2014 F. Christina C. Wieszt (TR) WAL Grade 4 3/1/2014-4/10/2014 (Re-hire) 3. Recommended Change in Classification for the Following Employees Due to Change in Position Category from Temporary Replacement to Replacement effective 10/1/2013: Position A. Rebecca M. Curatolo SB Basic Skills B. Dianne Dymerski WS Basic Skills C. Allison A. Fritz JAC Basic Skills D. Linda M. Gallo SB Basic Skills E. Beth Guarino ED Basic Skills F. Melissa N. Lockhart PB Basic Skills G. Nicole C. McCabe WS Basic Skills H. Denise E. Marando JAC Basic Skills I. Jennifer L. Meyer WD Basic Skills J. Melissa A. Mencke ED Basic Skills K. Tanya M. Mosley WAL Basic Skills 13

14 L. Lisa A. Schweitzer WAL Basic Skills 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Heather L. Barbalinardo Family 3/24/2014-6/30/2014 IN Home Economics B. Corinne M. Carrino Family 12/2/2013-2/13/2014 STR+ Speech Lang. Spec. (revised end date) C. Joseph L. Donnelly Military 1/28/2014-1/29/2014 IN Math Gr. 6 D. Jennifer L. Doherty Family 1/30/2014; 1/31/2014; IN Sped Aut 2/4/2014; 2/5/2014; 2/12/2014 (2 hours in the a.m. only) E. Rachele M. Fiorovanti Maternity 3/2/2014-6/30/2014 WAL Grade 3 Ext. F. Sara M. Guzzi Family 4/3/2014-6/30/2014 STR Sped LLD (revised start date) G. Stephanie A. Higham Family 2/18/2014-3/11/2014 SB+ Vocal Music H. Melanie G. Luna Family 5/2/2014-6/30/2014 HSN Spanish I. Tanya M. Mosley Family 1/10/2014-1/31/2014 WAL Basic Skills (revised end date) J. Kristy L. Salkewicz Family 2/18/2014-4/21/2014 BWD Grade 1 Ext. K. Michele M. Sperduto Family 2/12/2014-2/13/2014 WAL Grade 1 14

15 L. Kathleen E. Treharne Maternity 4/5/2014-6/30/2014 ED Grade 1 Ext. M. Alyssa L. Vigliante Family 2/3/2014-3/20/2014 HSN Sped RR Ext. N. Lara A. Wenz Family 1/17/2014; 1/31/2014 ND Speech Correctionist 5. Retirements: A. Kim L. Defibaugh 5/1/2014 K-12 Fine Arts Supervisor B. Margaret A. Smith 7/1/2014 HA Grade 2 6. Transfer: From: A. Tisha M. Breslow WAL Grade 4 WAL Basic Skills 3/3/2014-6/30/ Deceased: A. Brian P. Laird 2/11/2014 HSN Social Studies 8. Suspension without Pay: To: A. Employee # /4/ until further notice Special Education Teacher STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9-10: 9. Basic Skills Extended Day Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Extended Day Program Staff/Salary changes. 15

16 10. Intermediate Basic Skills Instructors Club : (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached 200 Club Staff/Salary changes. SUPPORT STAFF 11-20: 11. Nurse Assistant: A. Recommended leave of absence request: Cristina C. Shaffery Family 2/11/2014-2/13/2014 ED Nurse Assistant (revised start date) 12. Secretarial Services: A. Retirement: Margaret K. Lilli 7/1/2014 IN Senior Secretary 13. Day Care Paraprofessionals: A. Deceased: Patricia H. Cohen 1/11/2014 Early Learning Center 14. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Cynthia J. Russo Family 1/28/2014-2/7/2014 High School East Ext. 16

17 B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $10.43 per hour: Renee M. Kleniewski Karen Shaughnessy 15. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Resignation: Renee Hoeppner 2/19/2014 Silver Bay B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $8.25 per hour: Jacquelin Buday Kokila Chaudhari Renee Hoeppner C. Recommended leave of absence request: Celeste Rusin Medical 1/29/2014-2/13/2014 Silver Bay Virginia Ventriglia Personal 3/3/2014-3/9/2014 Walnut Street 16. Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment: $ Tyrone L. Ables (R) 29,600 IS Custodian 2/19/2014-6/30/2014 (Prorated) 17. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended leave of absence request: 17

18 Donna M. Carrino Medical 12/3/2013-2/2/2014 JAC Cafeteria Worker (revised end date) 18. Maintenance Department: A. Recommended for employment: $ Michael A. Hawtin (R) 31,000 Tradesman Helper-Plumbing 2/19/2014-6/30/2014 (Prorated) B. Retirement: James K. Parker, Sr. 4/1/2014 Fire Prevention/Protection Specialist 19. Security Department: A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $12.30 per hour: Thomas T. LaBelle 20. Transportation Department: A. Retirement: Stephen R. Graf 6/1/2014 Sped Bus Driver B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Vladimir Allakhverdov Family 1/21/2014-2/18/2014 Sped Bus Driver Kathleen Cartwright Medical 1/23/2014-1/31/2014 Regular Bus Driver 18

19 Lynn M. Edens Family 2/18/2014-3/10/2014 Sped Bus Attendant Florence D. Larrison Family 2/4/2014-2/20/2014 Regular Bus Driver Wayne W. Orr Family 1/18/2014-2/25/2014 Regular Bus Driver C. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $15.25 per hour: Marc J. Fichtner Michael J. Hunt Matthew F. Lopreiato Anthony Profita D. Recommended for placement on the bus aide substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $10.75 per hour: Christine M. Accreditato Maria G. Battaglia Debra J. Earley Steven M. Gray Renee M. Hoeppner Mary R. Nolan Dawn M. Rotella Kristen D. Shersen Sandra L. Wolfe 21. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: Rhine on 1A Abstained: None Absent: None 19

20 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: 22. Application for Reimbursement for Professional Graduate Courses: (Attached) 23. Donation: A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. 24. Educational Activity Requests: (Attached) 25. Extracurricular: A. Winter Coaching Recommendations/Payments: Julian Clause IN Intramurals $1, Michaelanne Dietlmeier IE Intramurals $1, David Fazzini IS Intramurals $1, Deborah Gustimbelli IN Intramurals $1, Michael Heir IE Intramurals $1, Neil Kartikis IN Intramurals $1, Marianne LoGrasso Challenger League $1, Jason Longo IS Intramurals $1, Stephen Spiwak IE Intramurals $1, Laurie Weed IS Intramurals $1, B. Spring Coaching Recommendations/Payments: Kevin Cohen HSE Head Girls Golf $4, Courtney Coppinger HSE Assistant Softball $4, Kelly Fitzgerald HSE Assistant Softball $4, Tara Haydu* HSN Assistant Lacrosse $3, Kevin Kanarkowski HSE Assistant Softball $4, Ronald Laycock HSS Head Girls Golf $4, Marianne LoGrasso Challenger League $1, Ronald Signorino HSS Weight Training $4, Meghan Wood HSE Assistant Softball $4,

21 *County Superintendent s approval attached C. Spring Volunteer Coaches: David Fazzini HSE Girls Golf * County Superintendent s approval attached D. Spring Coaching Changes: From: To: Andrew Pagano Assistant Coach Head Coach HSN Baseball $4,832 $7,204 From: To: Michael Peck Volunteer Coach Assistant Coach HSN Baseball $4,832 E. School Play Salary Changes: From: To: Kim Haug HSN Stage Manager $1, $2, Angie Filippone $1, $ HSN Stage Manager F. School Play Recommendations: Lori Price HSN Volunteer 26. Funded Programs: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the IDEA grant modification and/or addendum of carry over funds for the IDEA SAGE grant. 27. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached) 21

22 28. Handicap Services: (Attached) A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests C. Tuition pupils received requests 29. Homebound Instruction: (Attached) 30. Homeschooling Request: (Attached) 31. Recommended Professional Leave Requests: A. Brooke B. Schlosser Practical Strategies to Help Students STR Grade 5 Tackle and Understand Complex Texts Edison, New Jersey Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Expenses not to exceed $ B. Dawn M. Aulisi Annual Conference Association of Student HSE Substance Awareness Assistance Professionals Coordinator Long Branch, New Jersey Thursday, February 27, 2014 Expenses not to exceed $ C. Christian M. Kane Rutgers Precalculus Conference HSN Basic Skills Math Piscataway, New Jersey Friday, March 21, 2014 Megan E. Miller Expenses not to exceed $ each HSN Math 32. Substitutes: (Attached) All members present voting Aye. 22

23 PERSONNEL ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 33-34: 33. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Jennifer L. Doherty Family 2/19/2014; 2/20/2014; IN Sped Aut 2/21/2014 (2 hours in the a.m. only) B. Amanda K. Macho Maternity 3/3/2014-3/30/2014 IN Health/Phys Ed Ext. C. Kristen E. Mason Family 3/24/2014-3/28/2014 HSE Science D. Michele M. Sperduto Family 2/14/2014-2/18/2014 WAL Grade 1 Ext. 34. Recommended for Continuing Employment: {Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement} A. Michele K. Lloyd (TR) IN Health/Phys Ed 3/3/2014-3/28/2014 STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 35: 35. Basic Skills Extended Day Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Extended Day Program Staff/Salary changes. SUPPORT STAFF 36-38: 23

24 36. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended for employment: $ Shannon M. Steinhauer (R) 26,240 WAL Secretary (12 months) 2/19/2014-6/30/2014 (Prorated) 37. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: 38. Transportation: Patricia A. Phillips Medical 3/11/2014-3/31/2014 North Dover Linda A. Wuss Personal 2/18/2014-2/21/2014 Beachwood A. Recommended leave of absence request: Fred A. Kuhmann Family 2/27/2014-3/12/2014 Regular Bus Driver B. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $15.25 per hour: Erica A. Luup-Blaney Nancy M. Caruso Frank Carrozza Michael Szerwinski On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone Noes: None 24

25 Abstained: None Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: 39. Extracurricular: A. Spring Coaching Recommendation/Payment: Richard Stratton HSS Assistant Softball $4,832 B. Spring Coaching Change/Correction: From: To: Allyson Boucher Assistant Coach Volunteer HSS Softball $4,832 Meghan Wood Assistant Coach Head Coach HSE Softball C. School Play Recommendations/Payments: Jeremy Leighty HSS Pit Crew $ Recommended Professional Leave Request: A. Shamus P. Burke PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy HSE English State Educator Review Committee Denver, Colorado Monday, March 17, 2014 through Friday, March 21, 2014 (Funded by PARCC) All members present voting Aye. 25

26 INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mrs. Garvey discussed the Superintendent search, auditor and professional appointments. Mr. Raimann discussed the Superintendent search and the school calendar. Mr. Schultz discussed the Superintendent salary. Mrs. Benson discussed MJR insurance money; reimburse tax payers and snow days. Mr. Galante discussed the audit, budget advisory committee, solar and drug testing for students. A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Rhine, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:58 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 26