Board Vice President Loreen Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

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1 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, New Jersey on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Board Vice President Loreen 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 August 3, 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. Joe Nardini, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, and Mrs. Loreen Torrone. Mr. Ben Giovine arrived 6:05 p.m. Mr. Daniel Leonard was absent. Mr. Christopher Raimann was absent. 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- 6:02 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, 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 Student HIB # 42992; Personnel Rice Notice # 12500, # 15047; Settlement Agreement # 46399, # 55201, # 26589, # 36230; Settlement Authority # 45137, # 13298; Workers Compensation # 13852; Tuition In # 39357, # 42243, # 40317; Township of Berkeley vs. Toms River Regional Schools at el; Fire & Security Drill Report. Other. Subject to change.

2 All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 8:00 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 8:00 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Giovine led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Giovine addresses the current press articles. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy stated it has been a very busy spring and summer where many of us have been preparing for this new school year and the first day of school. At the beginning of last school year, the Toms River Regional Board of Education worked with the community, staff, and my administrative team to develop five district goals for the school year. 2

3 1. Student Achievement The district will expand its comprehensive literacy program to promote student independence and growth at the elementary level; expand career education opportunities at the secondary level. 2. Budget To support and expand our educational programs, the district will continue to pursue alternative revenue sources by increasing grant applications, corporate sponsorships, enterprise funds and partnerships. 3. Facilities Based on the comprehensive facilities assessment, the district will develop plans to address highest priority issues within the parameters of a responsible budget while determining funding sources. 4. Technology The district will increase access to digital resources integrated across the curriculum, including online courses and assessments. 5. Communications The district will increase communication with the community, including improving its online presence (ex. website). At the March 8, 2017 curriculum committee we presented a summary of progress toward those goals. Once again as required we have developed Annual Goals that were presented for review and discussion at our August 9 th committee meetings are on the agenda for approval this evening are as follows: DISTRICT GOALS District Goals Rationale and Evidence 1. Student Achievement: Implement a student centered and hands-on inquiry model for science instruction in K-12 classrooms using engineering practices and an integrated STEAM approach that will promote college and career readiness. Rationale: elementary implementation of NGSS mandated and secondary in year 2; will use to tie together related initiatives. Connects Goals #4 and 5. Evidence: K-12 NGSS curriculum alignment and unit development; creation of K-12 isteam team 3

4 2. Budget: Develop a financial plan to continue supporting our educational program that considers losses in funding and alternative revenue sources. 3. Facilities: Based on the comprehensive facilities assessment, continue to finalize priority project plans in the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) for implementation while developing referendum plans. 4. Technology: The application of technology will enable more personalized, cross-curricular, and problem-based student learning at all levels, and improve district productivity and communication cost effectively through new platforms and systems. 5. Community: The district will increase its partnerships with external resources; improve and expand communication and outreach; and increase the number and diversity of activities that benefit the entire community. Rationale: Reductions in state aid and future funding challenges will require an even greater effort to look at funding options; based on Facilities Assessment; supports Goal #3 Evidence: grants, sponsorships, ESIP docs, referendum plan Rationale: Two years ago we did the facilities assessment. Last year's goal was the facilities plan. This year's should be the implementation. Faciliates Goals #1 and 4; supported by Goal #2. Evidence: documented facilities work; grant documents; ESIP docs Rationale: We are doing this in our makerspaces, grant initiatives, LATIC, and academies. Supports Goal #1. Evidence: HS Academy curriculum, sample student work products; lesson samples involving use of Chromebooks in elementary; new Genesis platform, new phone system Rationale: Supports Goal #2; already on a roll with partnerships; already planned Big Read, Poseidon Workshops, Makerfest/Green Fair. Could we have one or more Curriculum/Tech Fairs this year? Evidence: partnership docs; documented activities; We are extremely pleased with the success of our many important initiatives to date and the student centered focus of our teams. This success is a direct reflection of the support of our board of education, our community partners and the commitment of our faculty and administration toward professional development and increased student achievement. Assistant Superintendent John Coleman stated this year Toms River High School North was awarded the silver metal by US world and News report by ranking the top of all high schools in the nation. There are only five schools in Ocean and Monmouth 4

5 County that received this award. We are very proud of the work the Mr. Keller has done and his staff at High School North to achieve this award. 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 August 9, 2017 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:35 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 August 3, 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- Loreen Torrone, Janet Bell, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti and Chris Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, John Coleman and Dr. Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed 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 $1,890, for the school year and $20,259, for the school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. 5

6 The committee then reviewed the District lease, sponsorship and other rental agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval. The committee was advised that regarding the budget, based on New Jersey Department of Education guidance regarding financial distress, a resolution will be on the August agenda approving our application for restoration of the $1.4 million reduction in State Aid imposed by the legislature. The committee was provided with a draft of the 5 proposed District Goals, which will also be on the August agenda. The goals include areas such as student achievement, budget, facilities, technology and community. Regarding the $5 million Community Disaster Loan provided by FEMA to the district subsequent to Superstorm Sandy, after much due diligence by the district administration, the district was formally notified in late July 2017 that the entire $5 million dollar loan is being cancelled and will not require any repayment by the district. This is important, especially since payback was scheduled to begin in the year. The committee was then provided with a draft of the school calendar, which now includes the one additional professional development day added during the last negotiations with the teachers union. The calendar will be on the August agenda for approval. An update was provided regarding several district grants that have been secured, including the $65,000 Steelcase Grant for a room renovation at High School North, the $20,000 Sustainable New Jersey Grant for the renovation of the Poseidon Academy in downtown Toms River and the $14,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant. Finally, the committee was reminded that Makerfest this year will be October 14, 2017 at the arena on the campus of High School North. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini 6

7 The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on August 9, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:00 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 August 3, 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 Janet Bell, Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, 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 was discussed, including: 1.The Steelcase grant-funded makeover of HS North s Room C-04 into a stateof-the-art Active Learner English room is complete, with a grand opening for the community in early September. 2.Final school lead testing results have come in, to be posted online. 3.Cedar Grove replacement boilers are installed and being attached to system, to be ready by winter. As requested, an air monitoring test will be performed at the completion of the project. 4.Bids for the replacement of traffic signs are due August 15th and a recommendation to award a responsible bidder will be made. The district will do the foundations and possible installation; the township will provide some units through a grant that they have been awarded. 7

8 5. H.S. North s F-wing boiler has been replaced and final connections and energy management systems are being installed and tested. 6.Poseidon Lab Sustainable NJ grant work renovations will be completed in the next few weeks, with a late September or October grand opening for the community. 7.The Capital Program plan Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) and referendum to address priority issues identified in the district-wide 2015 facilities assessment has advanced; details were described in the presentation by Maser Consulting and their consultants. New Business discussion included: 1.Cenergistics, our energy education program, has saved $4,697,000 in cost avoidance to date, based on past energy usage. 2.Annual temporary approvals requests have been completed and will be submitted to the Ocean County Superintendent's office for approval after approval of the board. 3.The six month AHERA (asbestos) inspection has been completed and sites to be addressed identified 4.Communication was received from an attorney representing Bey Lea Commons Condominium within 200 of HSN regarding the creation of conference rooms within the basements of the complex and the need for total number of parking stalls required. 5.The replacement and lining of the track at the John Bennett Athletic Center has been completed. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Wagner will survey which schools have Knox boxes, allowing quick and secure access by the fire department will determine progress on repairing a well pump at Intermediate South 8

9 reimbursement requests to the NJDOE for lead testing will be made once retesting has been completed Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools again met on August 9, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:45 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 August 3, 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 Janet Bell, Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, 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, Tom Brys and Derek Jordan from Maser and Bob Ventriglia and Jeff Norton from DCO Energy. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. Toms Brys from Maser Consulting presented an update regarding the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP), including information and details regarding the 79 project items which were identified within the Facility Condition Assessment previously completed that have been chosen to be included through the Smart Select process. The ESIP project estimate is a little over $17 million dollars, would generate over $900k in annual energy savings, and would be eligible for over $1.1 million in NJ State incentives. Mr. Brys also provided updated ESIP timelines for the key milestones, as well as explaining which projects cannot be completed under the 9

10 ESIP program, but will be considered when developing a referendum due to the project's inability to create energy savings or the time relative to cost payback is prohibitive. It was noted that one of the next key steps is securing a third party consultant for measurement and verification as required by BPU, and it is expected that such a consultant will be added to the Purchasing Agenda for approval in August It was noted that the contract documents will be prepared with the language requiring that the work be performed with a Project Labor Agreement (PLA ) with a locally retained labor rate of 88%. Insurance Committee Mr. Corby The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met August 9, 2017 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 5:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews insurance information, including workers compensation and liability claims, which may include items in litigation or names and case information for individuals, including staff members. In attendance were Committee Chair- Russ Corby, Board members Gigi Esparza and Loreen Torrone, as well as Business Administrator- William Doering. Also in attendance was Stuart Migdon with the district health insurance broker, Business and Governmental Insurance Agency (BGIA) and Zach Edelman and Danielle Voda from the district property and casualty insurance broker, Fairview Insurance Agency. Mr. Migdon provided the committee with medical paid claim data through the first quarter of 2017 with a comparison to data covering the same time period from the prior year. Year over year trend was discussed based on the claim data. Mr. Migdon also reviewed the largest dollar claims, frequencies of different types of claims as well as statistics regarding utilization of the Partnership Health Center. 10

11 Mr. Edelman and Ms. Voda from Fairview Insurance presented a loss report through June 30, 2017, with the prior 2 full years for comparative purposes. This report presented the frequency and severity of claims for several insurances, including workers compensation, liability, auto and property. Specific locations and injury types were further discussed. Finally, the committee reviewed the meeting schedule and agreed to shift the Insurance Committee schedule to the months of January, April, July and October, and the next quarterly meeting will be in October 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 August 9, 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 members Loreen Torrone and Janet Bell. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools. 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 as well as recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, August 16,

12 INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes). There were none. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF STATE AID REDUCTION APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL STATE ASSISTANCE RESOLUTION (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval and Adoption of State Aid Reduction Application for Additional State Assistance Resolution (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann Assistant Superintendent Debra McKenna presents the HIB Self-Assessment On January 5, 2011, Governor Christie signed into law P.L. 2010, Ch 122, an act concerning HIB in school settings that amended various parts of the statutory law. The area that applies specifically to school policy and procedures amended NJSA 18A:37-13 which included the requirements for the prevention and intervention of HIB on and off school grounds, at school-sponsored functions and on school buses. The State Commissioner of Education revised the NJDOE model HIB policy which was shared with individual school districts to aid them in the revision of their own policies in order to align them with the amended law. A program was designed by the Commissioner of Education to grade each public school and school district in their efforts to implement the new Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. 12

13 The program of self-assessment was developed in consultation with experts in antibullying strategies and school climate improvement and representatives from various districts throughout the state. This self-assessment document was revised for the school year based on feedback that the NJDOE received from the field during the first year of implementation, and has remained the same through the school year. The Commissioner s program and Guidance for Determining Grades under the Anti- Bullying Bill of Rights Act was distributed to all of our school anti-bullying specialists. The first step of the grading program was for each school through its school safety team to complete a self-assessment of its implementation of the ABR. This self-assessment tool is organized into eight core elements which include various HIB programs, trainings, curriculum, HIB personnel and HIB incident reporting and investigation procedures. All documentation of compliance is maintained at the school level. Each indicator is organized into categories of compliance and each level is assigned a score equivalence. All scores are added together to come up with individual school grades, all school grades are then added together and averaged to come up with a district grade. Tonight I am here to share the scores for our district with you and also to share with you the number of incidents reported, and investigated as well as the number that were deemed acts of HIB. These scores will be submitted to the NJDOE and then a grade will be determined. The self-assessment portion of the score for our district is 76 out of a possible 78 points. When broken down by level: High School-76/78 Intermediate-76/78 Elementary-77/78 During the school year 289 acts of HIB were reported and investigated, of those 113 were confirmed as HIB according to statute. 13

14 This self-assessment serves as an opportunity to reflect upon our progress in implementing the law and to reinforce and strengthen our HIB prevention and intervention programs, policies and practices. Administrators from each of our 18 schools have shared HIB data with staff members, analyzed such data and targeted specific areas to focus efforts to promote positive school culture and climate. Our school district plans to further assess strengths and vulnerabilities for learning by conducting our annual school climate survey and using this data to measure our program implementation. This report is reflective of the efforts of our staff in all areas of school life: Our school safety teams, parents, students, nurses, student assistance counselors, guidance counselors, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, our school resource officers, safety officers, and other support staff. All members of our school community have received training and updated communication on ABR as well as programs and activities designed to promote a positive school climate. Each school has assigned one person to serve as anti-bullying specialist and one administrator as a liaison to the district wide committee. These people volunteer countless hours to trainings, investigations, program planning and additional school safety team meetings. Our board of education recognizes and acknowledges the hard work by these individuals and all members of our school community who share in the goal of providing our young people with a safe and positive learning environment. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING GRADES UNDER THE ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Resolution for the New Jersey Department of Education School Self- Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (attached) be approved. 14

15 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC NURSING SERVICES CONTRACT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the Approval of the Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services Contract Effective September 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SERVICES CHAPTER 192/193 CONTRACT AND EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services Contract Effective September 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) be approved. On roll call the following vote: 15

16 Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES UNDER IDEA-B EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) A motion was made by Mrs. Bell, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Approval of the Catapult Learning Non-Public Special Education Services under IDEA-B Effective September 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION AND 193 SPEECH SERVICES UNDER IDEA-B EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Catapult Learning Non-Public Special Education and 193 Speech Services under IDEA-B Effective September 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) be approved. On roll call the following vote: 16

17 Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the Approval of the Catapult Contract Agreement for Non-Public Title One Educational Services Effective September 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 (approval subject to review by Attorney) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF THE RESERVE ENCUMBRANCE RESOLUTION (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the Approval of the Reserve Encumbrance Resolution (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann 17

18 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBMISSION TO THE COUNTY FOR THE TEMPORARY FACILITY AND ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE REQUESTS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Approval of Annual Submission to the County for the Temporary Facility and Alternate Method of Compliance Requests be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT GOALS (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools District Goals (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS THAT AS PER THE SUPERINTENDENT S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND PENDING APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT, TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT S QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MERIT GOALS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR (attached) 18

19 A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools that as per the Superintendent s Employment Contract and Pending Approval of the Executive County Superintendent, to Approve the Superintendent s Quantitative and Qualitative Merit Goals for the School Year (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Nardini, Onofrietti Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS Policy 3221 Evaluation of Teachers (M) Regulation Evaluation of Teachers (M) Policy 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members Excluding Teachers and Administrators (M) Regulation 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members Excluding Teachers and Administrators (M) Policy 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) Policy 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) Policy 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (M) Regulation 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (M) A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Bell 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: 19

20 Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF HIB SPECIALISTS AND APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATORS A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of HIB Specialists and Applicable Administrators be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF OCEAN COUNTY YMCA AGREEMENT (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of Ocean County YMCA Agreement be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF REVISED PUPIL CALENDAR (attached) 20

21 A motion was made by Mrs. Bell, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of Revised Pupil Calendar (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF TUITION-IN STUDENT REQUEST HIGH SCHOOL $ 13, STUDENT I.D. # A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of Tuition-In Student Request High School $13, Student I.D. # be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Agenda Items be approved: 25. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report 26. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental Agreements (attached) 21

22 27. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable) 28. Approval of Bills: July 19, 2017 August 7, 2017 General $ 12,904, General $ 2, Cafeteria $ 5, Payroll (Gross) July 9, 2017 $ 1,157, (Gross) July 21, 2017 $ 1,374, Board Secretary s Agenda + Addendum School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 40- $20,259, Zero Values Contract Extensions Resolutions Permission to Advertise Award of Bids Student Transportation Jointures School Year Purchases Pages 1 through 11- $1,890, Student Transportation On roll call the following vote: 22

23 Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby on All Search Day, All Children s Center, All Vamvas Transportation Absent: Leonard, Raimann 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 June (Preliminary) 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 June (Preliminary) 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. Esparza and carried that the Approval and Certification of the June (Preliminary) 2017 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM 23

24 PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-36 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following resolution be approved: PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-36 CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-9: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} $ A. Katherine Bednarz (R) 55,815 ED Grade 1 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Alexandra M. Chiodi (R) 52,915 HSE Science 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 C. Jonathan R. Dodi (R) 52,915 IN Math Gr. 7 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 D. Marissa Elmo (R) 52,915 WAL Grade 2 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 E. Lisa Hart (R) 52,915 HSN Sped Autistic 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 F. Shannon Hussey (R) 55,815 HSE+Speech Language 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 Specialist G. Megan E. Klass (R) 54,415 SB Grade 3 9/1/2017-6/30/

25 H. Shannon N. McEwan (R) 52,915 ND Grade 5 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 I. Lauren J. McMahon (R) 55,415 ELC Sped Autistic 10/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Prorated) J. Magdalena Plewik-Rodriguez (R) 56,815 HSN Sped RR 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 K. Julia N. Politano (R) 56,815 HSN Sped RR 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 L. Katelyn J. Richerts (R) 53,415 IS Science Gr. 8 10/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Prorated) M. Joseph Shore (R) 52,915 HSN Sped RR 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 N. Amanda A. Somma (R) 52,915 IS Math Gr. 6 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 O. Brittany S. Steele (R) 52,915 ND Grade 3 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 P. Ronald Zenker (R) 57,815 HSS Business 9/1/2017-6/30/ Revised Change of Contract Start Date: A. Anna Kasper 9/1/2017 ELC Special Education Supervisor 3. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018: 25

26 From: To: $ A. Kathleen B. Healy BA BA+30 +1,500 WS Basic Skills B. John E. Miller BA BA+30 +1,500 HSS Math 4. Recommended Salary Adjustments: $ A. Nicole M. Burak 9/1/2017-6/30/ , CG Sped Aut (Autism Related Service Facilitator stipend) B. Dawn M. Jacobus 9/1/2017-6/30/ , SB Speech Language (Speech Related Service Specialist Facilitator stipend) C. Danielle Koeppen 9/1/2017-6/30/ , JAC Speech Language (Speech Related Service Specialist Facilitator stipend) D. Erin P. MacDonald 9/1/2017-6/30/ , CG+ Supplemental (from 2 to 4 periods per Teacher day) E. Christopher A. Polhemus 9/1/2017-6/30/ , HSE Sped Aut (Autism Related Service Facilitator stipend) F. Cynthia L. Policastro-Smith 9/1/2017-6/30/ , HA Sped Aut (Autism Related Service Facilitator stipend) 5. Recommended for Continued Employment as Homebound Instructor and Rip Tide Instructor at the Homebound Instruction Hourly Rate of Pay: 26

27 A. Valerie Giuliano 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 $41.57/hr. 6. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Employee #13837 Family 1/4/2018-3/29/2018 HSN Health/Phys Ed B. Employee #13851 Family 9/1/ /29/2017 CG Sped RR Ext. C. Employee #11371 Military 9/4/2017-9/25/2017 IN Math Gr. 6 D. Employee #12645 Family 9/1/ /3/2017 CG Elementary World Lang. E. Employee #14662 Family 9/1/ /6/2017 CG Kindergarten F. Employee #13369 Family 11/13/2017-1/17/2018 HSE Science G. Employee #12577 Family 12/8/2017-3/11/2018 STR Supervisor Maternity 3/12/2018-3/29/2018 H. Employee #10838 Military 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 IE Health & Phys Ed Ext. 7. Resignations: A. Michelle Breitweiser 7/25/2017 HSE Speech Language Specialist 27

28 B. Dana L. Chibbaro 8/11/2017 HSS Assistant Principal (Revised Date) C. Margaret E. Molloy 8/3/2017 IS Math Gr. 8 D. Jessica M. Pielech 9/1/2017 HSS Science E. Sean M. Reilly 8/1/2017 HSN Sped RR 8. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position): $ A. Timothy M. Heckler (R) 57,815 SB Grade 3 9/1/2017-6/30/ Transfers Effective for the SY: (Attached) STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10-13: 10. Basic Skills Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached list of Local Basic Skills teachers to receive payment under Local Funds for the school year commencing 9/1/2017-6/30/ Title I Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to receive payment under Title I Funds for the school year commencing 9/1/2017-6/30/ Title IIA Class Size Reduction Instructors: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Class Size Reduction Instructors (Title IIA funded) for the school year. 28

29 13. Ocean County Jail Teachers: (Attached) A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to be paid by voucher at a rate of $35.00 per hour for aiding inmates at the Ocean County Jail for the GED for the school year commencing 7/1/2017 6/30/2018. Toms River Regional Schools will be reimbursed. SUPPORT STAFF 14-21: 14. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended for employment: $ Crista Ashcraft (R) 27,696 HSN Secretary (12 mos) 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) B. Retirements: Eileen M. Andreani 1/1/2018 HSS CST Secretary Debra Crosta 1/1/2018 Maintenance Department Secretary C. Resignation: Sarah L. Paturzo 9/1/2017 HSS Teacher Secretary 15. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Resignations: Theresa Connelly-Guerrini 9/1/

30 HSE Tier II Paraprofessional Bailey S. Corblies 8/1/2017 HSE Tier II Paraprofessional SuCarol A. Prieto 8/1/2017 ND Tier II Paraprofessional 16. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended for employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} $ Michelle J. Cajiao (R) 4, Joseph A. Citta 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 B. Recommended leave of absence request: Employee #15181 Family 9/1/2017 9/22/2017 Silver Bay Elementary C. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.44 per hour effective 7/20/2017: Patricia Phillips 17. Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period: Effective Dates Kevin M. Ryan HSN Custodian 9/17/2017 6/30/2018 Andrew D. Wilcock Roving Custodian 9/17/2017 6/30/

31 B. Recommended leave of absence request: Employee #13404 Family 7/24/2017 8/6/2017 ND Head Custodian Ext. C. Termination: Employee # /12/2017 Roving Custodian 18. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended change of employment: Change to $ Sandra Costa IS Lead Cafeteria Worker 30, IS Cafeteria Worker 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per hour effective 9/1/2017: Susan A. Dougherty Beverly Morrison 19. Human Resources Department: A. Recommended for Employment: Tracie M. Doss (R) $57,000 AES/Human Resources 9/18/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) Generalist 20. Maintenance Department: 31

32 A. Recommended salary adjustment for completion of four year Journeyman program: Michael A. Hawtin 7/1/2017-6/30/ ,100 Tradesman - Plumber 21. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment: Donal P. Leadbeater (R) $55,580.95* Mechanic Helper 8/21/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) Robert Rossano (R) $55,580.95* Mechanic Helper 8/17/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) *Salary pending finalization of TRSTA salary guides B. Resignation: Mark J. Fichtner 8/1/2017 Regular Bus Driver C. Recommended leave of absence request: Employee #15035 Family 9/1/ /1/2017 Sped Bus Driver D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 8/17/2017: Position Rate: Mark Fichtner Bus Driver $18.50/hr Lawrence Iannuzzi Bus Driver $18.50/hr Harry Kearney Bus Driver $18.50/hr 32

33 Carolyn Mazur Bus Driver $18.50/hr Denette Pasqualini Bus Attendant $10.75/hr Ellen Reed Bus Driver $18.50/hr Josephine Selbeau Bus Attendant $10.75/hr NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final E. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the school year effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 (Attached) 22. Extracurricular: A. Fall Coaching Recommendations and Payments: Michael Barrett* HSN Asst. Boys Cross Country Volunteer Robert Cassidy HSN Asst. Football $6,187 Daniel Cicala* HSS Asst. Football Volunteer Robert D Anton* HSS Asst. Football Volunteer Christine DiBiase* HSN Asst. Cheerleading $2,282 Brian Elias* HSS Asst. Football $4,021 Kevin Kanarkowski HSE Asst. Football $6,187 Scott Kopf* HSE Asst. Football $4,205 Ricky Maldonado HSS Asst. Football $4,021 Emanuel Mayers* HSN Asst. Boys Cross Country Volunteer Trevor Signorino* HSS Asst. Football Volunteer *Fingerprinted per State Regulations B. Fall 2017 Coaching Resignation: Sean Reilly HSN Weight Training C. Revised Extracurricular Band Activity Recommendations and Payments : 33

34 Aridare Gillette* HSE Twirling -$1, Brittany Rosell* HSE Twirling +$1, *fingerprinted per State regulations 23. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) 24. Continuing Education Unit Credits: (Attached) 25. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final CERTIFICATED STAFF 26-30: 26. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement} $ A. Christine A. Black (R) 52,915 ND ESL 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Andrew Carlstrom (R) 66,815 HSN Math 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 C. Sarah S. Cummings (R) 54,415 BWD Grade 5 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 D. Caitlin R. Fell (R) 55,815 WS Grade 3 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 E. Jeanine B. McLaughlin (R) 66,920 HSE Science 9/1/2017-6/30/

35 F. John E. Raffaele (R) 57,815 HSS Science 9/1/2017-6/30/ Recommended Change of Employment: Change to: $ A. Christopher V. Peck HSS Assistant Principal 95,300 HSE Science 8/18/2017-6/30/2018 (Prorated) 28. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position): $ A. Brittany S. Steele (R) 52,915 ND Grade 3 9/1/2017-6/30/ Resignation: A. Catherine Applegate 9/1/2017 HSE Science 30. Transfers Effective for the SY: (Attached) SUPPORT STAFF 31-35: 31. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended for employment: $ Arlene B. Krupinski (R) 23,893 STR Secretary (10 mos) 9/1/2017 6/30/2018 B. Recommended change of employment: 35

36 Change to: $ Kelly A. Somma-Hicks ND Senior Secretary (TREA) 51,859 Administrative Executive 8/18/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) Secretary Sheri Pereira Administrative Secretary 35,500 ND Senior Secretary 8/18/2017 6/30/2018 (Prorated) C. Transfers effective 9/1/17: (Attached) 32. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended for employment: $ Keith A. Richter (R) 13,908 TBD Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #15515 Family Ext. 5/27/2017 6/30/2017 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Maternity 9/1/2017 1/1/2018 C. Resignations: Barbara E. Monda 9/1/2017 IS Tier II Paraprofessional Ilonka K. Shirey 9/1/2017 PB Tier II Paraprofessional 33. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence request: Employee #15310 Medical 9/1/ /18/

37 North Dover Ext. 34. Custodial Department: A. Termination: Employee # /17/2017 Roving Custodian (Revised Date) 35. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 8/17/2017: Position Rate: Francine Siddons Bus Driver $18.50/hr NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 36. Extracurricular: A. Fall Coaching Recommendation and Payment: Joseph Meyers, III* HSS Asst. Football Coach Volunteer *fingerprinted per State regulations On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA + ADDENDUM 37

38 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-11 A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, 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. Funded Programs: A. Recommend approval of the attached administrator designation for Non- Public Technology Funds. (Attached) B. Recommend approval of the attached ESEA Consolidated Grant Application and award of funds for the Fiscal Year (Attached) 4. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 5. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 6. Student Services: A. Out-of-District Day Placement Requests (Attached) B. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Services for the school year (Attached) C. Approval of Settlement Agreement Regarding Student ID #46399 and Settlement Agreement Regarding Student ID #

39 7. Student HIB Appeal #42992 (Confirm Decision Stands) 8. K-12 Guidance and Counseling Plans: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached K-12 Guidance and Counseling Program Plans for the school year. 9. Curriculum Approvals for School Year (Attached) 10. Student Services: A. Approval of Settlement Agreements Regarding Student ID s #55201, #26589, #36230, and # Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Nardini, Onofrietti, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: Leonard, Raimann OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS Mr. Giovine discussed the report on HIB shows the Board the hard work of staff investigating the HIB s. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) 39

40 Ms. Polozzo discussed the Superintendent contract timing, HIB report, tuition for Seaside Park children to Toms River Schools & Tuition-in, congratulates Mr. Keller on award to High School North, the positives of High School South and Mr. Ricotta. Mrs. Benson discuss the Superintendent contract timing and precedence. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:58 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 40