A Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing 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, April 26, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Board President Ben Giovine read the following Opening Statement: Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing 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 April 4, 2017, for the Regular meeting and April 20, 2017 for the Budget Hearing meeting which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present: Mrs. Janet Bell, Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Daniel Leonard, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs. Loreen Torrone and Mr. Ben Giovine. Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Coleman, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board Attorney Must, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:00 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved: Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of: Executive Session Resolution To include - Student HIB Appeal ID # 57697; Personnel Rice Notice - # 12048, # 13092, # 11233, 15047, # 14353, # 12158, # 11094, # 15063; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Negotiations - A&S Council; Legal Litigation Tuition In # 44012, 53574, # 53575, # 53576, # 55110; Township of Berkeley- Central Regional Lawsuit, Sending-Receiving Relationship with Board of Education of Lavallette; Other. Subject to change.
as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 7:41 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:41 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Giovine and special guests Jacob Andros, Dylan Fitzpatrick, Jesus Perez led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS April is National Autism Awareness Month. In this evening s agenda, there is an approval of Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education proclaiming the month of April as Autism Awareness Month. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Sofia Moderno, High School East Emily Federici, High School North Melissa Antonowicz, High School South for Gerald Harney Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events taking place and fund raising activities. STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS 2
The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. 2017-2018 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET Superintendent Healy presented the Budget. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2017-18 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET A motion was made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval to Open the Public Hearing on the 2017-18 School District Budget be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS BUDGET HEARING ONLY (limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Galante discussed the budget, citizens budget meeting, reductions including positions, teachers salaries, loss of CDBG funds, maintenance reserve, referendum for future, taxes, and the time allotment for this inquires. Mrs. Eagan discussed reduction of positions. Mrs. Polozzo discussed the opportunity to speak on the school district s requests in Trenton. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2017-18 BUDGET 3
A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval to Close the Public Hearing on the 2017-18 Budget be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET RESOLUTION AND TAX RESOLUTIONS (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the approval to Adopt the 2017-18 School District Budget and Tax Resolutions be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None 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 April 19, 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 4
published in the Asbury Park Press on April 4, 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, Janet Bell, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini 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 $12,436,315.36 for the 2016-17 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. Regarding the 2017-18 budget, the County has concluded their review and has approved our budget. The public hearing will be April 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM. In advance of the State of NJ finalizing the State budget, a letter was sent to the State Senate Budget Committee, the Assembly Budget Committee and the State s Select Committee on School Funding Fairness regarding recommended changes to the State School Aid formula. The committee was provided with a copy of this letter. The committee then discussed the process regarding RFQ submissions for professionals. It was agreed that the administration would post in the Board s Google folder the spreadsheet of submissions for all disciplines, and Board members can request copies of any submissions by emailing the administration and copying the Board President. The professional appointments will then be discussed further and recommended appointments are expected to be on the May 17, 2017 Board agenda. 5
The committee was advised that the district received a letter from Ocean County Sheriff Mastronardy inquiring as to whether we can donate a bus to be retrofit as an ambulance bus for emergency management purposes, as identified in the Shore Region s 2014 Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment report. To support this very worthwhile endeavor, the district is able to donate bus #181, which is no longer being used and has recently been zero-valued. Finally, the committee was advised that the Daycare tuition rates will be increased by 3% for 2017-18. Even with this increase, our Daycare rates are extremely competitive, especially since lunch and snacks are provided. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on April 19, 2017 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:15 P.M. Committee Chair, Joe Nardini, read the following opening statement: Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on April 4, 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, Janet Bell, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard and Chris Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings, including the following: District-wide: State mandated lead testing- all 12 elementary schools and 2 intermediate schools have been tested, with the remaining schools scheduled to be tested next. We are awaiting the testing results for the 2 intermediate schools. 2 of 6
the 12 elementary schools had no findings. For the 10 schools that did, remediation efforts are complete at 8 of the schools and retesting will be scheduled. For 2 of the elementary schools, Hooper Avenue and East Dover, remediation efforts are more involved and must be scheduled after the end of the school year. High School East- regarding the installation of emergency exit doors from the room housing the electrical switchgear, the district solicited several quotes, but only received one and the amount is substantially above estimates as well as being over the bid threshold. The Facilities Department is further reviewing options, including performing some or all of the work with in-house staff. District-wide: Traffic signs- the Toms River Police Department is placing temporary signs at Cedar Grove and Hooper Avenue schools while the district works on permanent pole repairs and replacements, including researching potential grants to assist with funding. The committee was also advised that Ocean County, through the Sheriff s Department, may also be able to provide a few additional temporary signs, and will coordinate with the Toms River Police Department. Cedar Grove- regarding the boiler replacement project, we have final specifications from Maser Consulting and we will be going out to bid shortly, with the expectation that the project will be completed this summer. Walnut Street- paving of a few areas in great need was completed by our paving contractor over spring break. ESIP- the district engineer, Maser Consulting and their subcontractor, DCO Energy, have commenced site investigations for the development of the ESIP (Energy Savings Improvement Program). Intermediate South- the greenhouse, funded a Grunin Foundation Principal Innovation grant, is now completed. East Dover- for some needed exterior stucco repairs, the district is securing quotes. 7
District-wide: at a few locations, the district had to address and eliminate termites over spring break. High School South- since our school property is within 200 feet of the applicable work location, the district was notified by Potts Excavating of a structure demolition across from the tennis courts. Citizens Budget Advisory The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on April 5, 2017 in the Toms River High School North Media Center, Toms River, New Jersey at 6:00 P.M. Board President Ben Giovine read the following opening statement: Good evening, welcome to the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on March 25, 2017 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In attendance were Board members- Janet Bell, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti, Christopher Raimann, Loreen Torrone and Ben Giovine. Also in attendance were Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- John Coleman and Debra McKenna, Director of Elementary Curriculum - Cara DiMeo, Director of Curriculum 6-12 Norma DeNoia, Director of Funded Program / District Testing Coordinator Estee Mailot. Supervisor of Special Education- Joy Forest, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary Wendy Saxton. The pledge of allegiance was led by Board President Ben Giovine. An introductory message was presented by Board President Ben Giovine. A budget overview was presented by Superintendent of Schools, David Healy. An additional budget overview was presented by Business Administrator, William Doering. 8
The Curriculum and Instruction section was presented by Assistant Superintendents, Debra McKenna and John Coleman. The Co-Curricular section was presented by Assistant Superintendent, John Coleman. The Benefits/Utilities/Insurance/General Administrative section was presented by Business Administrator, William Doering. The Operations/Maintenance section was presented by Dr. Marc Natanagara. The Student/Special Services section was presented by Supervisor of Special Education, Joy Forest. The Transportation section was presented by Business Administrator, William Doering. The Technology section was presented by Dr. Marc Natanagara. The meeting was then opened for guests and press to make inquiries. Closing comments were made by Board President Ben Giovine. Curriculum Committee Mr. Bell The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on April 19, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, beginning at 8:30 P.M. Committee Chair Janet Bell read the following opening statement: Good evening and welcome to the 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 April 4, 2017 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Dan Leonard, Chris Raimann, and Loreen Torrone; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, and Dr. Marc Natanagara; Business Administrator Bill Doering; and Directors Cara 9
DiMeo, Norma DeNoia, Dr. Estee Mailot, and Megan Osborn. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. Ms. Osborn discussed the benefits of having the Genesis system replace the existing personnel system which is an Access Database. This would include having all information that currently exists in two systems put into one system. In addition the Genesis package will include NJ Smart reporting, CEU tracking and certification tracking. Ms. DeNoia also discussed the benefits of utilizing the Staff Evaluation module of Genesis. The District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) reviewed the Genesis Staff Evaluation platform and supports the change. Utilizing the Genesis Staff Management system will result in savings of both dollars and efficiency. The Intermediate Academic Activity Period is in its third of four content area rotations, providing enrichment in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science for all 6th-8th grade students. Students in need of Basic Skills remediation received instruction during Academic Activity rather than being pulled out of classes as in the past. Math Basic Skills utilized i-ready and Language Arts utilized Achieve3000. Both these programs assess students individual strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted instruction. Ms. DeNoia shared data showing an average increase of +10 in scaled scores for Basic Skills math students and 53% of Basic Skills Language Arts students growing 30-Lexile points or more in the 10-week period Basic Skills were provided. Mrs. McKenna discussed recent district initiatives to expand the elementary Health curriculum, with a focus on substance prevention & character education. She spoke about the importance of educating the whole child and the schools responsibility (in partnership with parents and the community) to address social-emotional learning and positive decision making starting at an early age. Mr. Klass, Beachwood Supervisor of Instruction and current Supervisor of Elementary Physical Education and Health, along with Mrs. Danielle Baxter, Beachwood Physical Education (PE) teacher, provided the committee with a description of ongoing efforts to integrate developmentally appropriate Prevention and Character Education lessons into elementary instruction. They shared several resources that are currently available for both PE teachers of grades K-3 and classroom teachers of grades 4 & 5, to provide students in all twelve schools with lessons aligned with grade level standards and developmentally appropriate instruction. 10
Mr. Klass and Mrs. Baxter also shared anecdotes from classrooms and samples of interactive lessons. Mrs. McKenna and Mrs. DiMeo introduced the anticipated program shifts for the Elementary Gifted & Talented Program for 2017-18. The kindergarten through third grade program, which is currently a small group pull-out option, will shift to be an inclass model, wherein all students will have the opportunity to be exposed to enrichment activities. In addition, there will be an adjustment to the Subject-Specific Omni model for grades 4 & 5. The district is excited about the expanded opportunities for enrichment. Mrs. DiMeo shared the revisions that will be made to the elementary report card for the 2017-18 school year to further align grade reporting efforts to the assessment measures currently used in the classroom and to reduce subjectivity in the grading process. These changes will come at the heels of many requests from elementary teachers to revise the existing report card. The revisions relate directly to the rating system, the addition of an indicator for grade level reading ability which aligns directly to the district assessments used the introduction of a rubric to evaluate the quality of student work and the addition of a drop-down comment bank which will replace the current narrative comment option for teachers. The district is truly excited about these changes and wants to thank both Mrs. Stacey Monetti and the Elementary Assessment Committee for their efforts in bringing this process to life. In the area of grants and sponsorships supporting curriculum and instruction, schools are completing projects funded by the $182,000 Grunin Foundation Innovation grant and an elementary team is currently implementing the $100,000 NJDOE arts integration grant to fund a new summer camp. The $65,000 Steelcase grant won in March for a literacy makerspace at High School North will begin the design phase in the next month. Last week the district also one $14,000 from the NEA for a community literacy program. Over half a million dollars in other grants are awaiting review by the offering organizations, most likely to be announced in May. We ask the public to help support a USA Today grant to combat drug addiction by voting between now and May 12 via the link on our website and Facebook page. 11
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 April 19, 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 committee members Janet Bell and 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 Loreen Torrone. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members updated job descriptions for approval as well as staff recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Policy Committee Mrs. Esparza The Policy Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. 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 April 4, 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 12
Nardini, Russell Corby, Christopher Raimann, Daniel Leonard, and Janet Bell; 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 April 26, 2017: Policy 0000.02- Introduction Policy 2405.06- Unsafe School Choice Option Policy 2464 - Gifted and Talented Policy 2622 -Student Assessment Policy 5460 - High School Graduation Discussion was held on abolishing Policy 2320- Independent Study Programs and Policy 5465 - Early Graduation. Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes). Mr. Galante discussed the citizens advisory minutes. Ms. Clancy discussed the curriculum minutes to Omni model. Mrs. Polozzo discussed committee minute copies, curriculum programs and curriculum to accommodate gifted children. APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 13
A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education Proclaiming the Month of April as Autism Awareness Month 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 THE BUS EVACUATION DRILL REPORTS (FOR BUS RIDERS- SIDE/REAR DOOR) A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the Bus Evacuation Drill Reports (for Bus Riders Side/Rear Door) 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 0000.02 Introduction Policy 2415.06 Unsafe School Choice Option Policy 2464 Gifted and Talented Students Policy 2622 Student Assessment Policy 5460 High School Graduation 14
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine 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 3161 Examination of Cause Certified Staff Policy 4161 Examination of Cause Support Staff Policy 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils Policy 8505 Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and other Foods A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. 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 BOARD MEMBER CHRISTOPHER RAIMANN TO ATTEND THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION SCHOOL SECURITY AND STUDENT SAFETY CONFERENCE ON JUNE 2, 2017 AT A COST OF $99.00 15
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Board Member Christopher Raimann to Attend the New Jersey School Boards Association School Security and Student Safety Conference on June 2, 2017 at a Cost of $99.00 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 21-26 A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Agenda Items 21-26 be approved: 21. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report 22. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report 23. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental Agreements (attached) 24. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable) 25. Approval of Bills: March 15, 2017 March 28, 2017 General $ 9,282,747.93 Cafeteria $ 314,363.42 16
26. Board Secretary s Agenda Payroll (Gross) March 3, 2017 $ 5,613,404.13 (Gross) March 17, 2017 $ 5,696,314.25 (Gross) March 31, 2017 $ 5,565,342.85 School Year 2016-2017 Purchases Pages 1 through 39- $12,436,315.36 Zero Values Student Transportation Award of Bids Jointures School Year 2017-2018 Award of Bids Permission to Advertise Contract Extensions Resolutions On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22.1.11(c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of February 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:22-2.11(c), certify that as of February 2017 after a review of the 17
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:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s needs. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval and Certification of the February 2017 Secretary s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-24 A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8: 1. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2016-6/30/2017: From: To: $ A. Jenna M. Christie BA MA* +2,800 IS Math Gr. 6 B. Paige A. Gray BA BA+30 +1,500 WAL Kindergarten 18
*correction to MA degree approved as BA+30 in error on 12/21/2016 board agenda 2. Recommended Salary Adjustment for 2016-2017 Increment Restoration: A. Employee #11233 7/1/2016-6/30/2017 +3,580 3. Certified Job Descriptions: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached certified job description: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Employee #10346 Family 3/29/2017-4/4/2017 JAC Kindergarten 4/18/2017-4/28/2017 B. Employee #12048 Family 3/13/2017-4/11/2017 HSN Social Studies C. Employee #11733 Family 3/21/2017-5/29/2017 IE Sped RR Medical 5/30/2017-6/30/2017 D. Employee #12925 Family 5/8/2017-6/2/2017 WAL Grade 3 E. Employee #11380 Family 6/14/2017-6/30/2017 BWD Grade 1 F. Employee #13686 Maternity 5/1/2017-6/30/2017 HSE Sped TMR Ext. G. Employee #15694 Maternity 5/22/2017-6/30/2017 19
IE Speech Language Specialist H. Employee #13851 Family 6/13/2017-6/30/2017 CG Sped RR I. Employee #14914 Family 4/3/2017-5/22/2017 IS Science Gr. 8 J. Employee #13816 Family 3/17/2017-3/24/2017 HSN English K. Employee #12686 Family 3/20/2017 IN ESL 3/27/2017 L. Employee #14205 Maternity 4/4/2017-6/11/2017 ND Sped RR Ext. M. Employee #14537 Family 3/8/2017 (a.m.) WAL Basic Skills 3/9/2017 (a.m.) 3/13/2017; 3/15/2017 3/16/2017 (a.m.) 3/17/2017 (a.m.) 3/20/2017-3/21/2017 3/22/2017 (a.m.) 3/29/2017 N. Employee #13975 Family 3/18/2017-4/17/2017 ED Nurse Ext. O. Employee #14364 Family 3/20/2017-3/31/2017 STR Grade 2 P. Employee #14700 Family 6/13/2017-6/14/2017 HSN Math Ext. 20
Q. Employee #11219 Family 5/1/2017-6/9/2017 IS Science Gr. 7 R. Employee #12861 Family 6/12/2017-6/30/2017 HSS English S. Employee #12042 Family 4/20/2017-6/30/2017 ED Kindergarten T. Employee #14134 Family 6/19/2017-6/30/2017 PB Grade 3 (revised leave dates) U. Employee #11104 Family 3/25/2017-4/2/2017 HA Grade 4 Ext. 5. Resignations: A. Lindsay A. Luppino 6/30/2017 STR Vocal/Instrumental Music B. Christine M. Nicholson 6/30/2017 ELC Speech Language Specialist C. Alyssa L. Vigliante 3/14/2017 HSN Sped RR D. Tara L. Ward 6/30/2017 HSN Math 6. Retirements: A. Diane M. Blondek-Siddons 7/1/2017 WAL Nurse B. Rachelle M. Douma 7/1/2017 HSS Sped RR 21
C. Rosa A. Fisher 7/1/2017 ND Grade 5 D. Susan M. Grabowski 10/1/2017 ED Grade 3 E. Marie T. Guyre 7/1/2017 ND Grade 4 F. Abigail D. Klock 7/1/2017 SB Grade 3 G. Suzanne E. Porcelli 7/1/2017 Supervisor of Special Education H. Barbara E. Seigel 7/1/2017 ED Basic Skills I. Patricia Wepprecht Smith 7/1/2017 ND Grade 3 J. Susan M. Werner 7/1/2017 HSE Business 7. Termination: A. Employee #13092 3/28/2017 8. Suspension with Pay: A. Employee #12048 3/9/2017-3/10/2017 STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9-10: 22
9. 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 9/1/2016-6/30/2017 REVISED. 10. Title IIA Class Size Reduction Instructors: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached Class Size Reduction Instructors (Title IIA funded) for the 2016-2017 school year - REVISED. SUPPORT STAFF 11-20: 11. Non Certified Job Descriptions: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job description: Facilities Compliance Coordinator (Revised) 12. Secretarial Services: A. Recommend for Employment: Bernadette Cittadino (R) $31,081 BWD+ CST Secretary 6/1/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #11798 Family 4/26/2017 6/30/2017 HSS Media Secretary Employee #15090 Family 3/28/2017 4/7/2017 IS Guidance Secretary Ext. 23
Employee #14362 Family 3/18/2017 3/31/2017 JAC Media Secretary Ext C. Retirement: Theresa A. Schumann 7/1/2017 IS Media Secretary 13. Kindergarten Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #12635 Family 4/1/2017 4/17/2017 South Toms River Ext. 14. Day Care Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended for employment as a daycare paraprofessional at a rate of $11.00 per hour effective 4/27/2017: Isabella D. Fuca 15. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended for Employment: Jennifer H. Britton (R) $13,650 HA Tier II Paraprofessional 4/27/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Jane E. LePree (R) $13,650 IE Tier II Paraprofessional 5/2/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Christine Medina (R) $13,650 BWD Tier II Paraprofessional 4/27/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended leave of absence requests: 24
Employee #13272 Family 3/11/2017 3/17/2017 IN Tier I Paraprofessional Ext. Employee #15155 Family 4/19/2017 5/5/2017 HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #10685 Medical 4/5/2017 4/7/2017 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. Employee #15197 Family 4/18/2017 4/28/2017 ELC Tier II Paraprofessional Employee #15241 Medical 3/24/2017 6/30/2017 IS Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. Employee #15274 Family 3/23/2017 3/29/2017 HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. C. Transfer effective April 18, 2017: From: To: Dionisia M. Belitsis High School North Intermediate North Tier II Paraprofessional 11-204-100-106-000-0200 11-204-100-106-000-0200 D. Resignations: Megan K. Delnero 4/8/2017 BW Tier II Paraprofessional Grail C. Harney 3/25/2017 CG Tier II Paraprofessional E. Retirement: Ellen M. Cifrese 4/19/2017 ELC Tier I Paraprofessional 25
16. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #15310 Medical 4/25/2017 6/30/2017 North Dover Employee #13925 Medical 3/20/2017 3/23/2017 Beachwood Employee #11958 Medical 3/11/2017 4/15/2017 Joseph A. Citta Ext. Employee #10111 Personal 4/21/2017 4/28/2017 East Dover Employee #11210 Personal 4/18/2017 4/21/2017 Cedar Grove B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.44 per hour effective 4/27/2017: Kari A.Rieth NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 17. Custodial Department: A. Recommended for employment beyond probationary period: Effective Dates Konstantinos Dimopoulos WAL Custodian 4/21/2017 6/30/2017 B. Recommended leave of absence requests: 26
Employee #14230 Family 3/28/2017 IS Custodian C. Resignation: Anthony J. Piccini 4/21/2017 Roving Custodian D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.50 per hour effective 4/27/2017: Michael P. Fiorentino NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 18. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Revised contract dates for change of employment recommendation: Change to: Sandra Costa IS Acting Lead Wkr $29,758.27 IS Café Worker 3/30/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended for continuing change of employment: Change to: Jocelyn Morey WS Acting Lead Wkr $29,758.27 WS Café Worker 4/7/2017 5/11/2017 (Prorated) C. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #14646 Medical 3/31/2017 4/30/2017 IS Cafeteria Worker Ext. 19. Technology Department: 27
A. Recommended for employment: Matthew Lametta (R) $55,000 Network Manager 5/15/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final B. Recommended for continuing employment: Edward Curtin (TR) $44,000 Tradesman - Computer 4/4/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Service Technician 20. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment: Manuel Ortiz (R) $20,657 Regular Bus Driver 4/27/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final B. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period: Effective Dates Michael J. Witte Regular Bus Driver 4/22/2017 6/30/2017 C. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 4/27/2017-6/30/2017: Revised Title Hours (Prorated) Darander C. Worthy Special Ed. Bus Driver 8 $30,593 28
D. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee #12917 Family 3/6/2017 Regular Bus Driver 3/9/2017 4/17/2017 E. Resignation: Frederick Pope 3/29/2017 Regular Bus Driver F. Retirements: Laurel A. Chalfant 9/1/2017 Special Ed. Bus Driver James T. Levier 7/1/2017 Regular Bus Driver G. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 4/27/2017: Position Rate: Joseph Marcello Bus Driver $18.50/hr Ronald D. Mayer Bus Driver $18.50/hr Mary Scarlata Bus Attendant $10.75/hr NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 21. Extracurricular: A. Spring Coaching Recommendations and Payments+: Christian Kane HSN Assistant Baseball, Step 3 (Prorated) $4,653 Michael Romano HSN Assistant Baseball, Step 3 (Prorated) $423 B. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendation: 29
Mark Nigro* HSE Girls Spring Track C. Spring Volunteer Extracurricular Recommendations: Christine M. Girtain Janine Hatton Brooke Schilling Dennis Weidenbush HSS Astrology Club HSE Dance Team HSE PAWS Club HSE Character Ed Club D. Spring Extracurricular Recommendation and Payment: Kristen Johnson IE Stop the Drama $369.20 *On approved Sub List 22. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 23. Continuing Education Unit Credits: (Attached) 24. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-10 30
A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the following resolution be approved: 1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached) 2. Donations: A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. B. Recommend approval to donate District bus no longer in use (#181 zero valued) as requested by the Ocean County Sheriff (see attached). Donated bus will be retrofit to serve as an ambulance bus in accordance with the Shore Region s 2014 Threat & Hazzard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) report. 3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 4. Extracurricular: A. Recommend approval for the Toms River Schools to host the 2017 Al Kunzman/ Ocean County Baseball Tournament Finals that will be played on May 16, 2017 or May 18, 2017 at 7:00pm on a neutral Toms River field. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. 5. Funded Programs: A. Recommend approval of the attached Steelcase Education Active Learning Grant of furniture and technology solutions in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to establish an Active Learning Center. 6. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 7. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 8. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 9. Student Services: 31
A. Out-of-District Day Placement Request (Attached) B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached) C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached) D. Children s Center Outreach Program Requests (Attached) 10. Summer Program Recommendations: A. Special Education 2017 Extended School Year Programs (Attached) 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. Leonard discussed Toms River North Military Club, ROTC uniforms. Mr. Raimann discussed having a voice in the community to get our case heard for additional State Aid and thanked the Board for supporting the Field of Dreams. Mr. Giovine discussed the Board Retreat. INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) Mr. Galante discussed recording committee minutes and time allotted for inquires. 32
Mrs. Polozzo discussed the last day of school, PARCC testing, summer course assessment, issues with calculators, teachers retro pay. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 9:58 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the following Executive Session Resolution be approved: Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of: Executive Session Resolution To include Personnel Rice Notice # 15047, # 14353, # 12158, # 11094, # 15063. Subject to change. as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 11:25 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 11:25 P.M. All members present voting Aye. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 33