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, May 17, 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 May 4, 2017, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present: Mrs. Janet Bell, Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Daniel Leonard, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Christopher Raimann and Mrs. Loreen Torrone. Mr. Giovine arrived 6:04 p.m. 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 Mr. Corby, 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 Appeal # 57697; Personnel Rice Notice # 15496, # 14787, # 15470; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Legal Litigation Workers Compensation # 12842, Settlement Agreement # 58334, Tuition # 53574, # 53575, # 53576, # 55110; Negotiations Transportation Association, A&S Council; Contracts -Professionals; Non-Renewal Process; Other. Subject to change.
as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 7:42 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:42 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Giovine led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Superintendent Healy stated this month we celebrated Teacher Appreciation and National Nurses Appreciation week. It is an opportunity for us to recognize the important role our teachers and nurses play in shaping and caring for our children and thank them for their immeasurable contributions to the children of our school district. Superintendent Healy stated he recently had the opportunity to meet with Christian Kane, one of our HSN teachers and father of six children. His youngest child Gavin was injured in a car accident on July 7, 2012 where he experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury that was both devastating and life changing to Gavin and the Kane family. The Kane s went on a mission to do something for Gavin and for the countless other children and adults with special needs and decided to build a field of dreams. A place where children, teenagers, young adults can all experience the joys of being outside and part of something in their community. A baseball league, a fully handicapped accessible playground a miniature golf course, special needs festivals, gathering grounds. The Kane s have the support of so many in our community including the Toms River Regional School District. 2
Superintendent Healy thanked and recognized our student representatives for representing our High Schools each month in such an informative and dignified fashion. o Emily Federici, High School North o Gerald Harney, High School South o Sofia Moderno, High School East It has been a pleasure for all of us to have you join us each month up on the dais with your enthusiasm, bright smiles and positive and friendly demeanor. There is no doubt that you will all be successful beyond high school in college, careers and life and we wish nothing but good health and peace as you graduate from our high schools and pursue your dreams. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Sofia Moderno, High School East Emily Federici, High School North Gerald Harney, 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. STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS Budget & Finance Committee Mr. Corby The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on May 10, 2017 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New 3
Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Russell Corby, read the following opening statement: Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on May 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, Rob Onofrietti and Chris Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman and Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed in the Purchasing Agenda, which was posted in the Board s Google Docs folder prior to the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $7,501,635.05 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 State school funding, the district continues to communicate with legislators regarding the changes we feel need to be made to the State Aid formula, notably with regards to the wealth calculation for districts. The Superintendent and Business Administrator attended the Senate Committee meeting in May 2017 and were joined by the Board President for the Assembly Budget Committee meeting in April 2017. Letters outlining our position and recommendations have been sent to these committees, the Senate Select Committee on Funding Fairness, the Governor s office and all of our local legislators. 4
The Committee was informed that our district has sent only one student each year, based on a settlement from around 2008, to the School for Children with Hidden Intelligence in Lakewood. Finally, the committee was informed that for the third consecutive year, we have received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2015-16, from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). Our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report went through a rigorous review and evaluation process in receiving this award, as our financial report must adhere to a 36-page checklist of required financial statement reporting requirements and indicators. It was noted by ASBO that such an award demonstrates great transparency and credibility in the financial statements being presented by the district, which has actually helped some districts with bond ratings as well. This is, again, a great honor for our school district. Building & Grounds Committee Mr. Nardini The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on May 10, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:15 P.M. Committee Chair Joe Nardini read the following opening statement: Good evening and welcome to the Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on May 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 Janet Bell, Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Dan Leonard, Rob Onofrietti, Chris Raimann, & Loreen Torrone; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, & Dr. Marc Natanagara; and 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 1. Lead testing results for Intermediate East and North have been reported; 5
samples for High School East and Intermediate South have been sent to the lab; our remaining schools, High Schools North and South, will be tested shortly. 2. A bid is currently being prepared for bid for two generators for the arena funded 90% by FEMA. It will serve as hazard mitigation first, emergency shelter second. 3. The state has approved the Cedar Grove boiler replacement project and we will now proceed with the bid process. 4. The ESIP consultant has started site investigations and plans to have a report in June. 5. The bid for replacement traffic signs near Cedar Grove, Intermediate East, West Dover, North Dover, and Beachwood Elementary is being coordinated with the town traffic safety department for potential funding. They shall all be installed by the start of the school year in September New Business 1. Additional quotes for repairs to East Dover s exterior stucco walls are being been sought. 2. A request from a township lacrosse league to build a lacrosse wall a short distance from Walnut Street Elementary at no cost to the district was rejected, due to liability and safety concerns. 3. A tentative schedule for summer projects was discussed and a draft list of such projects was presented to the Committee. 4. The Toms River Land Use Board provided notification of construction on a parcel adjacent to West Dover Elementary that should have no effect on the school. 5. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection acknowledged that Maser has been retained by the board as a LSRP regarding the paperwork that needs to be finalized regarding underground storage tanks that were removed many years ago at 123 Walnut Street. 6. The garden bed project at South Toms River initiated by Mrs. Esparza has been completed. Curriculum Committee Mr. Bell 6
The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on May 10, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 8:00P.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 Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on May 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 Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti, Chris Raimann, & Loreen Torrone; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra McKenna, & Dr. Marc Natanagara; Business Administrator Bill Doering; and Directors Cara DiMeo, Norma DeNoia, & Dr. Estee Mailot. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided. Ms. DeNoia explained how Intermediate South will pilot an A/B "modified block" schedule next year. This will allow core classes to have longer and more productive period lengths. Training starts this month. Beginning in June, Intermediate East will pilot our first blended learning model using Apex Learning. Pinnacle students will be able to take courses like Algebra I online, with support from a live teacher. Two High School North Option 2 requests for the 2017-18 school year were reported. The administration of the PSA T will move to freshman and sophomore year beginning next year, in line with other districts across the state and to better prepare students for the new SAT in their junior and senior years. Current sophomores will still get to take it next year. The district will continue to sponsor this valuable assessment. A TRRSD team attended the Department of Education Future Ready Schools New Jersey summit at NJIT last week and determined that we are in a good position to attain certification. This will allow our schools to have access to special resources and be eligible for more grants. One step in the process is a Board resolution, to be submitted this month. Community input will be sought. 7
Ms. McKenna and Ms. DiMeo anticipate a decision on the elementary science pilot following meetings with teachers next week. Walnut Street Elementary Supervisor Shannon Brown discussed revisions to our Gifted and Talented Programs. This month the district is applying for the Drucker Prize, worth $100,000 to one national winner, and an SAP Grant, worth $50,000. Each will help further our learning initiatives for all students; SAP would provide additional technology support for underserved populations. Insurance Committee Mr. Corby The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met May10, 2017 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 5:00P.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, Dan Leonard and Loreen Torrone, as well as Business Administrator William Doering. Also in attendance was Tom Fitzpatrick and Danielle Voda from the district property and casualty insurance broker, Fairview Insurance Agency and Stuart Migdon with the district health insurance broker, Business and Governmental Insurance Agency (BGIA). As previously requested by a Committee member, the Insurance Committee was provided with the list of Green Circle providers, with TIN and discipline, for December 2015 and February 2017. Mr. Migdon then highlighted district savings for 2016 achieved by Remedy Analytics, statistics regarding care coordination and the potential use of company that specializes in care coordination with prescriptions. Mr. Migdon then provided the committee with medical paid claim data through the fourth quarter of 2016 with a comparison to data covering the same time period from the prior year. Year over year trend was 8
discussed and based on the claim data, we saw an increase of only.1%, which is far below industry trend. Mr. Fitzpatrick and Ms. Voda from Fairview Insurance presented a loss report through March 31, 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. Mr. Fitzpatrick then discussed the ongoing training and safety meetings being held with district staff utilizing the training and consulting hours provided with the Study-Pro liability insurance policy. Finally, it was also noted that Fairview has provided their recommendation regarding workers compensation attorneys (based on the district's March 2017 RFQ submission process), and that proposals will be solicited by Fairview Insurance shortly for the necessary Third Party Administrator services. Subsequent to reviewing the results of these submissions, and based on fees and qualifications, a recommendation is expected to be provided by Fairview Insurance for district review. Finally, the committee reviewed a sample monthly bill from Inservco, as such bills are emailed monthly to the Insurance Committee members. 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. 9
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. 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, May 10, 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 May 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 Nardini, Russell Corby, Christopher Raimann, Daniel Leonard, Robert Onofrietti, 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 May 17, 2017: Policy and Regulation 3160- Physical Examination Policy and Regulation 4160- Physical Examination 10
Policy and Regulation 6160- Grants from Private Sources Policy 7435 - Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises Policy and Regulation 7510- Use of School Facilities 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). Mrs. Polozzo discussed the bid for lawn and turf cutting services versus using in house grounds. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOMS RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION AND OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Toms River Board of Education and Ocean County Department of Corrections be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY COUNCIL FOR JULY 1, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 AND JULY 1, 2018 JUNE 30, 2021 A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Memorandums of Agreement with Administrative and Supervisory Council for July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 June 30, 2021 be approved. 11
On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Nardini, Onofrietti Absent: None APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE READY SCHOOLS NEW JERSEY (attached) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of Resolution to Participate in Future Ready Schools New Jersey (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS Policy 3160 Physical Examination Teaching Staff Regulation 3160 Physical Examination Teaching Staff Policy 4160 Physical Examination Support Staff Regulation 4160 Physical Examination Support Staff Policy 6160 Grants from Private Sources Regulation 6160 Grants from Private Sources Policy 7435 Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises Policy 7510 Use of School Facilities Regulation 7510 Use of School Facilities 12
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard 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 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 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby 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 TO ABOLISH THE FOLLOWING POLICIES Policy 2320 Independent Study Programs Policy 5465 Early Graduation 13
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval to Abolish the following Policies 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 17-22 A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the Approval of Agenda Items 17-22 be approved: 17. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report 18. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report 19. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental Agreements (attached) 20. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable) 21. Approval of Bills: April 26, 2017 May 3, 2017 General $ 6,404,436.31 Cafeteria $ 201,583.90 Payroll (Gross) April 7, 2017 $ 5,466,020.97 (Gross) April 21, 2017 $ 92,167.08 14
(Gross) April 28, 2017 $ 7,866,509.71 22. Board Secretary s Agenda + Addendum School Year 2016-2017 Purchases Pages 1 through 29- $7,501,635.05 Zero Values Award of Bids Student Transportation School Year 2017-2018 Award of Bids Award of Professional Services Contract Contract Extensions Student Transportation Contract Renewals Permission to Advertise On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Torrone on #20 -May 3, 2017 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 March 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 March 2017 after a review of the 15
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 Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Approval and Certification of the March 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 APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OF LITIGATION OF THE TELEPHONY SYSTEM A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of the Settlement Agreement of Litigation of the Telephony System be approved: On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM (Item # 16 A Tabled) 16
PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-26 with the exception of 16A Tabled A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the following resolution be approved: CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-7: 1. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2016-6/30/2017: From: To: $ A. Anne Marie Gingerelli-Drake MA MA+30 +1,000 IN School Psychologist 2. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2017-6/30/2018: From: To: $ A. Anthony C. Dispoto BA + 30 MA +1,400 HA Grade 3 B. David G. Fazzini BA BA + 30 +1,500 HSN Social Studies C. Justin L. Lee BA + 30 MA +1,400 IS Instrumental Music D. Anthony M. Salotti BA BA + 30 +1,500 HSE Sped RR E. Brian E. Vernachio BA BA + 30 +1,500 HSN Science 3. Recommended Change of Employment: 17
Change to: $ A. Jennifer Semanchick HA School Nurse +5,000 HA Nurse Assistant 5/18/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Employee #12332 Family 6/15/2017-6/30/2017 IN Social Studies Gr. 6 B. Employee #14059 Maternity 9/1/2017-1/1/2018 PB Sped RR Ext. C. Employee #13823 Family 10/17/2017-1/26/2018 IN Math Gr. 8 D. Employee # 14219 Family 9/5/2017-12/6/2017 PB Grade 3 E. Employee #13797 Maternity 9/1/2017-6/30/2018 HSE Math Ext. F. Employee#12686 Family 4/21/2017, 5/1/2017 IN ESL 5/2/2017, 5/5/2017 (pm) 5/8/2017 G. Employee #14439 Maternity 9/1/2017-1/29/2018 CG Grade 4 Ext. H. Employee # 14121 Family 10/2/2017-11/3/2017 IE Sped Autistic I. Employee #13783 Family 9/14/2017-10/26/2017 HSE Math J. Employee #14537 Family 4/4/2017-4/6/2017 WAL Basic Skills 4/7/2017 (p.m.) 18
4/18/2017 4/26/2017 5/16/2017-6/30/2017 K. Employee #12468 Family 5/1/2017-5/18/2017 HSS Nurse L. Employee #12861 Family 9/1/2017-11/26/2017 HSS English Ext. M. Employee #14622 Family 6/5/2017-6/16/2017 HA Sped RR (revised leave dates) N. Employee # 10346 Family 5/4/2017, 5/10/2017 JAC Kindergarten 6/5/2017 O. Employee # 15313 Family 6/13/2017-6/30/2017 IN Math Gr. 7 (p.m.) P. Employee # 12868 Family 10/17/2017-1/26/2018 HSN Social Studies Q. Employee # 11222 Family 10/2/2017-1/2/2018 IN Math Gr. 7 R. Employee # 14057 Family 5/8/2017-6/30/2017 CG Grade 2 (revised leave start date) S. Employee #14391 Family 11/30/2017-2/22/2018 IS Math Gr. 6 T. Employee #15694 Maternity 5/25/2017-6/30/2017 IE Speech Language Specialist (revised leave start date) U. Employee #14914 Family 4/3/2017-5/19/2017 IS Science Gr. 8 (revised leave end date) 19
V. Employee #11219 Family 5/1/2017-6/9/2017 IS Science Gr. 7 (rescind leave request) 5. Resignations: A. Nora P. Fanning 7/1/2017 IN Nurse Assistant B. Naomi Sorce 6/30/2017 HSE Science 6. Retirements: A. David F. Baumeister 10/1/2017 HSN Art B. Kimberly H. Cuneo 7/1/2017 IN Guidance C. Kathleen M. Eagan 7/1/2017 TREA President D. Mary M. Mc Cann 7/1/2017 ED Gifted & Talented E. Donna M. Pieretti 7/1/2017 HSS Business F. Donald F. Shaner 7/1/2017 SB Instrumental Music 7. Certified Job Description: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached certified job description: 20
Autism Programs Facilitator (Revised) STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 8: 8. ESL/Title III Basic Skills Program: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached ESL/Title III Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes. SUPPORT STAFF 9-18: NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 9. Non-Certified Job Description: (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job description: Grant Writer (Revised) 10. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 11736 Family 5/31/2017 6/30/2017 HSN Admin Secretary Employee # 13790 Family 3/29/2017 5/14/2017 HSN Secretary (revised leave end date) Employee # 12101 Family 5/8/2017 (p.m.) CG Secretary B. Resignation: Tracy E. Bendian 5/13/2017 21
STR Secretary 11. Day Care Paraprofessionals: A. Recommend approval for an hourly rate increase to $13.00 per hour effective 7/1/2017. 12. Special Education Paraprofessionals: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 15507 Family 4/19/2017 5/8/2017 ND Tier II Paraprofessional Employee # 13272 Family 4/19/2017 4/21/2017 IN Tier I Paraprofessional Employee # 10685 Family 5/1/2017 5/5/2017 HA Tier II Paraprofessional (p.m.) Employee # 15281 Medical 4/7/2017 4/21/2017 HSN Tier II Paraprofessional (revised leave end date) Employee # 10638 Family 5/2/2017 5/5/2017 WAL Tier I Paraprofessional Employee # 15515 Family 4/29/2017 5/26/2017 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Ext. Employee # 15629 Medical 5/15/2017 5/19/2017 BWD Tier II Paraprofessional Employee # 15360 Family 9/1/2017 11/23/2017 WD Tier I Paraprofessional Maternity 11/24/2017 1/5/2018 B. Resignations: 22
Maria C. Muccino 4/17/2017 ELC Tier II Paraprofessional 13. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 14776 Personal 5/8/2017 5/21/2017 Cedar Grove Employee # 11958 Medical 4/18/2017 5/4/2017 Joseph A. Citta Ext. Employee # 13714 Personal 5/17/2017 5/19/2017 Pine Beach Employee # 13925 Medical 4/7/2017 4/20/2017 Beachwood B. Deceased: Judith A. Gibbons 5/4/2017 Joseph A. Citta C. Resignation: Renee V. Ashmont 5/9/2017 East Dover 14. Custodial Department: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 14230 Family 5/15/2017 23
IS Custodian Employee # 15671 Personal 5/8/2017 5/12/2017 PB Night Supervisor 15. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 13208 Family 5/2/2017 5/16/2017 Walnut Street Employee # 14646 Medical 5/2/2017 6/30/2017 Intermediate South Ext. 16. Grounds Department: TABLED A. Reduction in Force effective 7/1/2017: Employee #14787 Employee #15496 Employee #15470 17. Security Department: A. Reduction in Force effective 7/1/2017: Employee #15346 Employee #15122 18. Transportation Department: A. Recommended for employment: Joseph E. Licknack (R) $20,657 Special Ed. Bus Driver 5/18/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) 24
Amy E. Strayline (R) $20,109.60 Special Ed. Bus Attend. 5/18/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Denise M. Wutzer (R) $20,109.60 Special Ed. Bus Attend. 5/18/2017 6/30/2017 (Prorated) NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final B. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 5/18/2017-6/30/2017: Revised Title Hours (Prorated) Deborah Baker Starr Special Ed. Bus Driver 8 $36,943 C. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 13574 Family 3/27/2017 5/21/2017 Special Ed. Bus Driver (revised leave end date) Employee # 12917 Family 4/25/2017 Regular Bus Driver D. Resignation: Michael Rizzo 5/11/2017 Mechanic s Helper Josephine V. Selbeau 4/21/2017 Special Ed. Bus Attendant E. Retirements: Dominick Giglio, Jr. 7/1/2017 25
Bus Mechanic Joseph P. Hummel, Jr. 7/1/2017 Bus Mechanic F. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 5/18/2017: Position Rate: Joan A. Boos Special Ed. Bus Attendant $10.75/hr Jeffrey J. Pellei Bus Driver $18.50/hr Diane Wauchek Bus Driver $18.50/hr NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 19. Summer Employment Recommendations: A. 10 Month Elementary Secretaries effective 7/3/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed $2,700 total combined) Deanna Beard BWD Renee Betz ND Francine Brebner HA Mary E. Discenza SB Debra A. Gadeleta PB Leslie C. Garibaldi JAC Doreen Gonnello WD Janet Henrichs PB Linda Matthews STR Geralyn A. Roma ED Lori Andresen WD B. Community Education Department Secretary effective 7/3/2017-8/31/2017 at a rate of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed 20 hours total): Linda Matthews C. Summer Athletic Trainers at a rate of $31.00 per hour effective 8/1/2017 8/14/2017 not to exceed 40 hours each: Michael Bronstein Daniel Chrashewsky 26
Kendall Hostnick Jacob McCartney D. Summer Athletic Coordinators effective 8/7/2017-8/25/2017 at a rate of $20.00 per hour (not to exceed 30 hours each - 10 per week): Paul Barnoski Brian R. Cerbone William Madigan E. Summer TEAM, CIE, CAP Coordinators at a rate of $31.00 per hour: 20. Extracurricular: Robert Petruski, TEAM* 6/22/2016-8/31/2017 Jeffrey Potter, CIE/CAP** 7/1/2016-8/31/2017 * not to exceed 112 hours ** not to exceed 220 hours A. Spring Extracurricular Recommendations and Payments: Nicole Rappola HSN Robotics $1,550 Kyle Seiverd HSN Robotics $1,550 21. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final 22. Continuing Education Unit Credits: (Attached) 23. Off Payroll Report: (Attached) 27
24. Non-Bargaining Unit Contracted Employee Salary Increases for 2017-2018 SY: (Attached) SUPPORT STAFF 25-26: 25. Secretarial Services: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 11736 Family 5/31/2017 6/30/2017 HSN Admin Secretary (rescind leave request) 26. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Employee # 13208 Family 5/2/2017 5/16/2017 Walnut Street (rescind leave request) On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: Leonard# 17, Nardini # 17, Onofrietti # 17, Raimann # 17 Abstained: None Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA + ADDENDUM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-13 28
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, 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. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 4. Funded Programs (Attached) A. Recommend approval of the attached 2016-2017 IDEA Consolidated Pre- School Amendment. 5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached) 6. Homebound Instruction (Attached) 7. Homeschooling Requests (Attached) 8. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached) 9. Student Services: A. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached) B. Children s Center Outreach Program Requests (Attached) C. Extended School Year Placement Requests (Attached) D. Approval of Settlement Agreement Regarding Student ID #55110, #53575, #53574 & #53576 10. Summer Program Recommendations: 29
A. Special Education 2017 Extended School Year Programs (Attached) 11. Student HIB Appeal ID #57697 (Confirm decision Stands) 12. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 13. Student Services: A. Approval of Settlement Agreement Regarding Student ID #58334 On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine Noes: None Abstained: Corby # 13, Esparza # 11 Absent: None OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS Mr. Onofrietti congratulated Mr. Thomas at High School East on the School of Character, Mr. Keller at High School North on being ranked #5 in the Jersey Shores High School and Mr. Ricotta at High School South. Mr. Raimann congratulated the TR North and TR South players on the baseball game conduct on and off the field. Mr. Raimann stated it is disappointing to see who is getting aid north of Toms River and who is not getting aid. The Toms River Schools deserves a lot more than we are receiving. FISCAL YEAR REORGANIZATION ITEMS (# 27-54) A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried that the Approval of Fiscal Year Reorganization Items # 27-54 be approved. 27. Approval of the Petty Cash Account Resolution (attached) 30
28. Approval of the Imprest Fund Account Resolution (attached) 29. Appointment of William J. Doering as Business Administrator, Public Agency Compliance Officer, Qualified Purchasing Agent 30. Appointment of Mrs. Wendy Saxton as Board Secretary and Custodian of School Records 31. Appointment of Megan Osborn, Debra McKenna, Brian Blake, Beverlee Tegeder, Wendy Rozwadowski Dravis, Leslie Port, James Cleveland, Jason Julio and Kelly Kernasovic as Affirmative Action Officers 32. Approval to Designate Mrs. Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, as School Funds Investor 33. Appointment of School Treasurer - Mr. Matthew Varley 34. Motion to Approve Official Newspaper Asbury Park Press 35. Motion to Approve Membership in N.J.S.I.A.A. 2017-2018 School Year 36. Motion to Approve Regular Meeting Night 3 rd Wednesday of Each Month 37. Approval of 403b Plan Document, Tax Shelter Annuity Companies and Disability Insurance Providers (attached) 38. Approval of the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for Public Schools (Detailed Location and Category Codes will be assigned for Internal Tracking Purposes Only) 39. Approval of the Annual Tuition Rates as Established by the New Jersey State Department of Education through the Annual Budget Program (2017-18) 40. Approval of Resolution authorizing private schools for children with special needs to provide breakfast and lunch to the students enrolled through the food services of 31
said private schools for children with special needs. The Toms River Regional School District does not require the private school to apply for and receive funding from the Child Nutrition Program nor to charge students for a reduced or paid meal 41. Appointment of Mark B. Wagner as Asbestos Management Officer 42. Appointment of Debra McKenna as Coordinator of Substance Awareness Program 43. Appointment of Joseph Arminio as Title IX Coordinator 44. Appointment of Mark Wagner and Julius Raichle as Air Quality Designees 45. Appointment of Mark Wagner and Julius Raichle as Integrated Pest Management Coordinator 46. Appointment of Mark Wagner as Right to Know Officer 47. Appointment of Mark Wagner as Chemical Hygiene Officer 48. Appointment of Mark Wagner and Julius Raichle as AHERA Coordinator 49. Appointment of Norma DeNoia as 504 Compliance Coordinator 50. Appointment of Joy Forrest as Homeless Liaison 51. Appointment of Dr. Raymond Roncin Jr. as School Dentist 52. Approval of Procurement of Goods & Services through State, County and National Contracts and Cooperatives 53. Approval for Authorization to Award Contracts up to the Bid Threshold of $40,000 and the quote threshold of $6,000 in Accordance with the provisions for a Qualified Purchasing Agent 54. Approval to Authorize the Payment of Bills Subsequent to the Review of the Payment Claim by the Board Secretary and Business Administrator, between Board 32
Meetings with Ratification by the Board at the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting 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 (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings) There were none. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 8:58 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 Contracts -Professionals. Subject to change. as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION 10:00 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 10:00 P.M. All members present voting Aye. 33
A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:04 P.M. All members present voting Aye. Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 34