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Toms River, New Jersey, November 18, 2014

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 Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6:15 P.M.

Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools.”

“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on November 4, 2014, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present: Mrs. Gidalty Esparza, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Alex Pavliv, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, and Mr. Joseph Torrone.

Mr. Ben Giovine arrived 6:40.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Hauenstein, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:18 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, 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 Legal/Litigation (P.H., D.M., M.M., A.G., K.N., T.E., J.W., R.N., Berkeley Township, Travelers Insurance settlement offer, Seaside Park collection of tuition, R.W., MJR); Personnel (Rice Notice new contract hire); Negotiations (multiple bargaining units); Annual Progress Targets as per NJDOE Guidelines; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Suspension Report. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at this evening’s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on any of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:35 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:30 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy presented a PowerPoint Presentation and an update on the following areas: Curriculum and Instruction; Technology; Professional Development; Culture and Climate, the 2015-16 Initiatives are Full Day Kindergarten; Freshman Academy.

Superintendent Healy stated the approved District Goals are specific to Student Achievement as measured by the 2015 PARCC assessments in Language Arts and Math compared with the peer groups and statewide averages; Culture and Climate as measured by decreases in chronic student absenteeism, reported EVVRS incidents and overall student disciplinary referrals; Educational Technology by increasing infrastructure capacity, internet-enabled devices, staff training and in-class support; Plan and Prepare for the September 2015 implementation of full day Kindergarten with minimal impact to the budget; Plan and Prepare for the September 2015 implementation of Freshman Academies in all three high schools with minimal impact to the budget.

In the area of Curriculum and Instruction we will be discussing the Curriculum Revisions; Resources; Assessments; Technology and Professional Development.

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In the area of Technology Initiatives we are addressing the Infrastructure and Hardware; State Mandates; Professional Development & Support as well as our 3 year Technology plan.

Professional Development will consist of training which will be offered to Staff at all levels including Support Staff and District Administration; Secondary and Special Education programs such as Next Generation Science Standards Grades 6-12; PARCC; Differentiated Instruction; Technology; CPR; State PE Initiatives; Curriculum and CCSS; Special Education; Dyslexia Training; Student Assessment.

Culture and Climate is a positive school culture, the cornerstone of all good schools. The following will be addressed: Policy Review and Revision; Chronic Absenteeism; National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Full Day Kindergarten Planning will consist of: Site visits to meet with teams; Analysis of classroom locations; Class sizes K-12; Equipment; Resources; Curriculum; Staffing; Kindergarten Consultant; Open Registration; Kindergarten Curriculum & Instruction Committee.

Freshman Academy Goals and Objectives: Provide students with opportunities to build rapport with faculty and classmates; Nourish student growth academically; socially and emotionally; Allow for early intervention for struggling students; Foster opportunities for cross-content curricular connections in core content areas.

Superintendent Healy thanked the Board of Education; Central Administration; Building Administration; Faculty; Support Staff; Parents; Community and Students.

STUDENT AWARDS

The list of student and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Nicholas Cottone, High School EastAshley Gutierrez, High School NorthTaylor Lampard, High School South

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Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events taking place and fund raising activities.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Sigurdson

The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on November 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Jim Sigurdson, read the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on November 4, 2014 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- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Ben Giovine, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Alex Pavliv and Gloria McCormack, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and 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 on the Purchasing Agenda, which was e-mailed to all Board members prior to the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $3,378,231.83 for the 2014/15 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements, and these are also being recommended for board approval.

Next, the committee discussed soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for substitute staffing services, with a request for permission to advertise planned for the December Purchasing Agenda. This would be for a service to cover

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teacher and paraprofessional absences, and in addition to saving substantial dollars, such an approach would shift any compliance responsibility with the Affordable Care Act to an outside company. Proposals and methodology will be reviewed when proposals are submitted. The committee then discussed the upcoming proposal process for sponsorship & promoter services with the current contract ending in March of 2015. The district will request for permission to advertise a Request for Qualification (RFQ) process on the December Purchasing Agenda.

Finally, the committee was informed that the district auditors will be presenting their report at the December 9th Budget and Finance committee meeting, and will be making their public presentation at the December 16th regular Board meeting.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Giovine

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on November 11, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, 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 November 4, 2014 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- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Jim Sigurdson, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Alex Pavliv and Gloria McCormack, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and 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.

The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings, including the following:

High School South, bleacher project- the committee was informed that plans and specifications are complete and the bid receipt date is scheduled for December 9, 2014, with the intention of awarding the contract at the December 16, 2014 regular Board meeting if possible. It was noted that we have Department of Education approval for the project as well.

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Hooper Avenue Elementary School, boiler replacement project- the committee was

informed that Maser Consulting is now in the process of preparing the plans and specifications for the replacement of the 2 school boilers.

Multiple Schools- regarding generators district-wide, a priority list for future replacement was presented and discussed. Currently, the generator at Cedar Grove Elementary School is being replaced. It was noted that some schools did not have generators included when they were designed and built, and emergency systems such as lighting were installed with battery-backups.

Walnut Street and East Dover- the committee was informed that a quote was received to make necessary repairs to the artificial turf. Especially given the estimated cost, the district will be seeking warranty coverage for the work to be performed, and necessary notifications are being sent to the general contractor and applicable sub-contractor who installed the fields.

Transportation Compound- The district was notified that an owner of property adjacent to the Transportation Compound has made application for a CAFRA determination, and their proposal consists of housing, professional buildings and a retail structure with gas station.

Finally, a 5-year demographic study prepared by Whitehall Associates was presented to, and reviewed with, the committee. This document will be placed on the district’s website, where the full document will be able to be viewed. After reviewing several of the schedules therein, the committee discussed the overall projected enrollment numbers. These projections are based on numerous factors, including recorded births and planned residential developments in the regional area. Even including the possibility of a full day kindergarten initiative, it appears that across the board, enrollments are expected to remain relatively stable over the next 5 years. Schedule 3A of the report indicates that total enrollment is expected to be 16,205 as of 2019-20, which is comparable to the student enrollment we have today. This demographic study is important in the planning phase for a full-day kindergarten program, as we need to ensure that there are no significant fluctuations in enrollments expected in the next several years.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rhine

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A Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey on November 11, 2014 8:30 P.M.

Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following opening statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools.”

“This Meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on November 4, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the open public meetings act.”

In attendance were Committee Members, Ginny Rhine, Loreen Torrone, Board Members, Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Ben Giovine, Walt Ramsay and Joseph Torrone. Superintendent, David Healy, Assistant Superintendents, James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Dr. Marc Natanagara. Director of Funded Program/District Testing Coordinator, Dr. Estee Mailot, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Cara DiMeo, Business Administrator, William Doering.

The committee was pleased to learn about the success of the full day professional development that was offered on November 4th. Mrs. McKenna provided a detailed account of the collaborative effort that was responsible for the development of workshops to accommodate nearly every single staff member in the district including support staff and administrators. At the elementary level, teachers were given a brochure to familiarize them with the offerings of the day and then the ability to sign up through a custom designed online registration program that was made available with the expertise of the district technology department. The day was organized in "academy style" giving teachers choices of varied activities to participate in. Sessions were held at three locations and facilitated by teacher leaders, district instructional supervisors and and consultants. Elementary offerings were primarily focused on research-based practices in literacy instruction. A great deal of positive energy was observed throughout the district following this collaborative experience and many teachers have already implemented instructional strategies and practices learned in workshops that day. Mrs. McKenna and Mrs. DiMeo held an open refection/feedback session to gain insight to be used to inform the planning for future professional development opportunities. Mr. Hauenstein provided detail on the offerings at the secondary level, highlighting sessions on differentiated instruction, PARCC, Next Generation Science Standards( NGSS) and technology infused world language applications. He also reviewed various activities that supported K-12 special education teachers and para-professionals including de-escalation training,

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“Handle with Care", understanding the teacher evaluation model and providing various communication supports for struggling students.

Next, Mrs. McKenna detailed the continued process of curriculum development and refinement. The updated curriculum has been placed on line and at the elementary level, bound copies of the newly aligned ELA documents have been given to teachers to be used in the development of literacy lessons moving forward. Teachers recognize that these are living documents and will continue to be revised in committees as the year progresses. Additionally, Mrs. McKenna advised that benchmark assessments are being created and revised and will be available to be administered online. This will give our students some familiarity with the format and structure of the upcoming assessments.

Mrs. DiMeo presented the district’s plans for meeting the current mandated dyslexia screening and the associated teacher training, a joint effort between the Curriculum and Special Education departments. The district has assembled a committee comprised of professionals with varied expertise in early literacy, including speech therapists, general and special education teachers, learning consultants, and district administrators. The goal of the committee is to develop screening procedures, provide appropriate training to all identified parties, decide upon tools and strategies to use for immediate intervention for students who exhibit characteristics indicative of dyslexia, and ultimately, a comprehensive evaluation process for students that might not meet with success through the use of integrated intervention support. Mrs. DiMeo and Mrs. McKenna communicated that this mandate is the perfect opportunity to enhance professional development for primary literacy instruction and best practices in growing readers.

Mr. Healy relayed the current status of district planning for full day kindergarten implementation. He provided details regarding the administrative team’s site visits to all elementary buildings to discuss current and projected kindergarten enrollments and needs moving forward. These visits were arranged to determine the best physical location for the kindergarten programs, and to conduct informal inventories of classrooms as we continue to plan for implementation. Additionally, as we design our all day kindergarten program, we are assessing specific needs for instructional resources, furniture & other equipment as well as professional development for our kindergarten teachers. Mr. Healy spoke briefly about the registration process that would ensue, including a kindergarten campaign to advertise enrollment opportunities well in advance in the community.

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Mr. Hauenstein also presented an update on the implementation of the Freshmen Academies at the three high schools. Preliminary meetings have been held, school visits were conducted at an existing model program at Matawan Regional High School, and initial staffing options are in review. The high schools also offered the PSAT to all grade 10 and 11 students. As a measure of college and career readiness, all three schools saw increased participation this year, ranging from 3 to 9 percent; all three schools also saw over 80% student participation.

Insurance Committee – Mr. Pavliv

The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on October 23, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Alex Pavliv, read the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Insurance 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 October 10, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to Committee Chair, Alex Pavliv (who had to leave at approximately 7:00 P.M.), were Board members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Loreen Torrone, Jim Sigurdson and Walt Ramsay, Superintendent- David Healy and Business Administrator- Bill Doering. In addition, Stuart Migdon from the health insurance broker BGIA was present. Integrity Health and the health insurance plan providers were represented by Doug Forrester, Jim Kearns, Bob Bonazzi, Lynn Maher and Judy Lagana. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

Integrity Health provided a comprehensive overview of the district health insurance plan, including the functions and services provided through the Partnership Health Center (‘PHC’). The Board was reminded that utilization of the PHC by district employees is 100% voluntary. To date, Integrity noted that 90% of staff members have utilized the PHC, as have 75% of their dependents. Many facts were presented regarding PHC utilization and the savings generated from having this central medical hub. For direct services alone at PHC, Integrity indicated that the district saves over $2 million annually. Mr. Forrester continued to review the structure of medical provider networks, including the Green Circle which captures providers who are both in and out of network, but who utilize best practice and are expected to facilitate the best medical outcomes. Board members then asked many questions regarding the plan and health insurance in

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general, which were answered by Integrity Health, the health insurance plan providers present, as well as Mr. Migdon from BGIA.

Insurance Committee – Mr. Pavliv

The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on November 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in in Conference Room B at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing information which includes names and case information for individuals, including staff members.

In attendance were Committee Chair Alex Pavliv, Board members Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, and Joe Torrone, as well as Business Administrator- William Doering. Also in attendance was Dominick Cinelli with the district property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown.

The Insurance Committee reviewed the Inservco bill for October 2014 totaling $252,361.70 with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members regarding payments, which were answered by the insurance broker and administration at the meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill.

Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the monthly insurance report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report included re-opened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity payments, a repeater report and major reserve changes. The report also included the location of the accident for each claim, as well as the employee department. The committee discussed the need to continue tracking claim frequency and costs broken down by employee work clarification, to evaluate and address areas of concern both now and in the future. This would include ensuring that appropriate training is being provided on an ongoing and recurring basis.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Torrone

A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on November 11, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information which includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff members.

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In attendance were Committee Members Loreen Torrone, Chair, Walter Ramsay and James Sigurdson. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools. The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone. David Healy, Superintendent discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Each candidate’s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered.

The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Policy Committee – Mrs. Esparza

A Policy Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

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. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on November 4, 2014, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance were Committee Chair Gigi Esparza and Committee Member Gloria McCormack. Also present were Board President Joseph Torrone, Vice President Ginny Rhine, and Board members Ben Giovine, Walter Ramsay, James Sigurdson and Loreen Torrone; David Healy, Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator; Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara.

Members were presented the opportunity to review bylaws, policies and regulations from the October 14, 2014 Policy Committee meeting.

Bylaw 0132 – Executive AuthorityBylaw 0133 – Adjudication of DisputeBylaw 0141 – Board Member Number and Term

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Bylaw 0143 – Board Member Election Bylaw 0144 – Board Member OrientationBylaw 0145 – Board Member Resignation and RemovalBylaw 0146 – Board Member AuthorityBylaw 0148 – Board Member IndemnificationBylaw 0151 – Organization MeetingBylaw 0152 – Board OfficersBylaw 0153 – Annual AppointmentsBylaw 0154 – Annual Motions and DesignationsBylaw 0155 – Board CommitteesBylaw 0162 – Notice of Board MeetingsBylaw 0163 – QuorumBylaw 0169 – Board Member Use of Electronic Mail/InternetBylaw 0171 – Duties of President and Vice-PresidentBylaw 0172 – Duties of Treasurer of School MoneysBylaw 0173 – Duties of Public School AccountantBylaw 0175 – Contracts with Independent ConsultantsBylaw 0176 – Collective Bargaining and Contract Approval/RatificationPolicy 1120 – Management TeamPolicy 1210 – Board-Superintendent RelationsPolicy/Regulation 3212 – Attendance (M)Policy 3432 – Sick LeavePolicy 4432 – Sick LeavePolicy/Regulation 4211 – AttendancePolicy/Regulation 5561– Use of Physical RestraintPolicy 9160 – Public Attendance at School EventsPolicy 1330 – Evaluation of School Business Administrator (M)Policy 1620 – Administrative Employment ContractsPolicy/Regulation 6422 – Budget Transfers (M)Regulation 1240– Evaluation of Superintendent (M)Regulation 1400 – Job Descriptions (M)Regulation 1510 – Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/Non-Discrimination (M)

Additionally, the following policies and regulations, all of which are mandated, were presented to the Board of Education:

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Policy and Regulation 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports- Related Concussions and Head Injuries (M)

Policy 5200 – Attendance (M)Policy and Regulation 5308- Student Health Records (M)Policy and Regulation 5310 – Health Services (M)Policy 5339 – Screening for Dyslexia (M)Policy and Regulation 5530 – Substance Abuse (M)Policy and Regulation 5600 – Student Discipline (M)Policy 8505 – Wellness (M)

All bylaws, policies and regulations presented from the October 14, 2014, and November 11, 2014, committee meetings are presented to the full Board of Education for first reading this evening. Policy 1522 – School Level Planning is being removed as the QAAR process has been replaced by the NJQSAC model (Policy 2631). The Committee also discussed the possibility of televising future board meetings. Members of the public were provided the opportunity to ask questions.

Technology Committee – Mrs. Rhine

The Technology Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on November 11, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 8:00 P.M. Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following opening statement:

“Good evening. Welcome to the Technology 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 November 4, 2014, which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance were: Committee Chair Ginny Rhine; Board members Joe Torrone, Ben Giovine, Walt Ramsay, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, and Gloria McCormack; Superintendent David Healy; Assistant Superintendents Jim Hauenstein, Debbie McKenna, and Marc Natanagara; Business Administrator Bill Doering; and Director Cara DiMeo. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

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Mr. Healy explained that the Technology Committee would review progress in advance of the November 18 Agenda Meeting. Dr. Natanagara provided an update on the implementation of educational technology since July 1 in the areas of infrastructure, hardware, state mandates, and staff and student support. Infrastructural changes include increased bandwidth, completion of all wireless connections in remaining schools, and the use of district and cloud drives for collaboration. Chromebook carts have been set up in every school, and projectors and laptops are nearly established in every K-2 classroom. The technology department has a key role in PARCC readiness, AchieveNJ, and uploading district data to NJSMART. Classroom and staff support has focused on curricular components, the use of existing and new hardware, and digital platforms like EdModo, Genesis and Google Apps for Education. Potential funding resources were reviewed. In the area of communication, both the webpage and a prospective mobile app were discussed.

Finally, Dr. Natanagara discussed technology moving forward, providing a preview of the 3-Year Technology Plan being developed with the Educational Technology Committee. As an example of an upcoming initiative, Mr. Niebo, Supervisor of Technology, discussed potential cost-saving upgrades to the district phone system.

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 executive session items, Seaside Park litigation, Treasurer responsibilities, transfers.

Ms. Benson discussed policy bylaws and quorum of the Board.

Ms. Garvey discussed policy bylaws.

APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval of the First Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved:

Bylaw 0132 – Executive AuthorityBylaw 0133 – Adjudication of Dispute

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Bylaw 0141 – Board Member Number and TermBylaw 0143 – Board Member Election Bylaw 0144 – Board Member OrientationBylaw 0145 – Board Member Resignation and RemovalBylaw 0146 – Board Member AuthorityBylaw 0148 – Board Member IndemnificationBylaw 0151 – Organization MeetingBylaw 0152 – Board OfficersBylaw 0153 – Annual AppointmentsBylaw 0154 – Annual Motions and DesignationsBylaw 0155 – Board CommitteesBylaw 0162 – Notice of Board MeetingsBylaw 0163 – QuorumBylaw 0169 – Board Member Use of Electronic Mail/InternetBylaw 0171 – Duties of President and Vice-PresidentBylaw 0172 – Duties of Treasurer of School MoneysBylaw 0173 – Duties of Public School AccountantBylaw 0175 – Contracts with Independent ConsultantsBylaw 0176 – Collective Bargaining and Contract Approval/RatificationPolicy 1120 – Management TeamPolicy 1210 – Board-Superintendent RelationsPolicy/Regulation 3212 – Attendance (M)Policy 3432 – Sick LeavePolicy 4432 – Sick LeavePolicy/Regulation 4211 – AttendancePolicy/Regulation 5561 – Use of Physical RestraintPolicy 9160 – Public Attendance at School EventsPolicy 1330 – Evaluation of School Business Administrator (M)Policy 1620 – Administrative Employment ContractsPolicy/Regulation 6422 – Budget Transfers (M)Regulation 1240 – Evaluation of Superintendent (M)Regulation 1400 – Job Descriptions (M)Regulation 1510 – Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/ Non – Discrimination (M)Policy and Regulation 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries (M)Policy 5200 – Attendance (M)Policy and Regulation 5308 – Student Health Records (M)Policy and Regulation 5310 – Health Services (M)

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Policy 5339 – Screening for Dyslexia (M)Policy and Regulation 5530 – Substance Abuse (M)Policy and Regulation 5600 – Student Discipline (M)Policy 8505 – Wellness (M)Abolishment of Policy 1522 – School Level Planning (Quality

Assurances Annual Report (QAAR) Removal, replaced by existing Policy 2631 – NJQSAC

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF 2014-2015 SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND WALKER EVACUATION DRILL REPORTS

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Approval of the 2014-2015 School Bus Emergency Evacuation and Walker Evacuation Drill Reports be approved:


APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT

A motion was made by Mr. Ramsay, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved:

On roll call the following vote:

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Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. Rhine and carried that the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved:

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: NoneAbsent: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the approval of minutes October 21, 2014 be approved:


APPROVAL OF BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that the following bills be approved for payment:

General $ 10,295,961.24 Cafeteria $ 328,172.29

Payroll (Gross) October 17, 2014 $ 5,705,459.96 (Gross) October 31, 2014 $ 5,676,468.85


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BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:

Purchases – Pages 1 through 44- $3,378,231.83

Permission to Advertise Zero ValuesAward of Bids Student TransportationJointures TransfersResolutions

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Ramsay, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, TorroneNoes: NoneAbstained: Sigurdson on 15-04879, 15-05042Absent: 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 September 2014 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 September 2014 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:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the Approval and Certification of the September 2014 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be approved:

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PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 22 - A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-6:

1. Recommended for Employment:{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New}

$A. Dana M. Baumgart (TR) 49,215

HSN Math 12/3/2014 - 12/19/2014 (Prorated)

B. Ashley L. Boccitto (TR) 49,215ND Art 12/3/2014 - 2/5/2015 (Prorated)

C. Karen L. Dynak (TR) 49,215HA Sped LLD 12/3/2014 - 12/19/2014 (Prorated)

D. Kimberly A. Farina (R) 33,606IN+ Supplemental 11/21/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

E. Ligia Guerra-Martis (TR) 53,507HSE Spanish 12/3/2014 - 3/17/2015 (Prorated)

F. Amy D. Liotti (R) 49,215CG School Nurse 12/18/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

G. Emily R. Marino (TR) 49,215

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WAL Grade 2 12/3/2014 - 3/1/2015 (Prorated)

H. Diane C. Phillips (TR) 49,215WAL Grade 1 12/3/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

I. Nicole P. Russell (TR) 49,215WAL Basic Skills 12/3/2014 - 12/23/2014 (Prorated)

$J. Michelle M. Schindler (TR) 49,215

HSN English 12/3/2014 - 1/30/2015 (Prorated)

K. Danielle N. Simanek (TR) 49,215IS Sped MD 11/19/2014 - 2/13/2015 (Prorated)

L. Timothy J. Vliet (TR) 49,215SB Health/Phys Ed 12/9/2014 - 12/23/2014 (Prorated)

2. Recommended for Continuing Employment:{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New}

$A. Steven J. Ebert (R) 49,215

HSE Sped Aut 12/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Kimberly C. Gold (TR) 49,215HA Grade 1 2/14/2015 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

C. Kelly L. Hall (R) 50,415PB Sped RR 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

3. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

A. Kimberly A. Spinelli 11/17/2014 - 6/30/2015IN Guidance Coordinator

4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Tracey W. Bailey Family 11/29/2014 - 12/8/2014WD Gifted & Talented Ext.

B. Christina Baroulakis Family Ext. 2/14/2015 - 3/29/2015

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HA Grade 1 Maternity 3/30/2015 - 6/30/2015

C. Lisa A. Butler Family 11/3/2014 - 11/26/2014WD Nurse

D. Deanne M. Candela Family 1/5/2015 - 2/13/2015SB Grade 1

E. Stephanie L. Cubberly Family 11/10/2014 - 12/19/2014HSN Math (Revised Leave Dates)

F. Courtney L. Decker Maternity 1/5/2015 – 6/30/2015WAL Grade 1 Ext.

G. Rachele M. Fiorovanti Medical 1/5/2015 - 3/1/2015WAL Grade 2 Ext.

H. Jaime E. Fischer Family 12/8/2014 - 1/28/2015IE Art (Revised Leave Dates)

I. Kirsten N. Hawkes Family 12/16/2014 - 2/16/2015IS Sped MD Ext.

J. Heather L. Klimack Family 2/25/2015 - 5/29/2015IN Science Gr. 8

K. Patricia A. Kroeper Family 10/22/2014 - 10/26/2014Head Teacher Daycare Ext.

L. Danielle LaVelle Maternity 12/23/2014 - 3/31/2015IS Psychologist Ext.

M. Tracey M. Fournier Family 11/8/2014 - 12/3/2014ED Sped PSD Ext.

N. Kristin K. Lombardi Family 10/22/2014 - 10/31/2014IS Math Gr. 7

O. Nicole P. Mustica Family 3/19/2015 - 4/30/2015JAC Supervisor

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P. Jordyn O. Osmond Family 10/20/2014 - 10/31/2014CG+ Media/Technology

Q. Angela M. Pisano Family 10/28/2014 - 10/30/2014WAL Grade 5 10/31/2014 (p.m.)

R. Maria P. Ridley Family 2/12/2015 - 3/31/2015HSN Psychologist

S. Giuseppina Silver Family 11/26/2014 - 1/16/2015PB Grade 1 (Revised Leave Dates)

T. Amparo O. Southard Medical 10/27/2014 - 4/12/2015HSE Spanish Ext.

U. William C. Wilbert, III Family 11/25/2014 - 12/23/2014HSN Health/Phys Ed.

5. Retirement:

A. Deborah A. Childers 12/1/2014IS Basic Skills

B. Nancy L. Ivanowski 1/1/2015IS Math Gr. 6

C. Ana S. Wilbert 1/1/2015WAL Sped RR

6. Suspension with Pay:

A. Employee # 15125 11/13/2014 - until further notice

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 7:

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7. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes.

SUPPORT STAFF 8-16:

8. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended for employment:

Sherylann Middleton (R) $23,000HSE Teacher Secretary 1/5/2015 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Debra L. Polhemus Family 10/24/2014 - 11/3/2014HSS Secretary

Kelly A. Somma Family 10/17/2014 - 10/22/2014Admin. Exec. Secretary 11/3/2014 - 11/12/2014

Dawn K. Stelman Gluck Family 10/21/2014 - 11/12/2014WS Teacher Secretary Ext.

C. Retirement:

Genevieve C. Barnable 2/1/2015HSN Guidance Secretary

9. Special Education Paraprofessionals:


Kimberly Gilmartin (R) $17,117

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Silver Bay 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

Karen Liguori (R) $17,117East Dover 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended for placement on the paraprofessional substitute list at a rate of $10.43 per hour:

Effective DateKristen L. Asay 11/10/2014Jennifer A. Ferrallo 11/19/2014Christopher A. Fischetti 11/19/2014Amanda R. Hand 11/19/2014Joanne McCallum 11/19/2014Susan Williams 11/19/2014

C. Recommended for placement on the daycare paraprofessional substitute list at a rate of $11.00 per hour:

Effective DateKelly DeAlmeida 11/19/2014Cindy A. Holman 10/22/2014

D. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Linda G. Hawkes Family 10/27/2014 - 11/11/2014Intermediate North

10. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:


Jill Markese (R) $4,636.21Hooper Avenue 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended for employment:

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Arleen R. Martino (R) $4,636.21Silver Bay 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

C. Resignation:

Jennifer A. Ferrallo 11/19/2014North Dover

Celeste Rusin 10/21/2014Silver Bay

D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $8.25 per hour:

Michaele M. FastiggiLaura E. Peters

E. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Jacqueline Bevilaque Personal 10/28/2014 - 10/31/2014Cedar Grove

Jennifer A. Ferrallo Personal 11/3/2014 - 11/5/2014North Dover

Judith A. Gibbons Medical 10/14/2014 - 10/26/2014Joseph A. Citta 11/13/2014 - 11/17/2014

Christine Stiliano Personal 12/4/2014 - 12/15/2014Cedar Grove

11. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $Paul Luteran HSE Roving Custodian -600.00HSS Custodian 11/24/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

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B. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Effective DatesTyrone L. Ables IS Custodian 11/21/2014 - 6/30/2015Adam M. Welsh Rover Custodian 11/22/2014 - 6/30/2015

C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $13.20 per hour:

Gregory G. Bleeker Brody E. CarpenterMichael J. Ko Michael D. Testa

12. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:


Kristi L. Bohrer (R) $6,435.00Silver Bay 11/20/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

Carol A. Peck (R) $6,435.00Intermediate South 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Donna M. Carrino Medical 10/20/2014 - 11/19/2014Joseph A. Citta Ext.

Lori A. Parsons Personal 10/16/2014 - 1/4/2015East Dover

Margaret M. Perez Medical 9/1/2014 - 10/29/2014Silver Bay (Revised end date)

C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $8.50 per hour:

Melvin J. Akerley Nancy J. NunnKatherine M. Wood

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D. Resignation:

Michelle D’Alusio 10/18/2014Silver Bay

13. Grounds Department:

A. Recommended Salary Adjustments:

John M. Hummel 11/19/2014 - 6/30/2015 +$600.00Groundskeeper (Stipend for CDL) (Prorated)

14. Maintenance:


Daniel Nemsdale (R) $59,191Tradesman - HVAC 12/1/2014 - 6/1/2015 (Prorated)

15. Security Department:

A. Recommended for placement of the substitute list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $13.20 per hour:

Theodore F. CirzDale Breed

16. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Bonnie L. Santiago Family 10/6/2014 - 11/30/2014Regular Bus Driver

Kisha G. Cuomo Family 11/3/2014 - 1/30/2015Sped Bus Driver

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B. Recommended for placement of the substitute bus driver list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $15.25 per hour:

Raymond E. Bilar Thomas E. CetroniMaria Dimitratos Michael HassanDeborah L. Muschio Alice M. NestaSteven G. Polizzi Robert E. Sattler, Jr.Roger W. Vanness

C. Recommended for placement of the substitute special education bus attendant list effective 11/19/2014 at a rate of $10.75 per hour:

Jessica D. Bonelli Lynn P. HelyerRoseanne Holencsak

17. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached)

18. Extracurricular:

A. Extracurricular Half-Year Recommendations & Payments:

Lisa A. Dowd HSN Walkers Club $361.26

B. Fall Coaching Payments:

Gregory Adams IN Intramurals $1,537.20Beth M. Blaine IE Intramurals $1,537.20Maria C. DePierro IN Intramurals $1,537.20Michael Heir IE Intramurals $1,537.20Shannon Mayne IS Intramurals $1,537.20Michael P. Muir IN Intramurals $1,537.20Sandra L. Murdoch IE Intramurals $1,537.20Joshua Power IS Intramurals $1,537.20Michael Rohm IS Intramurals $1,537.20

C. Winter Coaching Salary Correction:From: To:

David G. Fazzini $3,216 (Step 1) $3,453 (Step 2)IS Girls’ Basketball

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D. Winter Coaching Recommendations & Payments:

Christopher Byrne* HSE Assistant Wrestling $3,637.00John MacIntosh HSS Athletic Coordinator $5,236.66Veronica Maier Challenger League $1,500.00

E. Winter Coaching Volunteers:

Damon Coiro HSE Weight TrainingKimberlee Rinkerman HSS Girls’ BasketballMatthew Tiplady* IE Boys’ BasketballKacey Woram* HSS Girls’ Basketball

F. Winter Coaching Resignations:

Damon Coiro HSE Assistant Wrestling -$3,805.00John P. MacIntosh HSS Head Boys’ Basketball -$8,344.00

* Verified member of district substitute teacher list

19. Substitutes: (Attached)

20. Revised Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet effective 11/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 (Attached)

PERSONNEL ITEMS 21-22

SUPPORT STAFF 21-22:

21. Custodial Department:

D. Termination:

Employee #11080 11/18/2014Custodian

22. Transportation Department:

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D. Termination:

Employee #14466 11/18/2014Regular Bus Driver


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 1-8 - A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Ramsay 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. Extracurricular:

A. Winter Sport Schedules: (Attached)

Intermediate East, North and South

B. Recommend approval for Brian Cerbone, Head Varsity Boys’ Swimming Coach at High School East, to host the Shore Conference Swimming Championships at the Ocean County YMCA. The tournament will be held on January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2015. There will be no cost to the district.

5. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests

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B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests

C. Tuition pupils received requests

D. 1:1 Personal Aide Service Requests

E. Extraordinary Services Request

6. Homebound Instruction: (Attached)

7. Homeschooling Request (Attached)

8. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)


OLD BUSINESS – There was none.

NEW BUSINESS – Re-Organization Meeting on January 6, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m., Board of Education Meeting Schedule on line, start times for school update.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings )

Ms. Botnick discussed school start times, curriculum committee.

Mr. Kennett discussed school start times, Superintendent’s report, energy education, field lights on Walnut Street and West Dover, prior Attorney invoices.

Mr. Becker discussed Freshman Academy, full day Kindergarten.

Ms. Malageri discussed Freshman Academy and sophomore year options.

Ms. Ackerman discussed boundaries for sending districts.

Ms. DaLessio discussed PARCC and parents that refuse to have children participate in PARCC. The district is following the guidance from the Department Of Education where there is no opt out option and the district will not be providing an alternate educational

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program for those who refuse. The district will be adhering to our policies regarding attendance and the like.

Mr. Galante discussed Seaside Park.

Ms. Benson discussed Assistant Superintendents names on agenda, power point presentation, school pupil calendar, full day Kindergarten, MJR pension, laptop with Assistant Superintendent, tuition.

Ms. Garvey discussed school pupil calendar, board member authority.

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Rhine, and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 P.M.


________________________________Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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