ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012

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VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

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Message from the SuperintendentOn behalf of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School and the Boardof Education, I am pleased to present the 2011-2012 Annual Report. Thepages of this report are a reflection of the growth and success of ourstudents, staff, faculty and the district overall.

Since opening our doors in 1959, OCVTS has strived to meet theever-changing needs of our surrounding communities. Over the yearsprograms and services have been developed to keep pace with thetechnological advances and job-related skills of our global economy.We look to business and industry to understand trends so that we remain

proactive in the education of our students to meet and exceed the expectations of their future employers.Our on-going partnerships with businesses throughout the county provide our students with valuablepractical experience outside of their classrooms. In addition, we continue to develop articulation agreementswith area colleges which provide a seamless transition for students to continue their education and furthertheir success.

We are proud of the many accomplishments of the past year:- MATES was once again named one of the country’s top high schools by US News and World Report.- The winning of 59 medals, including 21 first place gold medals, 16 silver and 15 bronze at New

Jersey SkillsUSA competitions and bringing home a gold medal in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning contest at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

- This year Ocean County Vocational Technical School graduates, shared-time and full-time, receivedscholarships and awards which totaled over $5,234,576.

We recognize the Ocean County Vocational Technical Board of Education and the Ocean County Board ofChosen Freeholders for their continued support and guidance.

Remember, Life’s a Journey…Better Get Good Directions. Ocean County Vocational Technical School canbe part of your journey toward a successful and rewarding career.

William P. Hoey, Jr.Superintendent

OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLLOCATIONS

BRICK CENTER350 Chambers Bridge RoadBrick, NJ 08723732.286.5670

JACKSON CENTER850 Toms River RoadJackson, NJ 08527732.286.5665

LAKEHURST CENTERJoint Base McGuire-Dix-LakehurstRoute 547Lakehurst, NJ 08733732.286.5678

MARINE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGYAND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE195 Cedar Bridge RoadManahawkin, NJ 08050609.978.8439

TOMS RIVER CENTER1299 Old Freehold RoadToms River, NJ 08753732.473.3100

WARETOWN CENTER423 Wells Mills RoadWaretown, NJ 08758732.286.5660

STUDENT SERVICE CENTER131 Bey Lea RoadToms River, NJ 08753732.244.1122

BOARD OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING137 Bey Lea RoadToms River, NJ 08753732.240.6414

OFF CAMPUS SITESOCEAN COUNTY FIRE AND FIRST AID TRAINING CENTERWaretown, NJ

SkillsUSA is a national organization which provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and charac-ter development. Students from OCVTS, as well as those from other New Jersey vocational and technical schools, compete in regionalcontests hosted annually at the OCVTS Brick Center. Hundreds of students, using the skills of their trades, compete for regional honors, andin some categories for preliminary state honors. Areas of competition include: Automotive/Motorcycle Service Technology, Culinary Arts,Construction Trades, Residential Wiring, Cosmetology, Photography, Marine Service, Electrical Trades and Web Design.Award winning studentsthen advance to statewide competition followed by National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Missouri held in June each year.

OCVTS STUDENTS REPRESENT NEW JERSEY AT NATIONAL SKILLSUSA COMPETITIONFifteen Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students, and their advisors, recently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to compete

in the 48th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. These students had qualified to attend the conference by earning First Placegold medals in their career area competitions at the 2012 SkillsUSA State Competitions which took place in Somerset, New Jersey, in May. OverallOCVTS won 52 medals at New Jersey SkillsUSA competition: 21 gold, 16 silver and 15 bronze. SkillsUSA is a national organization which providesquality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.

Lakehurst resident Christopher Sorrentino who competed in the Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation/Refrigeration competitionbrought home a Gold Medal; ranking him best in the nation for his skills and knowledge. Six other OCVTS students placed in the top ten fortheir respective areas of competition.OCVTS students who traveled to Kansas City include: (students listed with hometown and subject area) IanMcGrath, Seaside Heights, Automotive & Diesel Engine Technology; John Syers, Lacey, Welding; Keith Gesicki, West Creek, Welding; John Lynch,Warren Grove, Welding; Chris Sorrentino, Lakehurst, HVAC/R; Jessica Candrilli, Brick, Child Care Professions; David Giberson, Lacey, Plumbing;Darian Halifko, Little Egg Harbor, Aviation Aerospace Technology; Julianne Abrams, Lakewood, Photography; Jared Seals, Jackson, MotorsportsTechnology; Anthony Mele, Bayville, Electrical Trades; Cody Carmody, Brick, Computer Science; Tucker Weisleder, Point Pleasant Boro, MarineTrades; and Steven Fischer, Brick, Retail Store Operations and Ryan Giblin, Jackson, HVAC/R.

According to the SkillsUSA website, “Nearly 6,000 outstanding career and technical education students - all state contest winners - competedhands-on in 94 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Students work against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupationslike electronics, computer-aided drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. Contests are run with the help of industry, tradeassociations, and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry.” In addition to competition there were workshops, seminars,industry trade shows and opportunities for students to take in the local sights.

All of the OCVTS New Jersey SkillsUSA Gold Medal recipients were recognized at the Ocean County Board of ChosenFreeholders meeting in June. Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to OCVTS, presented each student with a certificate andcommended them on their dedication and outstanding achievements.

Students who received Gold Medals at New Jersey State SkillsUSA but did not travel to Kansas City and/or did notattend the Freeholders meeting include: Philip Bruce, Ocean Gate, Law & Public Safety; Tina Reed, Toms River, CulinaryArts; Uriel Resendiz, Lakewood, Collision Repair; Milton Cortina, Little Egg Harbor, Marine Trades; Steven Garvey,Lakehurst, Collision Repair.

SKILLSUSA GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZED BY FREEHOLDERS

SkillsUSA Gold Medal recipients receive recognition at the Freeholder’s Meeting. Back row from left to right: Chris Sorrentino, John Syers,Ian McGrath, Keith Gesicki, David Giberson. Third row: Jared Seals, Steven Fisher, Cody Carmody, Devin Bruton. Second row: John Lynch,Philip Bruce, Julianne Abrams, Tucker Weisleder.Front row: Jessica Candrilli, Darian Halifko, Tina Reed, Uriel Resendiz and Anthony Mele.

Chris Sorrentino, SkillsUSA Gold Medal Winner

ADULT EDUCATION DIVISIONThe Division of Adult Education offered courses to Ocean County residents

during the 2011-12 school year. These programs were offered during the day, twilightand evening. Students attended on a full-time or part-time basis. Programs include:apprenticeship training, certification and licensing preparation in Allied Health and tradeareas, personal enrichment, vocational, avocational and cultural interests of thecommunity. A total of 2,067 students were registered in the Adult Evening Programsoffered at the Toms River, Brick, Lakehurst, Jackson and Waretown Centers.

Enrollment in apprenticeship programs during the 2011-12 school year was 253.Apprentices registered with the State of N.J. and U.S. Department of Labor numbered197. Apprenticeship registration in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC-R and Machine Tradeswas very strong.

In January, 2012 OCVTS Adult Education offered a newMedical Administrative Assistant Apprentice program thatprepares students with the skills necessary to enter themedical workforce in doctors' offices, hospitals and otherfacilities. Specialized course content focused on medicalterminology, forms and billing. This program is approvedby the US Department of Labor. Upon completion ofthe program the students were eligible to apply for

certifications from National Healthcare Association- (NHA) as a: Certified ElectronicHealth Records Specialist – CEHRS Certification in Medical Administrative Assistant –CMAA. We had 15 students complete the Electronic Health Records Specialist coursein the spring 2012 semester. All who took the certification exam qualified to get theirEHR certification. This course was a “module” in the new programs in the medicaloffice area that we will be offering during the 2012-13 school year in our Adult EveningSchool.

In January 2012 OCVTS received certification from the National HealthcareerAssociation as an approved training site and was approved by the NHA to administerthe National Certification Examinations for: Electronic Health Record Specialist andMedical Administrative Assistant.

Certification courses offered are in ASE Automotive, Black Seal Boiler Operator,Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Radiology, Health/Fitness Technology, Certified NurseAide, Water/Wastewater Operation, Automotive Technology and Welding Technology.

The OCVTS Adult Educational Fitness program at the Toms River Center offeredparticipants weekday morning, afternoon and evening hours. The total number ofparticipants during the 2011-12 school year was 72.

Through our facility usage program, programs are offered at OCVTS centers whichinclude: Clean Ocean Action, Auto Service Excellence(ASE) testing, Ocean CountySchool Nurse Association, Navy League Golf, NAV-FAC Safety Training, NCLEXReview Class (LPN), LPN Medication Calculation class, Ecliptic Financial Advisor,MOESC Graduation, Pinelands Antique Engine Assoc., Pine Barrens Jamporee,Kaplan Test Prep (SAT), OCVTEA Car Show, National M.S. Society, PAA EntranceExam, Public Employees Occupational Safety & Health Commission.

Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently held graduation ceremonies forthe Practical Nursing program. 75 student nurses received diplomas for successfully completingthe 11-month intensive Practical Nursing program. Families and friends gathered to applaud thegraduates who persevered through the extremely challenging curriculum and demanding schedulesand who completed the program. Several 2012 graduates received scholarships and recognition foroutstanding achievements.

According to OCVTS Practical Nursing Principal JoAnn Price, “Our Nursing Program isconsidered one of the most comprehensive, intense and hardest practical nursing programs in thestate. We pride ourselves in well exceeding the NJ State and National Licensing Exam pass rates.In recognition of outstanding academic excellence, the Ocean County Foundation for VocationalTechnical Education provides scholarships for the continuation of academic advancement.” Awardsof Academic Excellence/Outstanding Student Awards were presented to: Sean Linnert, Waretown formaintaining the highest grade point average; Eva Grindberg, Jackson for maintaining the secondhighest average and Jenna Castlegrande, Toms River for maintaining the third highest grade pointaverage throughout the program.

Several graduates excelled in both academics and the required clinical work experience at local medical facilities. Through the generosityof the nursing program’s clinical affiliates, Clinical Excellence Awards were presented to: Jeanne Donovan, of Brick; Nichole Gonzalez, of Toms River;Erica Lopez, of Toms River; Krystle O’Brien-Gieb, of Bayville; and Candice Vecchiarelli of Jackson.

OCVTS HOLDS APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Appren-ticeship Trades Certificate Awards Ceremony was held lastevening for 47 students who completed their four-year journey intheir chosen trade. The OCVTS Apprenticeship programs requirestudents to attend 144 hours per year of trade-related classroominstruction while logging 2000 hours of on-the-job training with anemployer who sponsors the student. The ceremony celebrated thecompletion of apprenticeship training for students in Electricity,Machine Trades, HVAC-R, Plumbing, Maintenance Mechanic aswell as a new two-year program, Automotive Technician. OCVTSAdult Education Director, Frank Folinus presented the graduateswith certificates of completion from Ocean County VocationalTechnical School as well as the New Jersey Department of Labor.

During the ceremony OCVTS Board of Education VicePresident Stephen Scaturro presented Electrical Trades graduateAnthony Wilson from Bayville, HVAC-R graduate Michael Miitchellfrom Jackson and Maintenance Mechanic graduate Wayne Brownfrom Jackson with the Outstanding Apprenticeship Student Awardsfor the overall highest grade point averages, sponsored by theOcean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.Plumbing graduate Brandon Skora from Bayville was alsorecognized but was not in attendance.OCVTS Board of EducationVice President and FoundationTrustee Stephen Scaturropresents Anthony Wilson ofBayville with an OutstandingApprenticeship Student Awardat the graduation ceremony.

Receiving recognition at graduation ceremoniesare, left to right: Jenna Castlegrande, EvaGrindberg, and Sean Linnert.

OCVTS HOLDS GRADUATION FOR PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENTS

OCVTS Adult EducationDirector Frank Folinusaddresses graduates andtheir family and friends.

OCVTS ENROLLMENT 2011-2012High School and After-High School ProgramsAgricultural and Environmental Sciences .......................................................9Architectural/Engineering Design..................................................................26Audio for Electronic Media ............................................................................73Automotive & Diesel Engine Technology ......................................................36Automotive Technology ..............................................................................134Aviation Aerospace Technology ....................................................................25Building Construction Technology.................................................................33Child Care Professions .................................................................................43Collision Repair.............................................................................................43Computer Science ........................................................................................48Computer Service Repair..............................................................................17Cosmetology ...............................................................................................226Culinary Arts................................................................................................197Custom Cabinetmaking.................................................................................12Dental Assisting ............................................................................................45Electrical Trades ...........................................................................................88Fashion Merchandising/Design.....................................................................33Graphic Design Technology ........................................................................102Health & Fitness Technology ........................................................................38Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ..............................47Homeland Security........................................................................................15Law & Public Safety ......................................................................................75Marine & Environmental Sciences ..................................................................9Marine Trades ...............................................................................................21MATES .......................................................................................................240Medical Assistant ..........................................................................................41Medical Skills and Related Health Careers...................................................42Motor Sports Technology ..............................................................................27Performing Arts Academy ...........................................................................206Plumbing .......................................................................................................25Practical Nursing.........................................................................................104Welding ........................................................................................................45TOTAL ..........................................................................................2125

Employment Orientation ProgramsIntroduction to Health Careers .....................................................................24Auto Body/Welding .....................................................................................24Auto Servicing .............................................................................................30Building Maintenance & Home Repair ........................................................23Cabinetmaking ............................................................................................13Construction Trades ....................................................................................24Introduction to Information Technology .......................................................24Culinary Essentials .....................................................................................24Hospitality/Basic Food Services ................................................................. 24Introduction to Automotive Technology .......................................................24Introduction to Computer Hardware.............................................................12Introduction to Culinary Arts ........................................................................24Introduction to Employment Orientation ..................................................... 30Introduction to Greenscaping ......................................................................12Quick Print Graphics Services ....................................................................24Principles of Transportation Mechanics ......................................................12Retail Store Operations/Marketing ............................................................. 25Small Engine ...............................................................................................24Service Occupations ...................................................................................36

TOTAL............................................................................................433

Adult Evening School.........................................................2421

TOTAL ENROLLMENT..............................................4979

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is thedistrict’s largest source of financial support, providing 71%of the revenues appropriated for expenses. Additionalrevenue is secured through grants which allow the districtto provide the best educational programs and services tothe residents of Ocean County.

GENERAL FUND BUDGETCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,364,646.00 . . . . . . . . .69%State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,393,407.00 . . . . . . . . .21%Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,263,407.00 . . . . . . . . . . 9%Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . .$186,773.00 . . . . . . . . . .1%

TOTAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET$25,418,608.00

FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVATE GRANTS FOR 2011-2012:Ocean County Detention Center ..................$426,767.00Perkins Secondary ...................................... $372,043.00Perkins Secondary-Reserve.......................... $59,486.00Perkins Post Secondary ................................ $93,980.00IDEA-Basic...................................................$160,329.00Title I............................................................ $161,382.00Title II .............................................................$18,861.00Apprenticeship Coordinator............................$13,297.00OC Foundation for Vo-Tech.................................. $7,266Safety Grant .........................................................$6,331

TOTAL GRANTS FOR 2011-2012$1,319,742.00

OCVTS BUDGET

All centers of the OCVTS districtparticipated in the Schools Countsprogram which works to link studentacademic performance and atten-

dance with employment opportunities.The School Counts program was developed by the

Business Coalition for Educational Excellence at the New JerseyChamber of Commerce. The initiative awards certificates go tostudents who display the characteristics that make good employ-ees. The certificates can be presented to potential employers witha job application or during an interview.

To earn the educational status, a student must achieve 95%or better attendance, make an average grade of C or better andtake more courses than the minimum graduation requirements.

During the past year some1128 OCVTS students qualifiedfor certificates and 250 businesses in Ocean County signed on aspartners in the project.

Christine Karaska, OCVTS Transition Specialist/AdultSpecial Need Specialist, coordinates the registration andparticipation in the program.

OCVTS STUDENTS PREPARE FORLACEY APPLE FESTIVAL

OCVTS students from the Hospital-ity/Basic Food Services Program at theOCVTS Waretown Center once againlent a helping hand to the Lacey AppleFestival. Under the direction of CulinaryArts Instructor Chef Jim O’Donnell thestudents washed, peeled and cut over220 pounds of apples. Working along-side members of the Lacey HistoricalSociety, who run the Apple Festival, theculinary students used the apples tomake trays of apple crisp. The bakedgoods were to be sold at the festivalboth as individual servings and astwo-pound pans to be enjoyed at home.

CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS GET‘TASTE OF HOME’ COOKING

Students from the Adult Culinary ArtsProgram had the opportunity to workalongside celebrity chef Eric Villegas atthe ‘Taste of Home Cooking Show’ heldat Branches Catering in West LongBranch, NJ. The show was part of a na-tionwide tour, sponsored by Reader’sDigest’s Taste of Home cooking maga-zine, which boasts the largest circula-tion of any cooking magazine in theworld. The event was presented byTown Square Media, who reached outto OCVTS for culinary student volun-teers.

Chef Villegas commented, “I like towork with local volunteers during thecooking shows and I truly prefer to havestudents from local culinary programs. Iloved these students! First and fore-most these students presented them-selves very well, they were skilled,knew to ask the right questions, werevery efficient and we were able to havea good time while preparing for theshow. This was a wonderful opportunityfor students preparing to enter into theculinary field. They see a completelydifferent side of the business.”

Each student was responsible for prep-ping all aspects of a recipe for the

stage presentation. Students thenjoined Chef Villegas onstage while hewas preparing their particular dish.

WORLD FOOD PRIZE

Agriculture and Environmental Sciencestudent Jordan Coughlin was selectedto attend the World Food Prize andGlobal Youth Institute in Des Moines,Iowa, held in October. At the GlobalYouth Institute, Jordan, along with otherstudent delegates from around thecountry, presented and discussed theirresearch papers with international ex-perts and their peers, connected withother students from around the world,toured cutting-edge industrial and re-search facilities, and took part in sym-posium discussions with global leadersin science, industry and policy.

Jordan presented his paper on Nutri-tional Education to Improved DietaryComposition in Brazil, in front of a panelof three international experts and Ole-sungun Obansanjo, former President ofNigeria.

The world Food Prize is the foremostinternational award recognizing, with-out regard to race, religion, nationality,or political beliefs, the achievements ofindividuals who have advanced humandevelopment by improving the quality,quantity or availability of food in theworld.

OCVTS STUDENTS SHARE THE SPIRITOF THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The OCVTS Brick Center took part inthe annual community service project,“Feed the Need.” Their goal was toprepare over 1,500 Thanksgiving mealsfor needy families throughout OceanCounty.

Students from various programsorganized fundraisers and holiday fooddrives. Faculty and staff reached out to local businesses for their support.Students and staff from throughout thedistrict gave generously.

Through a grant awarded to theproject from the Ocean County

Foundation for Vocational TechnicalEducation, necessary supplies werepurchased. Funding for this project wasalso made possible through donationsmade in memory of OCVTS CulinaryArts Instructor Josephine Vastano.

Meals were prepared and thendistributed to local social serviceagencies identified by the OceanCounty Hunger Relief program, suchas the Division of Youth and FamilyServices (DYFS), Preferred BehavioralHealth, and Dottie’s House.

This community service projectbegan ten years ago when 38 mealswere distributed. Over the years thedemand has grown and with it thedetermination of the students and staffto help as many people as possible.

What does it take to prepare 1500Thanksgiving meals?BY THE NUMBERS…2400 lbs. of turkey400 lbs. of stuffing500 lbs. of yams400 lbs. of mashed potatoes300 lbs. of green beans50 gallons of gravy250 lbs. of cranberry sauce

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR OCVTS ATROBOTICS COMPETITION

OCVTS students walked away withmultiple awards from the annual TechPrep Robotics Competition heldrecently at Ocean County College. Highschool and middle school students fromthroughout the county designed roboticvehicles using materials from standardkits and adhering to competition guide-lines.

Prior to the competition, each teamdesigns, builds and programs a vehicleto accomplish an assigned task in thefastest period of time. Once activated,the robotic vehicle in this Pre-BuiltDivision must be able to accomplish thetask without any remote operation fromteam members.

The second challenge of thecompetition required the teams tobrainstorm, build and program a newvehicle on-site which had to travel alonga curving black line from one end of themat to the other.

In order to succeed, the teams hadto program sensors which would detectthe black path. The fastest vehiclestook the prizes.

The OCVTS Toms River Centerentered two teams, comprised of

students from the Introduction toComputer Hardware, ComputerScience, and Computer Repairprograms.

OCVTS Brick students from Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig-eration classes entered several teams.Overall OCVTS teams won sevenawards during the competition.

The Tech Prep, or Technical Prepa-ration program, incorporates academ-ics and hands-on learning at the highschool level with articulated curriculumlinks to Ocean County post secondaryeducational opportunities.

OCVTS HOSTS CAREER FAIR ATLAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Students and instructors from 13OCVTS programs participated in acareer fair at Lakewood High School. According to Jim Lowda, OCVTSAdmissions Representative, whocoordinated the event, “Today’s careerfair has exceeded all expectations. Wehope that many of the students wespoke to today found a program thatinterests them and that they will chooseto enroll.”

2011-2012 RETIREMENTS

Joann BlazierBookkeeper, 25 years

Fran GrossmanSecretary, 25 years

Laurene O’DonnellTeacher of Employment OrientationRetail Store Operations,17 years

Anthony PaganoCustodian, 23 years

Diann DodererTeacher of Allied Health,18 years

Thomas LanaganTeacher of Physical Science,10 years

TAKING PRIDE IN ALL WE DO

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OCVTS DESIGN STUDENTS HEAD TOFLORIDA FOR FCCLA COMPETITION

Six students from the OCVTSFashion Merchandising/ DesignProgram traveled to Orlando, Florida inJuly for the Family, Career andCommunity Leaders of America(FCCLA) 2012 National LeadershipConference. The students, all membersof the OCVTS Local FCCLA Chapter,earned medals in competition at theNew Jersey State Conference, held inApril which qualified them to competeat the national level. FCCLA is anational student organization focusedon personal growth and leadershipdevelopment through Family andConsumer Sciences Education.

Brandie Kraft, of Lacey and AlyssaBretweiser, of Toms River won in theFCCLA Chapter Showcase Event.Brooke Devlin, of Little Egg Harborearned high honors in the FashionDesign Competition. Erica Franco, ofLakewood won top honors in FashionConstruction. Jennifer Persamanos, ofBarnegat won in the Job Interviewcategory and Victoria Bealer presentedher winning Advocacy Project; a thirty-page paper focused on the demiseof American-made garments andproducts.

CUSTOM CABINETMAKING STUDENTSTOUR VIKING YACHT

Ocean County Vocational TechnicalSchool offers students career-relatedexperience in the workplace throughthe cooperation of businesses andprofessionals throughout our communi-ties. Partnership agreements withhundreds of businesses and organiza-tions allow OCVTS students gainpractical experience and advance theirskills through initiatives such as Coop-erative Education, apprenticeships, jobshadowing and facility tours.

One of the longest standing partner-ships in place is with Viking Yachts in

New Gretna, New Jersey. Thecompany which was founded in 1964 isa world leader in fiberglass yachtproduction. For forty years, VikingYacht has been a strong supporterof OCVTS, providing employmentopportunities for well over one hundredCooperative Education students, aswell as numerous graduates that haveprocured employment with thecompany in areas such as carpentry,cabinetmaking, electrical wiring,welding and research and develop-ment. Viking Yacht also supports manyOCVTS programs by donating suppliesand equipment, offering scholarshipmoney, serving on the OCVTS GeneralAdvisory Committee and over the yearshas allowed over 4,ooo students to tourtheir state-of-the-art facilities.

Students from the Custom Cabinet-making Program toured Viking Yachtand saw first-hand how the skills theylearn at OCVTS can lead tocareers. Many of the students wereimpressed with the quality ofcraftsmanship that is involved withthe custom cabinetry and woodworkfound in the luxury yachts. From alumber supply that would rival a localwarehouse store, to the state-of-the-art computerized equipment, todiscussions with master craftsmen,the tour showed the building of a yachtfrom concept to completion.

OCVTS Apprenticeship andCooperative Education CoordinatorFrank Morelli says, “Viking Yacht hasgiven countless students opportunitiesover the past forty years – fromemployment, to job awareness, tomonetary support – without ever askingfor anything in return.”

OCVTS HOLDS ANNUAL RECYCLERALLY

The OCVTS Waretown Centerhosted the 2nd Annual Recycle Rally.Students were challenged to designand build a vehicle using recycledmaterials. The vehicle had to be able tomaneuver through a race course anddemonstrate its ability to turn and stop.According to OCVTS Principal andevent coordinator John Biscardi,“Students from Rob Berenwick’sPrinciples of Transportation; FrankStorholm’s Automotive Technology,

Mike Lundin’s Auto Body/Welding; andPete Radford’s Automotive Servicingprograms participated in this highlysuccessful event. Their studentscreated human-powered vehicles outof used bicycles and many other“recycled” parts. The ideas sharedtoday by our students were innovativeand showed many of the talents andskills taught by their instructors. Thestudents were judged on their presen-tation, creativity, and performance onthe Waretown high-speed test track! “

Some of the materials used includedbicycles, shopping carts, a pedal boatand scooters. Donned in all of thenecessary safety gear, two-man teamsmaneuvered their vehicles through thecourse demonstrating their ability tomake direction changes, including aK-turn and completing the course asquickly as possible. Students fromseveral other programs were onhand to observe and cheer on thecompetitors.

ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE 2012

The Ocean County Foundation forVocational and Technical Educationhonored the 2012 recipients of theAcknowledging Excellence Awards atthe annual dinner ceremony. Each yearthe Foundation honors an outstandingcommunity partnership, a retirededucator and three OCVTS graduates.

This year the New Jersey MarineTrades Association (MTA/NJ) wasrecognized as their communitypartnership.The association has beeninvolved with OCVTS’s Marine TradesProgram for over twenty-five years.Their members have served on theOCVTS Marine Trades Advisory Com-mittee and the OCVTS GeneralAdvisory Committee, offering guidanceand professional expertise in coursecurriculum, equipment and industrytrends, as well as offering scholarshipopportunities to OCVTS Marine Tradesstudents.

Accepting the award for the Associ-ation was Pat Salinas, MTA/NJ Boardof Directors member (not in photo).

Bobbie White-Burke of Toms River,was recognized as the retired OCVTSEducator. Mrs. White-Burke wasinstrumental in the development of newprograms for students with specialneeds. Mrs. White-Burke remaineddevoted to special needs programs forthe duration of her 27-year career in the

district. She was known for her creativeapproach to building connections witheach of her students and helping themperform to their individual potential.

Three successful graduates werealso recognized. Toms River residentJason Crispin of Toms River attendedthe OCVTS Culinary Arts program as ahigh school student in 1997 and as agraduate student in 1998. He went onto attend Ocean County College andthen establish himself in the culinaryfield.

Five years ago Jason returned toOCVTS as an instructor for the AdultEducation Evening Division and as aninstructional aide for the daytime AdultCulinary Arts program. According toJason, “I can honestly say I wouldn’t bewhere I am today without being astudent at OCVTS first. I’m alsothankful that for the last five years Ihave been able to work side by side ascolleagues and co-workers, many ofthe same people that were soinstrumental in preparing me for mycareer in the Culinary Arts and to havethe ability to share my knowledgeand passion for food with the nextgeneration of culinary professionals.”

James DePonte of Brick graduatedfrom the OCVTS Law & Public SafetyProgram in 2004. James had earnedthe New Jersey Police TrainingCommission Class I Special LawEnforcement Certification as part of theOCVTS curriculum and after graduationJames was hired as a special policeofficer with the Belmar Police Depart-ment. He received an appointment tothe Monmouth County Police Academy.James graduated from the PoliceAcademy and in 2007 was hired as afull-time regular police officer with theRed Bank Police Department. James ispresently assigned to the Street CrimesUnit. Mr. DePonte holds the distinctionof being the very first Law & PublicSafety graduate to be appointed as afull-time regular officer.

Jessica Krupa of Toms Rivergraduated from the OCVTS FashionMerchandising/Design program in2004. After graduation Jessica went onto the Fashion Institute of Technologyin New York City where she had manyopportunities to study, compete andshowcase her design talents abroad inlocations such as Italy, France andGermany. She graduated cum laudewith a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree inFashion Design specializing inWomen’s Sportswear and then went onto immerse herself in the fashion world.

Jessica is now President andDesigner of her own company JKSwimwear, LLC. Her swimwear wasrecently featured at CharlestonFashion Week, Charleston, SouthCarolina. Jessica was listed as a 2012Featured Designer.

OCVTS HONORS BUSINESS PARTNEROF THE YEAR

From left to right: Monmouth OceanDevelopment Council Executive DirectorBen Waldron, OCVTS Board PresidentNina Anuario, Assistant SuperintendentNancy Weber-Loeffert, Patricia Mahlmann,James Mahlmann, Superintendent WilliamHoey and Ocean County Freeholder andOCVTS Liaison Joseph Vicari.

The OCVTS Board of Educationhonored James Mahlmann, owner ofNetCetra LLC in Brick, as the OCVTSBusiness Partner of the Year.Mr. Mahlmann first got involved with thevocational school when he offeredinternship opportunities to severalComputer Science students. Thestudents gained valuable experience inweb design and programming throughNetCetra. Since then Mr. Mahlman hasbecome a member of the OCVTSGeneral Advisory Committee, theOcean County Foundation forVocational Technical Education andhas expanded his internship opportuni-ties to include students from the Designand Visual Communication programalso.

Ocean County Freeholder andOCVTS Liaison Joseph Vicari whoattended the presentation commented,“business partners, like Mr. Mahlmannand NetCetera are vital to the contin-ued success of our students. Theyprovide training and experience beyondthe walls of our classrooms. Thesepartnerships instill the values of goodwork ethic and enable our students tomove forward. In this economy it takesmore than basic skills to get a job; youneed the competitive edge of realexperience, you need to be motivatedand you need confidence. Werecognize NetCetra for their dedicationto our students and thank you for yourcontinued involvement in the district.”

James Mahlmann, of NetCetra, inBrick accepts the Business Partner ofthe Year recognition Award at theOCVTS January Board of Educationmeeting.

OCVTS RECEIVES HIGH HONOR FROMTOMS RIVER OCEAN COUNTY CHAM-BER OF COMMERCEThe Toms River-Ocean CountyChamber of Commerce presentedOcean County Vocational TechnicalSchool with the Pinnacle Philanthropic

Leadership Award for OutstandingLeadership in Education.

The award was presented at theWoodlake Country Club in Lakewood.The luncheon began with flag saluteand presentation of colors by theOCVTS Law & Public Safety ColorGuard. Entertainment throughout theluncheon was provided by studentsfrom the OCVTS Performing ArtsAcademy who showcased a fewhighlights of the upcoming performance‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Wayto the Forum.’

William P. Hoey, above center,accepted a plaque from ChamberChairman Richard Krug and ChamberPresident Maureen Stankowitz.Mr. Hoey commented, “It is a greathonor to receive this award. It isthrough partnerships with local busi-nesses that Ocean County VocationalTechnical School is able to provideinternships, work experience andemployment opportunities for ourstudents. The Chamber of Commerceis a valuable resource for businessgrowth and a tremendous asset to ourschool.”

OCVTS PASTRY ARTS STUDENTS WINPEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

The OCVTS Pastry Arts students tookfirst place honors as the People’sChoice for their display of culinarydelights at the 16th Annual InternationalChef’s Night Out sponsored by theOcean County Foundation forVocational Technical Education.

This year over 50 area restaurantsand vendors participated; with over 700in attendance. For the $50 admissionfee, guests sample an extensive vari-ety of sweet and savory delicacies aswell as some of the area’s fine winesand beverages. Guests could then casttheir votes for their favorite foods anddisplays.

The OCVTS Pastry Arts programdelighted guests with an assortment ofpetit fors, pastries, cakes and beautiful

sugar art. Additional winners for thePeople’s Choice Awards includedSaker ShopRite/World Class Patisserieand 709 Restaurant of Point PleasantBeach.

In addition OCVTS Culinary Artsstudents from the Brick and WaretownCenters provided delectable assort-ments of Italian and French cuisines.

MATES STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FORENVIROTHON WIN

Students from the Marine Academyof Technology and EnvironmentalScience (MATES) were recognized dur-ing the Conservation Education AwardsCeremony, held at the State MuseumAuditorium in Trenton, for the outstand-ing performance at the 2012 NewJersey Envirothon competition.

Led by MATES Science Instructors/Team Advisors Adam Sprague andDavid Werner, MATES Team #1 placedFirst Overall for the third year in a rowand MATES Team #2 placed SecondOverall. The teams were also recog-nized for the earning top honors inseveral of the individual test areas.

The Envirothon Competition is adynamic hands-on environmentaleducation program for high schoolstudents. Student teams explorenatural resource related topics such assoils, forestry, aquatics, wildlife ecologyand current environmental issues.

The Envirothon is sponsored by theNJ Department of Agriculture, the NJState Soil Conservation Committee, theNJ Association of ConservationDistricts, the USDA Natural ResourceConservation Service, the NJDepartment of Environmental Protec-tion, Rutgers Cooperative Extensionand the NJ Soil Conservation Districts.

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY’STHEATER AWARDS HONORS OCVTS PERFORMING ART ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL THEATER‘Lend Me A Tenor’, the first collaborativetheatrical presentation between OceanCounty Vocational Technical School’sPerforming Arts Academy and OceanCounty College, received top honors atthe Montclair State University’s Collegeof the Arts 2011 Theatre AwardsPresentation, honoring excellence inhigh school drama. The play receivedrecognition for ‘Outstanding Production

of a Comedy.’ OCVTS Theater Instruc-tor and Director Anthony Ciccotellicommented, “Of all the categories inwhich we were nominated this was theone that meant the most to me becauseit was all of us who made that productionhappen and were recognized for it. Thestudents were treated to an absolutelyfantastic celebration of encouragementfrom their host and presenters. It wasclear their intention was to celebrate thework from schools all across NewJersey.”

During the ceremony a videomontage of the production process aswell as clips of the show were shown.Several Performing Arts Academystudents had the opportunity to performtwo scenes from the show on stage atthe Montclair State University Theater.

RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDINGEDUCATORS

OCVTS salutes the teachers whowere honored at the annual OceanCounty Teachers’ Governor’sRecognition ceremony. They were:Cosmetology Instructor BarbaraStewart, Toms River Center; ScienceInstructor Tiffany Seeley, LakehurstCenter; Social Studies InstructorWilliam Hegerich, MATES; TheresaPulvano, Waretown Center; Life SkillsInstructor Sharon Giannantonio,Jackson Center; and FashionMerchandising/ Design InstructorEdwina Williams, Brick Center.

Trista Altstadt, Related AcademicsInstructor was named Non-CertifiedSupport Staff of the Year. PlumbingInstructor Lori Miceli and TheaterInstructor Laura Grand-Hill werenamed New Teachers of the Year andCosmetology Instructor BarbaraStewart, from the Toms River Center,was named District Teacher ofthe Year.

OCVTSOCVTSOCVTSOCVTSOCEAN COUNTY

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School District continues to offer students career-related experience in the workplace through the cooperation of businessesand professionals throughout our communities. Our partners bring students into the workplace to gain practical experience and advance their skills. Students gain vitalexperience through several initiatives such as the Cooperative Education Program, apprenticeships and job shadowing. OCVTS strives to prepare skilled andmotivated students who meet the needs of Ocean County’s ever-changing workforce and encourage new businesses to open their doors to endless possibilities.

SUCCESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

ONGOING PARTNERSHIPSNAVAIR at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Lab Volt Engineering CorporationKimball Medical CenterFirst EnergyNJ Air National GuardOcean Beauty Supply Six Flags Great AdventureVerizon WirelessWakefernMarriott CorporationCommunity Medical CenterOcean County College Ocean County LibraryJersey State Controls Beachcomber Hair StylistsBrick MUANew Jersey Natural Gas Alternate Fuel Project Ocean County Risk Management

AmerGen, Lacey Viking Yacht Sony Corporation/Bell AtlanticOcean Chevrolet / Jeep I.B.E.W. Local 164 Borough of Seaside Park St. Francis Community CenterNJR Home Services CompanyRider Education of New Jersey NJ Department of Labor-Toms River

Employment ServicesCumberland County Educational Tech Center MarineMax MidAtlantic NJ Department of Labor Div. of

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS Community Medical CenterConcord Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterKimball Medical CenterOcean Medical Center Southern Ocean County HospitalCentraState Medical CenterSt. Barnabas Behavioral Health CareTrenton State Psychiatric HospitalOcean Health, Inc.Crystal Lake Health & Rehabilitation CenterWhiting Health Care CenterKensington ManorMeridian Nursing & Rehabilitation at BrickHealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of

Toms RiverChildrens Specialized Hospital of Toms RiverSouthern Ocean Center - Genesis HealthCare

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS/TECH PREPAntonelli InstituteAtlantic Cape Community College Brookdale Community College Boston University Center for Digital

Imaging ArtsJohnson and Wales University Mercer County College Ocean County CollegePhiladelphia Art Institute University of Medicine and Dentistry

of New Jersey

University of Northwestern OhioThe Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

APPRENTICE EMPLOYERS Trinity SolarOn-site ElectricJ.P. Hare ElectricBatteli ElectricJoseph Prince ElectricN.J. American Water CompanyLeo’s ElectricAaron Peker ElectricThaler Electric, LLCInfiniti ElectricGeogenixBrick Board of EducationCorbin SolarSteve’s ElectricBerkowatts ElectricOCVTSNJ American Water Co.MAC ElectricNJ TransitDouglas R Newman ElectricBayview ElectricKelley & Sons ElectricA.G. ElectricEpic MechanicalThe Heating Pro’sCentral Regional BOEJersey Coast ApplianceSouthern Ocean DistrictItak Heating & CoolingNJR Home ServiceMoyer’s HVACUnited RefrigerationRutgersTaylor ProductsLittle Silver Board of EducationMatawan Aberdeen School DistrictAlpha AssociatesFour Point HVAC & SolarCGY MechanicalClover MechanicalJackson Township4–Point RefrigerationB&B ServiceCoffin PlumbingLeadbeaters’s PlumbingPalladino PlumbingC & H Plumbing & HeatingRoto-RooterMJM MechanicalGluck Plumbing & HeatingWater’s Edge PlumbingChris Donato PlumbingF & W ServicesMetro CorpLummino PlumbingSal the PlumberMatthews Plumbing & HeatingBayshore Plumbing & HeatingMerit ContractingStorsburg Plumbing & HeatingCherego Plumbing & HeatingMerck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Gerard Kean P & H Sprinkler Systems, LLCChris Zig, Inc.KJS Plumbing & HeatingPatriot PlumbingM & N PlumbingFrank Alvarez & Son

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EMPLOYERSP & L CustomKelly KilowattFreehold Auto GroupFeel the Power electricShore Security SolutionsLester GlennBradley Murphy ElectricShoreline RefrigerationQuasar ElectricSTSForest Resource CenterNetCetraFarmingdale TractorTula BoutiqueR & H SpringNelson MarinaJerry’s Diesel & TruckLardieri Custom WoodCS & E SystemsMillspraySpontak Plumbing & HeatingBarnegat GoodyearHamerMicromedia PublicationsPenone Electric, Inc.Johnny IcePopovitch Builders

MARINE TRADESSouth Harbor MarineFuller MarineChambliss MarineViking YachtBlood Marine ServicesMarine MaxHinckley Yacht

MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEOcean County Community Water WatchAlliance for a Living OceanNJ Department of Environmental Protection-

Fish & Wildlife and Parks and ForestryIsland Beach State ParkJenkinson's AquariumNAVAIR 4.0, Joint Base MDL Brick Municipal Utilities AuthorityOcean County/Rutgers Cooperative ExtensionOcean County Planning OfficeOcean County Parks SystemOcean County Soil Conservation DistrictOcean County Utilities AuthorityRichard Stockton College of NJRutgers University Marine Field StationReClam the BayCattus Island ParkClean Ocean ActionNJ Forest Resource Education CenterDrexel University, PA

Monmouth UniversityNJ Marine Education AssociationSave Barnegat BayFairleigh Dickinson UniversityNJ Marine Science Consortium Natural Resources Education Foundation

of New JerseyMontclair State UniversityBirdsall EngineeringFriends of Island Beach State ParkLong Beach Island Foundation of the Arts

and SciencesBarnegat Light State ParkU.S. Fish and WildlifeThe Marine Mammal Stranding CenterGeorgian Court UniversityBarnegat Bay PartnershipJacques Cousteau National Estuarin

Research ReserveWells Mills ParkJakes Branch ParkBarnegat Bay Student Grant ProgramUniversity of Maryland/ NOAA Office New Jersey Marine Science ConsortiumSedge Island Natural Resource

Education Center South Harbor Marine

BRICK CENTEROBJECTIVE #1: Staff at the Brick Center will participate in curriculum mapping in-servicesand workshops. These workshops will assist the instructors in setting up curriculum mapsand developing lessons for their students which will help to enhance student learning andcomprehension of material. By June 30th, 2012 all shared time instructors at the Brick Cen-ter will have successfully developed and completed a curriculum map for their specific courseof study.

RESULTS: The staff at the Brick Center attended designated meetings on curriculum map-ping and worked closely with Supervisor of Curriculum and grants, Lori Young, to ensure thatthese maps met all requirements. This objective was successfully completed with 100% ofall staff successfully completing and submitting a curriculum map for her/his program of in-struction.

OBJECTIVE #2: Brick Center staff will participate in in-services and workshops addressingthe current Harrassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) legislation as required by the stateof New Jersey. By June 30th, 2012 90% of shared-time students enrolled at the Brick Cen-ter will participate in an anti-bullying activity obtaining a grade of 85% or higher in order toheighten student awareness of bullying, the new HIB legislation, and state required initiatives.

RESULTS: This objective was attained with 100% of all students successfully completing ananti-bullying activity or project and attaining a grade of 85% or higher. Staff were providedan in-service on HIB legislation and students were shown a video presentation on HIB at thebeginning of the school year. In addition, staff reviewed this information in class with the stu-dents and also developed lessons, activities, and projects that reinforced their knowledgeand awareness of HIB.

JACKSON CENTEROBJECTIVE #1: By June, 2012 85% of the students at the Jackson Center will have par-ticipated in an anti-bullying activity in order to heighten student awareness of harassment,intimidation, and bullying,(HIB) its consequences, and the new NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights.Student achievement of performance objectives will be measured by teacher designed as-sessment tools, with students obtaining a grade of 85% or better.

RESULTS: During the 2011-12 school year every program in the Jackson Center partici-pated in at least one anti-bullying activity in order to heighten student awareness of ha-rassment, intimidation, and bullying, its consequences, and the new NJ Anti-Bullying Bill ofRights. Overall, 94% of the entire population at the Jackson Center participated in andachieved at least 85% on anti-bullying activities during the 2011-12 school year.

OBJECTIVE #2: By June, 2012 100% of the instructors at the Jackson center will have par-ticipated in curriculum mapping workshops and in-services and will have completed cur-riculum maps for their instructional programs. This will provide real information to analyzecurriculum, instruction, and assessment, with the goal of improving curriculum delivery andstudent learning, comprehension, and retention over time.

RESULTS: During the 2011-12 school year 100% of the instructors at the Jackson Centerparticipated in curriculum mapping workshops and successfully completed curriculum mapsfor their instructional programs. They attended workshops under the direction of Lori Young,Curriculum Director for the district, and met individually with her on an as-needed basis.

LAKEHURST CENTEROBJECTIVE #1: By June of the 2011-20121 school year, all share-time students at theLakehurst Center will participate in an interdisciplinary project to promote their programs(Aviation and Audio Recording) by creating a 30 second to 1 minute video PSA (PublicService Announcement). Through surveys and parent discussions, increased knowledge intechnology is foremost in stated requests for student success. Final video were graded bya rubric designed by the technology teacher.

RESULTS: Students in the Aviation and Audio Recording programs used technology to cre-ate (video) commercials which promoted their respective vocational program. Studentswere introduced to basic concepts of marketing and advertising. Working in teams of 3-4,students brainstormed, used story boards and wrote scripts prior to filming their short com-mercial. Students were given direct instruction on video editing software using Roxio Vide-owave.

OBJECTIVE 2: By June of the school year, 2011-2012, the teaching staff of the LakehurstCenter will increase the number and types of communication with parents/guardians. Stu-dents will benefit from this building objective through the positive effects of parent/teacher.

RESULTS: The lines of communication were strong throughout the year. One of the key in-gredients to a child’s success in school is parent communication. In this age of technology,the Lakehurst staff took advantage of this most valuable tool, e-mail.

MARINE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEOBJECTIVE #1: By June 30, 2012 100% of the MATES students will have participated inan activity incorporating the school’s mission and belief statements. To optimize the suc-

cess and achievement of our students, it is imperative that each student has an awarenessand understanding of what the main mission and educational beliefs we share as a com-munity.

Results: All objectives listed in Objective #1 were successfully attained. 100% of the stu-dents participated in this objective. To achieve this objective, the instructional staff createdactivities in each course that incorporated the MATES mission/belief statements. Teacherssubmitted the assignment provided to the students and the results of the students’ activitiesfor documentation.

OBJECTIVE #2: By June 30, 2012, 100% of the MATES staff will participate in in-servicesand workshops addressing the current HIB legislation as required by the state of New Jer-sey. 100% of the MATES students will participate in an anti-bullying program in order toheighten student awareness of bullying, the new HIB legislation, and state required initiatives.Student pre and post school year surveys will provide necessary feedback regarding the ef-fectiveness of their experience.

Results: All objectives listed in Objective #2 were successfully attained. 100% of the stu-dents participated in this objective. To achieve this objective, the staff was trained by theappointed HIB specialist in preparation for the school year. An interactive presentation wascreated and the necessary HIB law information was then presented to the students, whichincluded a survey. Pre and post survey results were shared with all stakeholders at the endof the year.

TOMS RIVER CENTEROBJECTIVE #1: During SY11-12 staff at the Toms River Center will participate in workshopsand in-services to assist them in setting up curriculum maps and developing lessons for theirstudents utilizing this educational processl. By June 30, 2012 all shared-time instructors atthe Toms River Center will have successfully developed and completed a curriculum mapfor their specific course of study.

RESULTS: The TR Center faculty worked closely under the guidance of Lori Young in de-veloping and attempting completion of their specific curriculum map. TR Center achievedan 85% completion, although TR Center had hoped to achieve 100% completion.

OBJECTIVE #2: During SY 11-12 the Toms River Center will participate in workshops andin-services addressing the current HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) legislation asrequired by the State of NJ. By June 30, 2012, 90% of shared time students enrolled in theToms River Center will participate in an anti-bullying activity obtaining a grade of 85% orhigher in order to increase student awareness of bullying.

RESULTS: All objectives listed in Objective #2 were successfully attained. The TR Centerfaculty and staff included HIB information in their lesson plans and did indeed have studentsactively engage in activities supporting the HIB legislation.

OBJECTIVE #3: During the SY 11-12, the Toms River Center will participate in career ex-ploration for our students by addressing the interview process and resume writing. By June30, 2012 100% of share-time completers enrolled at the Toms River Center will participatein a mock interview and prepare a resume as part of the Professional Development Pro-gram and SkillsUSA.

RESULTS: All objectives listed in Objective #3 were successfully attained. Through the ef-forts of the Applied Academic instructors, TR Center was successful in guiding and assist-ing the share-time completers to develop their resumes and enhance their interview skills.

WARETOWN CENTEROBJECTIVE #1: .During SY11-12 staff at the Waretown Center will participate in curriculummapping in-services and workshops. By June 30th, 2012 all shared time instructors at theWaretown Center will have successfully developed and completed a curriculum map or por-tions of one for their specific course of study.

RESULTS: The staff at the Waretown Center attended designated meetings on curriculummapping and worked closely with Supervisor of Curriculum and Grants, Lori Young, to en-sure that these maps met all requirements. This objective was successfully completed with100% of all staff successfully completing and submitting a curriculum map.

OBJECTIVE #2: During SY 11-12, Waretown Center staff will participate in in-services andworkshops addressing the current HIB legislation as required by the state of New Jersey. ByJune 30th, 2012 90% of shared-time students enrolled at the Waretown Center will partic-ipate in an anti-bullying activity obtaining a grade of 85% or higher.

RESULTS: Staff were provided an in-service on HIB legislation and students were shown avideo presentation on HIB at the beginning of the school year. Staff also developed lessons,activities, and projects that reinforced their knowledge and awareness of HIB. This objec-tive was attained with 90% of all students successfully completing an anti-bullying activity orproject and attaining a grade of 85% or higher.

2011-2012 PUPIL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON GREEN INITIATIVES

The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to help ensure a quality education forstudents of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School. It is our mission to augment, supplement and complement the programs of the OceanCounty Vocational Technical Schools through the attraction of private resources for the exclusive benefit of its students and staff. The EducationalFoundation was formed by a group of community leaders in Ocean County. The Foundation is independent of, though fully supported by the OceanCounty Vocational Technical School District.

Annual Fund CampaignMr. & Mrs. William HenryMr. Jerry SalvatoreMr. & Mrs. Bob NewmanPhyllis SheetsAlan Wohl(Ed Data)George HurleyLaurie B. CahillMichael JuruszRose KaiserJim Mahlmann (NETCETRA LLC)Stew SwannMr. & Mrs. Michael PitchMary (Peg) RomaRobert Shea (R.C. Shea & Associates)Karen SmithMark SalernoRichard KuntzRay & Carolyn JuruszGert SilsbyAngela CastaldoYezzi Associates, LLCGrande Brothers, Inc.Robin DeRosaWallace Bros., Inc.Louis J. & Patricia PelakSusan TramutolaCarey & Cynthia Trevisan Jr.Swain Dental, PAMr. Joseph A. McHarrisMitchell RemigArvo Prima (Prima Corp)

16th Annual International Chef’sNight OutSERVPRO of Toms RiverThe Office Restaurant & LoungeRestaurant RescueA TOUCH OF GREENThe Citta FoundationPerlmutter Family ShopRite’sWallace ContractingD’Onofrio Foundation709Atlantic Bar & GrillCapone’s Gourmet Pizza & Pasta TrattoriaCaptain’s Inn of Forked RiverCommunity Medical Center Culinary Staff

Cures Barbeque and CateringFour Seasons DinerFratello’s RestaurantGood Stuff CateringJohnny G’s Italian RestaurantKlee’s Bar & GrillLabrador LoungeLuna DeRosa Restaurant & LoungeMaruca’s Tomato PiesMeat BBQ Co.Muscle Maker GrillNino’s Coal Fired Pizza & RestaurantOCVTS Culinary Arts AcademyOCVTS Pastry Arts AcademyOCVTS Waretown CenterPisces Seafood & RestaurantPerlmutter Family ShopRiteSimko’s GrillThe Office Restaurant & LoungeThe Tuscan HouseTiffany’s RestaurantTeresa’s Osaka Japanese RestaurantCrisini’s RestaurantAllied Beverage GroupBacchus Winemaking ClubCMSC Spirits GroupConstellation Wines USCreative Chocolate DesignDevils BrowniesEast Coast Beer CompanyFedway AssociatesHarrogate Retirement CommunityLaScala Italian Pastry ShopMoet Hennessey USAMountain Peak Coffee RoastersPepsi-Cola Bottling Company

Ritchie & Page DistributorsSaker ShopRite/World Class KitchensSaker ShopRite /World Class PatisserieShore CateringShore Point DistributorsThe Irish BakerThe Wine GroupW.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd.Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream ShopsSaker ShopRiteNew Jersey Natural GasManchester Accounting ServicesCENTRIC Insurance AgencyOcean First FoundationBroadway RayR. C. Shea & AssociatesBrick Township Regular Republican ClubERC Consultants, Inc.Realtime Information TechnologyCarluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLCBrown & Brown Benefit AdvisorsHecht TrailersQuality Inn Toms RiverYezzi Associates, LLCErbe Builders, Inc.Conner Strong & BuckelewNastus Bros. Inc.Prima CorporationCausewayShore Restaurant SupplyMicrosMicromedia Publications, Inc.Jersey Shore Lawn Sprinkler, Inc.

Franklen Sheet Metal Co., Inc.Nordon Wholesale DistributorsManagement & Evaluation Associates, Inc.Shore Point DistributorsDimensional Designs Salon & SpaJimmy C’s/Capone’s Gourmet Pizza &

Pasta TrattoriaShut Up and EatMid Atlantic MechanicalJohnny G’s Italian RestaurantAnnese Mechanical, Inc.Silverton Memorial Funeral HomeOCVTEAThe Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean CountiesJohnson Restaurant EquipmentGingerelli Brothers Construction, Inc.LaScala Italian Bakery & Pastry ShopOcean County LibraryAtlantic Tomorrows OfficeAir Dynamic SystemsGolden RenovationsM.A.F. Home Improvements, LLCOliverie Funeral HomeBayville Auto careSuperior Upholstery & DécorWilliam Anderson/AllstateThomas P. Frio, PhDRider Education of New JerseyLakehurst DentalJosie Vega, Make-up ArtistHolman & Frenia, P.C.Sirius AdvertisingAnthony & Sons BakeryAlternative MicrographicsViking YachtsPayne & SonsMulti-Image Production, LLCHoward Polenberg Photographic DesignM.E. Sabosik Associates, Inc.Cambridge Sheet Metal, Inc.Diamond ConstructionGood Friend ElectricSuper Foodtown CircusHathazi Garage DoorsOcean Salon SystemLakewood BlueClawsOld School ServiceFrank Panter Painting, LLCOCVTS Chef Dennis Melia, Baking & Pastry

Arts InstructorOCVTS Chef Gary Lesniak, Culinary Arts

Instructor Sanitary Linen Supply, Inc.Singer Equipment Co.OCVTS Chef James O’Donnell, Culinary Arts

InstructorPilot HouseBeach HausBeachcomber SalonsEd Kelly, Kelly KilowattDan Kelleher, ScrubstersChristopher B. Lowe, MGL Printing SolutionsShaban, Inc.

11th Annual Excellence DinnerClarion HotelYezzi Associates, LLCOcean Salon SystemsR.C. Shea & AssociatesPerlmutter Family ShopRite

Magda & Ray DiazLori & Greg Young

13th Annual Golf OutingSERVPRO of Toms RiverR.C. Shea & AssociatesCENTRIC Insurance AgencyHolman & Frenia, P.C. Erbe Builders, Inc.Prima CorporationRider Education of New JerseyPerlmutter Family ShopRiteJersey Shore Lawn & SprinklerRealtime Information TechnologyNew Jersey Natural Gas CompanyOcean First FoundationAllied Boiler RepairLarson FordConner Strong & BuckelewStrober-Wright RoofingWallace Bros.Wells Fargo BankVesuvio Pizzeria & RestaurantBrown & BrownThe Office Restaurant & LoungeHoneywellBoynton & BoyntonNational Fence SystemsGingerelli Brothers Construction, Inc.New Jersey School Boards Insurance GroupOld School ServicesUnited Water of Toms RiverGateway ToyotaYezzi Associates, Inc.Nastus Bros., Inc.OCVTS Chef Ian Smith, Culinary Arts Instructor OCVTSPineRidge Golf Course

Board of TrusteesMurray Dychtwald, ChairmanStew Swann, Vice Chairman

Frank AdamCliff Baker

Frank BradyLaurie B. Cahill

Michael DonahueFrederick W. Felice

Lisa FobianWilliam G. HenryWilliam P. HoeyJohn Homiek

Michael JuruszRose Kaiser

Edward P. KellyJim MahlmannJanet MercuroMichael Pitch

Howard PolenbergPeg Roma

Jerry SalvatoreStephen Scaturro

Zack SlaterJosie Vega

Joseph H. Vicari

OCEAN COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION

From 1994 to June 2012 theFoundation has awarded

$426,000.00 in scholarshipsto OCVTS students and

$470,704.62 in grants toteachers and programs.

Chef’s Night Out is the largest fundrais-ing event of the year for the Foundation.In addition to admission, a 50/50 rafflewas held and the winning ticket wasannounced near the end of the evening’sfestivities.

Jennifer McEwan, of Brick, above left,won $6,755. Ms. McEwan accepted ‘thebig check’ at the March Foundationmeeting and commented, “I am a hospicenurse and I have returned to school tobecome a Nurse Practitioner. This moneywill certainly come in handy.”

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERSFreeholder/OCVTS Liaison Joseph H. Vicari; Freeholder DirectorGerry P. Little; Deputy Director John C. Bartlett;Freeholder James F. Lacey; and Freeholder John P. Kelly.

OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLBOARD OF EDUCATION

OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLADMINISTRATION

It is the mission of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system to prepare students for job placement or further education leading to successful employment. We develop part-nerships with affiliated schools, parents, business, industry and community agencies to create and deliver opportunities for students to participate in quality occupational programs andsupport services. These programs and services are designed to meet the needs of high school students and adult learners, as well as the requirements of employers, colleges, technicalschools and the community. All students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards at all grade levels.

Our most important products are our quality graduates and our most important service is to provide them with skills for a lifetime. We measure our success by: enrollment in our programs;student attainment of marketable occupational skills; graduates capable and desirous of life-long learning; employer and graduate satisfaction; cost effectiveness of our total system;achievement of our graduates; and organizational and individual recognition and awards received.

It is the practice of the Board of Education of Ocean County Vocational Technical School not to discriminate in its technical programs, vocational opportunities, activities, employmentpractices or admission policies and practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, affectional and sexual orientation, disability or social or economicstatus. Lack of English language skills will not be a deterrent to admission to any program at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School.Inquiries regarding Affirmative Action, discrimination (including title IX requirements), sexual harassment or equity should be directed to:Nancy Weber-Loeffert, Title IX/Affirmative Action Office, Ocean County Vocational Technical School, 732.240.6414 ext. 3332Thomas McInerney, Federal Section 504 Officer, Ocean County Vocational Technical School, 732.286.5660 ext. 3412Kevin Dineen,Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Officer, Ocean County Vocational Technical School, 732.473.3100 ext.3123

Michael A. Pitch, Retired Human Resources, Tourism/Resort

William P. Hoey, Jr., OCVTS Superintendent

Nancy Weber-Loeffert, OCVTS AssistantSuperintendent

Mike Donahue, Viking Yacht, New Gretna

Paul Samperi, Samperi Restaurant &Lodging Services

Dr. Albert Swain, Monmouth/OceanDental Association

James Stanton, O’Donnell, Stanton& Associates, Inc.

Susan Walters, Parent, Brick

William Henry, Retired OCVTS Superintendent

Edward Kelly, Kelly Kilowatt Electric Co.,Inc., Lakewood

Paul E. Kelly, Proprietor Kelly’s Sea BaySunoco, Lavallette

Virginia Scott-Bivins, OCVTS Job Coach

Charlie Dishon, Director Ocean CountyPolice Academy

Michael Jurusz, Executive Chef

Murray Dychtwald, Restaurant Rescue,Toms River

Jean Sullivan, OCVTS Communications Director

David Neilson, Machinist, Brick

Salvatore Erickson, Automotive Industry,Toms River

Howard Polenberg, OCVTEA President

Richard Kuntz, Retired Educator,Monmouth University

Dr. Nancy Gerry, Ocean County College,Toms River

Pat Leahey, Workforce Investment Board, Toms River

John Perillo, Sr., Lester Glenn Auto Group

John Homiek, HVAC Industry, Toms River

Lori Young, OCVTS, Education/Grant/Curriculum Supervisor

Nicholas Montenegro, Lawyer, Brick

Bernie Viggiani, Toms River, Liaison forNational Guard

Jim Mahlmann, Technology Representative,NETCETRA

Nelly Fontanez, ADACO

Vern Beadle, Retired Educator, Toms River

Bethany McCarthy, Mental Health Providers,Tinton Falls

Frank Folinus, OCVTS, Adult EducationPrincipal

Emil Kaunitz, Specialty Systems, Toms River

Gerald Bowden, Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center

Gary Wilson, Cooper Electric, Brick

Michael Stoddard, New Horizon Lighting, Jackson

Lynn Sauer, OCVTS, Brick Center Principal

Stephen Szczypinski, Chaz Matazz, Toms River

Debra Bilotta, Parent

Lisa Fobian, Parent, PTSO Pres., PerformingArts Academy

Alyssa Breitweiser, Student RepresentativeFashion Merchandising/Design

Brandi Kraft, Student RepresentativeFashion Merchandising/Design

OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLGENERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2011-2012

Nina AnuarioPresident

William P. HoeySuperintendent

Nancy Weber-LoeffertAssistant Superintendent

Frank FrazeeBusiness Administrator

Stephen ScaturroVice President

Dr. Dennis CironeMember

Thomas DowdMember

Maureen StankowitzMember

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