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Toms River, New Jersey, January 23, 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 Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 5:30 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.”

“The January 21, 2014 meeting was announced to the public through a notice

published in the Asbury Park Press on January 4, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours

notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act. Due to inclement weather,

the meeting had to be rescheduled for January 23, 2014. Notice went on the website 48

hours in advance and was printed by the newspaper on January 22, 2014, which was the

soonest the newspaper could publish it.”

A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present:

Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Alex Pavliv, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone,

Mrs. Ginny Rhine, and Mr. Joseph Torrone.

Mr. Walter Ramsay was absent.

Mrs. Gidalty Esparza was absent.

Mr. Ben Giovine entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

Also in attendance were Interim Superintendent Gialanella, Board Secretary

Saxton, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Representative Valter Must,

guests and press were also present at the meeting.

Assistant Superintendents Hauenstein, McKenna, Gaffney arrived between

6:00- 6:15 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 5:33 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Pavliv 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 (MJR) Personnel

(Superintendent Search), Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, Suspension

Report,

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.

Due to a conflict regarding the auditor interview process, Mr. Sigurdson was, not

present in Executive Session from 5:33 – 6:30 p.m.


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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine 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

STUDENT AWARDS /GRANTS

Assistant Superintendent Hauenstein stated a check was presented this evening by

Mr. William Borkowski of NAVAIR Lakehurst in the amount of $6,120.00.

The Authentic Science Research program is a three year independent science

research course whereby students from Toms River High Schools East, North and South

receive up to 12 college credits from State University of New York for their participation.

The ASR program affords students the opportunity to participate in the community of

scientific research and scholarship as part of their high school experience.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Meaghan Sullivan, High School East

Krista Federici, High School North

Sara Whitman, High School South

Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the

academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events

taking place and fund raising activities.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance – Mr. Pavliv

The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional Schools met on January 14, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Board member Walter Ramsay 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 January 4, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours

notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”


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In addition to Board member Walter Ramsay, in attendance were Board members-

Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Alex Pavliv, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Jim Sigurdson

and Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella, Assistant

Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marianne Gaffney, Business

Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open

to the public and an opportunity for public input 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 $1,212,488.64 for the 2013/14 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,

which are also being recommended for board approval.

The committee then discussed the 2014-15 budget process. Citizens Budget

Advisory Committee meetings have been set up for February 5th

, 12th and 26

th in High

School North’s Media Center. Each evening, different major budget areas will be

presented and discussed. The district must provide a letter of intent to apply for a second

round of CDBG funding to help with funding the 2014-15 budget, especially since the

district received one-time CDBG grant funds in 2013-14 totaling $12.5 million. Next, the

implications of Affordable Care Act were discussed since there is a January 1, 2015

implementation date for many aspects of the law. At this time it does not appear that this

law will have a significant budgetary impact for 2014-15. Currently there are a few

larger groups of non-contracted or part-time employees who we are closely reviewing

and monitoring in terms of the provisions of this law. We are also ensuring that hourly

positions are clearly defined in terms of time spent working versus time provided for

lunch each day. We are also working to develop other options to ensure that any costs

based on this law can be fully and properly covered.

Finally, the committee was provided with a letter from the Ocean County

Superintendent of Schools subsequent to their review of the district with regards to the

State’s efficiency standards. We are pleased to report that this letter from Ocean County

Executive County Superintendent, Joseph Passiment, indicated that, “The district has

exceeded all of the efficiency standards.” The letter further stated that, “The district is to

be commended for this.”

Mr. Gialanella stated the dates Mr. Pavliv gave were discussed and accurately

presented in the minutes. This morning we found out the Governor signed a bill that put

off the budget timeline for a few months. It made a major significance on our budget

development and the timeline that we are going to put out for those workshops. We

asked the Board for some time to review the new law and respond.

Building & Grounds – Mr. Sigurdson

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms

River Regional Schools met on January 14, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. Board President Joe Torrone read the

following opening statement:


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“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 January 4, 2014, which constituted at least 48

hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to Board President Joe Torrone, in attendance were Board members

Ginny Rhine, Alex Pavliv, Gigi Esparza, Loreen Torrone, Walter Ramsay, Jim Sigurdson

and Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella, Assistant

Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marianne Gaffney, Business

Administrator- Bill Doering, and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. Also in

attendance was the district engineer Maser Consulting, represented by Chris Theodos and

Richard Maloney. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public

input was provided.

The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our

buildings, including the following:

High School South- the committee and Maser Consulting discussed Maser’s

November 2013 report regarding the condition of the High School South home

football field bleachers. Their report outlined repairs and recommended actions

from a short term, medium term and longer term perspective. Short term

recommendations required immediate action by the district to facilitate repairs which

were done as recommended last fall. With graduation ceremonies scheduled for

June 2014, Maser and the district Facilities Department will promptly set up a

meeting to review medium term recommendations, including replacing rotted

wooden timbers and rusted metal brackets and fasteners. Maser will also begin

developing and costing out a full bleacher replacement plan since their report

recommends full replacement within the next 5 years. The district Building and

Grounds Committee will review Maser’s recommended actions in evaluating and

developing final medium and longer term plans. It was also requested that all Board

members be provided with Maser’s November 2013 report regarding the High

School South bleachers.

A presentation was made by Cenergistics and the district Energy Education

Specialist regarding the status of the district’s formal energy conservation program,

which started in October 2012. Much progress has already been made in terms of

reducing energy district-wide, and many energy audits are conducted each week in

different locations and during different times of the day. Cenergistics reported that

approximately $614k has been saved through November 2013, primarily in

electricity. They believe that there are still challenges and yet opportunities to

maximize our energy savings. The district, the Energy Education Specialist and

Cenergistics did want to thank all district staff for their great efforts in supporting

this important initiative. Their efforts will continue to make a huge difference in the

success of the program and in saving dollars which are needed to support the district

budget in so many educational areas.

High School North- the district is continuing to work with Architecture for

Humanity, who is providing a grant to the district, currently anticipated to be

approximately $175,000, for the repair of primarily athletic facilities subsequent to

Superstorm Sandy. Architecture for Humanity toured all of our high schools after

the storm and they choose to provide a grant to High School North. A few months

ago, a public charrette was held at High School North whereby public and staff


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could work to provide feedback regarding areas of focus. Currently, Architecture

for Humanity is utilizing the feedback from charrette and plans are being developed

to repair and update the entrance to the football field, the concession area, the press

box and some of the walkways in and around the field complex. Another public

charrette will be held in the near future to discuss the final proposed plans and

applicable project timelines.

High School North and 1144 Hooper Avenue- the American Littoral Society has

offered a grant to the district, which would assist with the content and flow rate of

water from the watershed into Barnegat Bay. They will provide a more formal

proposal, but the initiative would result in the installation of a water treatment

system underground at an existing drain in the parking lot of High School North, as

well drainage reconfiguration for the parking lot at 1144 Hooper Avenue.

Silver Bay Elementary- the committee discussed the potential of installing sidewalks

on the district side of Silver Bay Road in front of the school (currently a sidewalk

exists on the other side of Silver Bay Road). With a cost estimate of $8,500 for such

a project, the district will meet with the new Toms River Police Chief and Toms

River’s Traffic Control Officers to review the issue further, given the previous

concerns that sidewalks in front of the school would encourage additional parental

pick up and drop off on the main road, which already has a significant traffic volume

at that time of day.

Intermediate North- the district requested a proposal and cost estimates from Maser

to develop plans and specifications to replace two, original 40+ year old chillers on

the roof of Intermediate North. The district recently replaced the two of the four

chillers, but both of the remaining original chillers are long overdue to be replaced,

with one currently not operational at all.

Right To Know 5-Year Update- the district will secure a quote from Maser to

perform this required update.

South Toms River Elementary- the district has responded to a NJ PEOSH complaint

filed and emergent needs have been addressed, but the district will continue to

monitor and address the area cited in the complaint.

1144 Hooper Avenue- the committee was informed that we received notice of an

application in Toms River for a change in zoning to residential for a property behind

the Seaview Shopping Center.

The Beachwood Police Department has requested that the district install a fence at

the back corner of the school property to preclude vehicle traffic, such as ATV’s,

from using that point to enter the Johnson property. The district is working on cost

estimates for this request.

Finally, a question was asked regarding solar inverters that were determined to been

non-operational in the months subsequent to Superstorm Sandy, and regarding

efforts to recoup the SREC’s (Solar Renewal Energy Certificates) that were not

being generated during that time as a result. The district Facilities Department has

met with the solar consultant and been advised that there is no way to prove and

certify that SREC’s may have been generated with the inverters not working at

several locations. It was decided that the Board Attorney should speak to the solar


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consultant and further explore any potential options for us to try and recoup SRECs

given contractual and regulatory requirements.

Curriculum – Mrs. Rhine

A Curriculum 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, January 14th, 2014.

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. Notice of this meeting was published in

the Asbury Park Press on January 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. Also present were Board

members GiGi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Alexander Pavliv, Walter Ramsay, James

Sigurdson, Lorreen Torrone, and Board of Education President Joe Torrone. Thomas

Gialanella, Interim Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator;

Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein and Debra McKenna, Interim Assistant

Superintendent Dr. Marianne W. Gaffney, Director of Student Services Curriculum and

Instruction 6 – 12 Mr. John Coleman, Director of Funded Programs and District Test

Coordinator Dr. Estee Mailot, and District Technology Representative James Phillips.

Dr. Gaffney presented an update of the k – 2 language arts pilot. We are piloting

two programs, Wonders and Journeys. The pilot will last approximately 16 weeks.

There are 42 teachers participating in the pilot including ESL and Special Education. All

teachers involved received a full day of professional development to help them with

implementation. Thus far, all reports indicate the pilots are going well, the teachers are

communicating with each other via email and many are meeting as groups before and

after school.

Dr. Gaffney presented information on the district wide writing prompt being

administered this January. The prompts are aligned to the Common Core State Standards

and focus on non-fiction text and text complexity. Kindergarten and first grade are

completing opinion pieces. Second grade is completing a report of information, and

third, fourth and fifth are completing an analysis of two texts – with the option to

simulate the PARCC assessment and have the students complete the prompt online.

There were several samples of completed online assessment papers for review.

Members of the public were permitted to ask questions.

Insurance – Mr. Pavliv

The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional Schools met on January 14, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,

New Jersey 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.


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In addition to Board member Alex Pavliv, in attendance were Board members

Joe Torrone and Gigi Esparza 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 December 2013

totaling $78,974.18 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 Mr. Cinelli or administration at the

meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill. The committee was

then updated regarding the status of one total disability case which had come before

the Board previously.

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 district will be

further reviewing the safety protocols and conditions at a few specific sites where

multiple claims were filed during the month of December 2013.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Torrone

A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional School District took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,

Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 14, 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.

In attendance were Committee Loreen Torrone, Chair, Joseph Torrone, Board

President, Board Member Gigi Esparza and Ginny Rhine and Interim Superintendent

Thomas Gialanella.

The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone, Thomas

Gialanella, Interim Superintendent reviewed the qualifications of each recommended

teaching staff on the Board agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.

The committee reviewed the certified job descriptions that will be placed on a

future agenda for approval. Administration was asked to place job descriptions on the

website.

The committee also discussed the process and final candidates for the Supervisor

of Special Education position to be voted on at the next board meeting.

There was a general discussion that took place on hiring from within the district

and from outside the district.

The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m.


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Mr. Pavliv discussed the appointment dates for professionals, Board Attorney will

review.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

(limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in

Board Meetings, the first public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes).

There were none.

APPROVAL OF THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONMOUTH

UNIVERSITY AND TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that

the approval of the Partnership Agreement between Monmouth University and Toms

River Regional Schools be approved:

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Sigurdson, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Esparza, Ramsay

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY

AUDIT (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Pavliv and carried that the

approval of the Resolution for Local Government Energy Audit be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY – CDBG ESSENTIAL

SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that

the approval of the Notice of Intent to Apply – CDBG Essential Services Grant Program

be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


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APPROVAL OF BOARD PRESIDENT JOSEPH TORRONE TO ATTEND

NJSBA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 8, 2014. NOT TO

EXCEED $100.00

A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried

that the approval of Board President Joseph Torrone to Attend NJSBA Leadership

Conference on February 8, 2014 be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that

the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine and carried that the

approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the

approval of minutes December 17, 2013 and January 7, 2014 be approved:


Abstained: Sigurdson

APPROVAL OF BILLS


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A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Pavliv and carried that the

following bills be approved for payment:

General $ 7,352,012.67

Cafeteria $ 146,846.50

Payroll (Gross) December 13, 2013 $ 5,454,212.43

(Gross) December 20, 2013 $ 6,753,012.07

(Gross) January 10, 2014 $ 5,607,519.10


BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA + ADDENDUM

A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that

the Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:

School Year 2013-2014

Purchases – Pages 1 through 30- $1,212,488.64

Permission to Advertise Zero Values

Award of Bids Contract Extensions

Student Transportation Jointures

Resolutions Transfers



Noes: None

Abstained: Sigurdson on 14-86620, 14-82822A


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 November 2013 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 November 2013 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.


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A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Rhine and carried that the

Approval and Certification of the November 2013 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports

be approved:


Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Pavliv, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: Sigurdson


PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-20 -A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr.

Pavliv and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-6:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement}

$

A. Kathleen V. Rivas (TR) 47,395

HSE Spanish 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Hope C. Weber (TR) 47,395

STR Grade 2 1/23/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

C. Maryellen Wulfekotte (R) 47,395

IE Home Economics 2/3/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

2. Recommended for Continuing Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement}

A. Matthew T. Condit (R)

IS Social Studies Gr. 7 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014

B. Christina A. Goldman (TR)

CG Grade 1 3/8/2014 - 6/30/2014

C. Michele K. Lloyd (TR)

IN Health/Phys Ed 2/18/2014 - 3/2/2014

D. Stephanie J. Majewski (TR)

PB Vocal Music 2/5/2014 - 2/6/2014

E. Lynne A. Padavano (TR)

BWD Grade 1 1/25/2014 - 2/28/2014

F. Debra A. Weltner (TR)

JAC Grade 2 1/22/2014 - 2/18/2014

3. Recommended Change of Employment:


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Change to: $

A. Renee M. Verdon Supervisor of Special Ed (11 month) +14,796.33

IE+ LDTC (11 month) 2/18/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Michael T. Snyder Supervisor of Special Ed (12 month) +8,129.16*

Supervisor of Special Ed 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015

(11 month)

*Additional Salary Based on current Step; Salary Increase Pending A&S

Negotiations for 14-15 SY

4. Recommended Transfer:

From: To: Effective:

A. Suzanne E Porcelli CST Admin. ELC 2/18/2014

Supervisor of Special Ed

(12 month)

5. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Corrine A. Carrino Family 2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014

STR Speech Lang Specialist Ext.

B. Deborah A. Childers Family 1/9/2014 - 2/7/2014

IS Math Gr. 7

C. Judith A. DeFeo Family 12/21/2013 - 1/27/2014

IE Sped RR Ext.

D. Jennifer L. Doherty Family 1/16/2014*

IN Sped Aut 1/17/2014*

* 2 hours in the a.m.

E. Elizabeth C. Hull Family 2/5/2014 - 2/6/2014

PB Vocal Music Ext.

F. Patricia A. Lombardi Family 1/2/2014 - 2/17/2014

HSE Sped Aut

G. Amanda K. Macho Maternity 2/18/2014 - 3/2/2014

IN Health/Phys Ed

H. Michelle Miraglia Family Ext. 3/8/2014 - 3/14/2014

CG Grade 1 Maternity 3/15/2014 - 6/30/2014

I. Tanya M. Mosley Family 1/10/2014 - 4/4/2014

WAL Basic Skills

J. Jordyn O. Osmond Family 1/21/2014 - 3/3/2014

CG Media/Technology

K. Angela M. Pisano Family 1/9/2014


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WAL Grade 5

L. Bonnie L. Pukash Personal 1/14/2014 - 6/30/2014

STR Grade 2

M. Kelly A. Shea Family 1/7/2014 - 1/24/2014

CG Sped LLD

N. Tara E. Smith Family 4/14/2014 - 6/30/2014

WD Media/Technology

O. Kelly A. Solares Family 3/21/2014 - 6/30/2014

HA Sped AUT

P. Amparo O. Southard Family 1/15/2014 - 4/9/2014

HSE Spanish Medical 4/10/2014 - 6/30/2014

Q. Alyssa L. Vigliante Family 1/9/2014 - 2/2/2014

HSN Sped RR Ext.

6. Retirements:

A. Daryl J. Diorio 7/1/2014

IN Social Studies Gr. 8

B. Carleen A. Kramer 7/1/2014

BWD Sped LLD

C. Lawrence A. McCauley 7/1/2014

HSS Assistant Principal

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 7-10:

7. Basic Skills Extended Day Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Extended Day Program

Staff/Salary changes.

8. Intermediate Basic Skills Instructors - “200 Club”: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached “200 Club” Staff/Salary changes.

9. Title I Program:

A. Recommend approval for the attached revised list of employees to receive

payment under Title I money for the school year commencing 9/1/2013 -

6/30/2014.

10. Title IIA Class Size Reduction Instructors:


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A. Recommend approval for the attached revised list of employees to receive

payment under Title IIA money for the school year commencing 9/1/2013 -

6/30/2014.

SUPPORT STAFF 11-18:

11. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $

Sheila D. Matrano WAL Senior Secretary (12 mos) +10,331

WD Secretary (10 mos) 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence request:

Catherine E. Gyenes Family 1/13/2014 - 2/17/2014

High School North

12. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended leave of absence request:

Patricia H. Cohen Family 12/18/2013 - 3/12/2014

1144 Hooper Ave.

13. Special Education Paraprofessionals:


Cynthia J. Russo Family 1/8/2014 - 1/27/2014

High School East

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at the board approved

hourly rate effective 1/24/2014:

Alissa E. Bonaccorso Michele M. Morreale

Cheryl L. Burns Samantha M. Ortiz

Brandon J. Grablachoff Mario V. Tirondola

Beverly C. Krasner

14. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended for employment:

$

Kathleen B. Linder (R) 4,545.30

South Toms River 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Resignation:

Stanis G. Gachina 1/10/2014

Silver Bay


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C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.25 per hour

effective 1/24/2014:

Francine M. Lauriano

Donna A. Longo

D. Recommended leave of absence request:

Maria C. Caputo Personal 1/6/2014 - 1/31/2014

Cedar Grove Ext.

Catherine J. Flitton Personal 4/28/2014 - 5/9/2014

Cedar Grove

Susan Labenski Personal 1/30/2014 - 2/4/2014

Beachwood

Christine Stiliano Personal 1/13/2014 - 1/17/2014

Cedar Grove

15. Custodial Department:


$

Timothy J. Applegate (R) 29,600

IS Custodian 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Lisa K. Fuentes Medical 12/12/2013 - 2/17/2014

Pine Beach

Nanci J. Protonentis Medical 12/21/2013 - 1/12/2014

Intermediate East

B. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:

Revised Effective

Hours Prorated Date

$

Deborah A. Byrnes 3.5 7,800.98 1/22/2014

Irene Carben 5 13,728.00 1/22/2014

Sandra Costa 5 15,434.25 1/22/2014

Isel M. Cruz 5 13,484.25 1/22/2014

Anne E. Munkens 4 10,007.40 1/22/2014

Doreen Occhiogrosso 3.5 7,800.98 1/22/2014

Lori A. Parsons 4 10,007.40 1/22/2014

Julie Pulvirenti 3.5 7,507.50 1/22/2014

Ellen L. Rodriguez 5 13,484.25 1/22/2014

Kathleen T. Semchesyn 5 12,509.25 1/22/2014


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17. Maintenance Department:

A. Recommended for placement on the part-time/substitute list at a rate of

$12.50 per hour effective 1/24/2014:

Donald Barnes

18. Transportation Department:


$

Jennifer L. Clayton (R) 18,230.40

Sped Bus Attendant 1/22/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

$

Cynthia D. Pereia (R) 18,230.40


Jodi L. Wolfe (R) 18,230.40


B. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $

Meghan A. Currie Regular Bus Driver +2,880.80


C. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Michael Faranda Regular Bus Driver 1/2/2014 - 6/30/2014

Carol A. Florie Sped Bus Attendant 12/17/2013 - 6/30/2014

D. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Marie Brigandi Family 1/21/2014 - 4/21/2014

Sped Bus Attendant

Kathleen Cartwright Medical 12/4/2013 - 12/6/2013

Regular Bus Driver 12/16/2013

1/2/2014

Joanne Fotis Family 1/2/2014 - 2/28/2014

Regular Bus Driver

Rosario J. Guter Family 10/22/2013 - 12/19/2013

Sped Bus Driver (Revised End Date)

Wayne W. Orr Family 1/2/2014 - 1/17/2014

Regular Bus Driver

E. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes for Sped Bus Attendants:


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Revised Effective

Hours Prorated Date

Lynn M. Edens 8 $24,307.20 1/22/2014

Robin A. Golino 8 $24,307.20 1/22/2014

Carol J. Winkelman 8 $24,307.20 1/22/2014

F. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list at a rate of

$15.25 effective 1/24/2014:

William M. Holland

19. Emergent Employee Resolution (Attached)

20. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached)



Noes: None

Abstained: None


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 21-30- A motion was made by Mrs.

Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be

approved:

21. Affirmative Action:

A. Recommend approval of the attached resolution declaring the month of

February 2014 as Black History Month.

B. Recommend approval of the attached resolution declaring the month of

March 2014 as Women’s History Month

22. Application for Reimbursement for Professional Graduate Courses:

(Attached)

23. Donation:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

24. Extracurricular:

A. School Musical Volunteers:

Zachary Brebner

Intermediate North

B. School Play Recommendations/Payments:


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Christopher Burbank HSN Pit Crew $480

Nichole Delnero HSE Pit Crew $480

Jonathan Grill HSN Pit Crew $480

Brian Mackiewicz HSN Pit Crew $480

Jonathan Perry HSS Stage Manager $2,292

George Powers HSN Pit Crew $240

C. Extra-Curricular Recommendations/Payments:

Michelle Messina IE Cheerleading $1,465.00

Teresa Galler IE Ski Club $1,405.60

Christine Morsch IE Ski Club $351.40

D. Winter Coaching Correction:

From: To:

Christopher Rutherford $3,142, Step 1 Volunteer

HSE Boys’ Winter Track

E. Winter Coaching Recommendation/Payment:

Devin Mesanko* HSS Assistant Wrestling $3,549, Step 1

* County Superintendent’s approval attached

F. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendation:

Zachary Brebner IN Baseball

Elizabeth C. Kartikas IN Girls’ Spring Track

Michael McGivney* HSN Assistant Boys’ Volleyball


G. Spring Coaching Recommendations/Payments:

Brendan Barnes IS Assistant Boys’ Track $4,380, Step 3

Allyson Boucher* HSS Assistant Softball $4,832, Step 3

Joseph Chiarello* HSS Assistant Girls’ Track $4,832, Step 3

Brian Decker* HSS Head Boys’ Track $7,204, Step 3

Kenneth Frank* HSS Head Baseball $7,204, Step 3

William Frank* HSE Head Baseball $7,402, Step 3

Wesley Moore* HSS Assistant Boys’ Track $4,832, Step 3

Paul Roebuck* HSS Assistant Boys’ Track $4,832, Step 3

Donald Roskey* HSS Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse $3,282, Step 2

August Siciliano* HSN Assistant Boys’ Track $3,282, Step 2

Jason Tarabokija* HSS Assistant Boys’ Track $3,282, Step 2

Noel Whitall* HSN Assistant Girls’ Track $4,832, Step 3


H. Spring Sport Schedules: (Attached)

High Schools East, North & South


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25. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached)

26. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests

B. Tuition pupils received requests

C. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

27. Homebound Instruction: (Attached)

28. Homeschooling Request: (Attached)

29. Recommended Professional Leave Requests:

A. James J. Hauenstein Meeting the New Mandate on Dyslexia

Assistant Superintendnet A Workshop for Administrators

Galloway, New Jersey

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Expenses not to exceed $106.00

B. Leonard Niebo TECHSPO Sponsored by : NJ

District Supervisor of Association of School Administrators

Technology Atlantic City, New Jersey

Thursday & Friday, January 30, 2014

and January 31, 2014


C. James P. Phillips TECHSPO Sponsored by: NJ

Programmer Association of School Administrators

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Robert J. Beaton Thursday, January 30, 2014

Computer Technician Expenses not to exceed $235.00 each

Stuart T. Josberger

Technology Service Mgr.

30. Substitutes: (Attached)

All members present voting Aye

PERSONNEL ITEMS 31-37- A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by

Mr. Pavliv and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 31:

31. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:


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A. Sara M. Guzzi Family 6/2/2014 - 6/30/2014

STR Sped LLD

B. Victoria S. Hyatt Family 5/28/2014 - 6/30/2014

HSN Spanish

C. Jenna F. Orlick Family 2/3/2014 - 3/3/2014

SB Grade 3

D. Kelly A. Shea Family 1/7/2014 - 1/20/2014

CG Sped LLD (revised leave end date)

SUPPORT STAFF 32-37:

32. Secretarial Services:


$

Laurie E. Reilly (R) 45,000

Administrative Executive 2/27/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

Secretary

33. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommend approval of the attached substitute paraprofessional rate/hour

changes.

34. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:


Maria C. Caputo Personal 1/6/2014 - 1/17/2014

Cedar Grove (Revised leave end date)

35. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Effective Dates

Anthony T. Haynes IN Custodian 2/22/2014 - 6/30/2014

36. Nurse Assistant:


Cristina C. Shaffery Family 2/10/2014 - 2/13/2014

East Dover


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37. Transportation Department:


Kathleen Cartwright Medical 1/13/2014 - 1/20/2014

Regular Bus Driver



Noes: None

Abstained: None


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 38-40- A motion was made by Mrs.

Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that the following resolution be

approved:

38. Extracurricular:

A. Fall Extra-Curricular Recommendations/Salary Payments:

Jacqueline A. Zsido IS LEADERS Training $189.48

B. Winter Volunteer Coaching Recommendations:

Darian Barnes* HSN Weight Training


C. Spring Coaching Recommendations/Salary Payments:

Dana Cultrera* HSN Assistant Girls’ Lacrosse $3,142, Step 1

Christopher Galler* HSS Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse $4,832, Step 3

Vanessa Jackson* HSN Assistant Girls’ Track $3,142, Step 1

Rachel Purpuro* HSS Assistant Softball $3,282, Step 2

Joseph Shore* HSE Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse $4,832, Step 3

Philip Shore* HSE Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse $4,832, Step 3

MaryEllen Tutzauer* HSN Head Softball $7,204. Step 3

Christopher Wedding* HSE Assistant Baseball $3,282, Step 1


D. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendations:

Darian Barnes* HSN Weight Training

Joseph Bisogno* HSN Baseball

William Budesa* HSS Girls’ Track

Brian Clouser* HSS Baseball


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Brian Corsi* HSE Baseball

Kyle Kermick* HSN Boys’ Lacrosse

Thomas Lang* HSE Boys’ Volleyball

Matthew Madeo* HSE Weight Training

Annabel Pollioni* HSN Girls’ Lacrosse

Kristen Potter* HSS Softball


E. Spring Coaching Change:

From: To:

Zachary Brebner Volunteer $2,847, Step 1

Intermediate North Baseball Softball

F. Spring Coaching Resignation:

Amanda Macho IN Softball

39. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Tuition pupils received requests

40. Recommended Professional Leave Requests:

A. Christy P. Downs FEA/PARCC/Middle School Language Arts

IN+ Langage Arts Monroe Township, New Jersey

Supervisor Tuesday, February 11, 2014



Interim Superintendent Gialanella announced the February 18, 2014 Board of

Education Meeting will be held at Intermediate North.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

There were none.

Mr. Giovine thanked the Building & Grounds crew for their work with the snow.

A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine, and carried that the

meeting be adjourned at 8:21 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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