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Toms River, New Jersey, September 18, 2018

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools

took place at Toms River High School North, Media Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road,

Toms River, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:03 P.M.

Board President Russell Corby read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the

Toms River Regional Schools.”

“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the

Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on September 5, 2018, which constituted at least

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

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

Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mrs. Janet Bell, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Dan Leonard, Mrs. Michele

Williams, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, Mr. Chris Raimann, Mr. Joe Nardini and Mr. Russell

Corby.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,

McKenna, Natanagara, Ricotta, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary

Saxton, Board Attorney Leone, and guests and press were also present at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:10 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard 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 Placement Appeal # 63849;

Personnel; Legal/Litigation; Contracts; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Other. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.


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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

A motion was made by Mr. Nardini, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the

Board return to Regular Session at 7:30 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mr. Corby led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board President Corby held a Moment of Silence for East Dover Custodian, Lewis D.

Kramer.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated it has been a very busy spring and summer where many of us

have been preparing for this new school year and the first day of school.

I along with my central office administrative team have had the pleasure of touring all of

our schools on the first day, visiting classrooms, greeting our children, parents and our

teachers. Our observations were very positive where we observed our children engaged

in learning and happy to be back in the classroom as evidences by their smiles and

enthusiasm.

Additionally, representatives from our central office administrative team have been

attending our many back to school nights and will continue to do so through September

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During our visits it was evident that much time has been spent preparing our schools

inside and out for the start of this school year and I want to thank our custodial, and

Building and grounds personnel for their efforts in our buildings and grounds while

attending to the many other summer projects taking place. Additionally, I would like to

thank our faculty, support staff and administration for their efforts and of course our


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transportation department who transports over 13,000 students over 53 square miles

within four tiers to and from school each day without incident.

When you think of the sheer size of this school district and the nearly 16,000 students we

have been entrusted to serve in 18 school buildings and another 5 ancillary buildings, you

can truly put into proper perspective and fully appreciate how much work it takes on a

daily basis to ensure our district functions properly while providing our children with the

best educational environments possible.

I would be remiss if I did not thank and commend our board of education for not only

charting the course of for school district but for also staying the course. Their

unwavering commitment to uphold our annual district goals and the mission and vision

our school district… and that is to put children first, prepare them for college and careers

and ensure that they are being provided with the best educational experiences possible in

safe, secure and nurturing environments is commendable and certainly appreciated.

Without this, I can unequivocally state that much of what has been accomplished in the

last few years would simply not be possible. I want to welcome our 2017-18 student

representatives to our dais this evening who will be introduced shortly by President

Corby. Vincent, Gianna and Sophia welcome to our dais.

I would like to introduce CEO and President of the Count Basie for the Arts and Izzy

Sachawitz, VP of the County Basie for the Arts. Item 16 of this evening’s agenda is for

the approval of a master agreement for the Use of RWJ Barnabas Health Arena and

Count Basie INc. management of the Grunin Foundation Series performance.

This is a genuine win-win partnership that is going to increase the efficiency and budget

flexibility of our school district while helping to expand the vision of one of this area’s

most acclaimed arts center.

RWJBarnabas Health Arena has so much more to offer our community, and with the

Basie’s help and expertise, it is poised to maximize its potential as a popular destination

within Toms River and Ocean County. Because of this arrangement, and with the support

of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce and the Grunin Foundation, we hope

to infuse additional activity and patronage to our downtown and surrounding area

restaurants and businesses.


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It’s been an ongoing, annual goal of our board and this office to maximize the capacity of

this underutilized 3,200-seat arena. An arrangement like this has been years in the

making, and seeing it come to fruition makes me ecstatic for our students and for Toms

River.

Teaming with New Jersey’s top-selling performing arts center will provide us the support

to continue doing what we do best-- serve our students and prepare them for the real

world.”

I want thank Jeremy Grunin for helping us to facilitate this partnership and Adam and

Izzy for their interest in working with us and supporting our school district and

surrounding community.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Vincent Rotondo, High School East

Gianna Daniele, High School North

Sophia Perry, 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 Committee – Mr. Horgan

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

Regional Schools met on September 12, 2018 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Mike Horgan, read the

following opening statement:


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“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 September 5, 2018 which constituted at least 48

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

In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Janet

Bell, Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine,

Michele Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Marc

Natanagara and Jim Ricotta, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary-

Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public

comment was provided.

As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed in the

Purchasing Agenda, which was posted in the Board’s Google Docs folder prior to the

Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of

zero value, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board

members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the

administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of

$18,629,692.38 for the 2018-19 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is

recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board.

The committee then reviewed the District lease, sponsorship and other rental

agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval.

We submitted our application for 2018-19 State Aid restoration (emergency aid

application) to the NJ Department of Education on August 16, 2018. We are awaiting

determination from the department. We are also continuing all efforts to establish a case

for restoration of the full $70 million in state aid we would be losing over a 7-year period.

Board Vice President and Building and Grounds Chair, Joe Nardini, recommended that

given the uncertainty with the massive loss of state aid that the Board consider

temporarily postponing the vote on the rebuilding our schools initiative until such time as

the state aid situation is resolved. Other Board members weighed in and Board President,

Russ Corby, requested that Board members provide feedback outside of the committee

meeting regarding this recommendation.


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Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River

Regional Schools met on September 12, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:24 P.M.

Committee Chair Joe Nardini read the following opening statement: “Good evening and

welcome to the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of

Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park

Press on September 5, 2018 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law

under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Janet Bell, Russ

Corby, Gigi Esparza, Michael Horgan, Dan Leonard, Ginny Rhine, and Michele

Williams; Superintendent- Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Marc Natanagara and

Jim Ricotta; Business Administrator- Bill Doering; Manager of Capital Projects- Mark

Wagner, Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko and Tom Brys and Derek Jordan with

Maser Consulting. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public

comment was provided.

ESIP and Referendum Update

Mr. Wagner explained that state approvals continue at this time for referendum projects

and that timelines for a January referendum are being met .

Mr. Brys spoke about ESIP projects, offering insights as to why the bids being received

are higher than estimated. The economy has improved causing changes to NJ labor force.

Labor statistics information was shared with all showing NJ economic changes within the

labor force. This data was from the US Department of Labor Bureau. He anticipates that

with the re-bidding of the boiler projects sometime in early 2019, better prices will be

received as contractors are lining up projects for the summer with a timeline for

construction that offers more flexibility. With the lighting projects, Maser and their team

are reviewing various approaches that include: removal of field lighting ( which does not

offer the substantial savings due to limited run time) , Modification of some project

elements consistent with code intent and local approval. Current estimate for re-bidding


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the project is Nov.- Dec. of this year.

Old Business discussion:

Summer Projects- Mr. Tomko shared that many projects were accomplished this summer

at various locations. Flooring projects at South Toms River Elementary, Beachwood

Elementary, Intermediate North, and Intermediate East have been completed. With the

completion of flooring at South Toms River, all carpeting, except in the office areas has

been removed. Masonry projects at High School East and F wing at High School North

are almost complete at this time.

The High School North Fieldhouse has received the Certificate of Continued Occupancy.

The final section of flooring and shower fixtures is expected to be installed in the coming

weeks by district staff.

Mr. Wagner reports that the Silver Bay Elementary changing room project is 90%

complete at this time. The contractor is working evenings and should finish next week.

The RWJBarnabas Signage project on the court floor has been completed and outside

signage is set for installation on September 26th.

The High School East compressor replacement on one of the chillers is over 90%

complete. Once the chiller is charged with refrigerant and ready to operate, our building

controls vendor will be contacted to work together with HVAC vendor to assure the

equipment is in sync with our automated control within the next week. Approx 120 ft. of

leaky chill water piping has been replaced inside of the building.

Flashing lights were operational at all locations for school opening. One existing light

lost power supply at West Dover. JCPL was contacted and has corrected/repaired the

issue.

1144 Hooper Avenue signage was presented to planning board last month. The building

manager is working with the Purchasing Department regarding applicable proposals and

price quotes


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Water testing for lead has been completed at all facilities. This testing must be

completed every 5 years and documentation is found on our district website. High

Schools East and North are scheduled to be retested.

New Business discussion:

Board Vice President Mr. Nardini, recommended that given the uncertainty created by

massive loss of state aid that the Board consider temporarily postponing the vote on the

rebuilding our schools initiative until such time as the state aid situation is resolved.

Other Board members provided their thoughts and Board President, Russ Corby,

requested that Board members provide feedback outside of the committee meeting

regarding this recommendation. President Corby also discussed possible legal action

and the topic of investigating advocacy groups that could assist with having our state aid

reinstated.

Superintendent Healy and Business Administrator Doering commended our parent

groups for their organized efforts with the petition to have state aid restored to our

district. Both also restated the importance of our community getting involved with the

aid restoration effort as our district will be forced to make drastic cuts to staffing and

services without this funding.

A request from High School North band has been received asking to have a donated

Hecht trailer storage unit to be placed beyond the football field area. If acceptable this

must be presented to the TR Planning Board for approval.

The crossing bridge for Cedar Grove Elementary students that connects Dave Marion to

Brookside has been deemed unsafe for use. Mr. Wagner explained that our maintenance

crew checks this bridge at the beginning of the school year to make sure it is safe for the

walkers in the area. Mr. Doering shared the history of the bridge and how it provided

relief of busing, but working closely with the township we will develop a shared labor

and equipment schedule to replace the bridge.

The supply line from chiller to 3 roof-top units (RTUs) which provide conditioning for

the auditorium of High School North must be replaced and is not operational at this time.

Initial cost estimates to repair are approximately $60k to replace this rooftop unit chiller

line and re-insulate. This will be completed by an outside contractor.


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Mr. Wagner shared that athletics purchased new softball scoreboards for High Schools

South and East . The newly purchased boards require new piers and posts for

installation. Facilities is working with the athletic director to have this work completed

before the softball season.

G Max Testing is being completed on turf fields for compliance. Our G Max numbers

have been rising but repairs will continue as needed on all turf fields to maintain safety.

Mr. Tomko noted that at South Toms River Elementary School, the media center Air

Conditioning units are not operational. Costs to fix the immediate concern of the

compressors has a large cost but does not guarantee that the units will continue to work

due to their age.

Environmental:

At 123 Walnut Street, work is scheduled to begin on September 26th with installation of

monitoring of wells.

At North Dover Elementary, an abandoned underground tank was discovered when a

sinkhole opened in the blacktop in front of the school. This is being addressed through

our engineers at this time and DEP has it on their register. The 6,500 gallon tank is

covered for safety and will be addressed following DEP/ engineer recommendations.

Communications:

Nothing to report at this time.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Esparza

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

Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,

Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on September 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. This

meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information which

includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff members.


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In attendance were Gigi Esparza, Chair, committee members, Janet Bell, Joe

Nardini. Also attending was Russell Corby, Board President.

The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Gigi Esparza. David Healy,

Superintendent, discussed with the members the personnel being recommended for

employment and recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for

employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2018.

The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3

minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first

public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes)

Mrs. Howe discussed the budget & State aid.

APPROVAL OF 2018-19 TRANSPORTATION ROUTES INCLUDING

HAZARDOUS ROUTE DESIGNATIONS

A motion was made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that

the Approval of 2018-19 Transportation Routes Including Hazardous Route Designations

be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Esparza, Bell, Horgan, Leonard, Williams, Rhine, Raimann, Nardini, Corby

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR WEEK OF RESPECT (attached)

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the

Approval of the Resolution for Week of Respect (attached) be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL

SCHOOLS THAT AS PER THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT

CONTRACT AND PENDING APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNTY

SUPERINTENDENT, TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT’S

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MERIT GOALS FOR THE 2017-18

SCHOOL YEAR (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the

Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools that as per the

Superintendent’s Employment Contract and Pending Approval of the Executive County

Superintendent, to approve the Superintendent’s Quantitative and Qualitative Merit

Goals for the 2017-18 School Year (attached) be approved.


Ayes: Esparza, Bell, Leonard, Williams, Corby

Noes: Rhine, Raimann

Abstained: Horgan, Nardini

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL

SCHOOLS THAT AS PER THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT

CONTRACT AND PENDING APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNTY

SUPERINTENDENT, TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT’S

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MERIT GOALS FOR THE 2018-19

SCHOOL YEAR (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the

Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools that as per the

Superintendent’s Employment Contract and Pending Approval of the Executive County


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Superintendent, to approve the Proposed Superintendent’s Quantitative and Qualitative

Merit Goals for the 2018-19 School Year (attached) be approved.


Ayes: Esparza, Bell, Leonard, Williams, Corby

Noes: Rhine, Raimann

Abstained: Horgan, Nardini

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBMISSION TO THE COUNTY FOR THE

TEMPORARY FACILITY AND ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE

REQUESTS

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the

Approval of Annual Submission to the County for the Temporary Facility and Alternate

Method of Compliance Requests be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF OCEAN COUNTY YMCA AGREEMENT (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Horgan and carried that the

Approval of Ocean County YMCA Agreement be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None


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APPROVAL OF MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF RWJBARNABAS

HEALTH ARENA AND COUNT BASIE INC. MANAGEMENT OF THE

GRUNIN FOUNDATION SERIES PERFORMANCES

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the

Approval of Master Agreement for the Use of RWJBarnabas Health Arena and Count

Basie Inc. Management of the Grunin Foundation Series Performances be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL MATES AND

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM AGREEMENT


Approval of Ocean County Vocational Mates and Performing Arts Program Agreement

be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF IMPREST FUND RESOLTUION (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Horgan and carried that the

Approval of Imprest Fund Resolution (attached) be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

Policy 5450 - Athletic Awards (Revised)

Policy 1613 - Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Regulation 1613 - Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Policy 5561 - Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities

(M) (Revised)

Regulation 5561 - Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities

(M) (Revised)

Policy 8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (M) (Revised)



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS # 20-25

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the

Approval of Agenda Items # 20-25 be approved.

1. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report

2. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

3. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental

Agreements (attached)


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4. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable)

August 15, 2018

5. Approval of Bills:

General $ 12,664,847.68

Cafeteria $ 40,732.54

Payroll (Gross) August 3, 2018 $ 1,390,376.72

(Gross) August 17, 2018 $ 1,418,839.39

(Gross) August 31, 2018 $ 1,285,256.91

6. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum

School Year 2018-2019

Purchases – Pages 1 through 56- $18,629,692.38

Zero Values Award of Bids

Contract Extensions Student Transportation

Jointures Permission to Advertise

Resolutions



Noes: Raimann # 24 Legal Bills

Abstained: Bell # 23

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY’S

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22.1.11(c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that

as of July 2018 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments


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(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 July 2018 after a review of the

Secretary’s monthly report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the

Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our

knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.

6A:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.

A motion was made by Mr. Horgan, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the

Approval and Certification of the July 2018 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be

approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 22


following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-7:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

$

A. Elizabeth Barone (R) 59,000


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WAL ESL 10/15/2018* - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

B. Laura A. Bergman (R) 53,600

HSS Sped RR 9/20/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

C. Justine L. Porvaznik (R) 53,600

IN Sped RR 9/20/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

D. Mimi Sacko (R) 53,600

School Nurse 9/20/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming

final * Start Date Pending Release from Current District

2. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

A. Diane L. Reilly 10/15/2018

ED School Nurse

3. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2018 –

6/30/2019:

From: To: $

A. Alexandra M. Dadon BA MA +2,900

STR Vocal/Instrumental Music

From: To: $

B. David G. Fazzini BA+30 MA +1,400

HSN Social Studies

C. Katie J. Medina BA MA +2,900

HSE Math

D. Joseph R. Schafer BA+30 MA +1,400


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HSS Science

4. Recommended Salary Adjustments:

$

A. Mark A. Regenthal 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +9,026.88

HSN Sped ED (teaching one extra period

per day)

B. Lisa A. Dowd 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +9,853.13

HSN Sped RR (teaching one extra period

per day)

C. Kellyanne Orbin 9/11/2018 – 6/30/2019 +$11,705.63

HSE Sped RR (teaching one extra period (Prorated)

per day)

D. Debra A. Weltner 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 -$133.34

WS Supplemental Teacher (removal of per hour traveling

stipend)

5. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #15812 Family 11/3/2018 - 12/6/2018

HA Sped Aut Ext.

B. Employee #11115 Family 9/11/2018 - 9/30/2018

STR Grade 1

C. Employee #15642 Family 9/1/2018 - 10/2/2018

WAL Sped LLD (revised leave end date)

D. Employee #15658 Family 9/21/2018 - 12/21/2018

WAL Grade 1 (revised leave start date)

E. Employee #15822 Family 12/11/2018 - 1/29/2019

HSN Sped Aut


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F. Employee #11455 Family 9/11/2018

IE Computer Literacy

G. Employee #14543 Family 10/15/2018 - 11/2/2018

HSN Art

H. Employee #15561 Family 9/4/2018 – 9/30/2018

WAL+ Social Worker (revised leave end date)

6. Retirement:

A. Carol J. Garczynski 10/1/2018

WAL+ Guidance

7. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 8-9:

8. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached list of Local Basic Skills teachers to

receive payment under Local Funds for the school year commencing

9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019.

9. ESL Basic Skills Program - Title III Funded: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached list of ESL Basic Skills Instructors to

receive payment under Title III Funds for the school year commencing

9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019.

NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any

employment becoming final

SUPPORT STAFF 10-18 :

10. Secretarial Services:


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A. Recommended for Employment:


Robin M. McLelland (R) $28,420.00

HA Secretary (12 mos) 9/20/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

B. Retirement:

Doreen P. Venitelli 01/1/2019

Central Registration

11. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.00 per

hour effective 9/20/2018:

Francine Lauriano


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12. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for Employment:

$

Danielle S. Mezera 14,091.00

IS Tier II Paraprofessional 9/24/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Re-Hire)

B. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to:

Lisa C. Knatz IN Tier I Paraprofessional $19,470.00

IN Tier II Paraprofessional 9/24/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

C. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:


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Employee #11911 Family 9/11/2018 – 11/2/2018

HSN Tier I Paraprofessional

Employee #15208 Family 9/1/2018 – 10/7/2018

HSN Tier II Paraprofessional

D. Resignation:

Maria R. Giambona 9/6/2018

ED Tier II Paraprofessional

Amy L. Greenwood 8/19/2018

IS Tier II Paraprofessional

Joanne McCallum 9/1/2018

ED Tier II Paraprofessional

Anna L. Sexton 9/1/2018

HA Tier II Paraprofessional

Patricia C. Varga 8/17/2018

WS Tier II Paraprofessional

E. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

13. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #16024 Personal 9/1/2018 – 9/6/2018

Cedar Grove

Employee #14584 Personal 10/9/2018 – 10/12/2018

Cedar Grove


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B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.60 per

hour effective 9/20/2018:

Molly A. Krukowski

Sherri A. Mangieri-Little

Meghan E. Woodruff

C. Resignation:

Patricia A. Phillips 9/1/2018

Joseph A. Citta

Denise M. Tallman 9/1/2018

Walnut Street

D. Retirement:

Karrie A. Ferman 9/1/2018

Beachwood

14. Central Registration:

A. Recommended for employment effective 9/20/2018 – 6/30/2019 at a rate of

$130.00 per day:

Anthony Fontana

Residency Investigator

B. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

Richard V. Lerche 8/20/2018

Residency Investigator

15. Custodial Department:


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A. Recommended for employment and approval to attend training to receive

Black Seal/Low Pressure License to be reimbursed upon issuance of license

at a cost of no greater than $462.00:

David E. Milne (R) $30,200.00

HSE Roving Day Custodian 9/19/2018 – 3/19/2019 (Prorated)

Mark Minnich (R) $30,900.00

ED Roving Night Custodian 9/24/2018 – 3/24/2019 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #10327 Family 8/6/2018 – 8/24/2018

HSE Custodian (revised leave end date)

Employee #14268 Family 8/24/2018 – 10/6/2018

BWD Custodian

C. Deceased:

Lewis D. Kramer 8/23/2018

ED Custodian

16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $

Margaret M. Perez SB “Acting” Lead Worker 32,023.00

SB Cafeteria Worker 9/1/2018 - 9/30/2018 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #16006 Family 7/14/2018 – 8/25/2018

Café @ 1144 (revised leave end date)


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C. Resignation:

Donna M. Carrino 8/31/2018

JAC Cafeteria Worker

17. Security Department:

A. School Safety Officer Transfer Effective for the 2018-2019 SY:

From: To:

Stephen B. Lomer Intermediate East+ Early Learning Center+ 11-000-266-110-015-3220 11-000-266-110-014-3220

18. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for employment:


$

Rachael A. Anderson (R) 23,155.00

Regular Bus Driver 9/20/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Joseph J. Chadwick 23,155.00


Amy E. Ivers (R) 23,155.00


Abigail S. Mann (R) 21,243.60

Sped Bus Attendant 9/20/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Andrea M. McEwan (R) 23,155.00


Barcell U. Morgan 23,155.00



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Cherice D. Nicholson (R) 23,155.00


Carol A. Peck (R) 23,155.00


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

$20.00 per hour effective 9/19/2018:

Rebecca C. Condon

Robert M. Hazelet

Rosemarie Intile

C. Recommended for placement on the bus attendant substitute list at a rate of

$10.75 per hour effective 9/19/2018:

Gina M. Olesen

Michele E. Sarama


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D. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period:

Effective Dates

Tia M. Gunter Regular Bus Driver 10/18/2018 – 1/18/2019

E. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #15535 Family 9/26/2018 – 11/11/2018

Regular Bus Driver

Employee #15881 Family 9/25/2018 – 10/27/2018

Regular Bus Driver


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F. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 9/1/2018 –

6/30/2019:

Revised

Title Hours $

Staci A. Benitez Sped Bus Attendant 8 28,324.80

Steven J. Bernatowicz Regular Bus Driver 8 32,158.00

Xenia Gallo Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 23,013.90

Lynn P. Helyer Sped Bus Attendant 6 21,243.60

Stephen C. Kreuger Regular Bus Driver 8 32,158.00

Candice N. Pickens Sped Bus Attendant 8 28,324.80

Mayra J. Vargas Sped Bus Driver 8 31,008.00

G. Resignation:

Francine Siddons 9/1/2018

Sped Bus Driver

H. Termination:

Employee #15959 8/23/2018

Regular Bus Driver

I. Resignation:

Stephen Zimenoff 9/1/2018

Regular Bus Driver

J. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

19. Extracurricular:

A. Fall Coaching Recommendations & Payments:

Michael Batullo* HSN Boys’ Asst. Soccer Volunteer

Claire E. Gardner IE Field Hockey $4,511, Step 3

Joseph Oizerowitz* HSN Asst. Football Volunteer


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B. Half Year Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments (2018 – 2019):

High Schools East, North & South (Attached)

Intermediate Schools East & South (Attached)

*On approved Sub List

20. Revised Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet effective 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019:

(Attached)

21. Off Payroll Report (Attached)

22. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached)

NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any

employment becoming final



Noes: None

Abstained: Horgan # 12D, Raimann # 14, Nardini #4C

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA+ ADDENDUM

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-9

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that

the following resolution be approved:

1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached)

2. Donations:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.


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3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached)

4. Funded Programs (Attached)

A. Recommend approval for Pine Beach Elementary to apply for Year 2 of a

$200,000 grant offered by the NJ Department of Education to create an arts-

integrated program during the school year and summer 2019 for students

eligible for Title I basic skills support.

5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

6. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

7. Student Services:

A. Out-of-District Day Placement Requests (Attached)

B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

C. Children’s Center Outreach Program Requests (Attached)

8. Recommended Professional Development Requests:

A. SCL Educational Consulting Group

Using Critical Circles, Creating a Positive

Culture and Social Emotional Learning

Supports

Monday, October 8, 2018

Expenses not to exceed $3,600.00

B. Teach 4 Results

Keynote Speaker for K-12 Teachers

On whole Child & Social Emotional Learning

Plus 3 Breakout Sessions on Data Driven Instruction


Expenses not to exceed $4,000.00 (Title IV Funded)


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9. Recommended Professional Development Requests:

A. IDE Corp

Whole Child - Accountable Talk Workshop

Three Breakout Sessions


Expenses not to exceed $2,140.00 (Title IV Funded)



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

There was none.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mr. Onofrietti discussed no vote on #12 when board member voted for a contract and if

any ideas have been shared with current board.

Ms. Frost-Lewis discussed preschool offerings and that local nursery schools would like

to partner with Toms River schools for these programs.

Mr. Keller discussed the Toms River Supervisory Counsel Administrative salaries.

Ms. Howe discussed Superintendent Contract and where the funds will come from for the

students in the future.


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Ms. Polozzo discussed contacting legislatures for the return of State aid, lobbying for fair

funding and that the Superintendent contract for merit goals needs to be honored.

Ms. Lebright also stated the Superintendent contract for merit goals needs to be honored.

A motion was made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the

meeting be adjourned at 8:37 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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