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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

December 12, 2018

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

Schools met on December 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:

“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 December 3, 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. Additionally, Scott Clelland and

Caitlin Guzzi from the district auditor, Wiss and Company, were also present. 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

$2,326,910.15 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.

The committee was then presented with, and reviewed, the 2019-20 budget goals. As

discussed previously, the 2019-20 budget process will be quite challenging given our projected State

Aid loss. It was noted that the district should now use NJASBO’s schedule of projected State Aid

losses in accordance with Chapter 67 of P.L. 2018 over the next 6 years rather than the Education Law

Center’s initial schedule which came out first. Unfortunately, our aid loss is even greater under

NJASBO’s schedule. The 2019-20 budget will be discussed in greater detail in the near future, but the

committee was again advised that preliminarily, the district estimates having to make budget cuts of

approximately $5.5 million in developing the 2019-20 budget.

Finally, the district auditors, Wiss & Company, presented the 2017-18 Comprehensive Annual

Financial Report as well as the separate management report. Mr. Clelland explained that we again

have an unmodified or clean audit opinion, but advised that due to a State delay with the reporting of

retiree health benefit figures in accordance with GASB 75, the NJ DOE has moved the deadline for the

finalization of the audit to four weeks after they provide the GASB 75 information, which will likely

be January 2019, or even February 2019. Mr. Clelland then discussed key areas in the financial and

management reports. With regards to the district fund balances, the district was able to fund the $2.5

million approved as a maximum at the June 2018 Board meeting for the Maintenance Reserve only.

Mr. Clelland then highlighted the two relatively minor comments in the auditor’s management report.

Mr. Clelland again commended the Business administrator and Board Secretary for the condition of

the financial records and for having solid internal controls in place with regards to financial reporting

and the processing of financial transactions. As we did the last four years, we will be applying for

the ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2017-18

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. _________________

Mike Horgan, Chair

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

December 12, 2018

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on December

12, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:20 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

announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on December 3,

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, Chris Raimann, Dan Leonard, Ginny Rhine, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- Dave Healy; Assistant

Superintendents- Marc Natanagara, Debra McKenna, and James Ricotta; Business Administrator- Bill Doering;

Manager of Capital Projects- Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko, and Tom Brys of Maser Consulting.

The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

ESIP and Referendum Update

Mr. Brys of Maser explained that ESIP projects are progressing and updated all on the bid for lighting. Second bids

were received and the low bid was disqualified. Options to move forward were discussed. Mr. Wagner explained

retro-commissioning, CHP, chiller replacement, boilers, the schedule and the energy savings for these projects.

Although the lighting bids are still higher than estimates, it was noted that the retro-commissioning bids came in well

below estimates and the ESIP does include contingency funds. It was also noted that the lighting changes will provide

immediate savings of energy and dollars and more delays will hold that up as well. The board took a straw poll and

decided to have the lighting bid placed on the board agenda for a vote.

A resolution for the referendum bond proposal was provided for board review. This resolution will be on the Board of

Education agenda next week. The maximum tax impact was discussed for each municipality. The tax calculator

should be added to the website in the near future. The district website has been, and will continue to be, updated to

include new information about the referendum and the individual school projects. Regional meetings have been

planned to update the community on the upcoming referendum set for January 3, 2019, at HS East, January 7, 2019, at

HS North, and January 8, 2019, at HS South. All meetings will begin at 6:00 PM.

Old Business discussion:

High School North generators (FEMA grant) are currently out to bid with bids to be taken in late January 2019.

Beachwood Elementary School playground is installed with a delivery of mulch ground cover anticipated for Friday

morning.

Citta Elementary MIC testing will be completed after the Winter Break.

District Solar Phase III continues with submissions to the plans for DOE and planning board review.

Dave Marion Bridge project survey has been completed and communication between homeowners and the township

continues for completion before the start of the 2019 school year.

New Business discussion:

December break projects include installing new tile flooring in two classrooms of Hooper Avenue Elementary,

repairing chill water supply leaks at High School East, security camera and card reader installation at 1144 Hooper,

and various custodial maintenance tasks. Renovation to the BB wing restroom of HS North will occur for IEP

compliance.

Environmental:

Intermediate South and Hooper Avenue Elementary have both had work completed on their roofs by our vendor to

address external leaks which surfaced during a recent rain storm.

Communications:

Nothing to report at this time.

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

December 12, 2018

The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on December

12, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, beginning at 7:30

P.M.

Committee Chair Janet Bell read the following opening statement: “Good evening and welcome to the

Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice

of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on December 3, 2018, which constitutes at least

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

In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan

Leonard, Michael Horgan, Joe Nardini, Ginny Rhine, and Michele Williams; Superintendent Dave Healy;

Business Administrator Bill Doering; Assistant Superintendents Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara,

and Jim Ricotta; and Directors Norma DeNoia, Cara DiMeo, Joy Forrest, and Dr. Estee Mailot.. The

meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

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Secondary Curriculum Director Norma DeNoia shared the 2018 SAT Results, which show increases in

math, reading and writing across all three high schools. It was announced this week that we have been

recognized as an “AP Honor Roll” district by the College Board for expanding the availability of AP

courses for students of all backgrounds while maintaining high scores. Each High School Career

Academy recently completed presentations to 8th graders and had packed open houses. Applications are

due by December 18.

Elementary Curriculum Director Cara DiMeo shared results from the staff survey from the last full

professional development day in October. Staff response was positive and candid, helping drive future

offerings, with annual goals, state mandates, and budgetary considerations in mind. The next full PD day

will be February 18, and now that state testing and training dates have been established, the February 26

half day is being moved to March 5.

Assistant Superintendents Debra McKenna and Dr. Marc Natanagara reviewed four pending grants

totalling $800,000 that will train staff, provide programs in arts and computer science, and improve

facilities.

Secondary administrators met with Ocean County College faculty this week to work out the details of a

dual enrollment agreement, planned for three to four pilot courses, and allowing students to potentially

earn college credits while in high school. Upgrades to Option II, which allows high schoolers to earn

credit and/or engage in non-traditional learning experiences outside the school setting, were reviewed and

are posted on the curriculum page.

In the post-agenda discussion, student access to technology at home was brainstormed; progress with the

new elementary math series detailed; a process for virtual snow days considered; and pass/fail options for

high school junior and seniors emphasized.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

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 December 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.

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 personnel being recommended for employment and recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ______________________ Gigi Esparza, Chair

EXTRACT from the minutes of a regular meeting of The Board of Education of the

Toms River Regional School District in the County of Ocean, New Jersey held at

___________________, _____________________, New Jersey on December 19, 2018 at

______ p.m.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

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___________________ introduced and moved the adoption of the following resolution

and ______________________ seconded the motion:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 22,

2019 FOR CONSIDERATION OF A BOND PROPOSAL BY

THE LEGALLY QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE SCHOOL

DISTRICT

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOMS RIVER

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY (with

not less than a majority of the full membership of the Board concurring) AS FOLLOWS:

1. It is hereby determined that a proposal shall be submitted for voter approval at a

special school district election to be held on January 22, 2019 between the hours of _____ _.m.

and 8:00 p.m. as permitted and required by law. The form of the proposal shall read substantially

as follows with such adjustments as may be provided by bond counsel:

PROPOSAL

The Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District in the County of Ocean,

New Jersey is authorized: (a) to undertake various renovations, alterations, and improvements at

Beachwood Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School, Joseph A. Citta Elementary

School, East Dover Elementary School, Hooper Avenue Elementary School, North Dover

Elementary School, Pine Beach Elementary School, Silver Bay Elementary School, South Toms

River Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School, Washington Street Elementary

School, West Dover Elementary School, Intermediate East School, Intermediate North School,

Intermediate South School, High School East, High School North, High School South,

Administration Building, John Bennett Athletic Center, Vehicle Maintenance Compound,

District Maintenance Compound and Central Registration Complex and including related

technology, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, site work and related work; (b) to appropriate

$147,148,269 for such purposes; and (c) to issue bonds of the school district in the principal

amount of $147,148,269.

The final eligible costs of the projects approved by the Commissioner of Education are

$139,063,509 (with $2,165,100 allocated to Beachwood Elementary School, $4,096,045

allocated to Cedar Grove Elementary School, $2,349,450 allocated to Joseph A. Citta

Elementary School, $3,675,625 allocated to East Dover Elementary School, $4,649,950 allocated

to Hooper Avenue Elementary School, $4,298,373 allocated to North Dover Elementary School,

$4,521,000 allocated to Pine Beach Elementary School, $6,658,275 allocated to Silver Bay

Elementary School, $3,451,225 allocated to South Toms River Elementary School, $5,012,370

allocated to Walnut Street Elementary School, $3,852,260 allocated to Washington Street

Elementary School, $3,572,040 allocated to West Dover Elementary School, $13,451,900

allocated to Intermediate East School, $11,376,200 allocated to Intermediate North School,

$6,367,650 allocated to Intermediate South School, $14,206,663 allocated to High School East,

$32,385,080 allocated to High School North, $12,974,303 allocated to High School South, $0

allocated to the Administration Building, $0 allocated to the John Bennett Athletic Center, $0

allocated to the Vehicle Maintenance Compound, $0 allocated to the District Maintenance

Compound and $0 allocated to the Central Registration Complex). The proposed improvements

include $8,084,760 (with $476,000 allocated to High School East, $350,000 allocated to High

School North, $700,000 allocated to High School South, $1,281,850 allocated to the

Administration Building, $2,282,770 allocated to the John Bennett Athletic Center, $876,500

allocated to the Vehicle Maintenance Compound, $1,736,760 allocated to the District

Maintenance Compound and $380,880 allocated to the Central Registration Complex) for school

construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the

Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A.

18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage will equal 40% of the annual debt service

due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized

to transfer funds among the projects approved at this special election.

2. This Board of Education hereby approves and adopts the proposal set forth above,

and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the school district, hereby determines to carry

out the improvements described therein (the “Projects”).

3. This Board of Education hereby acknowledges and confirms that in accordance

with N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and 18A:24-17 the supplemental debt statement has been prepared by

the chief financial officer of the Borough of Beachwood, Borough of Pine Beach, Borough of

South Toms River and the Township of Toms River (the “Constituent Municipalities”), giving

effect to the proposed authorization of bonds of the School District in the maximum amount of

bonds authorized in the proposals. The supplemental debt statement has been filed in the offices

of the Constituent Municipalities respective Clerks and in the office of the Business

Administrator of this Board of Education prior to the final adoption of the proposals and will be

filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the

Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the Special School Election.

4. The Business Administrator or the Board Secretary are hereby authorized and

directed to send a certified copy of the proposal to the County Clerk as required by N.J.S.A.

19:60-2, to request the County Clerk to submit the proposal to the voters at the special school

district election and to seek the assistance of the county officials and the municipal clerk in

conducting the special school district election.

5. The Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Preliminary Eligible

Costs (PEC) letters for the Projects from the Department of Education. The Board hereby elects

to receive debt service aid pursuant to Section 9 of the Educational Facilities Construction and

Financing Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. (the “Act”). The Board further agrees to accept the

determination of the preliminary eligible costs as final eligible costs as set forth in the PEC

letters by the Department of Education and not to appeal. The Business Administrator is

authorized, if necessary, to notify the Department of Education of the Board’s election with

respect to the eligible costs and its election to receive debt service aid.

6. The Superintendent of Schools, Business Administrator, Board Secretary, the

Manager of Capital Projects, the Engineer of Record and Bond Counsel (together, the “Project

Team”) have heretofore been authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and

specifications for the Projects in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business

Administrator, who has heretofore been delegated the responsibility to work with the Project

Team for this purpose on behalf of the Board of Education, in accordance with the requirements

of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16, and such authorizations and delegations are hereof reconfirmed.

7. The educational plans, where required, and the schematic plans for the

construction of the Projects have heretofore been approved by this Board of Education, and such

approval is hereby reconfirmed.

8. The Board President and the Project Team and other appropriate representatives of the

Board of Education (the “Board Representatives”) have heretofore been authorized, and such

authorization is hereby reconfirmed, to submit the educational plans, where required, and the

schematic plans for the Projects, together with such other information as may be required, to the

State Department of Education for approval and to make application to the Commissioner of

Education for approval of the educational plans, where required, the schematic plans and the

Projects and, if necessary, any required amendment to the long-range facilities plan, in

accordance with the requirements of the Act and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.1(f), 6A:26-2.3, 6A:26-3.1

and 6A:26-3.2.

9. The Board Representatives have heretofore been and are hereby further

authorized and directed to submit the plans and any other required information to the Planning

Board and the Department of Environmental Protection for review and comment, if necessary,

and such authorization and direction are hereby reconfirmed.

10. This Board of Education hereby makes the following covenants and declarations

with respect to obligations determined to be issued by the Business Administrator through a

public offering or private placement or through a conduit borrower on a tax-exempt basis. The

Board of Education hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent

imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to preserve

the exemption from taxation of interest on its bonds or notes if issued as tax exempt, including, if

necessary, the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the

yield on its bonds or notes. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to

act on behalf of the Board of Education to deem the obligations authorized herein as bank

qualified for the purposes of Section 265 of the Code, when appropriate. The Board of

Education hereby declares the intent of the Board of Education to issue bonds or temporary notes

in the amount not to exceed the amount set forth in the bond proposal approved by the voters as

set forth in Section 1 and to use the proceeds to pay or to reimburse expenditures for the costs of

the school capital projects authorized therein. This resolution is a declaration of intent within the

meaning and for purposes of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 or any successor provisions of

federal income tax law.

11. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to

implement this resolution. Any actions authorized herein and taken prior hereto are hereby

ratified. The Business Administrator is further authorized to act on behalf of the Board of

Education to make such determinations required of the Board of Education for the conduct of the

election as may become necessary.

12. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

STATE OF NEW JERSEY )

) SS:

COUNTY OF OCEAN )

Wendy Saxton, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says:

That deponent is the Board Secretary of The Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional School District in the County of Ocean, New Jersey and that the annexed extract from

the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Education held on December __, 2018 at the time and

place therein stated has been compared by deponent with the original minutes of the meeting

recorded in full in the official Minute Book of the Board and is a true copy thereof and of the

whole of the original so far as it relates to the subject matters referred to in this extract.

____________________________________

Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

NAME OF SCHOOL- Toms River Regional Schools COUNTY- Ocean County__________

TYPE OF AUDIT- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018__________

DATE OF BOARD MEETING- December 19, 2018_______________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON-__ William Doering_/ Wendy Saxton _______________________________ _________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER-_ 732-505-5500______ __________________________________________________________

CORRECTIVE PERSON COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION ACTION APPROVED METHOD OF RESPONSIBLE FOR DATE OF

NUMBER BY THE BOARD IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION_

2018-001 12/19/2018 (1) Food Service Director 12/31/2018

(1) The District is to maintain better records of all of its food service inventory on hand and ensure inventory is being valued at the

appropriate costs based on supporting evidence.

2018-002 12/19/2018 (2) Intermediate – High School –Principals/ 12/31/2018

Student Activity Treasurers

(2) The District is to continue to enforce the guidance set forth in the District’s Standard Operating Procedures Manual and continue to perform periodic reviews of the schools’ cash receipts and disbursements ledgers to ensure adherence to the District’s policies and procedures.

________________________________________ ________ _____________________________________________________________ _______

CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR DATE BOARD SECRETARY/ SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR DATE

CC: County Superintendent

Toms River, New Jersey December _____, 2018


RESOLUTION

IMPOSING HIRING FREEZE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018 - 2019

WHEREAS, Toms River Regional Schools District is subject to a reduction in State

School Aide extending from 2018-2019 through to 2025-2026 school year in the

cumulative amount of over $70,000,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education is subject to a

two percent (2%) budget cap in each school year; and

WHEREAS, the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education and the

Administration are diligently pursuing means and methods of filling the budgetary gaps

caused by the substantial reduction in State School Funding Aide; and

WHEREAS, with respect to the remainder of school year 2018-2019, Personnel

Budget, the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education resolves as follows:

RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools shall immediately implement a

Hiring Freeze of any new employee across the board on all departments, positions,

administrative, educational, custodial, transportation and consultant;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is granted

authority, with advice and consent of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of

Education, to grant exception in those rare and unusual circumstances where exceptions

are necessary for delivery of Essential and/or Mandated Services both educational or

administrative;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no vacant position existing as of January 1,

2019 shall be filled and no new positions shall be created, except in limited

circumstances for Essential and/or Mandated Services. Existing positions that become

vacant due to retirement, resignation or termination may be filled, if such position will

impact Essential and/or Mandated Services;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vacancies created by retirement,

resignation or termination and/or the growth of services may result in increased

workloads and responsibilities for existing administrative and/or educational employees,

under such circumstances compensation stipends may be approved for such employees;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that positions created and funded by grants shall be

exempt from the Hiring Freeze;

Toms River, New Jersey December _____, 2018

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that unless the Toms River Regional Schools

Board of Education extends the Hiring Freeze as hereinbefore described, said Freeze

shall expire June 30, 2019.

ADOPTED: __________________

I, Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary, hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a

Resolution adopted by the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools at a

regular meeting held on _________________.

___________________________

Wendy L. Saxton

Board Secretary

Toms River Regional Schools

DISTRICT LEASE, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER RENTAL AGREEMENTS

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

AGENDA

December 19, 2018

RENTAL

DATE AMOUNT

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH ARENA

Townsquare Media Group/WOBM Christmas Classic 12/22/2018, 12/23/2018, 12/26/2018 12/27/2018, 12/28/2018, 12/29/2018, 12/30/2018 -$ *

Varsity Spirit LLC/DBA Epic Brands Cheer and Dance 1/5/2019 12,500.00$

TJM Events/Weddingsetgo Bridal Show 2/24/2019 5,000.00$

JOHN BENNETT AIR STRUCTURE

Colts Neck Invite 1/8/2019 4,800.00$

Donovan Catholic High School 12/21/2018, 12/26/2018, 12/28/2018, 1/16/2019, 1/29/2019, 2/5/2019, 2/12/2019 2,100.00$

Greater Middlesex Championships 1/12/2019 2,500.00$

Mercer County Track Conference Championships 1/26/2019 2,500.00$

NJ Catholic Track Club 1/20/2019 4,715.00$

Shore Conference Championships 1/25/2019 5,225.00$

SPONSORSHIPS

Leisure Park Health Center 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 2,500.00$

Plymouth Rock Assurance 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 1,600.00$

ADK Realty & Consulting Services 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020 5,000.00$

* Organization will cover district expenses (such as

cleaning, setup, etc)

Toms River, New Jersey, November 20, 2018

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

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

New Jersey on Wednesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:00 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 November 1, 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. Janet Bell, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Dan Leonard, Mrs. Michele Williams, Mrs.

Ginny Rhine, Mr. Chris Raimann and Mr. Russell Corby.

Mrs. Gigi Esparza arrived 6:02 p.m.

Mr. Joe Nardini arrived 6:15 p.m.

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- 6:05 P.M.

A motion was made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Rhine 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 Personnel RICE #15289; Contracts-

Health Reciprocity Proposal, Count Basie Theater Inc.; Resolution – Toms River Regional

Schools Imposing Hiring Freeze; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire &

Security Drill Report; Suspension 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 – 7:39 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:39 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated On November 12, students, staff, and families across

Toms River Regional Schools celebrated Veterans Day, with many joining Toms

River Township for its annual Veterans Day Parade. School-based ceremonies

throughout our district, parades, and guest veteran speakers helped provide our

schools a welcome opportunity to show their support for the men and women who've

helped protect and defend this country. It is an opportunity for us to not only celebrate

and honor our veterans but to educate our children on the sacrifices our veterans have

made to preserve our safety and the freedoms we enjoy each day.

This morning Veteran and Board President Russell Corby, Board Vice-President

Joseph Nardini and Veteran and Board member Dan Leonard and joined me at Walnut

Street Elementary School to celebrate the partnership between Walnut Street

Elementary and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 200 as we continue this

year as Barbara Tracey's 5th grade class at the school helped organize a food drive

within their community.

It all started about 30 years ago when Danny Bogota, now a veteran himself was a

student at Walnut Street Elementary and his father, Ron Bogota, a member of the

Vietnam Veterans Chapter 200, partnered with the school on a food drive and the

tradition continues to this day, 30 years later.


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Superintendent Healy stated Frank Falcetta (formerly of Toms River, New Jersey)

passed away on November 9th, 2018. Frank worked for 45 years in at Toms River

Schools as an elementary, intermediate and high school teacher, and also as an

elementary school principal. He served as a Guidance Counselor, Vice Principal at

Hooper Ave Elementary School, and principal at East Dover Elementary School.

On behalf of our Central Office Administrative Team and our Board of Education I

would like to sincerely wish every member of our Toms River Regional family a safe,

restful and happy Thanksgiving break, where you count your blessings and focus on

what is most important in life and that is enjoying precious time with your family and

friends.

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.

STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan

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

Regional Schools met on November 14, 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 November 1, 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 $2,325,498.27

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.

The district’s emergency aid application submitted on August 16, 2018 for

restoration of the $2.4 million in 2018-19 State Aid that was cut in July 2018, was denied

in full by the NJ Department of Education. With the NJ DOE letter of denial dated

October 26, 2018, the gist of the basis of their denial is that they seem to feel we have

enough reserves and generate enough surplus to handle a $2.4 million aid cut. It seems

that we are again being penalized for running efficiently and for tightly managing our

budget. Their rationale for denial seems very short-sighted and fails to recognize the

impact this $2.4 million cut will have on future budgets. Because our aid was cut in July

2018, months after the NJ DOE had already formally approved our 2018-19 budget, we

had to increase the use of surplus and the use maintenance reserve funds to make up the

$2.4 difference. That meant that we had to use a total of approximately $5.6 million in


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surplus and reserves to fund the 2018-19 budget. We warned the NJ DOE in our

emergency aid application that our reserves and surplus will be too low. This is not

sustainable and given the denial of our application, this makes the hole even deeper for us

to try and dig out of, and will expedite the negative impacts that our district anticipates

having to endure over the next several budget cycles.

The committee was again advised that preliminarily, the district estimates having

to make budget cuts of approximately $5 million in developing the 2019-20 budget. At

the December 2018 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, the 2019-20 Budget Goals

will be presented and discussed.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

Regional Schools met on November 14, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:10 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 announced to the

public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on

November 1, 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, Chris Raimann, Dan Leonard, Ginny Rhine,

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

Natanagara and James Ricotta; Business Administrator- Bill Doering; Manager of Capital

Projects- Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko.

The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was

provided.

ESIP and Referendum Update

Mr. Wagner explained that ESIP projects are progressing well and receipt of

proposals for retro-commissioning occurred today. Five firms submitted proposals that

are currently in review. The bids for the Lighting project is due December 7, 2018. A


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hopeful award will be made at the December meeting. The boiler project at HS South

has been completed and is operational. Bid dates have been established with Maser for

the boiler replacements at East Dover, West Dover, and Washington Street Elementary to

ensure summer 2019 construction of those projects. CHP plan review of documents is

expected to be out to bid in early January.

Old Business discussion:

1144 Hooper Avenue has received bids to replace the fire pump assembly and fire alarm

panel. Costs for this are from the enterprise fund. Recommendation for bid award

forthcoming.

HS North generator replacement bid specifications are being developed, with the majority

of this project funding coming from FEMA.

High School North Auditorium chiller pipes and HVAC repair project has been

completed and 3 Paxton secure access door systems have been installed on exterior doors

of HS North.

G-Max testing results have arrived for all locations. As expected, the rating has gone up

over the years. Quotes are out for repairs. Work will be scheduled for completion prior to

the spring sports.

Beachwood Elementary playground equipment installation will begin within the next

week.

New Business discussion:

November break projects included newly installed tile flooring in cafeteria A of Silver

Bay Elementary, security camera installation at 1144 Hooper, Intermediate South gym

and cafeteria ceiling remediation, HS North security door Paxton systems, and many

window repairs at various buildings throughout the district. Phase 3 CO detector

installation (District Wide), Concrete work at HS North is 90% complete and concrete

work at the Bennett Complex has been completed.

1144 Hooper Avenue is in need of insulation at the floor area at the underside of the

second-floor overhang. This project is supported by Enterprise funds. Facilities are

requesting permission to bid this project. When insulation is completed, a more durable

soffit material will be installed.


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The Dave Marion Bridge replacement project in conjunction with Toms River Township

is in progress to receive quotes for a survey and should be going out to bid once the

documents are prepared.

Testing of the dry sprinkler system in the attic at Citta Elementary School is out for quote

and remediation if found positive for acid producing bacteria.

President Corby asked the committee to express their thoughts on the referendum

that was temporarily tabled at a previous meeting. After much discussion of Central

Administration and Board of Education members, it was determined that we must move

forward with the full referendum proposal at this time since priority 1 projects are long

overdue to be completed. A resolution to hold a referendum vote must be presented and

approved at the November 20, 2018 Board of Education meeting for a January 22, 2019

referendum. A subsequent resolution to be presented in December 2018 would detail the

structure of the referendum question as well as the final bond proposal, estimated costs

and amount of financial support from NJ DOE.

Environmental:

123 Walnut Street monitor well-testing results should arrive soon.

Intermediate South remediation of ceiling areas in the gym and cafeteria occurred over

the November break to remove visible build up around some exterior walls.

At North Dover Elementary, an abandoned underground tank is still being addressed by

Maser as they do an analysis of DEP data.

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 November 14, 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 recommendations for extra-curricular

positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Tuesday,

November 20, 2018.

OCSBA Delegate Board - Mr. Leonard & Mrs. Williams

Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Williams attended the New Jersey School Board Association

delegate meeting to discuss issues throughout the State. Mr. Leonard stated the State is

looking at regionalization and consolidating some of the smaller districts throughout the

State to save money and moving towards a full funding special education programs for

districts no matter the size. Mr. Leonard has also been elected as the alternate member

position representing the Ocean County School Boards Association on the New Jersey

School Boards Association Board of Directors to advocate on behalf of our District and

the rest of the County. Mrs. Williams added the State is also looking into Pension and

Benefit reform.

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

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

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

Mr. Polozzo discussed the referendum, hiring freeze and personnel agenda.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED

THERETO (attached)

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

Approval of Resolution Authorizing a Special Election of the Board of Education of the


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Toms River Regional School District in the County of Ocean and Other Matters Related

Thereto (attached) be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

MOTION TO TABLE #12 RESOLUTION FOR TOMS RIVER REGIONAL

SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPOSE A HIRING FREEZE FOR

SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 UNTIL THE DECEMBER MEETING

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

Approval of Motion to Table #12 Resolution for Toms River Regional Schools Board of

Education to Impose a Hiring Freeze for School Year 2018-19 until the December

Meeting be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

STUDENT SAFETY DATA SYSTEM (SSDS) REPORT

APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT STUDENT SAFETY DATA SYSTEM (SSDS)

REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2018

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

Approval of the District Student Safety Data System (SSDS) Report for the Period of

January 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018 be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF WAIVER FOR TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD

OF EDUCATION TO CONSENT TO THE GRANTING OF A SPECIAL

ANNUAL CONCESSIONAIRE’S PERMIT TO COUNT BASIE THEATER, INC.

FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT RWJBARNABAS HEALTH ARENA, TOMS

RIVER HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, 1245 OLD FREEHOLD ROAD, TOMS RIVER,

NJ FOR THE PERIOD EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2019

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

Approval of the Waiver for Toms River Regional School Board of Education to Consent

to the Granting of a Special Annual Concessionaire’s Permit to Count Basie Theater,

Inc. for premises located at RWJBarnabas Health Arena, Toms River High School North,

1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ for the period expiring June 30, 2019 be

approved.


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

Noes: None

Abstained: Esparza

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF 2018-19 SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL

REPORTS

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

Approval of 2018-19 School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports be approved.




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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS # 16-21

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

Approval of Agenda Items # 16-21 be approved.

16. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report

17. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

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

Agreements (attached)

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

October 17, 2018

20. Approval of Bills:

General $ 9,321,826.91

Cafeteria $ 129,318.24

Payroll (Gross) October 12, 2018 $ 5,809,493.93

(Gross) October 26, 2018 $ 5,869,472.61

21. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum

School Year 2018-2019

Purchases – Pages 1 through 49- $2,325,498.27

Zero Values Award of Bids


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Contract Extensions Student Transportation

Jointures Permission to Advertise

Resolutions



Noes: Raimann on # 16 & #20 Legal Bills

Abstained: None

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 September 2018 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments

(contracted orders) which exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of

Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-1, that the district’s accounts have been

reconciled and are in balance.

Through the adoption of this resolution, we the Toms River Board of Education,

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c), certify that as of September 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 September 2018 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports

be approved:



Noes: None


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Abstained: None

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 21

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

the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-5:

1. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

A. Elizabeth A. Barone 11/1/2018

WAL ESL

2. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2018 -

6/30/2019:

From: To: $

A. Lindsay T. Raleigh BA MA +2,900

BWD Sped Aut

3. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14883 Family 1/16/2019 - 4/9/2019

HSN Athletic Trainer


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B. Employee #13849 Family 11/26/2018 - 1/11/2019

HSN Social Studies

C. Employee #14203 Family 1/2/2019 - 2/13/2019

WD Grade 5

D. Employee #15970 Family 11/28/2018 - 3/3/2019

IN Social Studies Gr. 7 (p.m.)

E. Employee #13795 Maternity 12/22/2018 - 4/28/2019

HSN Math

F. Employee #15070 Family 12/4/2018 - 12/21/2018

IN Social Studies Gr. 8 Ext.

G. Employee #11325 Family 10/1/2018 - 11/2/2018

WAL Instrumental Music

H. Employee #14342 Family 1/7/2019 - 2/15/2019

PB Kindergarten

I. Employee #14113 Family 1/30/2019 - 5/3/2019

HSE English Maternity 5/4/2019 - 6/30/2019

J. Employee #15635 Family 10/12/2018 - 11/2/2018

WD Sped BD

K. Employee #12396 Family Ext. 11/1/2018 - 1/9/2019

WAL Grade 2 Personal 1/10/2019 - 6/30/2019

(revised personal leave

dates)


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L. Employee #14384 Family 1/9/2019 - 2/20/2019

IE Home Economics

M. Employee #15088 Family 2/4/2019 - 5/8/2019

HSS Math

N. Employee #15424 Family 3/26/2019 - 6/30/2019

BWD Grade 5

O. Employee #14442 Family 2/14/2019 - 3/28/2019

WS Grade 3

P. Employee #15812 Maternity 12/7/2018 - 12/21/2018

HA Sped Aut

Q. Employee #10838 Military 11/9/2018 - 6/30/2019

IE Health/Phys Ed Ext.

4. Retirement:

A. Jack Boylan 11/1/2018

HSN Health/Phys Ed

5. Resignation:

A. Cynthia J. Daullary 1/1/2019

STR School Nurse

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6-8:

6. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)


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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.

7. 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.

8. Title I Program: (Attached)

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

under Title I Funds for the school year commencing 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019.

SUPPORT STAFF 9-18:

9. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job description:

A. Custodian of Records (Stipend Position)

10. Business Office:

A. Recommended Appointment as Custodian of School Records and Salary

Adjustment for Custodian of Records Stipend:

$

Helena Ilg-Gregitis 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +$8,500

AES/Business Administrator’s (Prorated)

Confidential Secretary/Assistant

Board Secretary


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11. Secretarial Services:

A. Retirement:

Jean A. Surgot 1/1/2019

SB Senior Secretary

12. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for Employment:

$

Kim S. Criscione (R) 14,091.00

BWD Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Jennifer L. DaRoja (R) 14,091.00

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Carole A. Dzubaty (R) 14,091.00

ED Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Joel M. Ellis (R) 14,091.00


(Re-Hire)

Jennifer L. Farrant (R) 14,091.00

WAL Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Laura A. Fernicola (R) 14,091.00

ELC Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Alicia Kromer (R) 14,091.00


Morgan A. LaNeve (R) 14,091.00


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HA Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Tracy L. Luyber (R) 14,091.00


Laura A. Plessel (R) 14,091.00

BWD Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Brooke L. Raphan (R) 14,091.00


Nina C. Reffie (R) 14,091.00

ND Tier II Paraprofessional 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Paula A. Vincent (R) 14,091.00


B. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to: $

Collen M. Braica IS Tier II Paraprofessional 14,091.00

WAL Cafeteria/ 11/26/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Playground Aide

C. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #10638 Family 10/8/2018 - 10/9/2018

WAL Sped Paraprofessional 10/10/2018 p.m.

10/16/2018 p.m.

Employee #15208 Family Ext. 11/5/2018 - 11/30/2018

HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Medical 12/1/2018 - 1/1/2019

Employee #15359 Family 11/29/2018 – 1/11/2019


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ELC Tier II Paraprofessional

D. Resignation:

Barbara B. Zigray 11/27/2018

HSN Tier II Paraprofessional

E. Termination:

Employee #15289 11/21/2018

WAL Tier II Paraprofessional

13. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #11210 Personal 12/17/2018 – 1/4/2019

Cedar Grove

Employee #14101 Personal 10/29/2018 – 11/12/2018

Hooper Ave

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

hour effective 11/21/2018:

Marita Haq

Robert E. Howard

14. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended salary adjustment for removal of shift differential:


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$

Konstantinos Dimopoulos 12/3/2018 – 6/30/2019 -700.00

ED Day Custodian (Prorated)

$

Michael A. Limongello 12/3/2018 – 6/30/2019 -700.00

IE Day Custodian (Prorated)

B. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #14268 Family 10/7/2018 – 11/15/2018

BWD Custodian Ext.

Personal 11/16/2018 – 1/1/2019

Employee #15558 Family 10/15/2018 – 11/30/2018

HSN Custodian

C. Resignation:

Timothy J. Applegate 11/10/2018

IS Custodian

D. Retirement:

David S. Wise 1/1/2019

WD Head Custodian

15. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended for employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

Amanda D. Sperduto (R) $12,333.75

Café @ 1144 11/21/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

Cafeteria Worker


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B. Recommended change of employment:

Change to:

Nanci J. Protonentis IE “Acting” Lead Cafeteria $32,023.00

IE Cafeteria Worker Worker (Prorated)

11/13/2018 – 12/4/2018

C. Recommended Salary Adjustment:

$

Sean P. Kelley 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 +175.00

Café @ 1144 Cafeteria

Lead Worker

D. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #15322 Family 10/16/2018 – 10/31/2018

WAL Cafeteria Worker

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

effective 11/21/2018:

Christie A. Cohen

Simone Gioia

Kim A. Pomeroy

F. Retirements:

Susan B. Baita 1/1/2019

HA Lead Cafeteria Worker

Debbie L. Stroup 1/1/2019

STR Cafeteria Worker

16. Grounds Department:


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James T. Waggner Jr. (R) $42,000

Head Groundskeeper 12/10/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

17. Maintenance Department:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #13636 Family 11/13/2018 – 11/19/2018

Tradesman – Boiler Mechanic

18. Transportation Department:



Raymond A. Emmons (R) $23,155.00

Regular Bus Driver 11/21/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

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

$20.00 per hour effective 11/21/2018:

Miryhanne Harris

Susan I. Kemerle-Guiro

Candice J. Symington

C. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period:

Effective Dates

Kimberly A. Dillon Sped Bus Attendant 11/22/2018 – 2/22/2019

Michaela Hassan Sped Bus Attendant 12/21/2018 – 3/21/2019

D. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:


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Effective Dates

Paul R. Miller Sped Bus Driver 12/26/2018 – 6/30/2019

Richard J. Reinhart Jr. Regular Bus Driver 12/26/2018 – 6/30/2019

Diane Wauchek Regular Bus Driver 12/21/2018 – 6/30/2019

E. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 11/21/2018 –

6/30/2019:

Revised

Title Hours $(Prorated)

Michael Faranda Sped Bus Driver 8 29,998.00

Xenia Gallo Sped Bus Attendant 8 28,324.80

Revised

Title Hours $(Prorated)

Frank LaPlaca Sped Bus Attendant 7 24,784.20

Cheryl Pratola Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 23,013.90

Anna N. Ragone Sped Bus Attendant 7 24,784.20

Frank B. Vargovic Sped Bus Driver 8 29,998.00

Denise M. Wutzer Sped Bus Attendant 7 24,784.20

F. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #15535 Family 11/12/2018 – 11/26/2018

Regular Bus Driver Ext.

G. Resignation:

Lisa M. Vasselli 10/28/2018

Regular Bus Driver

H. Retirement:

Robert E. Fisher 2/1/2019

Bus Mechanic


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19. Extracurricular:

A. Winter Coaching Recommendations & Payments (2018 - 2019):

Gregory J. Albano HSS Boys’ Assistant $5,906, Step 3

Basketball

Michael J. Barrett* HSN “Acting” Head $7,796, Step 3

Boys’ Track

Mia Cipolla* HSE Assistant Cheerleading Volunteer

Taurean Fisher* HSN Assistant Boys’ $3,840, Step 1

Basketball

Joseph Kelly* HSN “Acting” Assistant $5,228, Step 3

Boys’ Track

Kristen M. Mabie IN Intramural

Connor Maliff HSN Assistant Wrestling $3,840, Step 1

Jess E. Pomeroy HSE Assistant Boys’ Swim $3,692, Step 2

John J. Ruhl HSS Assistant Wrestling $3,840, Step 1

*On Approved Sub List

B. Half Year Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments Updates and

Additions (Fall 2018 – 2019):

Cathleen A. Scuderi IS Buddy Club $190.15

C. REVISED Half Year Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments (2018

- 2019):

Maureen A. Moriarity IS Buddy Club $ 76.06

D. School Musical Recommendations and Payments (Attached)

High Schools East, North, South

Intermediate Schools East, North, South


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

becoming final

20. Off Payroll Report (Attached)

21. Continuing Education Unit Credits (Attached)



Noes: None

Abstained: Raimann #12A & 19A

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-9

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

following resolution be approved:

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

2. Donations:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached)

4. Extracurricular:


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A. Recommend approval for The Eleventh Annual Toms River High School

Roll with the Indians Invitational Bowling Tournament on December 15,

2018. The event will take place at the Ocean Lanes in Lakewood, NJ. The

event will be at no cost to the Board of Education.

B. Recommend approval for R.W.J. Barnabas Health Arena to host a Toms

River Basketball Showcase. This event will take place on January 26, 2019

at the R.W.J. Barnabas Health Arena. The boys’ basketball teams from

Toms River East, North and South, along with fellow Shore Conference

member schools will also be a part of this event. The event will be at no

cost to the Board of Education.

C. Recommend approval for the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at High School

South to host the 17th

Annual Basketball Tournament. The tournament will

be held on February 10th, 16

th, 17

th, 23

rd, and the 24

th of 2019. The

tournament will be at no cost to the Board of Education.

D. Winter Sports Schedules (Attached)

Intermediate East, North and South

5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

6. Homebound Instruction (Attached)

7. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

8. Student Services:

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

B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

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


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9. High School South German Exchange Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached student exchange program between

High School South and the Wilhelm-Hauff-Realschule in Pfullingen,

Germany. There will be no cost to the Board of Education.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Raimann wished the future Board members well and thanked Mrs. Esparza for her

time on the board.

Mrs. Williams commended Dr. Marc Natanagara, Administrators and Superintendent

Healy for the work on Makersfest.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mrs. Whittaker discussed math paper from teacher informing parents that technology in

home is mandatory.

Mrs. Howe discussed elementary school on trimester report card and suggested

conferences be moved when report cards come out.


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

meeting be adjourned at 8:57 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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