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Toms River, New Jersey, February 18, 2014

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

took place at Toms River Intermediate North, 150 Intermediate North Way, Toms River,

New Jersey on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6:15 P.M.

Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:

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

Toms River Regional Schools.”

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

Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as

required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

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

Mrs. Gidalty Esparza, Mr. Ben Giovine, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Alex Pavliv, Mr.

Walter Ramsay, Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, and Mr.

Joseph Torrone.

Also in attendance were Interim Superintendent Gialanella, Board Secretary

Saxton, Assistant Superintendents Hauenstein, McKenna, Gaffney, Business

Administrator Doering, Representative for Board Attorney Leone is Annemarie

Schreiber, guests and press were also present at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:15 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, 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 Intermediate North, Toms

River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include Contracts –(proposal process for auditor

appointment), Legal/Litigation (MJR, Tuition/homeless), Personnel (Superintendent

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

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


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The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at this

evening’s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on any

of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

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

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

All members present voting Aye.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Allegiance

A moment of silence was held for four staff members, Tom Schenck, Brain Laird,

Patricia Cohen, and Debra Panecki and also Francis Duddy a Community Member.

STUDENT AWARDS

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

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Meaghan Sullivan, High School East

Krista Federici, High School North

Sara Whitman, High School South

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

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

taking place and fund raising activities.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance – Mr. Sigurdson


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

Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Board member Jim Sigurdson read the

following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the

Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was

published in the Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48

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

In addition to Committee Chair Jim Sigurdson, in attendance were Board

members- Joe Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Ben Giovine, Alex Pavliv, Loreen Torrone, Gigi

Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella,

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

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

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

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

Purchasing Agenda, which was e-mailed to all Board members prior to the Budget and

Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value,

bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which

were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration, with one

question requiring some follow up information. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is

in the amount of $1,313,184.80 for the 2013/14 school year. The Budget & Finance

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

The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements, which are also being

recommended for board approval.

The committee then discussed the 2014-15 budget process. The district submitted

a letter of intent and made preliminary application to the Department of Community

Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant with regards to the 2014-15 budget.

Citizens Budget Advisory Committee meetings are being rescheduled for March 26th,

April 2nd

and April 9th in High School North’s Media Center. Each evening, different

major budget areas will be presented and discussed. Finally, the committee discussed the

recent statutory changes in budget submission timelines. For 2014-15, the preliminary

budget is due to the County office by March 20, 2014 and the window of time to have the

budget hearing is April 24, 2014 to May 7, 2014. The final budget adoption must be

made by May 14, 2014.


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Finally, the board was reminded that this year the Personal/Relative and Financial

Disclosure forms are to be filed online and are due within 30 days of assuming office for

newly elected Board members and by April 30 by all others who are required to file. The

Department of Education will send an email to each applicable individual with

instructions for the necessary filing.

Building & Grounds Committee– Mr. Giovine

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

River Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 in Conference Room A at 1144

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

the following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the

Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was

published in the Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48

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

In attendance were Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, Board members- Joe Torrone,

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

Gloria McCormack, Interim Superintendent- Tom Gialanella, Assistant Superintendents-

Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marianne Gaffney, Business Administrator- Bill

Doering and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to

the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

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

buildings, including the following:

High School North- a presentation of plans was made by Brian Baer and Craig Brearley for Architecture for Humanity, regarding the proposed grant of

approximately $175,000, to address some athletic field improvements at High

School North. The plans, which have already been approved by the Planning Board,

would involve improvements to the entrance of the football field, the concession

area, the press box and some of the walkways in and around the field complex.

Another public charrette will be held in the near future to discuss the final proposed

plans and applicable project timelines.

High School South- regarding the home-side bleachers, the committee was informed that the recent onsite meeting scheduled with Maser Consulting had to be


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rescheduled due to inclement weather. The meeting was rescheduled for February

12, 2014 and the status will be discussed at the March 2014 Building and Grounds

meeting. The committee also discussed the communication process regarding

district priorities for facilities work. This issue and the applicable protocols will be

discussed between the Superintendent, Business Administrator and Educational

Facilities Manager prior to the next Building and Grounds meeting.

High School North and 1144 Hooper Avenue- the American Littoral Society is continuing to work with the district to structure a grant proposal to assist with the

content and flow rate of water from the watershed into Barnegat Bay. They are also

coordinating with Architecture for Humanity with regards to any work in and around

the High School North football field site.

Intermediate North- the district is moving forward with the project planning to replace two, original 40+ year old chillers on the roof of Intermediate North. This

project will likely be done over the summer, which will require temporary air

conditioning and tempering during the late spring and early summer.

Finally, the committee was informed that the district is evaluating proposals to upgrade the Energy Management Program. The district is looking to find

efficiencies with open-source computer programs that will bridge together the many

separate systems and units at the various schools and locations.

Curriculum Committee– Mrs. Rhine

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

Regional School District took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on

Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of

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

the Asbury Park Press on January 22, 2014 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as

required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In attendance was Committee Chair Ginny Rhine. Also present were Board

Committee Members Loreen Torrone and Jim Sigurdson along with Board President Joe

Torrone and Board Members Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack, Alexander Pavliv,


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Walter Ramsay and Ben Giovine. Also present were: Interim Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Gialanella, Assistant Superintendents Debbie McKenna and Jim Hauenstein,

Interim Assistant Superintendent Marianne W. Gaffney, Director of Student Services

Curriculum and Instruction 6 – 12 John Coleman, Director of Funded Programs and

District Test Coordinator Dr. Estee Mailot, and District Supervisor of Technology Mr.

Len Niebo.

Dr. Gaffney opened the meeting introducing the Olympic Unit. The Supervisor of

Instruction for GT and the five GT teachers who created the unit presented: Kelly

Josberger, Kelley Lyn Amato, Dinean Batchelder, Laura Ackerman, Mary McCann and

Nancy J. Corrigan along with the elementary Instructional Supervisor of math, Elaine

Taff. Supervisors of Instruction Mallory Kennedy, Jason Hughes, Jaime Jovanis and

Maria Brito presented Olympic activities from their schools as well as South Toms River

Elementary Principal Mr. Dennis Holzapfel. The presentation ended with a powerpoint

illustrating the activities and students participating in Olympic Adventure activities.

Dr. Estee Mailot and Mr. Leonard Niebo presented and informed the committee of

preparations taking place for the upcoming PARCC Pilot. Mr. Niebo addressed all

technology/scheduling issues within the buildings noting that 14 of our 18 schools are

participating in the pilot. Dr. Mailot explained the communication process – informing

committee members of upcoming training for school administrators and test coordinators

along with the timeline for parent letters.

Mr. Jim Hauenstein presented on the special education transitional program

regarding guardianship and the high school HSPA support programs, You’re 18 Now

What? Program and the Option 2 updates for physical education and personal finance.

Members of the public were permitted to ask questions.

Insurance Committee– Mr. Pavliv

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

Regional Schools met on February 11, 2014 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,

New Jersey in Conference Room B at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly

advertised as the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing

information which includes names and case information for individuals, including

staff members.


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

Gigi Esparza, Gloria McCormack and Joe Torrone as well as Business Administrator-

William Doering. Also in attendance was Dominick Cinelli with the district

property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown.

The Insurance Committee reviewed the Inservco bill for January 2014 totaling

$144,768.57 with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers

compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members

regarding payments, which were answered by Mr. Cinelli or administration at the

meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill.

Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the monthly insurance

report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report included re-

opened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity payments, a

repeater report and major reserve changes. The report also included the location of

the accident for each claim, as well as the employee department.

Finally, the committee discussed having a presentation regarding the structure

and status of the district’s health insurance program in the near future. BGIA, the

district’s health insurance broker, will be asked to make a presentation to the full

board.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Torrone

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

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

Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on February 11, 2014 @ 5:30 p.m. This

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

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

In attendance were Committee Member Loreen Torrone, Chair, Walter Ramsay

and James Sigurdson and Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella.

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

Gialanella, Interim Superintendent and the members discussed the certified personnel

being recommended for employment at the board meeting on February 18, 2014. Each

candidate’s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered.

There was further discussion on upcoming openings in the Administrative area and

the process being used to make those appointments.


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The committee adjourned at 5:55 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).

Mr. Galante discussed professional appointments, purchasing agendas and bill journal.

Mrs. Benson discussed the pupil calendar.

Mrs. Eagan discussed the personnel committee.

Mr. Friedman discussed the pupil calendar.

Mrs. Canova discussed having a Chaplin.

Mrs. Mack discussed the process of replacing teachers.

APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT - AUDITOR

WISS & COMPANY FOR 2013-14 AUDIT FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED

$75,000

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

the approval of the Professional Appointment for Wiss & Company for the 2013-14 Audit

for a Fee Not to Exceed $75,000 be approved:

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Ramsay, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone

Noes: Pavliv

Abstained: Sigurdson

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF REVISED 2013-2014 PUPIL CALENDAR

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

that the approval of the Revised 2013-2014 Pupil Calendar be approved:


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

Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF 2014-2014 PUPIL CALENDAR

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

carried that the approval of the 2014-2015 Pupil Calendar be approved:



Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT

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

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



Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None


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APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached)

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

the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved:



Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

that the approval of minutes January 23, 2014 be approved:


APPROVAL OF BILLS

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

the following bills be approved for payment:

General $ 9,163,546.25

Cafeteria $ 271,793.08

Payroll (Gross) January 24, 2014 $ 5,676,117.81

(Gross) February 7, 2014 $ 5,646,036.96


BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA


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

that the Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:

School Year 2013-2014

Purchases – Pages 1 through 35- $1,313,184.80

Permission to Advertise Zero Values

Award of Bids Contract Extensions

Student Transportation Jointures

Resolutions Transfers

School Year 2014-2015

Permission to Advertise



Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: Sigurdson on 14-87387, 14-87477, 14-82005B, 14-87464

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 December 2013 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments

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

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

reconciled and are in balance.

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

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c), certify that as of December 2013 after a review of

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

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


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

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

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

the Approval and Certification of the December 2013 Secretary’s Monthly Financial

Reports be approved:


Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Ramsay, Torrone, Rhine, Torrone

Noes: None

Abstained: Pavliv, Sigurdson

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-21 -A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8:

1. Recommended for Employment:

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

$

A. Cynthia A. Harrison (R) 55,352

JAC Grade 2 3/3/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Belinda R. Joyner (TR) 47,395

HSS Sped RR 2/26/2014 - 3/28/2014 (Prorated)

C. Daniel J. Locandro (TR) 47,395

HSN Art 2/19/2014 - 3/14/2014 (Prorated)

D. Heather R. Steadman (TR) 47,395

HA Sped Aut 3/7/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

(Re-hire)

E. Meghan E. Wood (TR) 47,395

HSE Health/Phys Ed 2/5/2014 - 2/21/2014 (Prorated)


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(Re-hire)

2. Recommended for Continuing Employment:

{Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement}

A. Sharon E. Esposito (TR)

ED Grade 1 4/5/2014 - 6/30/2014

B. Stephanie J. Majewski (TR)

SB+ Vocal Music 2/6/2014 - 3/11/2014

C. Lynne A. Padavano (TR)

BWD Grade 1 3/1/2014 - 4/11/2014

D. Laurel K. Parks (TR)

WAL Grade 3 3/2/2014 - 6/30/2014

E. Debra A. Weltner (TR)

JAC Grade 2 2/19/2014 - 3/5/2014

F. Christina C. Wieszt (TR)

WAL Grade 4 3/1/2014 - 4/10/2014

3. Recommended Change in Classification for the Following Employees Due to

Change in Position Category from Temporary Replacement to Replacement

effective 10/1/2013:

Position

A. Rebecca M. Curatolo SB Basic Skills

B. Dianne Dymerski WS Basic Skills

C. Allison A. Fritz JAC Basic Skills

D. Linda M. Gallo SB Basic Skills

E. Beth Guarino ED Basic Skills

F. Melissa N. Lockhart PB Basic Skills

G. Nicole C. McCabe WS Basic Skills

H. Denise E. Marando JAC Basic Skills

I. Jennifer L. Meyer WD Basic Skills

J. Melissa A. Mencke ED Basic Skills

K. Tanya M. Mosley WAL Basic Skills


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L. Lisa A. Schweitzer WAL Basic Skills

4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Heather L. Barbalinardo Family 3/24/2014 - 6/30/2014

IN Home Economics

B. Corinne M. Carrino Family 12/2/2013 - 2/13/2014

STR+ Speech Lang. Spec. (revised end date)

C. Joseph L. Donnelly Military 1/28/2014 - 1/29/2014

IN Math Gr. 6

D. Jennifer L. Doherty Family 1/30/2014; 1/31/2014;

IN Sped Aut 2/4/2014; 2/5/2014;

2/12/2014

(2 hours in the a.m. only)

E. Rachele M. Fiorovanti Maternity 3/2/2014 - 6/30/2014

WAL Grade 3 Ext.

F. Sara M. Guzzi Family 4/3/2014 - 6/30/2014

STR Sped LLD (revised start date)

G. Stephanie A. Higham Family 2/18/2014 - 3/11/2014

SB+ Vocal Music

H. Melanie G. Luna Family 5/2/2014 - 6/30/2014

HSN Spanish

I. Tanya M. Mosley Family 1/10/2014 - 1/31/2014

WAL Basic Skills (revised end date)

J. Kristy L. Salkewicz Family 2/18/2014 - 4/21/2014

BWD Grade 1 Ext.

K. Michele M. Sperduto Family 2/12/2014 - 2/13/2014

WAL Grade 1


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L. Kathleen E. Treharne Maternity 4/5/2014 - 6/30/2014

ED Grade 1 Ext.

M. Alyssa L. Vigliante Family 2/3/2014 - 3/20/2014

HSN Sped RR Ext.

N. Lara A. Wenz Family 1/17/2014; 1/31/2014

ND Speech Correctionist

5. Retirements:

A. Kim L. Defibaugh 5/1/2014

K-12 Fine Arts Supervisor

B. Margaret A. Smith 7/1/2014

HA Grade 2

6. Transfer:

From: To: A. Tisha M. Breslow WAL Grade 4 WAL Basic Skills 3/3/2014 - 6/30/2014 11-120-100-101-000-1200 20-231-100-101-000-0046

7. Deceased:

A. Brian P. Laird 2/11/2014

HSN Social Studies

8. Suspension without Pay:

A. Employee # 13892 2/4/2014 - until further notice

Special Education Teacher

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9-10:

9. Basic Skills Extended Day Program: (Attached)

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

Staff/Salary changes.


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

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

SUPPORT STAFF 11-20:

11. Nurse Assistant:

A. Recommended leave of absence request:

Cristina C. Shaffery Family 2/11/2014 - 2/13/2014

ED Nurse Assistant (revised start date)

12. Secretarial Services:

A. Retirement:

Margaret K. Lilli 7/1/2014

IN Senior Secretary

13. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

A. Deceased:

Patricia H. Cohen 1/11/2014

Early Learning Center

14. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Cynthia J. Russo Family 1/28/2014 - 2/7/2014

High School East Ext.


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B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a

rate of $10.43 per hour:

Renee M. Kleniewski

Karen Shaughnessy

15. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Resignation:

Renee Hoeppner 2/19/2014

Silver Bay

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $8.25 per hour:

Jacquelin Buday

Kokila Chaudhari

Renee Hoeppner

C. Recommended leave of absence request:

Celeste Rusin Medical 1/29/2014 - 2/13/2014

Silver Bay

Virginia Ventriglia Personal 3/3/2014 - 3/9/2014

Walnut Street

16. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended for employment: $

Tyrone L. Ables (R) 29,600

IS Custodian 2/19/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

17. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:



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Donna M. Carrino Medical 12/3/2013 - 2/2/2014

JAC Cafeteria Worker (revised end date)

18. Maintenance Department:

A. Recommended for employment: $

Michael A. Hawtin (R) 31,000

Tradesman Helper-Plumbing 2/19/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

B. Retirement:

James K. Parker, Sr. 4/1/2014

Fire Prevention/Protection

Specialist

19. Security Department:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 2/19/2014 at a rate of $12.30 per hour:

Thomas T. LaBelle

20. Transportation Department:

A. Retirement:

Stephen R. Graf 6/1/2014

Sped Bus Driver

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Vladimir Allakhverdov Family 1/21/2014 - 2/18/2014

Sped Bus Driver

Kathleen Cartwright Medical 1/23/2014 - 1/31/2014

Regular Bus Driver


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Lynn M. Edens Family 2/18/2014 - 3/10/2014

Sped Bus Attendant

Florence D. Larrison Family 2/4/2014 - 2/20/2014

Regular Bus Driver

Wayne W. Orr Family 1/18/2014 - 2/25/2014

Regular Bus Driver

C. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective

2/19/2014 at a rate of $15.25 per hour:

Marc J. Fichtner

Michael J. Hunt

Matthew F. Lopreiato

Anthony Profita

D. Recommended for placement on the bus aide substitute list effective


Christine M. Accreditato Mary R. Nolan

Maria G. Battaglia Dawn M. Rotella

Debra J. Earley Kristen D. Shersen

Steven M. Gray Sandra L. Wolfe

Renee M. Hoeppner

21. Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached)



Torrone

Noes: Rhine on 1A

Abstained: None

Absent: None


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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 22-32- A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved:

22. Application for Reimbursement for Professional Graduate Courses:

(Attached)

23. Donation:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

24. Educational Activity Requests: (Attached)

25. Extracurricular:

A. Winter Coaching Recommendations/Payments:

Julian Clause IN Intramurals $1,537.20

Michaelanne Dietlmeier IE Intramurals $1,537.20

David Fazzini IS Intramurals $1,537.20

Deborah Gustimbelli IN Intramurals $1,537.20

Michael Heir IE Intramurals $1,537.20

Neil Kartikis IN Intramurals $1,537.20

Marianne LoGrasso Challenger League $1,500.00

Jason Longo IS Intramurals $1,537.20

Stephen Spiwak IE Intramurals $1,537.20

Laurie Weed IS Intramurals $1,537.20

B. Spring Coaching Recommendations/Payments:

Kevin Cohen HSE Head Girls’ Golf $4,928.00

Courtney Coppinger HSE Assistant Softball $4,832.00

Kelly Fitzgerald HSE Assistant Softball $4,832.00

Tara Haydu* HSN Assistant Lacrosse $3,142.00

Kevin Kanarkowski HSE Assistant Softball $4,832.00

Ronald Laycock HSS Head Girls’ Golf $4,928.00

Marianne LoGrasso Challenger League $1,500.00

Ronald Signorino HSS Weight Training $4,808.00

Meghan Wood HSE Assistant Softball $4,682.00


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*County Superintendent’s approval attached

C. Spring Volunteer Coaches:

David Fazzini HSE Girls’ Golf

* County Superintendent’s approval attached

D. Spring Coaching Changes: From: To:

Andrew Pagano Assistant Coach Head Coach

HSN Baseball $4,832 $7,204

From: To:

Michael Peck Volunteer Coach Assistant Coach

HSN Baseball $4,832

E. School Play Salary Changes: From: To:

Kim Haug

HSN Stage Manager $1,146.00 $2,005.50

Angie Filippone $1,146.00 $286.50

HSN Stage Manager

F. School Play Recommendations:

Lori Price HSN Volunteer

26. Funded Programs: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the IDEA grant modification and/or addendum of carry over funds for the 2012-2013 IDEA SAGE grant.

27. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached)


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28. Handicap Services: (Attached)

A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests

B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests

C. Tuition pupils received requests

29. Homebound Instruction: (Attached)

30. Homeschooling Request: (Attached)

31. Recommended Professional Leave Requests:

A. Brooke B. Schlosser Practical Strategies to Help Students

STR Grade 5 Tackle and Understand Complex Texts

Edison, New Jersey

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Expenses not to exceed $100.00

B. Dawn M. Aulisi Annual Conference Association of Student

HSE Substance Awareness Assistance Professionals

Coordinator Long Branch, New Jersey

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Expenses not to exceed $175.00

C. Christian M. Kane Rutgers Precalculus Conference

HSN Basic Skills Math Piscataway, New Jersey

Friday, March 21, 2014

Megan E. Miller Expenses not to exceed $165.00 each

HSN Math

32. Substitutes: (Attached)



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PERSONNEL ITEMS 33-38- A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 33-34:

33. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Jennifer L. Doherty Family 2/19/2014; 2/20/2014;

IN Sped Aut 2/21/2014

(2 hours in the a.m. only)

B. Amanda K. Macho Maternity 3/3/2014 - 3/30/2014

IN Health/Phys Ed Ext.

C. Kristen E. Mason Family 3/24/2014 - 3/28/2014

HSE Science

D. Michele M. Sperduto Family 2/14/2014 - 2/18/2014

WAL Grade 1 Ext.

34. Recommended for Continuing Employment:

{Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement}

A. Michele K. Lloyd (TR)

IN Health/Phys Ed 3/3/2014 - 3/28/2014

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 35:

35. Basic Skills Extended Day Program: (Attached)

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

Staff/Salary changes.

SUPPORT STAFF 36-38:


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36. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended for employment:

$

Shannon M. Steinhauer (R) 26,240

WAL Secretary (12 months) 2/19/2014 - 6/30/2014 (Prorated)

37. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Patricia A. Phillips Medical 3/11/2014 - 3/31/2014

North Dover

Linda A. Wuss Personal 2/18/2014 - 2/21/2014

Beachwood

38. Transportation:


Fred A. Kuhmann Family 2/27/2014 - 3/12/2014

Regular Bus Driver

B. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective


Erica A. Luup-Blaney

Nancy M. Caruso

Frank Carrozza

Michael Szerwinski



Torrone

Noes: None


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Abstained: None

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 39-40 -A motion was made by Mr. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved:

39. Extracurricular:

A. Spring Coaching Recommendation/Payment:

Richard Stratton HSS Assistant Softball $4,832

B. Spring Coaching Change/Correction:

From: To:

Allyson Boucher Assistant Coach Volunteer

HSS Softball $4,832

Meghan Wood Assistant Coach Head Coach

HSE Softball

C. School Play Recommendations/Payments:

Jeremy Leighty HSS Pit Crew $400

40. Recommended Professional Leave Request:

A. Shamus P. Burke PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy

HSE English State Educator Review Committee

Denver, Colorado

Monday, March 17, 2014 through Friday,

March 21, 2014

(Funded by PARCC)



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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mrs. Garvey discussed the Superintendent search, auditor and professional appointments.

Mr. Raimann discussed the Superintendent search and the school calendar.

Mr. Schultz discussed the Superintendent salary.

Mrs. Benson discussed MJR insurance money; reimburse tax payers and snow days.

Mr. Galante discussed the audit, budget advisory committee, solar and drug testing for

students.

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

meeting be adjourned at 8:58 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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