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Toms River, New Jersey, September 21, 2016

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, September 21, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Board President Robert Onofrietti 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 September 8, 2016, 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: Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mrs. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs. Loreen Torrone and Mr. Robert Onofrietti. Mr. Giovine arrived 6:11 p.m. Mr. Sigurdson arrived 6:04 p.m. Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Coleman, Business Administrator Doering, Board Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:00 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. McCormack 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 – Legal/Litigation – # 12954, # 13938, # 11876, Settlement Proposal # 51439, # 53953, # 60901, Threatened Litigation, MJR; Personnel # 14073, # 13579, # 11233; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; TREA Negotiations; Other. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

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The Board of Education does not 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 taken in public session. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:32 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 7:32 P.M. All members present voting Aye. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board President Mr. Onofrietti led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. STUDENT/STAFF AWARDS The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated as we complete our first two weeks of school I am pleased to report to you that we have had a successful opening to the school year and our schools are off to a great start since opening day on September 6th.

I along with my central office administrative team have had the pleasure of visiting all of schools, touring classrooms, greeting our children, parents and our teachers.

During our visits it was evident that much time has been spent preparing our schools inside and out for the start of this school year and I want to thank our custodial, and facilities personnel for their efforts in providing clean, safe and welcoming environments particularly with the many other summer projects taking place.

Additionally, I along with representatives from our central office administrative team have been attending our many back to school nights and will continue to do so

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through September 30th. They have been well attended and the schools, faculty, administration and support staff have provided welcoming environments to all those in attendance.

I would like to thank our faculty, support staff and administration for their efforts toward preparing for our opening and our transportation department who transports nearly 14,000 students each day to and from school without incident.

Lastly I want to thank our board of education for their support and unwavering

commitment to developing and adhering to our district goals that put children first and support all of us who are responsible to ensure that all of our children are given every opportunity possible to be prepared for college and careers and most importantly outstanding citizens of this community.

On behalf of my administrative team I welcome all you back for the 2016-17 school and wish you all the best. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Nick Fairfield, High School East Emily Federici, High School North Gerald Harney, High School South

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

academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events taking place and fund raising activities.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Corby

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

Regional Schools met on September 14, 2016 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Russell Corby, read the following opening statement:

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“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press on September 8, 2016 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- Rob Onofrietti, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Ben Giovine, Joe Nardini and Chris Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, 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 and 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 $12,420,033.82 for the 2016-17 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 then discussed the proposed refunding of over $6 mil of our 2007

bonds. 8 bids were received and the present value savings would be 6.856%, or a total savings of $412,202. This will result in savings of over $80k per year in bond costs. The second reading of the refunding ordinance, a public hearing and the form of sale will be on the September 2016 agenda.

The Superstorm Sandy Non-Federal Cost Share ("Match") Program grant

application is in process, but district is likely only eligible for approximately $25k based on Category A (debris removal) and B (emergency protective measures) FEMA submissions.

Finally, the committee was presented with the Demographic Study prepared by Whitehall Associates. This study included existing enrollments, projected enrollments, net development impact as well as ratios for in-migration and out-migration. The report projects an enrollment of 16,281 as of 2020-21, including net development impacts. The

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Demographic Study report will be posted on the district website the week of September 23.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Giovine

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 14, 2016 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:20 P.M. Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, 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 September 8, 2016 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- Rob Onofrietti, Loreen Torrone, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Joe Nardini and Chris Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, 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:

• South Toms River Elementary- the balcony project is progressing and is expected

to be completed by the end of September 2016.

• Walnut Street Elementary- the boiler replacement project is also progressing, and the boilers are expected to be fully operational by this year’s heating season.

• District-wide: paving and asphalt repairs for smaller areas are being handled by district staff at Citta, West Dover, North Dover, Cedar Grove and Washington Street Elementary Schools. Quotes are still being evaluated for repairs and/or repaving of larger areas at several locations.

• Intermediate East- the fans (approximately 60) generously donated by the PTO are currently being installed, and those on the second floor are already operational.

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• District-wide: Facilities Condition Assessment- review with Maser is ongoing, and it is expected that a follow up meeting will be scheduled for November to discuss this assessment further, including some specific questions asked during the initial presentation.

• District-wide: the roof warranty extension bid specifications are complete and a bid schedule is currently being established with the Purchasing Department.

• District-wide: regarding the opening of schools for September 2016, in terms of facilities, it was apparent that much effort went into getting the buildings ready, and the Facilities Staff should be commended for their efforts. The department is always looking for ways to improve and function more efficiently, but much progress was still made in terms of smaller projects and repairs over the busy summer.

• JBAC: the Facilities Department is having the running track in the JBAC air structure evaluated to determine options regarding the wearing down of one particular lane. Subsequent to this evaluation, next steps will be discussed.

• District-wide: regarding Lead testing of water lines, Facilities Department representatives will be attending a meeting with the NJDOE and NJDEP on September 21 to discuss the lead testing requirements and State reimbursement process. The week after that, the same state agencies will be hosting regional meetings to further present regarding this initiative. The district has prepared a bid specification for such testing, and will proceed with the bid process subsequent to receiving guidance from the State regarding the parameters and application process for reimbursement.

• JBAC- the Ocean County Soil Conservation District extended the permit for the JBAC air structure for an additional 3.5 years from June 30, 2017 until January 1, 2021.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Torrone

The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on September 14, 2016, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Loreen Torrone, read the following opening statement:

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“Good evening, 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 September 9, 2016 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, Robert Onofrietti, Russell Corby, Gigi Esparza, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann and Ben Giovine, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara and John Coleman, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Directors Norma DeNoia, Cara DiMeo, and Estee Mailot. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

The Board president introduced a proposed resolution asking the New Jersey Board of Education to reconsider its recent decision to require passing the PARCC exam as the sole graduation requirement in 2021.

Personnel Committee – Mr. Raimann

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

Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on September 14, 2016 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 committee members Christopher Raimann and Loreen Torrone. Also attending was David Healy, Superintendent of Schools, Robert Onofrietti, Jr., Board President and John Coleman, Assistant Superintendent.

The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Superintendent, David Healy. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment as well staff recommendations for extra-curricular positions being presented at the board meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Each candidate’s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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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 the executive session resolution. Councilman Murray discussed South Toms River Elementary structural concerns and background checks on sub-contractors. Ms. Whittikir discussed South Toms River Elementary structural concerns and background checks on sub-contractors. Ms. Taff discussed the resolution for PARCC. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO REQUEST TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHDRAWAL OF PARCC REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION

September 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Toms River Regional Schools (“the District”) is the largest suburban school district in the state of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the District educates nearly 16,000 students in eighteen schools and a preschool facility; and WHEREAS, the Board has created annual goals establishing programs to help children achieve based on multiple measures and prepare for college and careers requiring a variety of essential skills, knowledge and understandings; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Toms River Regional School District Board of Education hereby requests that the New Jersey Department of Education withdraw its requirement for students to pass the PARCC as the sole way of satisfying state high school graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2021.

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the Approval and Adoption of Resolution to Request to the New Jersey Department of Education Withdrawal of PARCC Requirements for Graduation be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

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Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000 REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Motion to Open the Public Hearing on the Refunding Bond Ordinance, Authorizing the Issuance of an Amount not to exceed $6,200,000 Refunding School Bonds be approved.


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS – REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE ONLY (limited to 3 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings). There were none. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000 REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Motion to Open the Public Hearing on the Refunding Bond Ordinance, Authorizing the Issuance of an Amount not to exceed $6,200,000 Refunding School Bonds be approved.


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Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF THE REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE

A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the Approval of Second Reading and Final Adoption of the Refunding Bond Ordinance be approved.

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000 REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO TD BANK, N.A.

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that the Approval and Adoption of Resolution Determining the Form and other Details of an Amount not to exceed $6,200,000 Refunding School Bonds and Providing for the Sale and Delivery of the Bonds to TD Bank, N.A. be approved.

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None

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Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF OCEAN COUNTY YMCA AGREEMENT (attached)

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

the Approval of the Ocean County YMCA Agreement (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC (attached)

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

the Approval of the Professional Services Agreement Catapult Learning, LLC (attached) be approved.


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF 2016-2017 TRANSPORTATION ROUTES INCLUDING HAZARDOUS ROUTE DESIGNATIONS

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

that the Approval of the 2016-2017 Transportation Routes including Hazardous Route Designations be approved.


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Ayes: Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: Corby Absent: None APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR WEEK OF RESPECT (attached)

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

that the Approval of the Resolution for Week of Respect (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF HIB SPECIALISTS AND APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATORS (attached)

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

the Approval of HIB Specialists and Applicable Administrators (attached) be approved. On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

• 1140 Affirmative Action Program (M) • 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan (M) • 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (M) • 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (R) • 1550 Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices (M)

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• 2200 Curriculum Content (M) • 2200 Curriculum Content (R) • 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M) • 2411 Guidance Counseling (M) • 2411 Guidance Counseling (R) • 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (M) • 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (R) • 2610 Educational Program Evaluation (M) • 2622 Student Assessment (M) • 5750 Equal Educational Opportunity (M) • 5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services (M)

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

the Approval and Adoption of the Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved.


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF TUITION-IN STUDENT REQUEST (High School - $ 13,377.00 – Student I.D. # 40317, # 42243)

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

the Approval of Tuition-In Student Request I.D. # 40317, # 42243 be approved. On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None

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APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved:


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF FIRE & SECURITY DRILL REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Nardini, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF DISTRICT FACILITY LEASE, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER RENTAL AGREEMENTS (attached) A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the approval of the District Lease, Sponsorship and Other Rental Agreements be approved:


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APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Regular and Executive, where applicable)

A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Approval of minutes August 11, 2016 and August 17, 2016 be approved:

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None APPROVAL OF BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the following bills be approved for payment:

General $ 11,812,894.01 Cafeteria $ 67,288.10 Payroll (Gross) August 5, 2016 $ 1,354,665.98

(Gross) August 19, 2016 $ 1,422,763.82

On roll call the following vote: Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None

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BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA

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

Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:

School Year 2016-2017 Purchases – Pages 1 through 56- $12,420,033.82

Zero Values Award of Bids Student Transportation Permission to Advertise Resolutions


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: Sigurdson on 17-02831, 17-03725, 17-02827, 17-02822, 17-02825 Absent: None APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY’S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22.1.11(c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that as of July 2016 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 July 2016 after a review of the Secretary’s monthly report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.

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

Approval and Certification of the July 2016 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be approved:


Ayes: Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: None Absent: None PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 26 A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8: 1. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement; (TR) Temporary Replacement; (New) New} $

A. Shalvah Dworkin (R) 54,250* IE Speech Lang Spec. 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 2. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2016 - 6/30/2017: From: To: $ A. Megan Delahunt BA BA+30 +1,400* PB Kindergarten

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B. Michael J. Nemeth BA MA +2,700* HSE Health/Phys Ed

C. Kelly L. Natkie BA+30 MA +1,300* IE Life Skills

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations 3. Recommended Salary Adjustments: A. Belinda R. Joyner 9/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 +6,506.25* HSS Sped RR (teaching one extra period per day) *Salary Pending TREA Negotiations 4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Kathleen A. Cascio Family 10/29/2016 - 11/27/2016 ND Sped CI Ext. B. Dianne Gmitter Maternity 12/24/2016 - 6/30/2017 STR Basic Skills Ext.

C. Heather A. Golla DeGrandis Family 2/14/2017 - 3/28/2017

HSN Assistant Principal D. Allison Greenhouse Family 11/18/2016 - 2/17/2017 HSN Sped RR Maternity 2/18/2017 - 2/28/2017 E. Jonathan Grill Family 9/22/2016 HSN Instrumental Music F. Angela E. Howell Family 1/4/2017 - 3/28/2017 HSE Math Maternity 3/29/2017 - 6/30/2017 G. Cristina C. Shaffery Family 9/12/2016 ED Nurse Assistant 9/16/2016 (p.m.)

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H. Tara L. Ward Family 12/7/2016 - 3/9/2017 HSN Math Maternity 3/10/2017 - 6/30/2017 I. Alyssa L. Vigliante Medical 9/1/2016 - 11/9/2016 HSN Sped RR Ext. J. Kristen J. Waldron Family 2/14/2017 - 5/19/2017 HSS English 5. Retirements: A. Pamela L. Coverdale 9/15/2016

HSN Interpreter B. Laura Dickinson 12/1/2016 IN Computer Literacy C. Robyn L. Sayre 1/1/2017 IN Technology

6. Resignation: A. Molly C. O’Keefe 10/1/2016

CG Grade 5 7. Recommended Change of Employment Start Date: A. Gary P. Azzolini 8/22/2016 JAC Interim Principal 8. Transfers Effective for the 2016-2017 SY: (Attached) STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9: 9. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached Local Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary changes.

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SUPPORT STAFF 10-19: 10. Business Department:

A. Recommended Change of Title: Change to: Tammi J. Millar Coordinator of Events and Corporate Partnerships Communications 10/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 Coordinator 11. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement}

Donna B. Antonowicz (R) $27,240* HSS Guidance Secretary (12 mos) 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

B. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to: Margaret Heaton HSS Sr. Guidance Secry $45,386* HSS Guidance Secretary 10/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Karen L. Honeker HSS Guidance Secy (12 mos) $27,240* WD Tier II Paraprofessional 10/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final 12. Daycare Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for employment effective 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 at a rate of $11.00 per hour: Malinda Ostrander

13. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

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A. Recommended for Employment:

Megan K. Delnero (R) $10,920* BWD Tier II Paraprofessional 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming final

B. Recommended change of employment: To: Joan R. Strich Tier II Paraprofessional $10,920* Café/Playground Aide 9/22/2016 – 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Karin Carroll Family 9/1/2016 - 9/30/2016

BWD Tier II Paraprofessional

D. Resignations:

Deboarah Baez 9/1/2016 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Jodie L. Clark 9/1/2016 IS Tier II Paraprofessional Elizabeth A. Gavin 9/1/2016 IN Tier II Paraprofessional Amanda R. Hand 9/1/2016 WAL Tier II Paraprofessional Thomas Lang 9/1/2016 HSE Tier II Paraprofessional Barbara Lipari 9/1/2016

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ED Tier II Paraprofessional Beth D. Mara 9/1/2016 ED Tier II Paraprofessional Ginamarie McGraw 9/1/2016 IN Tier II Paraprofessional Jennifer L. Molzon 9/1/2016 HA Tier II Paraprofessional Kirsten Montanye 9/1/2016 CG Tier II Paraprofessional Julie A. Ruch 9/1/2016 BWD Tier II Paraprofessional Jill Stelman 9/16/2016 WAL Tier II Paraprofessional

E. Transfers Effective for the 2016-2017 SY: (Attached)

14. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests: Jacqueline Bevilaque Personal 10/7/2016 - 10/16/2016 Cedar Grove Denise M. DellaBella Medical 9/14/2016 - 10/25/2016 North Dover

B. Recommended leave of absence requests: Maryann Dolan Medical 9/1/2016 - 9/12/2016 Silver Bay (revised leave end date)

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Patricia A. Dunford Medical 9/12/2016 – 11/4/2016 Hooper Avenue Mary C. Edwards Medical 9/1/2016 - 12/4/2016 Pine Beach Peggy J. Parry Personal 9/19/2016 - 9/23/2016 East Dover Evanthia A. Wilk Personal 10/2/2016 - 10/10/2016 Walnut Street Christine A. Wyskowski Personal 9/9/2016 - 9/13/2016 Hooper Avenue

C. Retirement: Alicia A. Fulgoni 9/16/2016 Beachwood 15. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended for Employment: {Code = (R) Replacement

Anthony J. Baccello (R) $30,200 HSS Custodian 9/22/2016 - 3/22/2017 (Prorated) Malcolm X. Clanton (R) $30,200 IS Custodian 9/22/2016 - 3/22/2017 (Prorated) B. Recommended change of employment: Change to: $

Peter A. Avallone CG Night Supervisor +2,650 WAL Custodian 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

Donald W. Peins IN Custodian -7,384.80 SB Head Custodian 9/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

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C. Termination:

Employee #14073 9/7/2016 Custodian

16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended change of employment: Change to: $ Freida Minkema HSN Acting Lead Café Worker 29,758.27 HSN Café Worker 9/15/2016 - 10/19/2016 (Prorated)

B. Resignations:

Teddie R. Davis 8/29/2016 WD Cafeteria Worker Richard Martin 8/30/2016 HSN Cafeteria Worker Lori A. Parsons 8/15/2016 ED Cafeteria Worker

C. Retirement: Jennifer L. Applegate 1/1/2017 PB Café Lead Worker

D. Recommended leave of absence request: Maysa T. Alsunna Medical 8/30/2016 - 10/3/2016 IE Café Worker Ext.

E. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per hour effective 9/22/2016:

Katherine E. Bieth Toniann Cordero Merle F. Gargiulo Lorraine A. Ilardo

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Courtney M. Krupa Ernestine O’Neill

17. Maintenance Department:

A. Recommended salary adjustment for CDL Stipend: Fortunato Iemma 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 +$800 Tradesman - Mason (Prorated)

B. Recommended for employment beyond probation: Effective Dates Jeffrey Nadeau 9/23/2016 - 6/30/2017 Tradesman - Electronics

18. Security Department:

A. Retirement: William G. Russell 9/1/2016 HSN School Safety Officer 19. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for Employment:

John A. Adametz (R) $20,657 Regular Bus Driver 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated) Monica M. Angster (R) $20,657 Regular Bus Driver 9/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 (Prorated)

B. Recommended for employment beyond probation: Effective Dates Michael Hassan Sped Bus Driver 10/23/2016 - 6/30/2017 Roseanne Holenscak Sped Bus Attendant 10/23/2016 - 6/30/2017 Ricardo J. Rumbolo Sped Bus Driver 10/2/2016 - 6/30/2017

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C. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 9/1/2016 - 6/30/2017:

Revised Title Hours $ Concetta Badamo Sped Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Deborah Baker Starr Regular Bus Driver 6.4 29,554.00 Thomas A. Bennert Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Steven J. Bernatowicz Sped Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Elly M. Bryant Sped Bus Driver 6.4 25,394.00 Christine S. Corratti Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Meghan A. Currie Sped Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Clifford J. Cypher Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Joanne Dolcemascolo Regular Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Christine A. Donally Sped Bus Driver 6.4 22,354.00 Lynn M. Edens Sped Bus Attendant 6 20,109.60 Michael Faranda Sped Bus Driver 6.4 22,354.00 Heather M. Fisher Sped Bus Driver 6.4 22,034.00 Linda Francis Regular Bus Driver 8 34,168.00 Mark A. Gardner Regular Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Diane Gold Sped Bus Attendant 6 20,109.60 Robin A. Golino Sped Bus Attendant 6 20,109.60 Rebecca M. Hurley Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Denise Kaltenbach Regular Bus Driver 6.4 22,754.00 Stephen C. Kreuger Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Cynthia A. Lane Regular Bus Driver 8 34,168.00 Gaetano Lanzisera Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Sharon A. Orbiso Regular Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Patricia O. Plaia Regular Bus Driver 6.4 22,354.00 Paul Plaia Regular Bus Driver 6.4 22,354.00 Anthony Radice Regular Bus Driver 6.4 22,754.00 Janet L. Ulrich Regular Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00 Mayra J. Vargas Regular Bus Driver 6.4 23,554.00 Frank B. Vargovic Sped Bus Driver 6.4 22,354.00 Carol J. Winkelman Sped Bus Attendant 6 21,006.00 Darander C. Worthy Regular Bus Driver 6.4 24,474.00

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D. Recommended leave of absence request:

Patricia Russell Family 10/18/2016 - 12/19/2016 Sped Bus Driver

E. Recommended for placement of the substitute bus driver list at a rate of $17.00 per hour effective 9/22/2016: Daniel Beckner Marzinno Lembo Paul Miller Kevin W. Singley Lisa Vasselli Glen Whalen F. Retirements: Elizabeth J. Devecka 9/1/2016 Regular Bus Driver Barbara A. LaVance-Scherm 9/1/2016 Sped Bus Driver G. Resignations: Kathleen I. Keating 8/30/2016 Sped Bus Driver Peter Lukshis 8/24/2016 Sped Bus Attendant Raymond R. Milewski 9/22/2016 Regular Bus Driver H. Rescind Employment Offer (Not Accepting Position):

Anthony J. Guzzo (R) $20,657 Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2016 - 6/30/2017

20. Extracurricular:

A. Fine Arts Facilitators:

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Gina Bisogna Elementary Level Art $2,500.00 Elizabeth C. Hull Elementary Level Music $2,500.00

Linda S. Higley Middle School Level Art $2,500.00 Stephen C. Ballina Middle School Level Music $2,500.00

B. Fall Coaching Recommendations & Payments*: Christopher Blessing HSS Asst. Girls’ Volleyball $3,301, Step 1 Daniel Cummings IS Intramurals Curtis DeFillipo HSS Head Weight Room $5,052, Step 3 Michelle Langan IS Girls Soccer $2,847, Step 1 Gregory Roth IE Boys’ & Girls’ X-C $4,380, Step 3 Lauren Skripko IE Intramurals

*Salary Pending TREA Negotiations C. Recommend Change in Employment:

Julian Clause From: To: IN Intramurals Boys’ & Girls’ X-C $4,380, Step 3 Leigh Jupinka From: To: IN Boys’ & Girls’ X-C Intramurals

D. Fall Coaching Resignation:

Scott Campbell HSS Head Weight Room Thomas Lang HSS Assistant Girls’ Volleyball Stephen Spiwak IE Boys & Girls Cross Country

E. Removal of Fall Coaching position due to low enrollment: Mary Ellen Tutzauer HSE Assistant Field Hockey -$3,553.20 Kacey Woram HSS Assistant Field Hockey -$2,759.00 F. Half-Year Extracurricular Recommendation & Payment (2015-2016): Brianne Bates IE Stop the Drama $369.20

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G. Half-Year Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments (2016-2017): High School East, North & South

Intermediate School East, North & South

H. Recommend approval for High School East Girls Soccer Assistant Coach, Ashley Burgess, to host a Girls’ Soccer Tournament starting on October 19, 2016. Round two will be played on October 21, 2016 and the semi-finals will be played on October 25, 2016. The final game will be played at Toms River High School East on October 27, 2016. There will be no cost to the Board of Education. NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment

becoming final 21. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final CERTIFICATED STAFF 22-24: 22. Recommended Salary Adjustments: A. Jean-Pierre R. Oberti 8/22/2016 - 6/30/2017 +1,000.00 HSS Assistant Principal (from Intermediate to High School (Prorated) level Assistant Principal Guide) 23. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: A. Dana M. Calabrese Family 1/2/2017 - 3/26/2017 BWD Sped Aut B. Melissa N. Lockhart Family 1/2/2017 - 2/10/2017 PB Kindergarten

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24. Retirements: A. Mary E. Coghlan-Regan 7/1/2017

HSS English

B. Thomas W. Seifert 2/1/2017 IS Technology

25. Extracurricular: A. Half-Year Extracurricular Salary Correction: From: To:

Danielle M. Stolz $374.16 $326.47 Military Club 26. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached) NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any employment becoming final

On roll call the following vote: Ayes:Corby, Esparza, Giovine, McCormack, Nardini, Raimann, Sigurdson, Torrone, Onofrietti Noes: None Abstained: Onofrietti on 13E Absent: None EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA + ADDENDUM 1-9 A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried that the following resolution be approved: 1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached)

2. Donations:

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A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. 3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached) 4. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached)

5. Recommended Professional Development Requests:

A. The DBQ Company DBQ Project Mini Q’s Half Day Professional Development Training Thursday, September 1, 2016 Expenses not to exceed $800.00

B. Staff Development Workshops Differential Instruction for Math & Science High School Teachers Monday, October 10, 2016 Expenses not to exceed $1,500.00

6. Recommended Professional Leave Requests: (Attached) 7. Student Services:

A. Out-of-District Day Placement Request

B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

8. Recommended Professional Development Requests:

A. SCL Educational Consulting Group 1.) Formative Assessment – the What, the Why and the How 2.) Writing for Readers and Reading to Write: How to use genre immersion and the writing process approach to lift the quality of student writing across grade and skill levels. 3.) Teaching Writing to Students with LD – Editing Techniques and Habit Formation Monday, October 10, 2016 Expenses not to exceed $3,500.00

B. Staff Development Workshops, Inc.

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Words Their Way for Elementary Administrators Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Expenses not to exceed $1,500.00 C. Staff Development Workshops, Inc. Readers Workshop and Assessment Monday, October 10, 2016 Expenses not to exceed $1,500.00

9. Recommended Professional Leave Requests: (Attached)



OLD BUSINESS – Mr. Onofrietti discussed the Board Self –Evaluation and

Superintendent Evaluation timeframe. Mr. Raimann discussed Mrs. Taff’s concerns.

NEW BUSINESS – There was none.

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mrs. Eagan discussed TREA negotiation settlement concerns. Mr. Padula discussed TREA negotiations settlement concerns. Ms. Barber discussed the climate in district, South Toms River Elementary, teacher

contract and concerns. Ms. Polozzo discussed the PARCC resolution, insect concern at High School South. Mr. Leonard discussed emails sent to the Toms River Board of Education website and

air-conditioning in the schools.

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Undisclosed individual stated concerns with South Toms River Elementary, use of

taxpayer dollars and other school issues. Ms. Sabato discussed busing safety and the transportation run.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 9:03 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Esparza 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 –TREA Negotiations. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

The Board of Education does not 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 taken in public session. All members present voting Aye. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 9:59 P.M. A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the Board return to Regular Session at 9:59 P.M. All members present voting Aye.

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

meeting be adjourned at 10:00 P.M. All members present voting Aye. ________________________________ Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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