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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 14, 2019

The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools met on August 14, 2018 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 p.m. to 6:58 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 the meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on August 5, 2019 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, Jennifer Howe, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Michele Williams, Superintendent – Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents – Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and Jim Ricotta, Board Secretary – Wendy Saxton and Board Attorney – Steve Leone. 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 Mrs. Saxton and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $4,236,560.46 for the 2018-2019 school year and $20,202,571.27 for the 2019-2020 school year. The Budget and 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. Mr. Horgan suggested the Board sends their purchasing agenda questions to him the Tuesday evening prior to the committee meeting and he would forward the list to Mr. Doering the morning after. This is to assist in getting answers to the questions prior to the meeting. The answers will be presented at the Budget and Finance meeting. Additional questions may still be asked at the Committee meeting. The Board agreed to try this process. ________________ Mike Horgan, Chair

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

August 14, 2019

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on August 14,

2019, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ beginning at 8:05 PM.

Committee Chair Russ Corby 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 August 5, 2019,

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, Joe Nardini, Jennifer Howe,

Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant

Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and James Ricotta; Manager of Capital Projects- Mark Wagner,

Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko, and James Priolo and Tom Brys of Maser Consulting. The meeting was open to

the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

Old Business discussion:

The High School North emergency generator FEMA project continues with the arrival of the generators set for August

22, 2019. The Dave Marion bridge replacement project should be completed by September 3rd and neighbors have

been advised to remove their fencing so site work can be completed. The High School South Field House and

Poseidon Academy roof replacement has been completed. Both projects still require new gutters, downspouts, and

minor fascia replacement. The handicap ramp has been installed at the Poseidon Academy building. The summer

flooring projects at Beachwood music room, Walnut 4 classrooms and main office have been completed. ELC

classrooms B2 and B3 have had carpet removed and are in the process of being tiled this week. Silver Bay cafeteria B

is on hold as High School East N5A required new floor tiles.

New Business discussion:

Downspouts at Hooper Avenue Elementary have been repaired and are now functioning as designed.

Mr. Wagner reviewed the state approval of change of space use at schools that will be submitted to the state.

These will require BOE approval for submission this month.

Additionally, request to submit to NJDOE for a change of use at Hooper Avenue Elementary was discussed.

Environmental:

South Toms River Elementary required emergency electrical repair after a lightning storm and all repairs were made

by our vendor. Washington Street and West Dover Elementary Schools both had tree damage causing power lines to

come down during a recent storm. All repairs were made swiftly and all buildings are operational.


ESIP & Building Initiative Committee Meeting

August 14, 2019

The ESIP & Building Initiative Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools

met on August 14, 2019, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at

8:30 P.M

Committee Chair Russ Corby read the following opening statement: “Good evening and welcome to the

ESIP & Building Initiative 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 August 5, 2019, 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, Joe Nardini, Jennifer

Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David

Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara, and James Ricotta; Manager of

Capital Projects- Mark Wagner, and James Priolo and Tom Brys of Maser Consulting. The meeting was

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

ESIP PROJECTS:

Lighting projects at all sites continue to progress with two vendors and one vendor is currently behind

schedule. The chiller replacement projects at HS North, North Dover, and West Dover is also continuing

on schedule with all chillers and pumps set in place. The boiler projects at Washington Street and West

Dover continue to remain on schedule with no problems anticipated. The Energy Management project for

all sites will be out to bid by August 19. The Unit Ventilator Replacement program for Cedar Grove,

Hooper Ave., Silver Bay and Walnut Street is awaiting budget allowances and the CHP project for High

Schools East and South continue to progress.

BUILDING INITIATIVE PROJECTS:

The presented revision 3 schedule remains unchanged at this time.

Priority projects were reviewed including-

1. High School Turf Field replacement- Site 165. FieldTurf is the contractor. Projects completed- awaiting close out documentation

2. Site 171-Locker replacement at High School North and High School South are moving along and we are awaiting delivery of lockers.

3. 2019 Summer Flooring-Site 166- HS East, Intermediate North offices completed. Media Centers started at both sites. Material delay- extension recommended. The contractor is diligently working as material arrives.

4. Paving- Site 164A-Contract awarded to Lucas Brothers, Incorporated Washington Street and Silver Bay completed. . Intermediate East / Hooper Avenue Elementary in process with JBAC to follow.

5. Playgrounds - All sites- The vendor, Marturano Recreation securing product & scheduling work, demolition and installations completed at several sites. Vendor has been reminded to call for mark outs as required before digging.

6. High School North-RWJ Ductwork replacement- Site 145A-Contract awarded to Preferred Mechanical -Work commencing on schedule.

7. Site 174- Intermediate South exterior wall - Proposal for engineering services completed with approval and work commencing.

8. High School East Chilled water piping replacement final items are being discussed with the design team. A recommendation of award may be presented next week as an addendum to the purchasing agenda.

9. Hydration Stations- the project will be re-bid as part of region projects to be completed within building projects.

Our mid-month meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2019 is not required this month.

August


CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

August 14, 2019

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

14, 2019, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, beginning at 7 P.M.

Committee Chair Ginny Rhine 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 and the Star-Ledger on August 5, 2019, which

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

Also in attendance were Board members Janet Bell, Russ Corby, Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Joe

Nardini, Anna Polozzo, and Michele Williams; Superintendent Dave Healy; Business Administrator Bill

Doering; Assistant Superintendents Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara, and Jim Ricotta; Directors

Norma DeNoia, Cara DiMeo, and Dr. Estee Mailot. The meeting was open to the public and an

opportunity for public comment was provided.

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The district will undergo the NJ “Quality Single Accountability Continuum,” or QSAC, process this

school year. QSAC is a means for schools to evaluate their ability to provide a thorough and efficient

education for all students, and takes place every three years. It involves record reviews and accountability

measures in instruction and programs, finances, governance, operations, and personnel. Examples were

provided in the area of curriculum writing requirements. The improvements from six years ago to three

years ago resulted in Toms River Regional being recognized as a high performing district, and we expect

to perform even better this year.

As required by the Department of Education, the Board reviewed and discussed the fiscal impact of the

district professional development plan. Costs for teacher and administrator workshops, conferences, and

trainings from the last school year were compared to the budget for this year. The documents will be

posted on the Curriculum webpage for public view.

K-12 curricula revised over the summer for implementation in the coming school year were reviewed. Six

are new, with two of those limited pilots. Revisions were made in 11 content areas, some to make

language and formatting changes for QSAC and others substantial redesigns to include added resources

like technology and new approaches to instruction.

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 August 14, 2019 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 Janet Bell, Chair and Joe Nardini, Board President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Janet Bell. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members was personnel being recommended for employment and job descriptions at the board meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ______________________ Janet Bell, Chair

Toms River Regional Schools

Board of Education

Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

August 14, 2019

The Policy Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at 1144

Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Board Member Jennifer Howe read the

following opening statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Policy Committee 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 August 5, 2019, which constituted at least 48 hour notice as required by law under the Open Public

Meetings Act.”

In addition to Jennifer Howe, in attendance were Board President Joseph Nardini; Committee members;

Michael Horgan and Janet Bell, as well as Board Members Michele Williams, Russell Corby, Ginny Rhine, and

Anna Polozzo; Superintendent David Healy; Business Administrator William Doering; Assistant

Superintendents, Marc Natanagara, Ed.D., Debra McKenna and James Ricotta, Jr.; Director of Human

Resources Megan Osborn.

Marc Natanagara, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources, Megan Osborn,

presented the following policies for review and deliberation in preparation for the first reading at the Board of

Education meeting on August 21, 2019:

Policy 4425 Workers Compensation Related Pay – Support Staff

Policy 3425 Workers Compensation Related Pay – Certified Staff

Policy & Regulation 4425.1 Modified Duty Early Return To Work – Support Staff

Policy & Regulation 3425.1 Modified Duty Early Return To Work – Certified Staff

Policy & Regulation 5330.04 Administering Opioid Antidote (M)

Policy 7250 School & Facility Names

Policy 2610 Educational Program Evaluation (M)

Policy 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Pupils (M)

Policy & Regulation 5200 Attendance (M)

Policy 5337 Service Animals

Policy 2415.01 Academic Standards, Academic Assessments & Accountability (M)

Policy 2415.04 Parental Involvement (M)

Policy & Regulation 2415.20 No Child Left Behind Complaints

Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment.

Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment.

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Jennifer Howe, Board Member

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

Debra L. McKenna, Assistant Superintendent,

District Anti-Bullying Coordinator

8/15/2019

SCHOOL ANTI-BULLY SPECIALIST ADMINISTRATOR

IE Brian Huttemann Bill Baxter

IN Tara Haydu Janine Lange

IS Nora D’Alonzo Chip LaBarca

HSE Carol Ann Lulias Tom Regan

HSN Angela Palumbo Vern Rutter

HSS Kathryn Defino Mark Sullivan

BWD Christine Sorrentino Kimberly Muir

CG Donna DiNardo Stacey DeCesare Monetti

JAC Dana Marquis Mallory Kennedy

ED Phil Walsh Matthew Gray

HAE Sarah Walsh Jason Hughes

ND Jason Duimstra Colleen McGrath

PB Nicholas Roma Tricia Moran Tutzauer

SB Janine Mooney Mike DeVita

STR Keith Cheek Dennis Holzapfel

WAL Timothy Vliet Richard Fastnacht

WAS Kristin Rettino Jeff Ryan

WD Beverly Figlioli Mike Pallen

Toms River Regional Schools

DISTRICT LEASE, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER RENTAL AGREEMENTS

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

AGENDA

August 21, 2019

RENTAL

DATE AMOUNT

SPONSORSHIPS

Carpet Castle Inc. 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2020 4,500.00$

FieldTurf 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2021 5,000.00$

Salon Elemis 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2020 2,000.00$

Toms River, New Jersey, July 24, 2019

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, July 24, 2019 at 6:00 P.M.

Board President Joe Nardini 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 July 9, 2019, 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. Daniel Leonard, Mrs. Anna Polozzo, Mrs.

Ginny Rhine, Mr. Russell Corby and Mr. Joe Nardini.

Mrs. Jennifer Howe arrived 6:05 p.m.

Mrs. Michele Williams was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,

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

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:05 P.M.

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

following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be

held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms

River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution –HIB Appeal # 54259; Personnel - RICE # 14421,

12574, 15551, 11323, 16114, 13002; Contracts/Advocacy, Personnel-Teamster Appeal,

Emergency Aid Resolution; Referendum Bond 2019 Proceeds Investment RFP; NJDOE

School Self-Assessment under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for 2017-18; Harassment,

Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report; Suspension Report;

Other Subject to change.


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as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 8:10 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 8:10 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mr. Nardini led the Board and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 we lost one of our teachers Susan

Langhirt, who passed away at home. She was a teacher for 43 years at Toms River

Intermediate North. Dr. Langhirt received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ladycliff

College, her Master’s Degree from SUNY New Paltz, and her Doctoral Degree from

Harvard University. Our thoughts are with her family.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan


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

Regional Schools met on June 17, 2019 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A from 6:30 P.M. to 7:25 P.M. with the meeting continuing

from 9:55 P.M. to 10:35 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 and the Star Ledger on July 8, 2019, 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, Jennifer Howe, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine

and Michele Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra

McKenna 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, change orders 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

$5,809,061.17 for the 2018-19 school year and $56,660,387.72 for the 2019-20 school

year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing

Agenda by the full Board.


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

agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval.

The Committee was informed that based on the $3.00 price equity set-point

calculations, there will be a slight increase in the elementary lunch prices for 2019-20,

which will increase by 15 cents from $2.85 per meal to $3.00. Also, as many other

districts have done, the district is considering offering premium meals at the high schools,

which would cost $3.75. It was noted that the district meal prices are still 22% to 33%

below the maximum prices allowed by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

The committee was then advised that the State released the emergency aid

application on July 9, 2019. The district is filling out an application requesting $4.4

million in emergency aid, and a resolution authorizing the submission will be on the July

24, 2019 agenda. The committee was also informed that there is no change in status with

the district litigation regarding the state aid formula and we are still waiting for a

response from the judge.

Draft district goals were provided, and after preliminary discussions, it was

decided that the goals would be further discussed after the scheduled executive session.

Next, the committee was advised that we have received all $147+ million in bond

referendum funds as of July 16, 2019 and the funds are in an interest bearing capital

account with our primary bank (Investors). There a limited number of options and

instruments that a school district may use in terms of investing, but we had our Financial

Advisor facilitate an RFP process with multiple banks and institutions so that an

investment plan can be implemented. Our goal is to maximize the interest earnings while

ensuring we have the funds available as we need them for construction costs. The district

administration is concluding a review of the Financial Advisers’ recommend investment

plan and will provide this to the Board at the July 24, 2019 Board meeting.


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After resuming the finance committee meeting at 9:55 P.M., the committee

continued discussing the draft district goals for 2019-20, which encompass 5 areas: 1.

Student achievement, 2. Budget, 3. Facilities, 4. Technology and, 5. Community and

communications. Some committee members discussed the process and timing in terms of

developing these goals each year. The Superintendent and his team presented

information supporting the 5 draft goals, and the Board will be provided with further

details. The committee was reminded that there are many sub-goals for each of these

areas and that this is a fluid document.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Corby

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

Regional Schools met on July 17, 2019, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue,

Toms River, NJ.

Committee Chair Russ Corby 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 July 8, 2019,

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, Joe

Nardini, Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Daniel Leonard, Ginny Rhine,

and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra

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

Projects- Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko, and Derek Jordan and Tom

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

public comment was provided.

Old Business discussion:


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The High School North emergency generator FEMA project continues with final site

work as we wait for the arrival of the generators to be set on site. A meeting with the

State Police will be held tomorrow to review project progress. The 1144 Hooper Avenue

soffit insulation project has been completed. The Dave Marion Bridge replacement

project is progressing with the bridge being fabricated as NJNG and the township

coordinate gas line changes. The High School South Field House and Poseidon Academy

roof assessment has been completed and the vendor of record provided a quote. The

project will be completed before summer athletic practices begin. (HSS Fieldhouse -

$46,000 - Poseidon Academy - $16,200 Both estimates include allowances for

replacement of roof sheathing/fascia boards and gutter installation (no existing gutters)).

The summer flooring projects at Beachwood music room, Walnut 4 classrooms and main

office, ELC 2 classrooms, and Silver Bay cafeteria B have started and abatement and new

tiles are ongoing as needed in each area.

New Business discussion:

Mr. Wagner shared a copy of the Toms River Redevelopment Project that is a long term

downtown building project. A link for the plan is found on the township website.

Environmental:

The 6 month AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) inspection completed

and provided to each school building - Right to Know Survey has been

updated/completed and turned into State of New Jersey as required.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Corby

ESIP & Building Initiative Committee


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The ESIP & Building Initiative Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River

Regional Schools met on July 17, 2019, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue,

Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:49 P.M

Committee Chair Russ Corby read the following opening statement: “Good evening and

welcome to the ESIP & Building Initiative 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 July 8, 2019,

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, Joe

Nardini, Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Daniel Leonard, Ginny Rhine,

and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra

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

Projects- Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities and Derek Jordan and Tom Brys of Maser

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

was provided.

ESIP PROJECTS:

Lighting projects at all sites continue to progress with a scheduled contractors' meeting

taking place tomorrow. The chiller replacement projects at HS North, North Dover, and

West Dover is also continuing on schedule to have installed by the start of the next school

year. The boiler projects at Washington Street and West Dover have completed the

asbestos remediation and a contractor meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

BUILDING INITIATIVE PROJECTS:

Derek Jordan of Maser shared and distributed an updated schedule with projects in

phases and regions. This updated schedule will be shared on our district webpage.


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Priority projects were reviewed including-

1. Site 171-Locker replacement at High School North and High School

South shop drawings to be submitted by next week.

2. 2019 Summer Flooring-Site 166- HS East, Intermediate North has

been awarded to George Koustas Painting & Construction.

3. High School Turf Field replacement- Site 165. FieldTurf is the

contractor. Turf has been installed at all 3 sites and final

inspections are pending.

4. Paving- Site 164A- contract awarded to Lucas Brothers, Inc. and

curbing work has started at Washington Street School with paving

expected to begin soon. Silver Bay surveying work has started.

Additional sites of Silver Bay, Int. East, Hooper Ave., and JBAC will

follow. All 4 schools paving projects will be completed by the start of

school.

5. Playgrounds - All sites- The vendor, Marturano Recreation securing

product & scheduling work. Most demolition work has been

completed and installation has started at many of the sites. On

schedule for completion prior to the start of the school year.

6. High School North-RWJ Ductwork replacement- Site 145A-

The contractor, Preferred Mechanical has been submitting shop

drawings. Work to begin and be completed in August.

7. High School East-Site 163 Chilled water piping-contract awarded to

Preferred Mechanical and pre-construction meeting held.

8. Site 174- Intermediate South exterior wall - Investigations ongoing,

documents being prepared. Roof issues seem to be a concern and still

covered under warranty.

9. Hydration Station projects will be re-bid at each individual school

when school projects are bid , not as an entire overall project.


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Bonding - Estimates for bond cost issuance presented comparing pre-referendum

estimates versus actual results. This positive news shows a savings of $18,824,114 over

20 years of interest.

Change order / Policy #7243 - Policy was distributed and reviewed. A discussion

followed to revise the current policy to include a $150k change order approved by the

Superintendent and/or Business Administrator and subsequently ratified by the Board at

the next regularly scheduled voting meeting.

Our mid-month meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2019 is not required this month.

Insurance Committee- Mrs. Howe

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

Regional Schools met July 17, 2019 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 5:00 P.M. This quarterly meeting is not publicly

advertised as the committee reviews insurance information, including workers

compensation and liability claims, which may include items in litigation or names and

case information for individuals, including staff members.

In attendance were Committee Chair- Michele Williams and Board members

Mike Horgan, Jennifer Howe and Joe Nardini, as well as Business Administrator-

William Doering. Also in attendance was Denise Gigantino with the district health

insurance broker, Business and Governmental Insurance Agency (BGIA) and John

Forrester and Ron Gillaspie from the new district property and casualty insurance

broker, Alliant/Boynton.

For the health insurance program, Ms. Gigantino provided a quarterly report

with three years of paid claim data through May 2019. This report included much

additional data and statistics regarding our health plan. Our current per member, per


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month medical and prescription costs trended lower year over year. And although we

saw an uptick in Partnership Health Center utilization, we saw the same trend in

emergency room visits, which is an area we will continue to focus on. Ms. Gignatino

also explained the 2019-20 renewal process and marketing efforts with our health

insurance, and the committee was advised that the medical plan rate renewals came in

at 3.53%, which is again well below industry average.

Regarding property/casualty insurance, the committee was then presented with

the 2019-20 insurance renewal list generated by the prior broker, Fairview Insurance

Agency. The cost increases for certain lines of coverage were discussed, and it was

noted that we purchase 3-year environmental policies, which we needed to do for

2019-20. As we do each year, the memorialization of the final policies will be on the

July Board agenda. It was noted that the prior broker, Fairview Insurance Agency,

has done an outstanding and professional job with policy renewals and our transition

to a new broker.

Regarding the property, casualty and workers compensation insurance program,

the committee met with Mr. Forrester and Mr. Gillaspie from the new broker,

Alliant/Boynton. The broker provided information regarding their approach and

available resources and tools, including providing a report that analyzed our loss data

over the prior 5 years. The new broker is continuing to review all of our current

insurance policies, deductibles and the structure of our insurance programs. The

committee then discussed the reports provided each quarter by the property/casualty

broker, including the format and data therein.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Bell

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 July 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This


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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 Janet Bell, Chair, committee members, Russell Corby, Dan

Leonard. Also attending was Joe Nardini, Board President.

The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Janet Bell. David Healy, Superintendent,

discussed with the members was personnel being recommended for employment, job

descriptions and recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for

employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

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)

Ms. Mallard discussed the Superintendent merit bonus.

APPROVAL OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL

SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING GRADES UNDER THE ANTI-

BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS DISTRICT AND SCHOOL GRADE REPORT

2017-2018

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

the Approval of the New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for

Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade

report 2017-2018 be approved.

On roll call the following vote:


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Ayes: Bell, Horgan, Howe, Leonard, Polozzo, Rhine, Corby, Nardini

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 DISTRICT

GOALS (attached)


Approval of Toms River Regional Schools 2019-2020 District Goals (attached) be

approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF 2019-2020 INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAM

PROVIDERS (per attachment as recommended by Fairview Insurance Agency)

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

Approval of 2019-2020 Insurance Policies and Program Providers (per attachment as

recommended by Fairview Insurance Agency) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


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Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE NJ

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR EMERGENCY AID DUE TO FISCAL

DISTRESS (attached)

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

Approval of Resolution to Submit an Application to the NJ Department of Education for

Emergency Aid due to Fiscal Distress (attached) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL

SCHOOLS THAT AS PER THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT

CONTRACT AND PENDING APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNTY

SUPERINTENDENT, TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT’S

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MERIT GOALS FOR THE 2018-19

SCHOOL YEAR (attached)

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

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

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

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

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



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Ayes: Bell, Howe, Leonard, Polozzo, Corby

Noes: Rhine

Abstained: Horgan, Nardini

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC NURSING SERVICES CONTRACT

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 – JUNE 30, 2020

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

Approval of Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services Contract Effective September 1,

2019– June 30, 2020 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SERVICES CHAPTER

192/193 CONTRACT AND EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF

ELIGIBILITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 – JUNE 30, 2020

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

Approval of Catapult Learning Non-Public Services Chapter 192/193Contract and

Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility Services Effective September 1, 2019 – June

30, 2020 be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 –

JUNE 30, 2020

A motion was made by Mrs. Howe, seconded by Mrs. Polozzo and carried that the

Approval of Catapult Contract Agreement for Non-Public Special Educational Services

Effective September 1, 2019– June 30, 2020 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF LICENSING AGREEMENT REGARDING BLOCK 233.23

LOTS 36 & 38

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

the Approval of Licensing Agreement regarding Block 233.23 Lots 36 & 38 be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF

PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN

A motion was made by Mrs. Polozzo, seconded by Mrs. Howe and carried that the

Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Proposed Comprehensive Equity

Plan be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE

ORDERS UP TO $150,000 FOR THE DISTRICT REBUILDING OUR SCHOOLS

INITIATIVE (subsequent to the review and approval by the District Manager of

Capital Projects and the District Engineer of record), BETWEEN BOARD

MEETINGS WITH RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD AT THE NEXT

SCHEDULED ACTION MEETING. CHANGE ORDERS EXCEEDING $150,000

MUST HAVE BOARD APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE WORK BEING

PERFORMED.


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

Approval to Authorize the Superintendent and Business Administrator to Approve

Construction Contract Change Orders up to $150,000 for the District Rebuilding Our

Schools Initiative (subsequent to the review and approval by the District Manager of

Capital Projects and the District Engineer of Record), between Board meetings with

ratification by the Board at the next scheduled action meeting. Change orders exceeding

$150,000 must have Board approval prior to the work being performed be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS 20-25

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

Approval of Agenda Items 20-25 be approved.

20. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report

21. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

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

Agreements (attached)

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

June 18, 2019

June 26, 2019


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July 11, 2019

July 17, 2019

21. Approval of Bills:

General $ 13,837,962.48

Cafeteria $ 249,638.86

Payroll (Gross) June 7, 2019 $ 5,856,325.55

(Gross) June 20, 2019 $ 5,844,742.95

22. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum

School Year 2018-2019

Purchases – Pages 1 through 27- $5,809,061.17

Award of Bids Change Order Approval

School Year 2019-2020

Purchases – Pages 1 through 77- $56,660,387.72

Zero Values Award of Bids

Request for Professional Qualifications

Contract Extensions Student Transportation

Jointures

Permission to Advertise Resolutions



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Noes: None

Abstained: Horgan on #23 July 11, 2019 minutes, Polozzo on #22 Seaview Beverage,

Rhine on #23 June 26, 2019 minutes

Absent: Williams

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 May 2019 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 May 2019 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.


Approval and Certification of the May 2019 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be

approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


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Absent: Williams

PERSONNEL AGENDA 1-22 + ADDENDUM 23-31

TABLED ITEM #16E

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

following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-9:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

$ A. Avia P. Eng (R) 55,240

WD Sped BD 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

B. Cassady M. Grablauskas (R) 54,240

WS Vocal/Instrumental Music 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

C. Meagan E. Heaney (R) 56,240

ELC Sped PSH Aut 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

D. Corrin N. Higgins (R) 54,240

CG Sped Aut 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

E Danielle L. Larsen (R) 54,240

HSN Sped RR 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

F. Ariel W. MacIntyre (R) 54,240


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ED Sped Aut 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

G. Jessica L. Martino (R) 54,740

HSE Sped RR 6/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

2. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to:

A. Bette L. Kiraly IE Sped RR $54,240

IE Tier I Paraprofessional 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

3. Recommended for employment from the substitute administrator list as an

Interim Supervisor of Special Education/Interim Principal at a rate of $400.00

per day effective 7/1/2019 - 8/31/2019 on an as needed basis:

A. John H. Coleman

4. Recommended Salary Adjustments:

$

A. Sara J. McNerny 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 +10,000.00

JAC ESL (ESL Coordinator Stipend)

5. Recommended Salary Adjustments Effective 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 for Web

Developer Stipend of $1,500.00:

Employee Location

A. Laura A. Ackermann Beachwood

B. Michael A. Aiello Intermediate East

C. Cheri R. Burns South Toms River

D. Robert S. Gold High School South


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E. Danielle C. Conte Pine Beach

F. Sara S. Cummings East Dover

G. Elizabeth E. McCarthy Hooper Avenue

H. Michael D. Nichol High School East

I. Beth Ann Peters Joseph A. Citta

J. Kristin L. Rettino Washington Street

K. Victoria A. Rhein Silver Bay

L. Robin B. Rielly North Dover

M. John J. Ruhl Intermediate North

N. Tara E. Smith West Dover

O. Mary L. Snyder Cedar Grove

P. Donald F. Wycoff, Jr. Walnut Street

Q. Matthew J. Zuech Intermediate South

6. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #15813 Family 5/13/2019 (a.m.);

WAL School Nurse 5/14/2019;

6/13/2019

B. Employee #13196 Family 6/20/2019

SB Nurse Assistant

C. Employee #13620 Family 6/11/2019 (p.m.);

ND Art 6/20/2019 (a.m.);

D. Employee #12813 Family 6/11/2019;

SB Interpreter 6/17/2019


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E. Employee #14218 Family Ext. 9/1/2019 - 11/14/2019

SB Grade 2 Maternity 11/15/2019 - 12/13/2019

F. Employee #14134 Family 11/18/2019 - 2/25/2020

PB Grade 3

G. Employee #15849 Family 11/19/2019 - 2/26/2020

SB Grade 3 Maternity 2/27/2020 - 6/30/2020

H. Employee #14062 Family 12/5/2019 - 3/13/2020

PB Art Maternity 3/14/2020 - 6/30/2020

I. Employee #14968 Family 1/13/2020 - 4/3/2020

SB Guidance

J. Employee #14864 Family 10/15/2019 - 2/2/2020

ED Sped Aut

K. Employee #15694 Family 9/30/2019 - 12/20/2019

CG+ Speech Language

Specialist

L. Employee #14388 Family 11/21/2019 - 2/28/2020

HSN Sped RR Maternity 2/29/2020 - 3/6/2020

M. Employee #16038 Family 10/28/2019 - 12/20/2019

ELC Sped PSH Aut

N. Employee #14453 Family 9/1/2019 - 10/18/2019

IN Math Gr. 8 Ext.


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O. Employee #14147 Family 9/24/2019 - 12/18/2019

HSS English

P. Employee #14045 Family 12/5/2019 - 2/28/2020

IE Language Arts Gr. 7

Q. Employee #14908 Family 11/18/2019 - 2/25/2020

HSN Sped Aut Maternity 2/26/2020 - 3/6/2020

R. Employee #15586 Family 11/11/2019 - 2/18/2020

HSN LDTC

7. Resignations:

A. Jennifer R. Maniaci 8/11/2019

HSN Spanish

B. Melanie R. Nolan 9/1/2019

CG Instrumental Music

8. Deceased:

A. Susan C. Langhirt 7/9/2019

IN Social Studies Gr. 8

9. Transfers Effective for the 2019-2020 SY: (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10:

10. Ocean County Jail Teachers: (Attached)


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A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to be paid by

voucher at a rate of $35.00 per hour for aiding inmates at the Ocean County

Jail for the GED for the school year commencing 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2020.

Toms River Regional Schools will be reimbursed.

SUPPORT STAFF 11-19:

11. Approval of Attached Resolution Authorizing Reduction in Force Effective

8/15/2019:

Employee #: 14421

12. Non Certified Job Description: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached non certified job description:

Sound Technician – Arena (Stipend)

13. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #15863 Family 7/2/2019 – 8/27/2019

WAL Secretary

B. Transfers Effective for the 2019-2020 SY: (Attached)

14. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Resignations:


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Catherine M. Karalis 6/30/2019

SB Tier II Paraprofessional

Morgan A. LaNeve 6/30/2019

HA Tier II Paraprofessional

B. Retirement (Change from Resignation):

Barbara R. Holland 6/30/2019

IE Tier I Paraprofessional

15. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended for Employment:


$

Linda J. Beck (R) 5,270.79

East Dover 9/1/2019 – 6/30/2020

Maria W. Zanetti (R) 5,270.79

Joseph A. Citta 9/1/2019 – 6/30/2020

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #10933 Personal 6/18/2019 – 6/20/2019

East Dover

C. Resignations:

Sherri A. Cook 6/20/2019

North Dover


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D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $10.00 per

hour effective 9/01/2019:

Tara A. Keenan

Teresa M. Sudia

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

becoming final

E. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the

school year effective 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 (Attached)

16. Custodial Department:

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

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

at a cost of no greater than $462.00:

$

Daniel J. Cosaluzzo (R) 31,106.00

IS Custodian 7/29/2019 – 1/29/2020 (Prorated)

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

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

at a cost of no greater than $462.00:

$

Joseph L. Romeo Jr. (R) 31,806.00

HSS Custodian 8/12/2019 – 2/12/2020 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:


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Employee #12557 Family 6/3/2019 – 6/14/2019

HA Night Custodian (revised leave end date)

C. Resignation:

Joseph E. Boturla 7/4/2019

WD Night Supervisor

D. Suspension with Pay:

Employee #11323 6/20/2019 – 7/24/2019

IN Custodian

E. TABLED

Termination:

Employee #11323 7/25/2019

IN Custodian

17. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended for Continuing Change of Employment:

Julie M. Pulvirenti 6/17/2019 – 6/18/2019 $32,023.00

CG “Acting” Lead Cafeteria (Prorated)

Worker

B. Termination:

Employee #16114 6/1/2019

1144 Cafeteria Worker


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C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $10.00 per

hour effective 7/25/2019:

Dylan T. Morris Fantasia


becoming final

D. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the

school year effective 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 (Attached)

18. Maintenance Department:

A. Recommended for Employment:


Jerry Buruschkin (R) $45,500

Tradesman – Carpenter 7/29/2019 – 1/29/2020 (Prorated)

B. Suspension without pay:

Employee #12574 6/18/2019; 6/25/2019; 7/2/2019

Maintenance Foreman

19. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #13938 Medical 9/1/2019 – 9/4/2019


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Regular Bus Driver Ext.

Employee #15514 Family 6/5/2019 (p.m);

Sped Bus Attendant 6/6/2019

B. Retirement:

Carol A. Donnelly 10/1/2019

Sped Bus Attendant

Thomas J. Nola 9/1/2019

Regular Bus Driver

C. Suspension without pay:

Employee #13002 6/11/2019 – 6/13/2019

Regular Bus Driver

Employee #15551 9/17/2019 – 9/19/2019

Regular Bus Driver

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

$20.00 per hour effective 7/25/2019:

Lynn J. Kosmowski

Bridget T. Looney

Jacquelin M. McCarthy

Thomas A. Morrison

John S. Mutch

Ellen D. Reed

Clayton D. Stolk


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becoming final

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

$10.75 per hour effective 7/25/2019:

Jacquelin M. McCarthy


becoming final

20. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. Special Education Extended School Year Programs Staff Additions/

Revisions effective 7/8/2019 - 8/8/2019 (Attached)

21. Extracurricular:

A. Fall 2019 – 2020 Coaching Recommendations & Payments:

Michael Batullo* HSS Asst. Boys’ Soccer $3,400.00, Step 1

Robert Cassidy* HSN Asst. Football $6,187.00, Step 3

B. Fall Coaching Change of Employment:

Denise M. LaRocca Change to:

IN Girls’ Volleyball IN Asst. Girls’ Volleyball

Volunteer $4,511.00, Step 3

C. Fall 2019 – 2020 Coaching Salary Correction:


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From: To:

Michael J. Barrett* HSN Head Boys’ HSN Head Boys’ Cross

Cross Country Cross Country

$5,228.00, Step 3 $7,796.00, Step 3

D. Fall 2019 – 2020 Coaching Resignations:

Megan A. Okuniewicz IN Asst. Volleyball -$4,511.00

Steven Petrosino* HSS Asst. Boys’ Soccer -$5,228.00

E. Extracurricular Recommendations and Payments 2019 - 2020: (Attached)

*On approved Sub List

22. Off Payroll Report (Attached)

CERTIFICATED STAFF 23-27:

23. Recommended for Employment:


$ A. Ashley Krebs (R) 54,240

CG Instrumental Music 9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

24. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2019 -

6/30/2020 (Attached)

25. Recommended for employment from the substitute administrator list as an

Interim Supervisor of Special Education at a rate of $400.00 per day effective

8/1/2019 - 8/31/2019 on an as needed basis:


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A. Linda A. Downing

26. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #11234 Family 1/7/2020 – 3/30/2020

IS+ Supervisor of Science Maternity 3/31/2020 – 6/30/2020

27. Transfers Effective for the 2019-2020 SY: (Attached)

SUPPORT STAFF 28-29:

28. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #14487 Family 7/22/2019 – 8/8/2019

IS Custodian

29. Transportation Department:

A. Retirement:

Thomas J. Nola 7/1/2019

Regular Bus Driver (Change of Date)

30. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. Special Education Extended School Year Programs Staff Revisions


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effective 7/8/2019 - 8/8/2019 (Attached)

31. Off Payroll Report (Attached)



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA 1-9 + ADDENDUM 10

A motion was made by Mr. Horgan, seconded by Mrs. Bell 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:

A. Recommend approval for High School North “Mariner” Marching Band,

Color Guard and Choir to attend a trip to Nashville, Tennessee. The trip will

not only contain performance opportunities, but also educational


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opportunities. This event will take place on March 25th, 2020 – March 29

th,

2020. The event will be at no cost to the Board of Education.

5. Funded Programs:

A. Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Individuals with Disabilities

Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Basic and Preschool Combined Grant

Application and acceptance of funds. (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. Extended School Year Placement Requests (Attached)

9. Student HIB Appeal – ID#54259 – HIB Decision Stands

10. Funded Programs:

A. Recommend approval of the attached administrator designation for Non-

Public Technology Funds. (Attached)


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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Williams

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Corby congratulated Mr. Doering on receiving for the 5th

year in a row our

Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting and our lower bond rate on the

referendum.

Ms. Howe stated how the new turf fields look amazing just in time for our fall sports.

Ms. Polozzo stated the new turf fields look spectacular and done ahead of schedule and

under budget. Wished all the High School Sports team and safe successful fall season.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Ms. Baig discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Berjaoui discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Sues discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.


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Ms. Ackerman discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Champagne Jr. discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Williams discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Chowdhry discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

MOTION FOR BOARD RECESS – 9:15 P.M.

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

board meeting recess at 9:15 P.M.


RETURN TO REGLUAR SESSION 9:28 P.M.


meeting return to regular session at 9:28 P.M.


Mr. Defanzid discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Ms. Varton discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Palombi discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.


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Ms. McGovern discussed chain of command, policy in place to notify parents

when child not working up to par, elementary report card system.

Ms. Manarra discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Gasum discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Mr. Doughtery discussed posting made by our Board member on social media.

Ms. Abraham discussed social media and how to make child feel safe going to

school.

Mr. Bernhan discussed the difficult position the Board is in regarding the social

media comments and if policies are in place.


meeting be adjourned at 10:22 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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