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Please note: the 2020-2021

School District Budget

Resolution & Tax Resolutions

will be forthcoming.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

April 22, 2020

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the Budget and Finance Committee of the

Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools had a virtual committee meeting on April 22,

2020 from 6:40 P.M. to 7:40 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 April 16, 2020, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as

required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to the Committee Chair, in virtual attendance were Board members- Kathy Eagan,

Jennifer Howe, Kevin Kidney, Alex Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine and Michele

Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara

and Jim Ricotta, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton. The

meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment via email 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. Purchasing Agenda questions by various individual Board members were answered

by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in

the amount of $3,445,600.98 for the 2019-20 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is

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

There were no District lease, sponsorship or other rental agreements for consideration this

month.

The committee was then apprised that at the April 23, 2020 Citizen’s Budget Advisory

Committee meeting, in addition to the budget being fully presented, the administration will

provide an update regarding potential offsets for some of the budget reductions previously

presented. Since the tentative budget was developed, we have received formal notification of a

number of staff retirements, we have received updated quotes for some insurances, we have been

notified that the Borough of South Toms River will cover our half of the cost for the Class III

officer at South Toms River Elementary School for $18,000 and Mr. Healy was able to negotiate a

one-year waiver of the YMCA swimming pool fee of $45,000! These items will be fully discussed

at the April 23, 2020 meeting.

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Mike Horgan, Chair

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TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

April 22, 2020

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on April 22,

2020, within a virtual live-streamed meeting, beginning at 8:47 P.M.

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

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

announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on April 16, 2020,

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 Kevin Kidney, Jennifer Howe, Michael

Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Kathy Eagan, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David

Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and James Ricotta; Business Administrator-

William 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:

The Security / Central Registration changeout project continues to progress and construction completion is set for the

end of May or early June. District-wide demographic study and Facility Capacity Review continues with a request to

secure services from an outside vendor to compare data. The grant-funded outside classroom at HS North continues

with the ramp and stage ordered.

New Business discussion:

A minor renovation to the purchasing department on the third floor of 1144 continues to proceed with inspections.

Completion of the project is anticipated for next week.

Communication:

The Township Engineer contacted the district regarding property adjacent to 123 Walnut Street Facility and

Maintenance Compound. The fence replacement has started and is ongoing at this time.

Environmental:

Property in the vicinity of Pine Beach Elementary School has been noted as a CAE site by the Department of

Environmental Protection. As previously discussed at meetings, a former Cumberland Farms / Gulf gas station has

retained a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and is working closely with the DEP to monitor and plan an

effective clean up of this site. This firm has now sent notification requesting Board of Education approval for

additional wells to be placed on the property to monitor the groundwater. Facilities recommend permission be granted

to allow for the placement of the additional wells. The legal counsel has been consulted and agrees to the contract.

Board approval is requested for this agreement.


ESIP & Building Initiative Committee Meeting

April 22, 2020

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the ESIP & Building Initiative Committee of the Board of

Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on April 22, 2020, within a virtual live-streamed meeting on

the internet, beginning at 8:57 P.M.

Committee Chair Joe Nardini 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 April 16, 2020, 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 Kevin Kidney, Jennifer Howe,

Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Kathy Eagan, and Michele Williams;

Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and James

Ricotta; Business Administrator- William 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.

ESIP PROJECTS:

The Energy Management installation of control systems and connection points are continuing. Bi-weekly

status meetings have now become weekly virtual meetings due to Covid-19. Lighting Projects are in final

stages with the building department making final inspections and punch list items being completed.

BUILDING INITIATIVES PROJECTS: Priority I Projects were reviewed and updates provided. These projects included:

Site 174- Intermediate South exterior wall subcontractor is providing alternative solutions to the building

issue.

Security upgrades- Keyless entries, and cameras- Site 172 is out to bid with a bid receipt date of April 29,

2020.

JBAC- Air conditioning Site 168- this project is under construction and the contractor is working on gas,

utility lines, and concrete pads. The project schedule has been extended to July 10, 2020, due to equipment

manufacture delays attributable to Covid-19 .

54 Washington Street- Roof replacement Site 180A - currently out to bid with a bid receipt date of April 30,

2020.

High School East Chilled Water Piping Replacement Site 163A- Currently out to bid with a bid receipt date

of April 28, 2020.

Priority II Projects were reviewed including:

Paving-Phase II- Surveying & Documents Site 189- currently out to bid with a bid receipt date of May 1,

2020.

Phase II Projects- Beachwood, South Toms River, Joseph A. Citta Site 184- Project to be rebid in May.

North Region -Phase I Documents being prepared for HS North, Int. South, & ELC Site 181- May 1, 2020 bid

date. The process of securing approval from the Office of State Comptroller ( OSC) has been completed

allowing the project to be bid.

East Region- Phase I Documents being prepared for Int. East, Cedar Grove & Hooper Avenue Site 185-

HS East Entrance Canopy- Site 179, JBAC Sound System Upgrade- Site 169A- July 1, 2020 bid date.

Mr. Jordan of Maser Consulting took this opportunity to explain the virtual bid process, pre-bid meeting

process, contractor walkthrough process, and the newly installed drop box in the rear lobby entrance at 1144

Hooper Avenue. This dropbox will be used for bid document drop off to maintain social distancing during

the Covid-19 crisis.

Mid-month meeting- Meeting is requested for May 6, 2020, to award projects of the bids being taken in late

April.

CITIZENS BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

April 23, 2020

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional Schools had a virtual committee meeting on April 23, 2020 at 6:10 P.M.

Board President Anna Nardini read the following opening statement: “Good evening, welcome to the

Citizens Budget Advisory 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 April

16, 2020 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings

Act.”

In attendance were Board members Kathy Eagan, Michael Horgan, Jennifer Howe, Kevin Kidney, Alex

Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Michele Williams, Ginny Rhine and Anna Polozzo. Also in attendance were

Superintendent David Healy; Assistant Superintendents Dr. Marc Natanagara, Debra McKenna, and

James Ricotta; Business Administrator Bill Doering; Director of Elementary Curriculum Cara DiMeo,

Director of Funded Programs / District Testing Coordinator Dr. Estee Mailot, and Director of Special

Education Joy Forest; and Board Secretary Wendy Saxton.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Board President Anna Polozzo.

An introductory message was presented by Board President Anna Polozzo.

A budget overview was presented by Superintendent of Schools, David Healy.

Continuing the budget overview was Business Administrator, William Doering.

The Curriculum and Instruction section was presented by Assistant Superintendents Debra McKenna

and Dr. Marc Natanagara.

The Co-Curricular section was presented by Assistant Superintendent James Ricotta.

The Benefits/Utilities/Insurance/General Administrative section was presented by Business

Administrator William Doering.

The Operations/Maintenance section was presented by Assistant Superintendent James Ricotta.

The Student/Special Services section was presented by Director Joy Forest.

The Transportation section was presented by Business Administrator William Doering.

The Technology section was presented by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marc Natanagara.

The Revenue section was presented by Business Administrator William Doering.

Board comments and questions were discussed. The meeting was then opened for guests and press for

comments and inquiries.

Closing comments were made by Board President Anna Polozzo.

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

April 22, 2020

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings, the Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of

Toms River Regional Schools met virtually on April 22, 2020, beginning at 7:30 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 Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of

this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on April 16, 2020 which

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

Also in attendance were Board members Kathy Eagan, Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Kevin Kidney,

Alex Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, and Michele Williams; Superintendent Dave Healy; Business

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

Ricotta; and Directors Cara DiMeo, Joy Forrest, John Green, and Dr. Estee Mailot. The meeting was

streamed live to the public and an opportunity for public comment via email was provided.

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Superintendent Healy reported the results of the NJ Department of Education’s QSAC evaluation which

took place in February. For the second period in a row, the district has been rated as high performing. A

document with details has been posted on the district website.

Updates from the Department of Education clarified that state testing, which has been canceled, is no

longer a graduation requirement; most certified staff evaluations requirements have been waived for this

year; and we are waiting to see if the Governor will keep schools closed past May 15. Planning is

currently considering either a May, June, or September reopening of schools, with summer programs

being designed with both live and virtual options.

Mrs. McKenna and Dr. Natanagara provided updates on the implementation of virtual learning during the

COVID-19 school closings. Teachers, guidance counselors, SACs, child study team members, related

services providers, and administrators are working together to provide the best education and social-

emotional support possible under these circumstances. Over 1800 Chromebooks have been loaned to

families, grading is being adjusted for the final marking period, and a pass-fail option is being considered

for secondary students. The high schools still plan to have graduation ceremonies and the intermediate

school 8th grade promotion ceremonies once the Department of Education and health officials allow.

Mr. Healy presented the revised 2019-2020 district calendar, with the last day of school moved to June

12.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings a Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place virtually on April 22, 2020 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 Jennifer Howe, Chair, committee members, Alex Mizenko and Michele Williams. Also attending was Anna Polozzo, Board President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Jennifer Howe. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members were recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for employment, and job descriptions at the board meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ______________________ Jennifer Howe, Chair

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

2 Closed for Labor Day 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 First day for Staff - Professional Development 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 Closed for President's Day - Students,

8 9 10 11* 12 13 14 4 First Day for Students - Early Dismissal 9 10 11 12* 13 14 15 Professional Day for Staff

15 16 17 18* 19 20 21 PM Professional Day for Staff 16 17 18 19* 20 21 22

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Total Days for Students: 19

29 30 Total Days for Students: 19


1 2 3 4 5 14 Closed for Columbus Day - Students, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 Early Dismissal Students

6 7 8 9* 10 11 12 Professional Day for Staff 8 9 10 11* 12 13 14 PM Professional Day for Staff

13 14 15 16* 17 18 19 15 16 17 18* 19 20 21 13 - Early Dismissal Students

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PM Professional Day for Staff

27 28 29 30 31 Total Days for Students: 22 29 30 31 Total Days for Students: 22


1 2 4-8 Closed for Election Day & NJEA 1 2 3 4 10-13 Closed for Spring Break

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Convention 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

10 11 12 13* 14 15 16 27 - Early Dismissal Students/Staff 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

17 18 19 20* 21 22 23 28,29 Closed for Thanksgiving 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Total Days for Students: 14 26 27 28 29* 30 Total Days for Students: 20


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 - Early Dimssal Students - 1 2

8 9 10 11* 12 13 14 PM Professional Day for Staff 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

15 16 17 18* 19 20 21 23-31 Closed for Winter Break 10 11 12 13* 14 15 16 25 Closed for Memorial Day

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20* 21 22 23

29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Total Days for Students: 15 31 Total Days for Students: 20


1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

5 6 7 8* 9 10 11 8 BOE Reorganization Meeting 7 8 9 10* 11 12 13 12 Last Day of School

12 13 14 15* 16 17 18 20 Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 14 15 16 17* 18 19 20

19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

26 27 28 29 30 31 Total Days for Students: 19 28 29 30 Total Days for Students: 10

Secondary Marking Period DatesNo School All students/Staff 1st: September 4, 2019 - November 13, 2019

No School for Students Only 2nd: November 14, 2019 - February 3, 2020Half Day for Students Only 3rd: February 4, 2020 - April 7, 2020

4th: April 8, 2020 - June 12, 2020

Revisions to Calendar due to Weather and Other Emergent Circumstances *Board MeetingsThe above calendar reflects 180 student school days with no allowances for emergency closing days. If any emergency closing days are needed, they will be added to the end of the school year.

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR

APRIL 2020

FEBRUARY 2020

MARCH 2020

SEPTEMBER 2019

DECEMBER 2019

COLOR KEY Progress Reports

1st: October 4, 2019

NOVEMBER 2019

JUNE 2020

MAY 2020

1-3 Closed for Winter Break 6 Schools Reopen

3rd: March 6, 2020

4th: May 12, 2020

The district is committed to continuous and meaningful PD to improve learning opportunities for students and the management of our district. This calendar contained 3 full days and 4 early dismissal (half) days for staff training. The June 4 PD half day has been removed from the calendar based on schools being closed due to the novel coronavirus.

Approved by the TRRSD Board of Education: Calendar subject to change based on state mandates, weather and other circumstances

OCTOBER 2019

2nd: December 18, 2019

Staff Professional Development (PD)

Committee meetings and board meetings are scheduled on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month, respectively, unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change.

revised 4/29/20

JANUARY 2020

Site Access Agreement (CFI Grantee) 2016 Form

CUMBERLAND FARMS #126467/ V1322

SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT

This Site Access Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS (“Grantor”) and CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC. (“CFI” or “Grantee”) to allow CFI and its environmental consultants and contractors access to 101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey (the “Property”) to perform certain environmental investigation and remediation work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and CFI agree as follows:

1. Access and Work. Grantor hereby authorizes Grantee and its environmental consultant (one or more independent contractors hired by Grantee identified in accordance with Section 9 together with their subcontractors) access to the Property to perform environmental work as particularly described as follows: (the “Work”):

Install two (2) permanent groundwater monitoring wells on the property.

Periodically access the monitoring wells for the collection of groundwater samples as part of ongoing environmental investigation and remediation activities.

Decommission the wells, as necessary.

2. Notice. Grantee agrees to notify Grantor at least five (5) days in advance of the initial commencement of the Work.

3. Grantor’s Presence. Grantor or its representative may be present for the Work and, upon request and notice to Grantee, Grantor may collect split samples and/or conduct confirmatory soil and groundwater sampling.

4. Termination. The rights and privileges granted by this Agreement shall cease upon the earlier of:

(a) completion of the Work as determined by the Grantee; (b) some other time mutually agreed by the parties; or (c) notice from Grantor pursuant to Section 14 below.

5. Work Performance. The Work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and in conformity with industry standards. Grantee and its environmental consultant in exercising the rights granted hereunder shall act reasonably and minimize to the extent possible any interference with Grantor’s operations on the Property, including Grantor’s access to or use of the Property.

6. Compliance with Laws. In connection with its activities on the Property, including performance of the Work and the disposition of any wastes generated in connection therewith, Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, rules and ordinances.

7. Confidentiality. Each party hereby agrees that it will keep the results of the Work confidential, and that neither it, its consultant, those acting on its behalf or performing the Work, will divulge such information to any third party without having obtained prior approval of the other party; provided

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however, the results of the Work (a) may be disclosed by either party if required by law, (b) may be disclosed by Grantee to any government agency overseeing or requiring performance of the Work or requiring submission of documentation of the Work, and (c) may be disclosed by Grantor (i) to its lenders to the extent disclosure is required by its lenders or (ii) pursuant to a contractual obligation.

8. Copies of Reports. Within thirty (30) days of submitting to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection any soil and groundwater analytical data and any reports resulting from the Work, Grantee shall submit a copy of same to the Grantor.

9. Notice of Consultant. Prior to the start of the Work, Grantee shall notify Grantor in writing (using the attached “Notification of Consultant for Site Access Agreement” form) of the name, address and contact person of Grantee’s environmental consultant that will conduct the Work on the Property.

10. Restoration. At the conclusion of the Work, as soon as is practicable but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the Work, Grantee, at its sole cost and expense, will restore the Property affected or damaged by the Work to as close to the condition existing at the time the Work began as is reasonably possible. This Section 10 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

11. Indemnity. (a) In this Section 11 only, “Claim(s)” are defined as “claims, demands and causes of action asserted by any person (including Grantor’s, Grantee’s, and Grantee’s environmental consultant’s employees or any other third party) for personal injury or death or for loss of or damage to property directly arising from the Work.”

(b) Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Grantor from Claims asserted against Grantor, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, directly arising out of Grantee’s or Grantee’s environmental consultant’s performance of the Work at the Property. Where claims result from the joint negligence or willful misconduct of Grantor, Grantee’s duty of indemnity shall be in proportion to Grantee’s and its environmental consultant’s allocable share of joint negligence or willful misconduct. .

(c) The foregoing indemnity is subject to Grantor providing written notice to Grantee within sixty (60) days of the date after Grantor receives an initial notice or has actual knowledge of a Claim. Until such time that Grantor provides Grantee with said notice, Grantor shall take all steps necessary to defend the Claim and to prevent prejudice to the defense and/or Grantee. In addition, Grantor shall fully cooperate with Grantee in the investigation and defense of such Claims. Grantee shall have the exclusive right to designate and retain counsel to represent Grantor in the defense of any such Claim.

(d) For the avoidance of doubt and as clarification of the foregoing subsections, Grantee’s obligations under this Section 11 do not apply to any alleged liability or responsibility of Grantee regarding any potential environmental contamination at, on, or from the Property.

(e) Section 11 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

12. Insurance. While performing the Work, Grantee and its environmental consultant shall maintain, at a minimum, the following insurance with companies having a rating by A.M. Best of A-, VII or better, with limits of liability no less than those stated below:

(a) Comprehensive General Liability: Combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate.

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(b) Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance: With limits of liability not less than those required by law.

(c) Automobile Liability: For any auto with limits of coverage not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit

(d) Grantor shall be named as an additional insured on the liability policies specified above, to the extent permitted.

(e) As an alternative to subparagraphs (a) – (c) above, Grantee may provide a program of self-insurance for itself and require that its consultants and contractors maintain the levels of insurance specified in subparagraphs (a)-(c). If Grantee opts to self-insure, Grantee shall provide Grantor with a letter of self-insurance within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of this Agreement or prior to any Work beginning on the Property, whichever is earlier.

13. Liens. Grantee will permit no liens of any kind to be fixed upon or against the Property, or any of Grantee’s contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers, and will indemnify and save Grantor harmless from and against all damages incurred by Grantor, including attorney’s fees, resulting from such claims and liens.

14. Default. Grantee shall be deemed to be in default hereunder if Grantee fails to promptly comply with any material term or provision contained herein and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after notification by Grantor. Unless Grantor receives evidence that such breach has been cured within such thirty (30) day period, Grantor may, at its election, immediately terminate this Agreement at any time after the expiration of the foregoing cure period by notifying Grantee of such election.

15. No Admission or Assumption of Liability. No provision under this Agreement or any actions taken under or by reason of this Agreement shall be construed as an admission by Grantee of any liability, fault, past or present wrongdoing, violation of law or regulation, or any breach of duty at any time. Grantor and Grantee fully reserve their rights to pursue any claims that they have or may have against each other or any third party, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall alter or in any way affect any rights Grantor or Grantee may have against any party or any defenses Grantor or Grantee may have in response to any claims by any party.

16. Notice Procedure. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder by one party to the other shall be in writing and delivered by hand delivery, commercial courier with fees pre-paid and proof of delivery, email with acknowledgement of receipt by a duly authorized representative, facsimile with verification of receipt, or certified mail, returned receipt requested. The effective date will be the date received per the acknowledgements and verifications indicated above, except for certified mail, wherein notice will be deemed received upon the date of acceptance, rejection or failure to accept delivery after two (2) delivery attempts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any notice is received after 5:00 p.m. on a business or non-business day where the addressee is located, then the notice is deemed received at 9:00 a.m. on the next business day. The address of Cumberland Farms and Toms River Regional Schools for all notices hereunder shall be:

If to CFI:

Cumberland Farms, Inc.Environmental Department165 Flanders Road

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Westborough, Massachusetts 01581Phone: (508) 270-4444Email: [email protected]: Martin HilfingerIf to Toms River Regional Schools:

Toms River Regional Schools1144 Hooper AvenueToms River, New Jersey 08753 Phone: (732) 505-5500Email: [email protected]: William Doering

With copy to:

Toms River Regional Schools123 Walnut StreetToms River, New Jersey 08753Phone: (732) 818-8500Email: [email protected]: Mark Wagner

17. Assignment. Grantee may assign its rights and delegate its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Grantor, including without limitation, in connection with any merger, consolidation or reorganization involving Grantee (regardless of whether Grantee is a surviving or disappearing entity), or a sale of all or substantially all of Grantee’s business or assets and liabilities to an unaffiliated third party.

18. Grantor’s Notice of Access Agreement. Grantor agrees that any lease, sublease, conveyance or the like of the Property to a third party will specifically recognize the existence of this Agreement.

19. Enforceability. If any part of this Agreement is for any reason found to be unenforceable, all other portions nevertheless remain enforceable.

20. Waiver. The waiver of any breach or any term or condition of this Agreement does not waive any other breach of that term or condition or of any other term or condition.

21. Applicable Law. The laws of New Jersey, without giving effect to its choice of law principles, govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement and all of the transactions it contemplates, including, without limitation its validity, interpretation, construction performance and enforcement.

22. Effective Date/Counterpart Originals. This Agreement, executed in duplicate originals, shall be effective on the date last written below.

23. Authority. Each person executing this Agreement represents that the party on whose behalf the person is executing this Agreement has duly authorized the execution of this Agreement and that such person is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of such party.

24. Prevailing Wage. All laborers conducting the Work on the Property shall be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 3:11-56.25 et. seq.

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SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE

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TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS

________________________ By:____________________________________Date Print Name:

Title:

CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC.

_________________________ By:____________________________________Date Print Name:

Title:

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CUMBERLAND FARMS #126467/ V1322

NOTIFICATION OF CONSULTANTFOR SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT

Please refer to the Site Access Agreement (“Agreement”) executed by Cumberland Farms, Inc. (“CFI”) and Toms River Regional Schools (“Toms River”). Under the terms of the Agreement for the purposes of conducting certain environmental work, Toms River grants CFI and CFI’s environmental consultant access to 101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey (the “Property”).

Pursuant to Paragraph 9 of said Agreement, please be advised that, for the period starting on the ___ day of __________, 2020, CFI’s environmental consultant (“Consultant”) shall be:

Consultant: Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc. (“GES”)

Contact:

By their signatures below, CFI and its Consultant acknowledge that the Consultant has been provided with a copy of the Agreement and agrees to perform the Work that is defined in the Agreement in accordance with the terms specified therein.

CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC.

Date: ______________________ By:__________________________Name: Title:

CONSULTANT

_______________________ By:___________________________Date Name:

Title:

Notice Received by:

____________________________________

____________________________________

Date: ________________________

Name ________________________

Title: ________________________

RESOLUTION

June 3, 2020

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Department of Corrections recognizes the need for Adult

Basic Education for criminal offenders; and

WHEREAS, the Toms River Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School

District has agreed to provide these services, and

WHEREAS, funds for this agreement shall be encumbered from the Trust Account

entitled the Inmate Welfare Food / Commissary Account, Account No. 210-200-0106.

WHEREAS, the total agreement shall not exceed $35,000.00 for the period of July 1,

2020 through June 30, 2021.

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Department of Corrections wished to enter into an Inter-

Governmental Agreement with the Toms River Board of Education of the Toms River Regional

School District to provide Adult Basic Education for criminal offenders.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF

CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that the

Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute an Inter-

Governmental Agreement between Ocean County Department of Corrections and the Toms

River Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District to provide Adult Basic

Education for criminal offenders, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period of

7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made

available to the County Auditor, County Department of Finance, Department of Corrections and

the Toms River Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District.

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT2020-2021

This Agreement made on this day of June 03, 2020 by and between the Ocean County Department of Corrections, herein after referred to as the "Jail" and the Toms River Board of Education, herein after referred to as the "Board":

WHEREAS, the Jail and the Board recognize the need to establish an Inter-Governmental Agreement for the Adult Basic Education Program for Criminal Offenders: and

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:

The Board shall provide the Jail with part time instructors to teach Basic Skills, General Educational Development, and English as a Second Language for a total of 1000 hours at the cost of $35.00 per hour. The Jail shall pay the Board a sum not to exceed $35,000.00. The program shall run from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Payments will be paid monthly throughout the term of the agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these present have executed the contract, each counterpart that shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above.

__________________________ ____________________________WITNESS SANDRA MUELLER

WARDEN

____________________________DATE

___________________________ ____________________________WITNESS WENDY SAXTON,

SCHOOL BOARD SECRETARY

____________________________DATE

________________________ ____________________________WITNESS JOSEPH H. VICARI

FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR

____________________________DATE

Toms River, New Jersey, March 17, 2020

An Executive Session Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Building, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms

River, New Jersey on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.

Board President Anna Polozzo read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to an Executive Session 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 March 12, 2020, 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:

Ms. Kathy Eagan, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Alex Mizenko, Mrs. Michele Williams, Mrs.

Ginny Rhine and Mrs. Anna Polozzo

Mrs. Jennifer Howe arrived 6:04 p.m.

Mr. Kevin Kidney arrived 6:04 p.m.

Mr. Joe Nardini arrived 6:06 p.m.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mrs. Polozzo led the Board and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:01 P.M.

A motion was made by Mr. Horgan, seconded by Mr. Mizenko 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 the Administrative Office, 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:


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Executive Session Resolution – To include District Budget Cuts, Personnel.

Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 9:10 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 9:10 P.M.


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

meeting be adjourned at 9:11 P.M.


________________________________

Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary


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

took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey

on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 6:23 P.M.

Board President Anna Polozzo 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 March 4, 2020 and The Star Ledger on March 5, 2020, 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:

Ms. Kathy Eagan, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mrs. Jennifer Howe, Mr. Kevin Kidney, Mr.

Alex Mizenko, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mrs. Michele Williams, Mrs. Ginny Rhine and Mrs.

Anna Polozzo

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,

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

Saxton, Board Attorney Leone and Attorney Burns. This meeting was our first live

stream meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:25 P.M.

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

following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

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

held at the executive session meeting room at the Administrative Offices, Conference

Room A, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include HIB Appeal #56116, #50676, #60068;

Personnel - RICE #12048, # 10454, # 13084; Legal/Litigation # 13129, # 10762;

Restitution; Workers Compensation Cases # 15199, # 15289, # 13547, # 11026;

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security Drill Report;

Suspension Report; Other. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:34 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:34 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mrs. Polozzo led the Board and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Board President Anna Polozzo thanked everyone for attending our first ever virtual

live stream meeting of the Toms River Schools Board of Education. Our staff consists of

Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Ricotta,

Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board Attorney Leone and

Attorney Burns.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated this is our first ever live stream board meeting. This

was a huge undertaking and to prepare the largest suburban district for online instruction.

Superintendent Healy commended our leadership team and entire support staff for

working the better part of a month to make sure that the transition was overall seamless.

Superintendent Healy stated April is National Autism Awareness Month. The

most recent statistic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that

nationally 1 in 59 were identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. New Jersey has the

highest rate of autism in the United States, with 1 in every 45 children identified with

autism spectrum disorder, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention released last year. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in

the United States, affecting more than three million people.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr087.pdf


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In this evening’s agenda there is an approval of Resolution of the Toms River

Regional Schools Board of Education proclaiming the month of April as Autism

Awareness Month.

Superintendent Healy discussed State Aid and believes we have received some

attention with some influential law makers that are hearing us regarding the State Aid

formula and evidence of critical flaws we have been able to present on the formula. We

have not given up the fight and are relentless.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Anthony Vitale, High School East

Shauna Deming, High School North

Gillian Gural, High School South

Student Representatives from all three high schools are not presenting tonight due

to COVID19.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - (can be found online at the Toms River Schools website)

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan

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

Regional Schools met on March 11, 2020 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A from 6:30 P.M. to 7:40 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 March 4, 2020, 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- Kathy

Eagan, Jennifer Howe, Kevin Kidney, Alex Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, Ginny


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

Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and Jim Ricotta, Business Administrator- Bill

Doering and Board Secretary- Wendy Saxton.

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. Purchasing Agenda questions by various

individual Board members were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the

administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $2,826,214.78

for the 2019-20 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the

approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board.

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

agreements and these are also being recommended for board approval.

The committee was then apprised that the 2020-21 tentative budget will be on the

March 18, 2020 Board agenda for submission to the NJ Department of Education. It was

noted that the tentative budget is a starting point, and a Citizens’ Budget Ad-Hoc

Committee meeting has been scheduled for March 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the HS North

Media Center whereby the details of the tentative budget will be presented.

Finally, the committee then discussed the process for the RFQ submissions for the

professionals for 2020-21 (such as attorneys, engineers, banks, etc). Most submissions

will be received on March 25, 2020.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

Regional Schools met on March 11, 2020, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, NJ beginning at 9:19 P.M.

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

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

Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was announced to the public


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through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on March 4,

2020, 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 Kevin Kidney,

Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Kathy

Eagan, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents-

Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and James Ricotta; Business Administrator- William

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:

The Security / Central Registration changeout project continues to progress and

construction completion is set for May 30, 2020. District-wide capacity review continues

with an evaluation of different models within our locations. The PHC renovation is

currently in progress. A recent meeting was held with building leadership and teachers at

High School North to review quotes for the outside classroom funded by a grant.

New Business discussion:

A minor renovation to the purchasing department on the third floor of 1144 is scheduled

to be completed over spring break by our maintenance department. This shift of space

will allow for more efficient organizational operations.

Environmental:

An abandoned septic tank located in the back area of East Dover Elementary has been

remediated following DEP guidelines and consultation with our engineers regarding

abandoning this type of underground tank.. Property in the vicinity of Pine Beach

Elementary School has been noted as a CAE site by the Department of Environmental

Protection. As previously discussed at meetings, a former Cumberland Farms / Gulf gas

station has retained a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and is working

closely with the DEP to monitor and plan an effective clean up of this site. This firm has

now sent notification requesting Board of Education approval for additional wells to be

placed on the property to monitor the groundwater. Facilities recommend permission be


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granted to allow for the placement of the additional wells, but has requested additional

insurance documents and a modified access agreement. These documents are anticipated

shortly. A review of CoronaVirus precautionary measures was discussed as our custodial

and transportation teams have been tasked with increasing daily disinfection of

surfaces/touch points in classrooms and school buses using district standard disinfection

agent Virex II 256 disinfectant product to maintain the health and safety of all students,

staff, and visitors.

Building & Grounds ESIP & Referendum Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

Regional Schools met on March 11, 2020, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 9:46 P.M.

Committee Chair Joe Nardini 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 March 4,

2020, 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 Kevin Kidney,

Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Kathy

Eagan, and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents-

Debra McKenna, Marc Natanagara and James Ricotta; Business Administrator- William

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.

ESIP PROJECTS: The Energy Management installation of control systems and connection points are

continuing. This work is being completed in conjunction with the referendum mechanical

work. Lighting Projects are in final stages with the building department making final

inspections. Incentive applications are currently being completed to make sure all

funding due to the district is received.

BUILDING INITIATIVES PROJECTS:


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Priority I Projects were reviewed and updates provided. These projects included:

Site 174- Intermediate South exterior wall where the report has been finalized and after

testing results were analyzed, the report shows that the roof that is still under warranty

will require some repairs. The major issue appears to be that the existing brick outer wall

was built without an air cavity. An outside vendor is being consulted to provide

additional options to remediate this issue.

Security upgrades- Keyless entries, and cameras- Site 172 is out to bid with a due date of

April 1, 2020.

JBAC- Air conditioning Site 168- this project is ongoing as the new mechanical units are

being ordered and manufactured. The project is on schedule at this time for completion

by late May, early June.

54 Washington Street- Roof replacement Site 180A - bids are to be received on April 1st.

High School East Chilled Water Piping Replacement Site 163A- Currently out to bid

with a due date of March 24, 2020. Anticipating to award this project at the April 1st

special meeting to provide contractor lead time for equipment delivery enabling summer

2020 completion.

Priority II Projects were reviewed including:

Paving-Phase II- Surveying & Documents Site 189- Plans expected to go to bid this

month

Phase II Projects- Beachwood, South Toms River, Joseph A. Citta Site 184- Project to be

rebid

North Region -Phase I Documents being prepared for HS North, Int. South, & ELC Site

181-

East Region- Phase I Documents being prepared for Int. East, Cedar Grove & Hooper

Avenue Site 185-

HS East Entrance Canopy- Site 179, JBAC Sound System Upgrade- Site 169A-

All Priority II Projects are currently awaiting OSC approval before they can go out

to bid.

Mid-month meeting- Meeting is requested for April 1, 2020.


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Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rhine

The Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools

met on March 11, 2020, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,

New Jersey, beginning at 7:30 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 Toms River

Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park Press and the

Star-Ledger on March 4, 2019, which constitutes at least 48 hours’ notice as required by

law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

Also in attendance were Board members Kathy Eagan, Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan,

Kevin Kidney, Alex Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, and Michele Williams;

Superintendent Dave Healy; Business Administrator Bill Doering; Assistant

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

Norma DeNoia, Cara DiMeo, Joy Forrest, and Dr. Estee Mailot. The meeting was open

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

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Progress on the annual district goals was discussed. In the area of student achievement,

Ms. DeNoia shared examples of K-12 tiered interventions, student formative

assessments, and the use of data to drive instruction. Under finance, Mr. Doering

emphasized the district’s leadership in the state funding fight and successful efforts in

earning grants and sponsorships, to the tune of $230,000 in new grants, $260,000 in

continuing grants, $235,000 in sponsorships, and new eligibility for federal Perkins

funding. Cost reductions from our Energy Education program have also achieved savings

of $6.5 million to date. Mr. Ricotta outlined progress to date on referendum and ESIP

projects addressing the facilities goal. The timeline is updated monthly and posted on our

district web page. Dr. Natanagara outlined progress on the technology applications to

differentiate instruction, provide new career and technical education opportunities, and

lead the district in the state Computer Science for All initiative. Superintendent Healy led

the discussion of the community and communications goal. A dozen new community

partnerships have been formed this year to support student programs; staff are involved in

state, regional, and community organizations and presentations; and each month, dozens


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newspaper articles, web pages, and social media posts are generated to inform the

community and celebrate staff and student accomplishments.

The 2020 QSAC process, which assesses every aspect of district operations, was

completed by the NJ Department of Education’s Executive County Superintendent’s

Office on February 26 and 27. The verbal feedback received at the time was positive and

we are still awaiting the official results.

Dr. Mailot presented on the 2019 NJ Student Learning Assessment Science results, the

first year of the new test that counts as the district baseline. It is hoped that the state will

release details of the results to allow staff to revise curriculum and instruction to improve

student performance. The idea of an algebra-based physics course was discussed as a

means to improve results on the 11th grade test.

Under other business, a tentative Board resolution opposing state testing was presented

for discussion; guidelines for K-12 homework practices were discussed; and the latest

information on COVID-19 and virtual school days is being shared with the community

and updated almost daily on the district webpage.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Howe

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 March 11, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. This

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

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

In attendance were Jennifer Howe, Chair, committee members, Alex Mizenko and

Michele Williams. Also attending was Anna Polozzo, Board President.

The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Jennifer Howe. David Healy,

Superintendent, discussed with the members was recommendations for extra-curricular

positions being recommended for employment and job descriptions at the board meeting

on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

The committee adjourned at 9:00 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)

Mrs. Williams discussed pay to play, 2020-21 budget breakdown for sports and

volunteers for coaching, and high school academies.

Mrs. Barrone discussed the district 2020-21 budget.

APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2020-21 TENTATIVE BUDGET TO

THE COUNTY OFFICE (attached)


Approval of the Submission of the 2020-21 Tentative Budget to the County Office

(attached) be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Eagan, Horgan, Howe, Kidney, Mizenko, Nardini, Williams, Rhine, Polozzo

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

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

Approval of Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education

proclaiming the Month of April as Autism Awareness Month be approved.


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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

(attached)


Approval of Award of Professional Service Contract be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL TO APPOINT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS FOR THE

2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE AAO TO CONDUCT

YEARLY EQUITY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF

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

Approval to Appoint Affirmative Action Officers for the 2020-21 School Year and

Authorize the AAO to Conduct Yearly equity Training for all Staff be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


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Absent: None

APPROVAL OF REVISED STATE MANDATED MENTORING PLAN FOR

2020-2021 (attached)


Approval of State Mandated Mentoring Plan for 2020-2021 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC

TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020-

JUNE 30, 2021


Approval of Catapult Contract Agreement for Non-Public Title One Educational Services

Effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY

AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020- JUNE 30, 2021


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Approval of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy Agreement for Non-Public Title One

Educational Services Effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF TENDER TOUCH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC

AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020- JUNE 30, 2021


Approval of Tender Touch Educational Services, LLC Agreement for Non-Public Title

One Educational Services Effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

P 0110 Identification

P 1631 Residency Requirement for Person Holding School District Office, Employment or Position

P 2363 Student Use of Privately – Owned Technology

P 2531 Use of Copyrighted Materials


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

Approval and Adoption of Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and

Bylaws be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS # 19-24


Approval of Agenda Items # 19-24 be approved.

19. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report

20. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

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

Agreements (attached)

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

February 19, 2020

March 11, 2020

23. Approval of Bills:

General $ 10,545,665.02

Cafeteria $ 195,278.28


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Payroll (Gross) February 14, 2020 $ 5,744,557.60

(Gross) February 28, 2020 $ 6,369,117.83

24. Board Secretary’s Agenda

School Year 2019-2020

Purchases – Pages 1 through 35- $2,826,214.78

Zero Values Award of Bids

Student Transportation Jointures

Permission to Advertise

Request for Professional Qualifications

School Year 2020-2021

Award of Bids Contract Extensions Resolutions



Noes: None

Abstained:None

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY’S

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

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

as of January 2020 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.


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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 January 2020 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 January 2020 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports

be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA (# 1-20)

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

following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-5:

1. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:

A. Eva Blanco 4/21/2020

CG Vocal Music

B. Elizabeth F. Juhasz 3/30/2020

BWD PSH Aut

2. Recommended Salary Adjustments:


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$

A. Maria A. Decker 2/25/2020 - 6/30/2020 +7,619.99

PB Supplemental (teaching one extra period (Prorated)

per day)

3. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #13620 Family 2/13/2020 (p.m.);

ND Art 3/5/2020 (p.m.);

3/12/2020 (p.m.);

3/19/2020 (p.m.);

3/26/2020 (p.m.);

4/2/2020 (p.m.)

B. Employee #15389 Family 3/12/2020 - 5/29/2020

ND Sped CI (revised leave dates)

C. Employee #11392 Family 2/17/2020;

BWD Sped RR 2/20/2020 - 2/21/2020

D. Employee #14748 Family 6/3/2020 - 6/30/2020

HSS Math

E. Employee #12714 Family 3/7/2020 - 3/31/2020

CG Kindergarten Ext.

F. Employee #12653 Family 2/25/2020

HA Vocal Music

G. Employee #12800 Family 3/2/2020 - 3/27/2020

PB Elementary World Lang.

H. Employee #13521 Family 3/10/2020 - 3/31/2020

HSN Math (p.m.)

I. Employee #14133 Family 3/28/2020 - 4/9/2020

JAC Grade 4 Ext.


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J. Employee #12325 Family 3/5/2020 - 3/20/2020

IS Art

K. Employee #12868 Maternity 4/1/2020 - 5/22/2020

HSN Social Studies Ext.

L. Employee #15417 Family 3/2/2020 - 3/11/2020

HA Sped Aut

M. Employee #14547 Family 3/6/2020 - 3/13/2020

CG+ Social Worker/BCBA

N. Employee #14012 Family 4/23/2020 - 6/5/2020

WAL LDTC (p.m)

(revised leave start date)

O. Employee #13739 Family 3/2/2020 - 3/6/2020

ND Sped RR

P. Employee #15415 Family 3/9/2020 - 3/15/2020

WD Sped RR Ext.

Q. Employee #10195 Family 3/2/2020

ND Vocal Music

R. Employee #15381 Family 5/26/2020 - 6/30/2020

IE Language Arts Gr. 6

4. Retirements:

A. Lisa R. Baumgart 7/1/2020

IN Science Gr. 7

B. Leslie A. Brennan 7/1/2020

HSS Sped RR


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C. John J. Burns 7/1/2020

HSE English

D. Pamela J. Chapman 7/1/2020

SB Grade 3

E. Staci C. Cornelius 7/1/2020

IS Language Arts Gr. 7

F. Norma V. DeNoia 4/1/2020

Director of Curriculum 6-12

G. Bernice Koch 7/1/2020

IS Home Economics

H. Carol A. Lane 7/1/2020

HA Kindergarten

I. Kathleen E. Lenz 7/1/2020

SB Sped RR

J. Barbara J. Tracey 7/1/2020

WAL Grade 5

K. Dianne R. Vogelman 7/1/2020

ND Sped RR

5. Suspension with Pay:

A. Employee#12048 3/19/2020 – 4/1/2020

B. Employee #13084 2/29/2020 – 4/29/2020

C. Employee #10454 2/20/2020 – 4/29/2020


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STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6:

6. Ocean County Jail Teachers: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval for the attached list of additional 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 7-17:

7. Recommend approval of the attached non-certified job descriptions:

A. Special Events Parking Coordintaor

8. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to: $

Leslie C. Garibaldoi SB Secretary (12 mos) +$6,069.00

IE Secretary (10 mos) 3/19/2020 – 6/30/2020 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #15638 Family 2/6/2020 – 3/10/2020

ED CST Secretary (revised leave end date)

C. Retirements:

Sheila D. Matrano 7/1/2020

WS Sr. Secretary


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9. Translator Services:

A. Recommended for employment as a District Translator effective 3/19/2020 –

6/30/2020 at a rate of $41.35 per hour:

Ana V. Fecho

10. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

Heather A. Grosshandler (R) $14,274

ELC Tier II Paraprofessional 3/30/2020 – 6/30/2020 (Prorated)

Susan Williams (R) $19,970

IS Tier I Paraprofessional 3/23/2020 – 6/30/2020 (Prorated)


Employee #15208 Medical 2/1/2020 – 3/24/2020

HSN Tier II Paraprofessional Ext.

Employee #15258 Family Ext. 2/29/2020 – 3/31/2020

BWD Tier I Paraprofessional Medical 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020

Employee #15260 Family 3/7/2020 – 4/6/2020

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional Ext.

Employee #15270 Personal 2/25/2020 – 5/13/2020

IS Tier II Paraprofessional

Employee #10638 Family 3/5/2020 – 3/6/2020

WAL Tier I Paraprofessional



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ND Tier II Paraprofessional Ext.

C. Resignations:

Carole A. Dzubaty 3/7/2020

ED Tier II Paraprofessional

Teresa Gessley-Watson 3/14/2020

WD Tier II Paraprofessional

John J. Trapp III 2/28/2020

IS Tier II Paraprofessional

Jennifer L. Valles 4/22/2020

ED Tier II Paraprofessional

11. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

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

hour:

Effective Date

Joniann Bencivenga 3/19/2020

Courtney T. Federico 3/30/2020

12. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

Sharon A. Rodriguez (R) $5,270.79

North Dover 3/23/2020 – 6/30/2020 (Prorated)



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Pine Beach


Cedar Grove


Joseph A. Citta Ext.


North Dover

C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $11.00 per

hour effective 3/19/2020:

Julieann Discenza

Suzanne Dudek

Marianne C. Papantouros

D. Retirements:

Maria R. Nikola 4/1/2020

Walnut Street

E. Resignations:

Jean M. Arthur 3/14/2020

Washington Street

13. 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:

$

Tyler A. Angus (R) 31,806.00


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IS Night Custodian 4/6/2020 – 6/30/2020 (Prorated)

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $14.64 per


Daniel P. Coughlan

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:


ND Night Custodian Ext.

14. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended change of employment:

Change to:

Pamela A. Burdi IE “Acting” Lead +$15,183.50

IN Cafeteria Worker Cafeteria Worker (Prorated)

3/3/2020 – 4/22/2020

B. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 3/19/2020 –

6/30/2020:

Revised

Title: Hours: $(Prorated)

Mimma Goodfriend IE Cafeteria Worker 5.5 13,492.05

Tiffany M. McDonough HSE Cafeteria Worker 5 12,645.75

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #13311 Family 2/26/2020 – 2/28/2020

IE Lead Cafeteria Worker

Employee #14635 Family 1/16/2020 – 3/8/2020

CG Cafeteria Worker (revised leave end date)


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Employee #15684 Family 1/6/2020 – 3/1/2020

IE Cafeteria Worker (revised leave end date)

D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $11.00 per


Angeles Barajas

Tyler J. Lehmann

Rosemarie Mauser

E. Resignations:

Susan Gilson 3/21/2020

HA Cafeteria Worker

15. Maintenance Department:

A. Retirements:

Ronald T. Graga 7/1/2020

Warehouseman

16. Security Department:

A. Retirements:

Gary W. Stiles 2/1/2021

Security Guard

17. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:


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Employee #10535 Family 2/21/2020 – 3/3/2020

Sped Bus Driver (p.m.); 3/12/2020

Employee #10835 Family 2/13/2020 (a.m.);

Sped Bus Attendant 2/24/2020; 3/9/2020;

3/11/2020 (p.m.)

Employee #14574 Family 2/19/2020 (a.m.)

Regular Bus Driver

Employee #15367 Family 2/26/2020 – 2/28/2020

Sped Bus Driver Ext.

Employee #15535 Family 3/5/2020 – 3/9/2020

Regular Bus Driver (p.m.)


Regular Bus Driver (a.m.)

B. Resignations:

Cynthia A. Lane 3/19/2020

Sped Bus Driver

C. Retirements:

Janice L. Coiro 7/1/2020

Sped Bus Attendant

18. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. Extended School Year Program Supervisor at a stipend of $4,500.00

effective 3/19/2020 - 8/14/2020:

Kelly L. Wilbert


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19. Extracurricular:

A. Half Year Spring Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments Updates

and Additions (2019-2020):

Danielle L. Larsen HSN Buddy Club +$360.23

Brielle M. Verga HSN Writing Center +$600.00

B. Spring Coaching Recommendations &

Payments (2019 – 2020):

William Cardone* HSN Asst. Boys’ Golf Volunteer

Tyler Floss* HSN Asst. Boys’ Lacrosse $3,116.66, Step 1

Michele K. Lloyd HSS Asst. Boys’ Tennis $2,926.63, Step 3

*On approved Sub List

20. Off Payroll Report (Attached)


Ayes: Eagan, Horgan, Howe, Kidney, Mizenko, Nardini, Williams, Polozzo, Rhine

Noes: Eagan on Item #7

Abstained: None

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA (# 1-8)

ITEM #7 TABLED

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

following resolution be approved:


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1. Donations:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

2. Educational Activity Requests (Attached)

3. Homebound Instruction (Attached)

4. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

5. Recommended Professional Development Request:

A. Matthew Chang

Professional Learning Day Provided Training

Two Sessions: Python Capstone Project & Python Micro:Bit

Monday, February 17, 2020

Expenses not to exceed $1,000.00

B. Matthew Chang

Professional Development for Jamie Tesoro, HSN Business,

Starting 9/13/2019 through 1/16/2020

11.25 hours @$100 per hour

Expenses not to exceed $2,215.00

6. Student Services:

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

B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

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

7. Student HIB Appeals – ID#56116 & ID#60068 – (TABLED)


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8. Summer Program Recommendations:

A. REVISED Special Education 2020 Extended School Year Programs

(Attached)


Ayes: Eagan, Horgan, Howe, Kidney, Mizenko, Nardini, Williams, Polozzo, Rhine

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Polozzo discussed revised April Committee Meeting date of April 22, 2020, revised

Citizens Budget Advisory date of April 23, 2020 and the revised Board of Education

Meeting date of April 29, 2020 at High School North.

Mrs. Rhine commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mrs. Eagan commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mr. Hogan commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mrs. Howe commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mr. Kidney commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mr. Mizenko commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mr. Nardini commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

Mrs. Williams commended all the hard work of our teachers, administrators and staff.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mr. Becker thanked the Board, Administration, Staff, Students, Parents, and

Superintendent Healy for handling this school closure well.

Ms. Hearne discussed spring break, prom and graduation.


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Ms. Morrison thanked the entire district for making the transition to online education

seamless for our children during this crisis and for the free/reduced meals.

Ms. Remelgado discussed impending 2020-21 budget cuts, student education without

access to non-mandated programs.

Ms. Runion discussed employee pay during the COVID19 shut down and sick leave.

Ms. Siciliano asked Superintendent Healy what his discussion was with Senator

Sweeney.

Mr. Nesteriak discussed video conference platforms for students.


meeting be adjourned at 8:31 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

TOMS RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION PURCHASING AGENDA - APRIL 29, 2020

ABSTENTIONS- 2019/20 & 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR

2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR

A. PURCHASES - PAGES 1 THROUGH 24 - $3,445,600.98C. AWARD OF BIDSC.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT-QUOTATIONE. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

1. AWARD OF BIDS


C. AWARD OF BIDSD. CONTRACT EXTENSIONSF. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISEG. RESOLUTIONS

ATTACHMENTS

ALL SEAVIEW BEVERAGE POLOZZO

P.L. 2015, CHAPTER 47 REPORT (MONTHLY BASIS): PLEASE VIEW THE MONTHLY PURCHASING AGENDA COUPLED WITH ANY CONTRACTS AWARDEDIN THE MAIN BODY OF THAT APPLICABLE MONTH'S AGENDA. ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THE DISTRICTHAS IN WRITING WOULD BE MAINTAINED WITH FILES FOR THAT PARTICULAR CONTRACT AND WOULD BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

TOMS RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION PURCHASING AGENDA - APRIL 29, 2020

C.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT - QUOTATION

RFQ: ENROLLMENT PROJECTION STUDY

ROSS HABER AND ASSOCIATES, LLC (•)

(*) TOTAL AWARD: $20,000.00


DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY: FACILITY UTILIZATION STUDY:

$10,000.00 (*) $10,000.00 (*)

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