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Toms River, New Jersey, March 28, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools
took place at Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River,
New Jersey on Wednesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Board President Russell Corby read the following Opening Statement:
“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the
Toms River Regional Schools.”
“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the
Asbury Park Press on March 23, 2018, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as
required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present:
Mrs. Janet Bell, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs.
Ginny Rhine, Mrs. Michele Williams and Mr. Russell Corby.
Mr. Dan Leonard arrived 6:04 p.m.
Mr. Joseph Nardini was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,
McKenna, Natanagara, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board
Attorney Appleby and guests and press were also present at the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:04 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Raimann and carried that
the following Executive Session Resolution be approved:
Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be
held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms
River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:
Executive Session Resolution – To include Legal/Litigation –Settlement
Agreement # 58864; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire &
Security Drill Report; Suspension Report; Personnel; Other. Subject to change.
as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.
All members present voting Aye.
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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:33 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Raimann and carried that the
Board return to Regular Session at 7:33 P.M.
All members present voting Aye.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board Member Mr. Corby led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
and held a moment of silence for district employee, Mrs. Josephine Onofrietti, the mother
of our previous board member Robert Onofrietti.
Mr. Corby praised our students who participated in the student statement on gun
violence. Our students acted civilly with no incidence. We should all feel proud that
they cooperated with the administration in making their statement.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
On this evening’s agenda, there is a resolution for approval proclaiming the month of
April as Autism Awareness Month. Mrs. Joy Forrest, our Director of Special Services
will do the honors.
NJ Makers Day is a statewide celebration that focuses on the maker culture and aligns
with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) initiatives in our school
district.
On March 9th, students across our school district participated in the celebration by
actively taking part in hands-on learning activities that had a STEAM focus.
Our students were able to put their hands and their minds to work solving problems and
creating things. NJ Makers day was celebrated in libraries, museums, and other schools
across the state. Our school community members were able to experience making in all
its forms, from computer programming to sewing to engineering design and
manufacturing. The goals of the event reinforce the push, both within Toms River and
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elsewhere, to integrate “STEAM” across the curriculum to meet new standards, address
career and college readiness, and challenge students with real-world applications,
officials said.
Toms River Regional has focused on improving technology and promoting innovative
practices over the past several years, including the purchase of thousands of
Chromebooks and other devices, increases in bandwidth, the expansion of wireless
access, and the creation of makerspaces in each of its schools.
Without our collaborations with community organizations and businesses many of these
initiatives would not be possible and we are very grateful for our growing educational
partnerships and proud of the quality and value they bring to our school district.
We continue to grow and improve our curriculum and technology through partnerships,
grants, and the creativity of our teachers, students, and administrators. Our staff and
students are connecting with peers all over New Jersey, both in person and through
virtual platforms. We are particularly excited about our Ocean County partners and
drawing attention to the great resources in this part of the state.”
Not only are we expanding our possible resources, but our students are forming
relationships and gaining experiences that will last a lifetime. We thank our teachers,
administrators, parents and especially our students for another exceptional day.
I encourage you to go to our district’s web page to see some of the fun activities, projects
and photographs of our students during NJ Makers Day.
I would like to introduce Brian Engle, Regional Manager for Source 4 Teachers, our
substitute teacher service provider. Mr. Engle has a district recognition award to present
as well three HS school scholarships that will be provided beginning this year to three
graduating seniors, one at HSN, HSE and HSS for the student with best attendance for
his/her 4 years of high school. If necessary and in the event of a ties, our principals will
go back to Intermediate school attendance.
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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Owen Donovan, High School East
Delia Velazquez, High School North
Dennis Tobin, High School South
Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the
academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events
taking place and fund raising activities.
STUDENT AWARDS/STAFF AWARDS
The list of student, staff and volunteer award recipients is attached to the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan
The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on March 14, 2018 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New
Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Michael Horgan, read
the following opening statement:
“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board
of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was
published in the Asbury Park Press on March 6, 2018 which constituted at least 48
hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Janet Bell, Russ
Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine, Michele
Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna and
Dr. Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board Secretary-
Wendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public
comment was provided.
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As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed in the Purchasing
Agenda, which was posted in the Board’s Google Docs folder prior to the Budget and
Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value,
bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which
were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The
Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of
$1,120,021.05 the 2017-18 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 County Office of the NJ Department of Education issued a 2017-18 mid-year
budget review letter subsequent to evaluating the district’s performance compared to
the State’s efficiency standards. The County letter highlighted that the district exceeds
all of the State’s efficiency standards.
The committee was then apprised that the 2018-19 tentative budget will be on the March
21, 2018 Board agenda for submission to the NJ Department of Education. Subsequent
to the release of the State Aid figures, which is expected at the end of the day on March
15, 2018, the tentative budget will be finalized. It was noted that the tentative budget is a
starting point, and a Citizens’ Budget Ad- Hoc Committee meeting will be scheduled for
late March 2018 whereby the details of the tentative budget will be presented.
Board President Corby discussed the status of the Board and Superintendent
evaluation process.
Finally, the committee was presented with detailed evidence of the progress and
success in achieving the 5 District Goals for 2017-18:
1. Student Achievement: Implement a student centered and hands-on inquiry
model for science instruction in K-12 classrooms using engineering practices
and an integrated STEAM approach that will promote college and career
readiness.
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2. Budget: Develop a financial plan to continue supporting our educational
program that considers losses in funding and alternative revenue sources.
3. Facilities: Based on the 2015-16 comprehensive facilities assessment, continue to
finalize priority project plans in the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP)
for implementation while developing referendum plans.
4. Technology: The application of technology will enable more personalized,
cross- curricular, and problem-based student learning at all levels, and improve
district productivity and communication cost effectively through new platforms
and systems.
5. Community: The district will increase its partnerships with external resources;
improve and expand communication and outreach; and increase the number and
diversity of activities that benefit the entire community.
Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Raimann
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River
Regional Schools met on March 14, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper
Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:45 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 published in the
Asbury Park Press on March 6, 2018 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as
required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Janet Bell,
Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Michael Horgan, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine,
and Michele Williams; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents Debra
McKenna and Dr. Marc Natanagara; Business Administrator Bill Doering; and Capital
Projects Manager Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity
for public comment was provided.
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Old Business discussion:
1. The traffic safety lights discussed over the past several months have been delivered
and contractors have been hired to accelerate the replacements and upgrades at the
sites across the district, including the four sites at North Dover Elementary.
2. Work on the High School North fieldhouse roof began this week and is expected to
be completed within 10 days, allowing work to begin on the interior for a July
2018 completion. Quotes for other trades are being secured.
3. HVAC at many of our schools, High School East in particular, continues to be a
challenge as older systems don’t function cohesively, causing temperature highs
and lows. Interventions are being implemented, including insulating pipes and
installing temporary cooling units. The ESIP work beginning this summer will
begin to address some of these problems.
4. The rededication of the downtown Poseidon Lab, renovated with a Sustainable
Jersey grant and snowed out last month, has been rescheduled for March 26 from 1
to 2 PM at the lab on Main and Herflicker. The public is welcome to attend.
5. The Facilities compound gate will become fully mechanically operational with
repairs. Quotes are being secured from three vendors. The rear gate is functional
for exiting.
6. Bids are being reviewed for the High School North solar inverter.
7. Verbal confirmation of approval for the ESIP boiler projects was provided by the
NJDOE, allowing the bids process to begin shortly. Another meeting with Maser
consultants Friday March 16 further narrowed the priority referendum projects.
8. The plan for the changing room at Silver Bay Elementary will go for approval to
the NJDOE, as it is a change of use.
9. Adjustments are being made to two entrance areas at Intermediate East are being
made to provide greater wheelchair accessibility.
10. Engineers are analyzing all of our elementary playgrounds and providing
recommendations and cost estimates for repairs or replacements. Replacement
playgrounds at Silver Bay and Beachwood Elementary, both used in part by
students with disabilities, are priorities. Grants are being investigated.
New Business discussion:
1. A fence broken at Walnut Street Elementary by neighborhood children after school
that was only recently reported has been fixed.
2. Handicap curb breaks at South Toms River will be completed by our masons this
week.
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Personnel Committee – Mrs. Esparza
A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,
Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on March 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. This
meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information which
includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff members.
In attendance were Gigi Esparza, Chair, committee members, Janet Bell, Joe
Nardini. Also attending were David Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Russell
Corby, Board President.
The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Gigi Esparza. David Healy,
Superintendent, discussed with the members the personnel being recommended for
employment, as well as recommendations for extra-curricular positions being
recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Super Safe Schools Report – Mr. Raimann
Mr. Raimann stated there was an incident in one of our Intermediate schools this
past month. Through the Administration Office Superintendent Healy, Staff, Teachers
and the Toms River Police Department, this matter was addressed immediately and has
been resolved. Our Super Safe Committee Meeting which took place in January of 2018
was open to the public in which several measures were spoken about by the Prosecutor’s
Office, several others including Mrs. McKenna. We will have another meeting which
will be advertised to the public in April after the spring break which will be to discuss
safety in our schools.
INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3
minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first
public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes)
Mr. Motika discussed school security.
Ms. Esnardi discussed district security policy.
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APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2018-19 TENTATIVE BUDGET TO
THE COUNTY OFFICE (attached)
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the
Approval of the Submission of the 2018-19 Tentative Budget to the County Office
(attached) be approved.
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL OF THE REOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL
SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL
AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
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 Board of Education
Proclaiming the Month of April as Autism Awareness Month be approved.
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
SCHOOL FACILITIES PROJECT APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
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A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the
Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Submission of School Facilities Project
Applications to the New Jersey Department of Education by the Board of Education of
the Toms River Regional School District in the County of Ocean and Other Matters
Related Thereto be approved.
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL TO APPOINT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS FOR THE
2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE AAO TO CONDUCT
YEARLY EQUITY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried that the
Approval to Appoint Affirmative Action Officers for the 2018-19 School Year and
Authorize the AAO to Conduct Yearly Equity Training for All Staff be approved.
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
(attached)
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the
Approval of Award of Professional Service Contracts (attached) be approved.
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On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Williams, Corby
Noes: Leonard, Raimann, Rhine
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING
POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the
Approval and Adoption of Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and
Bylaws be approved.
Regulation 5460.1 – High School Transcripts (M)
Policy 7440 – School District Security (M)
Regulation 7440 – School District Security (M)
Policy – 7441 Electronic Surveillance in School buildings and on School Grounds (M)
Regulation 7441 – Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds (M)
Policy 8507 – Breakfast Offer versus Serve (OVS) (M)
Policy 8630 – Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (M)
Regulation 8630 – Emergency School Bus Procedures (M)
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS 17-22
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Corby and carried that the
Approval of Agenda Items 17-22 be approved.
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17. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report
18. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report
19. Approval of District Facility Lease, Sponsorship and other Rental
Agreements (attached)
20. Approval of Minutes: (Regular and/or Executive, where applicable)
February 21, 2018
21. Approval of Bills:
General $ 10,687,770.62
Cafeteria $ 171,768.64
Payroll (Gross) February 2, 2018 $ 5,769,714.20
(Gross) February 16, 2018 $ 6,433,038.03
18. Board Secretary’s Agenda
School Year 2017-2018
Purchases – Pages 1 through 34- $ 1,120,021.05
Zero Values Award of Bids
Student Transportation Jointures
Permission to Advertise Resolutions
School Year 2018-2019
Award of Bids Contract Extensions
Permission to Advertise Resolutions
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On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
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 2018 no budgetary line items account has obligations and payments
(contracted orders) which exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of
Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-1, that the district’s accounts have been
reconciled and are in balance.
Through the adoption of this resolution, we the Toms River Board of Education,
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c), certify that as of January 2018 after a review of the
Secretary’s monthly report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the
Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our
knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.
6A:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.
A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that the
Approval and Certification of the January 2018 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports
be approved:
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
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PERSONNEL AGENDA
PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 22
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that
the following resolution be approved:
CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-4:
1. Recommended Salary Adjustment:
$
A. Sara J. McNerny 3/22/2018 - 2/28/2018 +10,000.00
JAC ESL (ESL Coordinator Stipend) (Prorated)
2. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective with the 2018-
2019 SY:
From: To: $
A. Shannon L. Brown MA MA+30 +800
JAC Supervisor
B. John E. Miller BA+30 MA +1,400
HSS Math
C. Joseph R. Schafer BA BA+30 +1,500
HSS Science
D. Paul A. Stenzel BA+30 MA +1,400
HSN Social Studies
3. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:
A. Employee #14219 Maternity 5/14/2018 - 6/30/2018
PB Grade 3 Ext.
B. Employee #15388 Family 6/5/2018 - 6/30/2018
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PB Grade 5
C. Employee #13133 Family 3/3/2018 - 3/23/2018
IE Science Gr. 7 Ext.
D. Employee #13443 Family Ext. 4/25/2018 - 6/7/2018
JAC Sped LLD Maternity 6/8/2018 - 6/30/2018
E. Employee #12813 Family 3/15/2018 - 3/16/2018
SB Interpreter
F. Employee #14556 Maternity 2/15/2018 - 4/30/2018
IE Guidance (revised leave end date)
G. Employee #14227 Family 3/12/2018 - 3/23/2018
HSN English 4/9/2018 - 4/20/2018
H. Employee #12714 Family 2/13/2018 - 2/16/2018
BWD Kindergarten
I. Employee #14645 Family 6/4/2018 - 6/30/2018
STR Grade 4
J. Employee #13661 Family 5/17/2018 - 6/30/2018
ED Grade 2
K. Employee #13620 Maternity 4/24/2018 - 6/4/2018
ND Art Ext.
L. Employee #14329 Family 2/21/2018 - 3/2/2018
ED Nurse Assistant
M. Employee #10758 Family 3/20/2018 - 3/29/2018
HSN Sped SLE Instructor
N. Employee #14294 Family 5/23/2018 - 6/30/2018
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WAL Grade 4
4. Retirements:
A. Catherine A. Angilletta 7/1/2018
HSE Science
B. Margaret M. Bench 7/1/2018
WD Grade 2
C. Michelle M. Jones 7/1/2018
IE Math Gr. 6
D. Maureen A. Nolan 7/1/2018
HSN Sped SLE Instructor
STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 5:
5. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)
A. Recommend approval of the attached Local Basic Skills Program
Staff/Salary changes.
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
SUPPORT STAFF 6-14:
6. Secretarial Services:
A. Retirements:
Barbara A. Emerick 7/1/2018
IE Guidance
Lenora Marco 7/1/2018
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IN Guidance
7. Special Education Paraprofessionals:
A. Recommended for Employment:
Joanne J. DiCenso (R) $13,908
ED Tier II Paraprofessional 3/26/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Miranda R. Donnini (R) $13,908
IN Tier II Paraprofessional 3/26/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Wendy H. Jonas (R) $13,908
ND Tier II Paraprofessional 4/9/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Brittany F. Saez (R) $13,908
HA Tier II Paraprofessional 3/26/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Sarah B. Walsh (R) $13,908
SB Tier II Paraprofessional 3/26/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
B. Recommended leave of absence requests:
Employee #15248 Medical 2/8/2018 – 2/25/2018
IE Tier II Paraprofessional
Employee #15487 Personal 2/21/2018 – 2/27/2018
CG Tier II Paraprofessional
Employee #15281 Personal 4/9/2018 – 4/13/2018
HSN Tier II Paraprofessional
Employee #15548 Medical 2/27/2018 – 3/18/2018
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HA Tier II Paraprofessional
Employee #15160 Medical 3/1/2018 – 3/9/2018
BWD Tier II Paraprofessional
Employee #15277 Family 2/15/2018 – 3/2/2018
HSE Tier II Paraprofessional (revised leave end date)
C. Recommended Change of Location:
Change to:
Maria R. Giambona ED Tier II Paraprofessional
CG Tier II Paraprofessional 2/26/2018 – 6/30/2018
D. Resignation:
Dionisia M. Belitsis 2/27/2018
IN Tier II Paraprofessional
E. Deceased:
Josephine S. Onofrietti 2/25/2018
IE Tier II Paraprofessional
8. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:
A. Recommended leave of absence requests:
Employee #14948 Personal 2/26/2018 – 2/28/2018
West Dover
Employee #11074 Personal 3/5/2018 – 3/14/2018
East Dover
Employee #11210 Personal 4/9/2018 – 4/13/2018
Cedar Grove
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Employee #15937 Medical 2/15/2018 – 2/23/2018
Hooper Ave
Employee #13589 Medical 3/5/2018 – 4/1/2018
Silver Bay Ext.
Employee #14776 Personal 5/18/2018 – 6/1/2018
Cedar Grove
Employee #13919 Personal 3/20/2018 – 3/29/2018
Walnut Street
Employee #14967 Personal 4/30/2018 – 5/4/2018
Citta
Employee #10199 Personal 4/13/2018 – 4/20/2018
Cedar Grove
Employee #15983 Personal 3/28/2018 – 4/9/2018
Silver Bay
B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.60 per
hour effective 3/22/2018:
Roberta L. Timmons
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
C. Retirement:
Julia A. Natole 7/1/2018
Joseph A. Citta
9. Custodial Department:
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A. Recommended change of employment:
Change to:
Brody E. Carpenter HSS Head Custodian $42,600
HSN Night Supervisor 3/22/2018 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
B. Retirement:
Denise L. Quinn 7/1/2018
BWD Custodian
C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.80 per
hour effective 3/22/2018:
Edward J. Miick
Daniel Motuz
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
10. Facilities Department:
A. Recommended for employment:
{Code = (N) New}
Peter M. Tomko (N) $94,000
Manager of Facilities 5/21/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
B. Resignation:
Alejandro Laya 3/2/2018
Manager of Facilities
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11. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:
A. Recommended for employment:
{Code = (N) New}
Sean P. Kelley (N) $36,000
Café @1144 Cafeteria 3/22/2018 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Lead Worker (12 Months)
B. Recommended for continuing change of employment:
Change to: $
JoAnne L. Reid WD “Acting” Cafeteria 30,758.27
PB Cafeteria Worker Lead Worker (Prorated)
3/1/2018 – 3/21/2018
C. Recommended change of employment:
Change to: $
JoAnne L. Reid WD Cafeteria Lead Worker 30,758.27
WD “Acting” Cafeteria 3/22/2018 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
Lead Worker
D. Recommended leave of absence requests:
Employee #14457 Medical 3/6/2018 – 4/8/2018
HSN Cafeteria Worker Ext.
Employee #14646 Medical 2/16/2018 – 3/21/2018
IS Cafeteria Worker Ext.
E. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.60 per hour
effective 3/22/2018:
Danielle Dipisa-Vaclavicek
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NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
12. Security Department:
A. Recommended salary adjustment:
$
Annette Durante 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2018 +2,500.00
Security Guard (clerical duties stipend)
13. Technology Department:
A. Recommended salary adjustment:
$
Steve Vardouniotis 3/22/2018 - 6/30/2018 +700.00
Tradesman - Computer (degree stipend vs. computer (Prorated)
Service Techniican service tech stipend difference)
14. Transportation Department:
A. Recommended for employment:
$
Dorothy McCombie (R) 22,911.00
Regular Bus Driver 3/22/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment becoming
final
B. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:
Revised
Effective Hours $(Prorated)
Alex Santiago 3/22/2018 – 6/30/2018 8 29,698.00
Regular Bus Driver
Robert T. Bloomer 3/22/2018 – 6/30/2018 8 $29,698.00
Regular Bus Driver
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C. Recommended leave of absence requests:
Employee #14149 Family 1/23/2018 – 1/26/2018
Sped Bus Driver 1/30/2018 – 3/11/2018
Employee #13043 Family 3/12/2018- 3/13/2018
Sped Bus Attendant
D. Retirement:
Yusuf K. Manafov 3/1/2018
Regular Bus Driver
E. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list at a rate of
$20.00 per hour effective 3/22/2018:
Raymond A. Champion
Deborah A. Femia
Ralph R. Mastrangeli
NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment
becoming final
15. Extracurricular:
A. Spring 2018 Coaching Recommendations & Payments:
Robert Wynn* HSS Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse $3,921, Step 3
Danielle Gabriel* HSS Assistant Softball $2,550 Step 1
Christopher Galler* HSS Assistant Boy’s Lacrosse Volunteer
Nicholas Caruso* HSE Assistant Boys’ Lacrosse Volunteer
B. Winter 2017 Coaching Salary Correction:
From: To:
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Michele Lloyd HSS Assistant Girls’ Track HSS Assistant
$3,921, Step 3 Girls’ Track
$5,228 Step 3
C. School Musical Recommendations and Payments:
Danielle Garritt HSN Makeup Designer/Training $900.00
*On Approved Sub List
16. Off Payroll Report (Attached)
17. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached)
NOTE: The law on background checks requires ultimate clearance prior to any
employment becoming final
18. CORRECTED Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet Effective 1/29/2018 -
6/30/2018: (Attached)
CERTIFICATED STAFF 19-20:
19. Recommend Gary P. Azzolini for Employment as Interim “Acting” Assistant
Superintendent effective 4/9/2018 - 6/30/2018 at a rate of $500.00 per day:
20. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:
A. Employee #13661 Family 4/27/2018 - 6/30/2018
ED Grade 2 (revised leave start date)
B. Employee #14294 Family 5/28/2018 - 6/30/2018
WAL Grade 4 (revised leave start date)
SUPPORT STAFF 21-22:
21. Special Education Paraprofessionals:
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A. Recommended Change of Contract Start Date:
Brittany F. Saez (R)
HA Tier II Paraprofessional 4/9/2018 - 6/30/2018
22. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:
A. Recommended leave of absence requests:
Employee #11210 Personal 3/28/2018 - 4/13/2018
Cedar Grove (revised leave start date)
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: Horgan on #7A
Absent: Nardini
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-8
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard 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)
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4. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)
5. Homebound Instruction (Attached)
6. Homeschooling Requests (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. Approval of Settlement Agreement Regarding Student ID #58864
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Bell, Esparza, Horgan, Leonard, Raimann, Rhine, Williams, Corby
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Nardini
OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Raimann stated he is pleased we are having a super safe committee.
INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per
Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)
Mr. Onofrietti thanked the Board for recognizing his mother who loved working in Toms
River; discussed no votes on professional service contract.
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Ms. Clancy discussed asbestos remediation and a time to review document.
Mr. McGuire discussed school security, policies and procedures and student discipline.
Ms. Polozzo discussed the award of professional service contract for the auditor.
Ms. Siglio discussed the tragedies around the country; security features for our schools
and community involvement in security and safety.
Ms. Spontack discussed communication being important to concerned parents and
verifying identification of students entering buildings.
Ms. Harris discussed staffing of classrooms, instruction and certified subs not able to
work in building where their children reside.
Ms. Cloud discussed school security and safety.
Ms. Howell discussed school security and safety, field trips for students and hopes
referendum passes.
A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Leonard and carried that
the meeting be adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
All members present voting Aye.
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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary