TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS Board Award Presentation

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TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Board Award Presentation
2/24/2015
Awards and Recipients in Order to be Acknowledged
Governor's Educational Services Professional of the Year 2014-2015
The Board would like to recognize the following educational professionals who received
the Governor's Educational Services Professional of the Year award.
1. Jennifer Kurak
(Early Learning Center)
2. Helen Koerner
(East Dover Elementary)
3. Christine Malinowski
(Hooper Avenue Elementary)
4. Mildred Marella
(North Dover Elementary)
5. Mary Colasurdo
( Pine Beach Elementary)
6. Corinne Carrino
(South Toms River Elementary)
7. Dena Kibel
(Walnut Street Elementary)
8. Nancy Arias
(Washington Street Elementary)
9. Linda Carvagno
(West Dover Elementary)\
10. Brian Huttemann
(Intermediate East)
11. Robin Fabricatore
(Intermediate North)
12. Ellen Danyo
(Intermediate South)
13. James Cartnick
(High School East)
14. Sharon Keeton
(High School North)
15. Anne Walsh
(High School South)
Governor's Teacher o f t h e Y e a r 2014-2015
The Board would like to recognize the following teachers for receiving the Governor's
Teacher of the Year.
1. Janeen Cartnick
(Early Learning Center)
2. Allison Allikmaa
(Beachwood Elementary)
3. Laura Memoli
(Cedar Grove Elementary)
4. Judy Connor
(Joseph A. Citta Elementary)
5. Mary McCann
(East Dover Elementary)
6. Joelle Siek
(Hooper Avenue Elementary)
7. Barbara Lesniak
(North Dover Elementary)
8. James Klass
(Pine Beach Elementary)
9. Abigail D. Klock
(Silver Bay Elementary)
10. Bernadette Cannon
(South Toms River Elementary)
11. Maria Lepley
(Walnut Street Elementary)
12. Wendy Yorke
(Washington Street Elementary)
13. Anna Maria Passamonti
(West Dover Elementary)
14. Amanda Mary Scanlon
(Intermediate East)
15. Ruth Dimarzio
(Intermediate North)
16. William Fischer, Sr.
(Intermediate South)
17. Cindy O’Donnell
(High School East)
Governor's Teacher o f t h e Y e a r 2014-2015
18. Ann Marie Caulfield
(High School North)
19. Kristen Waldron
(High School South)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
February 10, 2015
The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on February 10, 2015 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey in
Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Jim Sigurdson, read the following opening
statement:
“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the Board of
Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the
Asbury Park Press on February 4, 2015 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- Joe Torrone,
Gigi Esparza, Loreen Torrone, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack, Ginny Rhine and Rob
Onofrietti, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra
McKenna and Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board SecretaryWendy Saxton. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was
provided.
As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed on the Purchasing
Agenda, which was e-mailed to all Board members prior to the Budget and Finance Committee
meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value, bids and resolutions.
Questions were asked by various individual board members, which were answered by Mr.
Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in
the amount of $2,472,363.77 for the 2014/15 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is
recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then
reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements, and these are also being recommended for board
approval. The committee was presented with a proposal to put large advertisements on 12 of our
buses, but for a very small revenue amount. Given the cost versus the benefit, the administration
and Board have decided not to further pursue this proposal.
The committee was provided with an update regarding the status of all ongoing RFP,
RFQ and renewal processes for appointments of professionals for the 2015-16 school year. In
terms of renewals of professionals, the property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown, and the
district auditor, Wiss and Company, will be on the February 2015 regular agenda. The
committee was then informed that the district is applying for the Certificate of Excellence in
Financial Reporting from the International Association of School Business Officials. The cost of
this application will be paid by the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. This
process involves a lengthy and thorough review of the district’s Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, with the goal of achieving the honor of receiving the Certificate of Excellence
award.
Finally, regarding the 2015-16 budget process, the committee was provided with an
updated Budget Calendar, based on the final calendar released by the Department of Education.
The committee also discussed the district goals in developing the 2015-16 budget. The district
will continue to focus on curriculum and technology in accordance with established multi-year
plans. The district will also focus on the implementation of full-day kindergarten, all the while
not increasing district staff, but rather focusing on reallocation of existing positions. The multiyear bus replacement lease plan was proposed to begin in 2016-17, although it is proposed that
we consider purchasing 6 buses this year. 2015-16 budget scenarios were presented with a 1.9%
expense side increase and without any CDBG funding, with maximum CDBG funding and with
some funding from the maintenance reserve. It was noted that due to the Department of
Education formula for allocation of taxes, with the damage to the Toms River ratable base from
Superstorm Sandy and the resulting effect on equalized valuations, the other three towns will see
a proportionately greater impact with the 2015-16 budget.
_________________
Jim Sigurdson, Chair
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
February 10, 2015
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on February 10, 2015 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue,
Toms River, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. Acting Committee Chair, Walt Ramsay, read the
following opening statement:
“Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the Board
of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the
Asbury Park Press on February 4, 2015 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by
law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
In addition to the Acting Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members- Joe
Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Jim Sigurdson, Loreen Torrone, Ginny Rhine, Gloria McCormack and
Rob Onofrietti, Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra
McKenna and Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Educational Facilities
Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public
comment was provided.
The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our buildings,
including the following:
•
Pine Beach Elementary- the committee was informed of a request from the engineer for an
adjoining property owner to install a monitoring well on school property based on NJDEP
requirements. The Facilities Department has reviewed the proposed agreement. The Board
Attorney has also reviewed the proposed agreement, and has approved it with some minor
modifications to the language therein.
•
High School South, bleacher project- the committee was informed that bids will be
received March 6, 2015. A site walkthrough for prospective bidders was established for
February 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM. The project specifications have been revised and district
staff will handle much of the demolition work and other work, based on the alternates
inevitably accepted in the bid. Based on the proposed construction timeline, it is expected
that with a successful bid, the new bleachers will be installed and ready for the first home
football game.
•
Hooper Avenue Elementary School- the committee was informed that bids will be going
out for the asbestos removal that is required in conjunction with the impending boiler
replacement project.
•
High School North- the grant application has been submitted under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program for a generator at High School North. The application is not predicated on
any requirement that the building be used as a shelter in the future.
•
High School North- the committee was informed that the seriously worn science lab tables
for Room C-27 are finally being replaced, after the end of the 2014-15 school year.
•
Walnut Street Elementary – in accordance with the district’s boiler replacement priority
list, preliminary planning will begin in the near future for the replacement of the boilers.
•
High School North and the Pine Belt Arena – On October 17, 2015, the district is planning
to host an ‘EdCamp’, which is a professional development opportunity with a wide variety
of participants, as well as the New Jersey Maker Faire, which is being developed in
conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Education to share in the ‘maker
movement.’
•
Silver Bay Elementary – in July 2015, the district will offer Camp Invention, which is
expected to be a 4-day enrichment program using a STEM platform.
•
Walnut Street Elementary – the artificial turf contractor is expected to be on site within the
next week to complete the evaluation of the field to determine the repairs that need to be
made.
_______________________
Walt Ramsay, Acting Chair
INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
February 10, 2015
The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on February 10, 2015 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,
New Jersey in in Conference Room B at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly
advertised as the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing
information which includes names and case information for individuals, including
staff members.
In attendance were Committee Chair, Gloria McCormack, Board members Joe
Torrone, Gigi Esparza and Rob Onofrietti, as well as Business AdministratorWilliam Doering. Also in attendance was Dominick Cinelli with the district
property/casualty broker, Brown and Brown.
The Insurance Committee reviewed the Inservco bill for January 2015 totaling
$112,244.11 with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers
compensation and liability programs. The insurance broker and administration are
recommending payment of this bill.
Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the usual monthly
insurance report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report
included re-opened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity
payments, a repeater report and major reserve changes. Mr. Cinelli then presented a
new comprehensive Loss Report for the committee to review. This report provides
useful information and charts regarding numbers of claims, costs of claims and the
location of claims. The Committee will review this report and provide feedback to
Mr. Cinelli at the next meeting. The committee will also continue discussions
regarding the structure, schedule and typical agenda for the monthly Insurance
Committee meetings to ensure that the committee is serving the board in the most
effective and efficient manner possible.
Finally, the committee reviewed Brown and Brown’s service professional
recommendations for 2015-16, including the appointment of the Third Party
Administrator, the workers compensation attorney, the workers compensation
medical provider and the insurance and claim reporting system. The administration
and Insurance Committee support Brown and Brown’s recommendations, and will
provide Brown and Brown’s recommendation letter to the entire Board.
_______________________
Gloria McCormack, Chair
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2015
A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,
Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on February 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. This
meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information
which includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff
members.
In attendance were Committee Members Loreen Torrone, Chair, Robert
Onofrietti and Walter Ramsay. Also attending was Joseph Torrone, Board President
and David Healy, Superintendent of Schools.
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The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone. David Healy,
Superintendent discussed with the members the certified personnel being
recommended for employment at the board meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Each candidate’s qualifications were reviewed and questions answered.
The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
______________________
Loreen Torrone, Chair
POLICY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2015
A Policy Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional School District took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on
Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
Committee Chair Gigi Esparza read the following Opening Statement:
“Good Evening, Welcome to a Policy 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 February 4, 2015, which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice
as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
In attendance were Committee Chair Gigi Esparza and Committee Members
Gloria McCormack and James Sigurdson. Also present were Board President Joseph
Torrone, and Board members Rob Onofrietti, Walter Ramsay, Ginny Rhine, and Loreen
Torrone; David Healy, Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business
Administrator; Assistant Superintendents James Hauenstein and Debra McKenna.
. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mr. Healy presented a draft copy of the 2015-2016 school calendar to the committee for
review, as per Policy 8210- School Year. He explained the rationale for the development
of the calendar. The 2015-2016 school calendar is presented this evening for full board
approval.
Mr. Hauenstein provided an update of current efforts in regards to board members'
inquiries exploring televising meetings. Sample policies have been gathered and are in
review; other considerations for board information are also in development.
Finally, the policies and regulations as listed below were presented and
reviewed. These policies and regulations are presented for first reading this evening.
2432 – School Sponsored Publications (and Regulation)
3150 – Discipline
3152 – Withholding an Increment
3211 – Code of Ethics
3211.3 – Consulting Outside the District
3217 – Use of Corporal Punishment
3231 – Outside Employment as Athletic Coach
3232 –Tutoring Services
3233 – Political Activities
3245 – Research Projects by Staff Members
3280 – Liability for Pupil Welfare
3281 – Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation)
3310 – Academic Freedom
3362 – Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint
Procedure (Regulation ONLY)
3439 – Jury Duty
4125 – Employment of Support Staff member (Mandated)
4150 – Discipline
4152 – Withholding an Increment
4211 – Support Staff Attendance
4211.3 – Consulting Outside District
4215 – Code of Ethics
4233 – Political Activities
4281 - Inappropriate Staff Conduct (and Regulation)
4352 - Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff member Complaint
Procedure (Regulation ONLY)
4431.3 – New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program
4438 – Jury Duty
6163 – Advertising on School Property
6164 – Advertising on School Buses
Members of the public were present and the provided the opportunity to comment.
RESOLUTION
Declaring the Month of March 2015, in
the Toms River Regional School District, as
“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States, by the adoption of
Public Law 100-9, has designated the month of March as “Women in
History Month” calling upon the President to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with
appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New Jersey has passed
legislation (P.L. 1982, c. 11) declaring the second week in March as
“Women’s History Week” calling on the Governor to proclaim the
second week in March as “Women’s History Week” and calling upon the
residents of the State to celebrate said week with appropriate activities;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School
District recognizes the significant contributions of women in our history
and current society; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School
District recognizes the opportunity afforded by “Women’s History
Month” to heighten student and faculty awareness of the role of women
in the growth and development of our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education
of the Toms River Regional School District recognizes the month of
March 2015 as “Women’s History Month”. Administrators and members
of the teaching staff of all schools in the Regional School District are
encouraged to show their recognition of the role of women in our
nation’s history by implementing, during the month of March 2015, a
variety of activities designed to heighten student awareness of the
important role women have played throughout our history.
TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2015
S
M
6
T
7
W
T
DRAFT
FEBRUARY 2016
F
1
2
3
4
8
9*
10
11
S 1 First day for staff: Prof. Development
S
5 2 First day of school for Students
12 7 Closed for Labor Day
7
M
T
W
T
1
2
3
4
8
9 10*
11
F
5
S
6 10 Half Day for Students -Staff PD Day
12 13 15 Closed for Presidents' Day
13
14
15 16*
17
18
19 14 Closed Rosh Hashanah
14
15
16 17*
18
19 20
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 23 Closed Yom Kippur
21
22
23
25
26 27
27
28
29
30
28
29
Total Days for Students: 18
OCTOBER 2015
S
4
M
5
T
6
W
7
24
MARCH 2016
T
F
S
1
2
3 12 Closed for Columbus Day - Students;
S
8
9
10 Professional Development Day - Staff
6
M
T
7
W
T
1
2
3
8
9*
10
F
4
S
5 25-31 Closed for Spring Break
11 12
11
12
13 14*
15
16
17
13
14
15 16*
17
18 19
18
19
20 21*
22
23
24
20
21
22
23
24
25 26
25
26
27
29
30
31 Total Days for Students: 21
27
28
29
30
31
28
NOVEMBER 2015
S
M
1
2
8
9
T
3
W
T
APRIL 2016
F
4
5
6
10 11*
12
13
S
S
M
T
W
T
7 2-6 Closed for Election/NJEA Convention
14 26, 27 Closed for Thanksgiving
3
4
5
6
7
F
S
1
2 1 Closed for Spring Break
8
9 7 Half Day for Students - Staff PD Day
15
16
17 18*
19
20
21
10
11
12 13*
14
15 16
22
23
24
26
27
28
17
18
19 20*
21
22 23
20
30
24
25
26
28
29 30 Total Days for Students: 20
25
DECEMBER 2015
S
M
T
W
T
27
MAY 2016
F
1
2
3
4
8
9*
10
11
S
S
5 24-31 Closed for Winter Recess
12
M
T
1
2
8
9
3
W
T
4
5
10 11*
12
F
6
S
7 30 Closed for Memorial Day
6
7
13
14
15 16*
17
18
19
15
16
17 18*
19
20 21
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
22
23
24
26
27 28
27
28
29
30
31
29
30
JANUARY 2016
S
M
3
4
T
5
W
6*
T
7
25
13 14
31
JUNE 2016
F
S
S
1
2 1 Closed for Winter Recess
8
9 6 BOE Special Reorganization Meeting
5
M
T
6
7
W
T
1
2
8*
9
F
3
S
10 11 20 Tentative Intermediate Graduation*
10
11
12 13*
14
15
12
13
14 15*
16
17 18 21 Tentative High School Graduation*
17
18
19 20*
21
22
23 18 Closed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
19
20
21
22
23
24 25
24
25
26
28
29
30
26
27
28
29
30
31
27
Marking Periods
KEY:
= No School for Students Only
= No School All Students & Staff
= Half Day for Students Only
1: Sept 2 - Nov 16 (45 days)
2: Nov 17 - Feb 1(45 days)
3: Feb 2 - Apr 13 (45 days)
4: Apr 14 - June 21 (48 days*)
TOTAL DAYS STUDENTS: 183*
Tentative Last Day of School*
Progress Reports
On the Parent Portal:
1st MP: Oct 16
2nd MP: Dec 18
3rd MP: Mar 3
4th MP: May 13
*Note: Three extra days have been built into this calendar for emergencies,
weather closings, etc. For each day not used by the end of the year, the last day
of school for students and teachers will be reduced by one day in reverse order
beginning June 21. If additional emergency closing days beyond the three built
in need to be made up, they will be deducted from subsequent days scheduled
as days closed and/or added to the end of the year as half-days beginning June
22. These adjustments may also affect events and marking period dates.
*Board of Education Meetings
Committee Meetings generally are
scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of
each month and Regular Action
Meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month. Dates are subject to
change.
Staff Professional Development
The district is committed to continuous and
meaningful staff development to improve learning
opportunities for students and the management of
our district. This calendar contains two full days
and four early dismissal (half) days dedicated to
staff training (PD).
Approved by the Toms River Regional School District Board of Education February 24, 2015
Disclaimer: Subject to Any State Mandated Changes
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS – February 24, 2015
THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT RENEWALS ARE BEING RECOMMENDED FOR THE 201516 YEAR:
INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES:
Property/casualty- GL, AL, property, workers compensation, student accident, E&O, etc.
Brown and Brown Metro- renewal (year #3). Flat fee of $7,381.82 per month (increase of 1.5%
from prior year).
(This broker was initially appointed in July 2013 based on two (2) Request for Proposal
competitive processes)
AUDITOR SERVICES (2014-15 School year financial audit):
Wiss and Company, LLP- renewal (year #2). Flat fee of $76,125 (increase of 1.5% from prior
year).
(This professional was initially appointed in February 2014 based on a Request for
Proposal competitive process).
Toms River Regional Schools
FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENTS AND SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
February 24, 2015
DATE
FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENTS – PINE BELT ARENA
Back Court Hoops/War at the Shore AAU Basketball
RENTAL
AMOUNT
4/25-4/26/2015
$
3,000.00
2/9/2015 & 2/17/2015
2/17/15 - 2/19/15
$
$
600.00
900.00
1/1/2015- 1/1/2016
1/25/2015 - 1/25/2016
$
$
2,500.00
2,500.00
FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENTS – JOHN BENNETT AIR STRUCTURE
Shore Track Coaches Association
Point Pleasant Boro School District
SPONSORSHIPS
Plymouth Rock Assurance
Saker ShopRite/Perlmart Inc.
Toms River, New Jersey, January 20, 2015
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 Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:15 P.M.
Board President Joseph Torrone read the following Opening Statement:
“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the
Toms River Regional Schools.”
“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the
Asbury Park Press on January 9, 2015, 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. Gloria McCormack, Mr. Robert Onofrietti, Mr. Walter Ramsay, Mrs. Ginny Rhine,
Mr. James Sigurdson, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mrs. Gigi Esparza and Mr. Joseph Torrone.
Mr. Ben Giovine arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant
Superintendents, McKenna, Natanagara, Hauenstein, Business Administrator Doering,
Board Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:15 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mrs. Rhine and carried that the
following Executive Session Resolution be approved:
Resolved, that the Board of Education, at this time, move to a closed session to be
held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms
River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:
Executive Session Resolution – To include Legal/Litigation - Student Tuition Appeals
ID #47603, #53651, #51461, #51462, #55274, #49039, Student HIB Appeal ID
#42129, #37149, Tuition Complaint/Payment Plan Request by Parent, Synthetic Turf
Fields, MJR; Personnel; Contracts; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report;
Suspension Report. Subject to change.
as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.
The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at
this evening’s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on
any of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session.
All members present voting Aye.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:36 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that
the Board return to Regular Session at 7:36 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board President Mr. Torrone led the Board and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Superintendent Healy announced the registration dates for full day kindergarten
will commence on January 31, 2015, February 7 & 14, 2015 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30
p.m.
Superintendent Healy stated January 2015 is School Board Recognition Month and
acknowledged a Resolution for our board members, the men and women who make the
time to share their leadership voice about the future of Toms Rivers’s children. Each of
our three high school student representatives thanked our Board of Education and
presented the Board with a Certificate of Appreciation.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Nicholas Cottone, High School East
Jennifer Velazquez, High School North (for Ashley Gutierrez)
Taylor Lampard, 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.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Sigurdson
The Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on January 13, 2015 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New
Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Jim Sigurdson, read the
“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the
Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was
published in the Asbury Park Press on January 9, 2015 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- Joe
Torrone, Ben Giovine, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria McCormack
and Robert Onofrietti Jr., Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim
Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and 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.
As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed on the
Purchasing Agenda, which was e-mailed to all Board members prior to the Budget and
Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of zero value,
bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board members, which
were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing
Agenda for this month is in the amount of $1,563,499.96 for the 2014/15 school year.
The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing
Agenda by the full Board. The Committee then reviewed the Facility Lease Agreements,
and these are also being recommended for board approval.
Regarding the 2015-16 budget process, the committee was informed that the
Department of Community Affairs issued a notification dated January 9, 2015 concerning
the availability of CDBG grants funds for a third round. The January agenda will include
a resolution regarding a notice of intent to apply for such grant funds. The availability of
such funds is important as we know the regional district still faces a great challenge with
the ratable base recovery process.
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The Board was then provided with a retirement/replacement schedule for the
district’s 166 school buses, which is based on the allowable school bus life per statute.
The purchase of 22 buses in the prior 4 school years from enterprise funds has helped in
addressing replacement buses without needing school tax funding to do so. But, several
buses will still need to be purchased in the next five years and plan must be developed for
such replacements. This should be considered in developing the 2015-16 budget and
future budgets. Finally, for future bus purchases, the district will carefully review all
options in terms of fuel sources.
Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Giovine
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms
River Regional Schools met on January 13, 2015 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper
Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Ben Giovine, read the
“Good evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the
Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was
published in the Asbury Park Press on January 9, 2015 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- Joe
Torrone, Jim Sigurdson, Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Walt Ramsay, Gloria
McCormack and Robert Onofrietti Jr., Superintendent- David Healy, Assistant
Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein, Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara, Business
Administrator- Bill Doering, Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner and the
district’s Energy Education Specialist, Robert Romano. The meeting was open to the
public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
The committee discussed the projects and ongoing work in and around our
buildings, including the following:

High School South, bleacher project- the committee was informed that the project
specifications are being revised. District staff will handle much of the demolition
work and other work, based on the alternates inevitably accepted in the bid. Some
language in the specifications is also being revised. It is expected that in late
January/early February, the specifications will be ready for distribution for the
second round of bids.
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
Intermediate East- the committee was informed that given the need to remove the
asbestos tiles in the auditorium and G Wing, the Facilities Department will proceed
with developing the plans for this renovation project, which would include new
auditorium seating and flooring in both the auditorium and G wing. The second
phase of this project would include the HVAC system. The district engineer will be
consulted on an as needed basis. Restitution funds were expected to be used to fund
the first phase of this project.

High School North- the committee was provided with the status of the grant
application previously submitted under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a
generator at High School North. A meeting is set up for January 14, 2015 with
Township officials as well as the Office of Emergency Management to resolve
questions regarding the grant application.

Elementary schools- the committee was informed that implementation of full-day
kindergarten is not expected to require significant changes to the physical building
structures. We may have to address old carpet in certain rooms, and we do expect to
have to secure some waivers from the County for rooms without bathrooms, which
is a routine process that we currently follow on an annual basis.
 Walnut Street and East Dover- the committee was informed that the contractor
who installed the artificial turf fields will be out in late January or early February
to review and evaluate the areas needing repair. The contractor had been put on
formal notice that we believe these repairs should be covered under the existing
warranty for the the fields.
 All schools- District Energy Education Specialist, Robert Romano, provided an
update regarding the status of the district’s energy education program. Mr.
Romano presented that the district saved $237,000 for the summer of 2014. The
district embarked on this program in October 2012, and through November 2014,
the district has achieved total energy savings of $2,039,225. It is important to note
that the savings has allowed for stabilization in our utility costs, which provided
the district the opportunity to allocate funding to other areas of need within the
total budget, including technology and curriculum. We will continue to focus on
this initiative, and schools and the staff therein should be recognized for their
efforts in helping the district to generate such savings.
Curriculum Committee – Mr. Sigurdson
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A Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, on Tuesday,
January 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Committee Member James Sigurdson read the following Opening Statement:
“Good Evening, welcome to a Curriculum Committee meeting of the Board of
Education of the Toms River Regional Schools.”This meeting was announced through a
notice published in the Asbury Park Press on January 7, 2015 which constituted at least
48 hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”
In attendance were Board Members Loreen Torrone, Gigi Esparza, Gloria
McCormack, Ben Giovine, Walter Ramsay, James Sigurdson and Robert Onofrietti, Jr.
and Board of Education President, Joseph Torrone. Also attending were David Healy,
Superintendent of Schools; William Doering, Business Administrator; Assistant
Superintendents James Hauenstein, Debra McKenna, and Dr. Marc Natanagara, Directors
of Curriculum, Cara DiMeo and John Coleman, Director of Funded Programs/District
Test Coordinator, Dr. Estee Mailot and Joy Forrest, Director of Special Education.
Mr. Coleman opened the meeting with a summary of the offerings for the
upcoming Professional Day of January 14, 2015. He also informed the committee of the
need to reschedule the Professional Day originally planned for March 31, 2015. In order
to best accommodate PARCC assessment training, this day will be moved to February
11, 2015. Next, Mr. Coleman reported some recommendations from the secondary
grading committees. He presented the current grading scales and GPA weighted
equivalent scores for our high schools and described the process in the data collection and
the rationale for recommending the fine tuning of the grade range by adding minus to
current letter grades. The new scale will be in place for intermediate and high school for
the 2015-2016 school year. Another recommendation was made to realign the high
school weighted scale by assigning additional quality points to AP courses. This change
would not only better reflect the demands of these advanced classes but would also add
incentive for enrollment, thereby increasing the overall participation. Mr. Coleman
moved to the next agenda item, a report of the de-tracking initiative at the secondary
level. He commented on the positive impact for current 6 th grade students and discussed
the plans for the extension to 7th grade for next school year. Mr. Coleman further
explained the rationale for the elimination of high school general level classes this plan is
designed to promote higher student achievement and will be put into place for freshman
only for the 2015-2016 school year.
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It was further explained that the implementation of the new system would be
gradual so as to not disrupt any high school students earning weighted points in the
current GPA system.
Following the discussion, Mr. Hauenstein presented a request made by a student
for participation in option 2 technology course. He reviewed the procedures and reported
on the specific online course that the student would be enrolling.
Ms. DiMeo provided an overview of the district’s initiatives to remain compliant
with the current legislature regarding dyslexia. She referenced the collaborative efforts
between the office of Curriculum & Instruction and that of Special Services to provide
district staff with a comprehensive overview of dyslexia, developing cohesive screening
and intervention procedures, and providing professional development in best practices in
early literacy instruction. She reported on the recent meetings of the district Dyslexia
Committee, and the formation of school-based committees, as well as the recent
professional development that would be given in buildings.
Ms. Forrest referenced the screening and assessment process that will ensue prior
to referral to I&RS. She also shared that Toms River recently hosted the Ocean County
Special Education meeting in the district and moved into a leadership role in this
statewide initiative.
Ms. DiMeo shared information regarding instructional coaching sessions that will
be provided by consultants from Staff Development Workshops for reader’s workshop.
These are scheduled for grades 2 & 4. She reviewed the recent teacher feedback gained
by the district and its influence in the decision to provide exemplary lessons for these two
groups. The sessions will entail pre-meetings, model lessons on nonfiction text
strategies, and debriefing time for teachers to articulate with the consultant.
Mr. Healy introduced the next discussion item, the realignment of special
education programs, and referred to the district’s intentions to maintain compliancy and
efficiency in making the best decisions for all students. Ms. Forrest began her
presentation of the realignment initiative, focusing on the continuum of instruction, staff
development, achieving fiscal responsibility (centralizing staff members to provide for
efficient scheduling and staffing), and working within compliancy. She continued to
provide detail regarding the district’s goal of meeting the students’ needs in providing the
least restrictive environment as well as establishing continuity of instruction for students
at each school wherein the specialized programs are housed. Ms. Forrest also described
the importance of creating professional networks at each site to support both the
educational programs and the professional growth and instructional planning of the
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related staff members. Additionally, Ms. Forrest referenced the attention to fiscal
responsibility in sharing resources and staff with the changes in sites as well. Lastly, Ms.
Forrest directed the attention to the district’s responsibility to be compliant.
Ms. Forrest provided the committee with a comparison of the current programs in
relation to the realignment and reviewed the many considerations made when deciding
upon program realignment options. She referenced items such as school size, program
origination, the number of students enrolled in the program, minimizing transition,
attention to sending schools for intermediate placement, equity, size of the school, and
available space in buildings.
The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment as
provided.
Insurance Committee – Mrs. Esparza
The Insurance Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools met on January 13, 2015 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,
New Jersey in Conference Room B at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly
advertised as the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing
information which includes names and case information for individuals, including
staff members.
In attendance were Board members Joe Torrone, Gigi Esparza and Gloria
McCormack, as well as Business Administrator- William Doering. Also in
attendance was Dominick Cinelli with the district property/casualty broker, Brown
and Brown.
The Insurance Committee reviewed the Inservco bill for December 2014
totaling $109,056.24 with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers
compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members
regarding payments, which were answered by the insurance broker and administration
at the meeting. The committee is recommending payment of this bill.
Dominick Cinelli from Brown and Brown presented the monthly insurance
report for the workers compensation and liability accounts. The report included reopened claims, new claims for the month, closed claims, indemnity payments, a
repeater report and major reserve changes. The report also included the location of
the accident for each claim, as well as the employee department.
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The committee was informed that in accordance with Board policy, we will
have an RFP process for health insurance broker services for the 2015-16 school year.
Permission to advertise for the RFP’s will be requested on the February 2015
Purchasing Agenda.
Finally, the committee discussed the structure, schedule and typical agenda for
the monthly Insurance Committee meetings, and further discussion will take place at
the February Insurance Committee meeting. The purpose of such a discussion is to
ensure that the committee is serving the board in the most effective and efficient
manner possible.
Personnel Committee – Mrs. Torrone
A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River
Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,
Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on January 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. This
meeting is not publicly advertised as the committee reviews personnel information which
includes names of individual staff member as well as possible new staff members.
In attendance were Committee Members Loreen Torrone, Chair, Walter Ramsay
and James Sigurdson. Also attending was Joseph Torrone, Board President, David
Healy, Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Marc Natanagara, Assistant Superintendent.
The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Chair, Loreen Torrone. David Healy,
Superintendent discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended
for employment at the board meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Each candidate’s
qualifications were reviewed and questions answered.
Due to the resignation of our current District Supervisor of Technology, a
discussion was held regarding the current job description for this position. Adjustments
were made to the job title and job qualifications.
Discussions were also held regarding personnel status of the elementary teachers as
it relates to the anticipated personnel needs for full day kindergarten and consolidation.
The committee adjourned at 6:00 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).
There were none.
APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION FOR SCHOOL BOARD
RECOGNITION MONTH IN NEW JERSEY FOR JANUARY 2015
A motion was made by Mr. Onofrietti, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that
the Approval of Acceptance of Resolution for School Board Recognition Month in New
Jersey for January 2015 be approved:
On roll call the following vote:
Ayes: Giovine, McCormack, Onofrietti, Ramsay, Rhine, Sigurdson, Torrone, Esparza,
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING
POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS
Policy 2110 – Philosophy of Education and the Mission Statement (M)
Policy 2425 – Physical Education
Policy 2431.3 – Practice and Pre-Season Heat/Acclimation for
Interscholastic Athletics
Policy 2435 – NJSIAA Random Testing for Interscholastic Athletics
Policy and Regulation 2440 – Summer Session
Policy 2464 – Gifted and Talented Pupils (M)
Policy 2468 – Independent Educational Evaluations
Policy 2551 – Musical Instruments
Policy 2560 – Live Animals in Schools
Policy 2624 – Grading System
Policy 3111 – Creating Positions
Policy 3112 – Abolishing Positions
Policy 3125.2 – Employment of Substitute Teachers
Policy 3141 – Resignations
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A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried
that the Approval of the Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and
Bylaws be approved.
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY – CDBG ESSENTIAL
SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (ROUND #3)
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that
the Approval of Notice of Intent to Apply – CDBG Essential Services Grant Program
(Round #3) be approved.
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
2015 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH (attached)
A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. McCormack and carried
that the Approval of the Resolution Declaring the Month of February 2015 as Black
History Month be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
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Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS TUITION-IN STUDENT
1- HIGH SCHOOL $ 11,911.00 – Student I.D. # 49039
A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the
Approval of the Toms River Regional Schools Tuition-In Student be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF TERMINATION OF EXISTING EIRC CONTRACT FOR BUS
ADVERTISING AS OF JANUARY 31, 2015 AND APPROVAL OF NEW
REVISED CONTRACT WITH EIRC FOR BUS ADVERTISING EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 (attached)
A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that
the Approval of Termination of Existing EIRC Contract for Bus Advertising as of January
31, 2015 and Approval of New Revised Contract with EIRC for Bus Advertising Effective
February 1, 2015 be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
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APPROVAL OF REVISED 2014-2015 PUPIL CALENDAR (attached)
that the Approval of the Revised 2014-2015 Pupil Calendar be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT
A motion was made by Mrs. McCormack, seconded by Mr. Onofrietti and carried
that the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (attached)
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson and carried that
the approval of the Facility Lease Agreement be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
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Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
that the approval of minutes December 16, 2014 and January 6, 2015 be approved:
APPROVAL OF BILLS
A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mrs. Torrone and carried that
the following bills be approved for payment:
General
$
7,549,476.46
Cafeteria
$
182,629.69
Payroll (Gross) December 12, 2014
(Gross) December 22, 2014
$
$
5,682,826.79
5,739,327.15
BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that
the Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows:
School Year 2014-2015
Purchases – Pages 1 through 26- $1,563,499.96
Permission to Advertise
Award of Bids
Jointures
Resolutions
Zero Values
Student Transportation
Transfers
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Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: Sigurdson on #15-05788, 15-05782, Onofrietti on #15-05712
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 November 2014 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 November 2014 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 Mrs. Esparza, seconded by Mr. Ramsay and carried that
the Approval and Certification of the November 2014 Secretary’s Monthly Financial
Reports be approved:
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM
PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 23 - A motion was made by Mrs. Esparza, seconded by
Mr. Giovine and carried that the following resolution be approved:
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CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8:
1.
Recommended for Employment:
{Code = (R) Replacement / (TR) Temporary Replacement / (New) New}
$
A.
Karyn L. Dynak
(R)
49,215
JAC Sped BD
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
(Prorated)
(Re-hire)
B.
Danielle A. Geis
IS Math Gr. 6
(R)
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
49,215
(Prorated)
C.
Shannon F. Korb
HSN French
(R)
2/18/2015* - 6/30/2015
56,220
(Prorated)
D.
Chelsea A. McCabe
IE Math Gr. 8
(R)
3/1/2015* - 6/30/2015
51,007
(Prorated)
E.
Stacie Scavuzzo
IS Basic Skills Math
(R)
2/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
49,215
(Prorated)
*contract start date subject to release from current district
2.
3.
Recommended for Continuing Employment:
$
A.
Dana M. Baumgart
(TR)
49,215
HSE Math
12/20/2014 - 2/22/2015
(Prorated)
B.
Ashley L. Boccitto
ND Art
(TR)
2/6/2015 - 3/16/2015
49,215
(Prorated)
C.
Timothy J. Vliet
SB Health/Phys Ed
(TR)
12/24/2014 - 2/17/2015
49,215
(Prorated)
D.
Hope C. Weber
STR Kindergarten
(TR)
1/31/2015 - 6/30/2015
49,904
(Prorated)
Recommended Salary Adjustments:
16
A.
4.
Stephanie L. Reid
HSN English
9/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
(MA Degree Increment)
$
+1,300
Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:
A.
Deanna M. Candela
SB Grade 1
Family
Ext.
2/14/2015 - 2/27/2015
B.
Kathryn N. Coleman
STR+ Guidance
Family
1/5/2015 - 2/6/2015
C.
Melissa J. Cooper
ND Grade 1
Family
4/13/2015 - 5/22/2015
D.
Emily R. Elias
ELC Sped PSH
Family
3/16/2015 - 5/15/2015
E.
Jennifer M. Fazzini
HSE Science
Family
4/14/2015 - 5/22/2015
F.
Christine Fenwick
HSE Math
Family
Ext.
12/24/2014 - 2/22/2015
G.
Tracey M. Fournier
ED Sped PSD
Medical
Ext.
12/24/2014 - 2/10/2015
H.
Megan E. Gillich
JAC Grade 1
Family
3/24/2015 - 6/30/2015
I.
Shelby M. Hand
ND Art
Maternity
Ext.
2/5/2015 - 3/16/2015
J.
Sandra J. Haney
IS Sped RR
Family
Ext.
12/24/2014 - 1/30/2015
K.
Rachel Hay
HSE English
Family
5/18/2015 - 6/30/2015
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5.
L.
Lauren C. Kirby
CG Grade 4
Family
2/2/2015 - 6/30/2015
M.
Marianne LoGrasso
STR Sped Aut
Family
Ext.
12/18/2014 - 1/16/2015
N.
Carolyn Little
HSN English
Family
3/17/2015 - 6/30/2015
O.
Jaclyn A. Marynowski
STR Kindergarten
Maternity
Ext.
1/31/2015 - 6/30/2015
P.
Robyn D. Petersen-DeCicco
ED Nurse
Family
Ext.
12/24/2014 - 1/9/2015
Q.
Angela M. Pisano
WAL Grade 5
Family
1/5/2015 - 1/7/2015
R.
Laura M. Proto
WD Grade 2
Family
1/26/2015 - 5/1/2015
S.
Stefani L. Roselli
ELC Sped PSH
Family
4/13/2015 - 5/25/2015
T.
Audre Ruzga
HSE Math
Family
1/15/2015 - 1/23/2015
U.
Joel D. Tourjee
HSS German
Family
1/22/2015 - 1/30/2015
Retirements:
A.
Sharon Lieberman
STR Basic Skills
7/1/2015
B.
Patricia A. Murray
HSE Science
7/1/2015
C.
Amparo O. Southard
HSE Spanish
12/1/2014
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6.
7.
Resignations:
A.
Diana M. Burdge
BWD LDTC
2/13/2015
B.
Sean S. Cranston
IE Math Gr. 8
2/17/2015
C.
Leonard Niebo
District Supervisor of
Technology
3/7/2015
Transfer:
A.
8.
Jeffrey P. Knight
1/21/2015 – 6/30/2015
From:
JAC Sped BD
11-203-100-101-000-0100
To:
WAL Sped RR
11-213-100-101-000-0100
Substitute Aministrator:
A.
Recommend approval for Elaine S. Taff, retired administrator, to work as a
substitute administrator at a rate of $300.00 per day effective 1/21/2015.
STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9:
9.
Basic Skills Program: (Attached)
A.
Recommend approval of the attached Basic Skills Program Staff/Salary
changes (Title I funded).
SUPPORT STAFF 10-16:
10.
Secretarial Services:
A.
Retirement:
Emily S. Bernard
IS Teacher’s Secretary
7/1/2015
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B.
Recommended leave of absence request:
Kelly A. Somma
Family
Administrative Executive Sec’y
11.
Special Education Paraprofessionals:
A.
Recommended for placement on the paraprofessional substitute list effective
1/21/2015 at a rate of $10.43 per hour:
Raquel Dumplet
Jennifer L. Nagy
Alexandra N. Pruchnik
B.
C.
Stephen A. Hensel
Tiffany A. Olejarczyk
Susan Williams
Recommended leave of absence requests:
Linda G. Hawkes
Intermediate North
Family
12/17/2014
1/12/2015 – 1/13/2015
Deceased:
JoAnn M. Paramonte
Silver Bay
12.
1/5/2015 - 1/6/2015
12/20/2014
Cafeteria/Playground Aides:
A.
Recommended for employment:
Denise M. DellaBella
North Dover
B.
(R)
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
$4,636.31
(Prorated)
Maryann Dolan
Silver Bay
Medical
1/9/2015 - 1/23/2015
Nancy P. Marschner
Hooper Avenue
Medical
1/5/2015 - 2/11/2015
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13.
Julia A. Natole
Joseph A. Citta
Personal
1/5/2015 - 1/9/2015
Janell F. Paganelli
Walnut Street
Medical
2/5/2015 - 3/27/2015
Linda A. Wuss
Beachwood
Personal
1/12/2015 - 3/27/2015
Custodial Department:
A.
Recommended change of employment:
Charles T. Pardist
STRE “Acting” Night
Supervisor
Steven M. Firca
ED Custodian
B.
C.
Change to:
STRE Night Supervisor
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
$34,406
(Prorated)
CG Night Supervisor
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
$38,850
(Prorated)
Adam M. Welsh
Roving Custodian
Medical
1/7/2015 - 1/13/2015
Elizabeth Majchrowski
ND Custodian
Family
Ext.
1/5/2015 - 1/14/2015
Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 1/21/2015 at a
rate of $13.20 per hour:
Frank J. Jackson
14.
Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:
21
A.
Recommended continuing employment:
Susan B. Baita
WD “Acting” Café
Lead Worker
B.
D.
$27,758.27
(Prorated)
Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:
Lisa A. Hardifer
C.
1/5/2015 - 1/19/2015
Revised
Hours
5
Prorated
$14,166.75
Effective
Date
1/20/2015
Donna M. Carrino
Joseph A. Citta
Medical
Ext.
12/22/2014 - 1/12/2015
Lisa K. Fuentes
Intermediate South
Medical
Ext.
1/1/2015 - 5/31/2015
Jocelyn R. Morey
Washington Street
Medical
1/12/2015 - 1/19/2015
Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 1/21/2015 at a
rate of $8.50 per hour:
Jacqualyn Brennan
E.
Resignation:
Barbara P. Dimmick
Hooper Avenue
15.
1/6/2015
Kindergarten Aides:
A.
Retirement:
Alexis M. Dean
South Toms River
7/1/2015
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16.
Transportation Department:
A.
William M. Holland
Regular Bus Driver
B.
Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:
Carol A. Florie
C.
E.
Revised
Hours
Prorated
Effective
Date
8
$25,286.40
1/21/2015
Recommended change of employment:
Thomas W. McFee III
Regular Bus Driver
D.
(R)
1/21/2015 - 6/30/2015
$
25,485.00
(Prorated)
Change to:
Sped Bus Attendant
1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
$
$18,964.80
(Prorated)
Lorianne L. Ahearn
Regular Bus Driver
Family
12/19/2014
1/8/2015 - 1/9/2015
Carol A. Florie
Sped Bus Attendant
Family
1/5/2015 - 2/16/2015
Thomas W. McFee, III
Regular Bus Driver
Family
10/6/2014 - 12/23/2014
(revised leave end date)
Recommended for placement of the substitute bus driver list effective
Rene P. Pardon
F.
Recommended for placement on the substitute bus aide list effective
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Xenia S. Gallo
G.
Retirement:
Joan Jacobelli
Sped Bus Driver
H.
4/1/2015
Rescind Employment Offer:
Renee Hoeppner
Sped Bus Attendant
1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
17.
Staff Members Off Payroll (List Attached)
18.
Extracurricular:
A.
Extracurricular Half-Year Recommendations:
Leonora A. D’Alonzo
Carol A. Isdanavage
Diana K. Mardini
Christine V. Tamaro
Jacqueline A. Zsido
B.
Winter Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments:
Mary A. Berman
Teresa A. Galler
Diana K. Mardini
Christine Morsch
Brittney M. Sigismondi
C.
IE Cheerleading
IE Ski Club
IS Cheerleading
IE Ski Club
IN Cheerleading
$1,501.50
$1,440.80
$1,501.50
$ 360.20
$1,501.50
Volunteer Extracurricular Half-Year Recommendations:
Timothy J. DeMarco
Daniel E. Petersen
D.
IS LEADERS Advisor & Trainer
IS LEADERS Trainer
IS LEADERS Trainer
IS LEADERS Advisor & Trainer
IS LEADERS Trainer
HSS Fishing Club
HSS Fishing Club
School Play Recommendations & Payments Change:
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E.
HSN Pit Crew
From:
Brian Mackiewicz
-$480
To:
Michael Zdeb
+$480
HSE Pit Crew
From:
Nichole Delnero
-$480
To:
Robert Slonim
+$480
Winter Coaching Recommendations & Payments:
Christian B. Cranston
Timothy J. O’Leary
F.
HSN Head Ice Hockey
HSS Assistant Boys’ Track
$7,384, Step 3
$4,953, Step 3
Winter Coaching Volunteers:
Kristen Lapsley*
Eric Paul*
HSN Boys’ Track
HSS Boys’ Track
* Verified member of district substitute teacher list
G.
H.
Spring Coaching Salary Corrections:
Michael K. Alfieri
HSE Head Boys’ Lacrosse
From:
$5,169, Step 1
To:
$7,384, Step 3
David R. Bianchini
HSN Asst. Boys’ Swim
From:
$5,140, Step 3
To:
$3,737.18
(partial season)
Shannon L. Francis
HSE Asst. Boys’ Swim
From:
$5,140, Step 3
To:
$3,737.18
(partial season)
Jess E. Pomeroy
HSS Asst. Boys’ Swim
From:
$3,341, Step 1
To:
$2,429.82
(partial season)
Spring Coaching Resignation:
25
Meghan Wood
I.
HSE Head Softball
$-5,169, Step 2
Spring Coaching Recommendations & Payments:
Intermediate Schools East, North & South (Attached)
Paul Barnoski
William A. Beining
Brian R. Cerbone
Courtney A. Coppinger
Joseph Kelly*
Kevin Kanarkowski
John P. MacIntosh
Eric Paul*
HSN Athletic Coordinator
HSS Assistant Baseball
HSE Athletic Coordinator
HSE Assistant Softball
HSN Assistant Boys’ Track
HSE Assistant Softball
HSS Athletic Coordinator
HSS Assistant Boys’ Track
$5,236.67
$4,953, Step 3
$5,236.67
$4,953, Step 3
$4,953, Step 3
$4,953, Step 3
$5,236.67
$3,220, Step 1
* Verified member of district substitute teacher list
J.
Spring Coaching Volunteers:
David W. Fanslau
HSS Baseball
19.
Substitutes: (Attached)
20.
Recommend Approval of Revised Job Description: (Attached)
A.
21.
Revisions/Title Change to Director of Information Systems Technology
from District Supervisor of Technology
Revised Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet effective 1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
(Attached)
CERTIFICATED STAFF 22:
22.
Recommended for Employment:
A.
Ginger DeBoard
(TR)
IN Language Arts Gr. 8 1/28/2015 - 5/29/2015
$
51,715
(Prorated)
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B.
Taryn J. Mokar
ED Sped PSD
(TR)
1/21/2015 - 2/10/2015
51,715
(Prorated)
C.
Karen M. Semanchick
CG Grade 1
(TR)
1/21/2015 - 3/11/2015
49,215
(Prorated)
SUPPORT STAFF 23:
23.
Technology Department:
A.
Jay Attiya
(R)
Director of Information 3/23/2015* - 6/30/2015
Systems Technology
$
128,200
(Prorated)
*contract start date subject to release from current district
Torrone
Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 1-9 - A motion was made by Mr.
Sigurdson, seconded by Mrs. Esparza and carried that the following resolution be
approved:
1.
Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses: (Attached)
2.
Donations:
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A.
Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.
3.
Educational Activity Requests: (Attached)
4.
Extracurricular:
A.
Spring Sports Schedules: (Attached)
High Schools East, North & South
5.
Funded Programs: (Attached)
A.
Recommend approval of the attached NCLB Consolidated Grant
application amendment for Fiscal Year 2015, Title III.
B.
Recommend approval of the attached 2014 IDEA and Preschool
amendment.
6.
Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached)
7.
Handicap Services: (Attached)
A.
Out-of-District Day Placement requests
B.
Tuition pupils received requests
C.
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
8.
Homebound Instruction: (Attached)
9.
Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)
OLD BUSINESS – Assignment of Board member committee positions, Board update on
televising board meetings, board committee nights and budget meeting nights.
NEW BUSINESS – Board to tour our school buildings.
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INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS (limited to 5 minutes as per
Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)
Mr. Hartmann discussed PARCC and rights to refuse, Board Attorney’s request for
speech, freedom of speech and flier on school grounds.
Ms. Burns discussed shelter in place procedure, lack of communication to parents from
central administration with West Dover incident.
Ms. Cortez discussed PARCC and discussed the Commissioner stating the school district
is responsible for those who refuse PARCC test.
Ms. Golembeski discussed PARCC and rights to refuse testing.
M. Raimann discussed and commended the shelter in place procedure at High School
East, PARCC testing and child safety.
Ms. Benson discussed PARCC test and those who opt out, Kindergarten age
requirements, Kindergarten number of rooms and number of children in a kindergarten
classroom, bus fire, sales tax on bill list for cafeteria, board committee chairs, board
committee meeting conflict with township, how many teachers retired before school year
and time allotted for public to speak.
Mr. Caperaso discussed if the Administration or Board have taken the PARCC test.
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 9:04 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Sigurdson 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 - Student Tuition Appeals
ID #51462, #55274, #49039, Tuition Complaint/Payment Plan Request by Parent,
Synthetic Turf Fields, MJR. Subject to change.
as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.
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The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at
this evening’s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on
any of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 9:40 P.M.
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that
the Board return to Regular Session at 9:40 P.M.
All members present voting Aye
A motion was made by Mrs. Torrone, seconded by Mr. Giovine, and carried that
the meeting be adjourned at 9:42 P.M.
________________________________
Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary
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TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS Board Award Presentation

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