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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 10, 2018

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

Schools met on January 10, 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 December 22, 2017 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, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine, Michele Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy,

Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, John Coleman 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.

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

$1,682,573.96 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 committee was then apprised that the 2018-19 budget is still being developed, utilizing

the previously presented budget goals. Multiple budget scenarios must be considered, given the

budget cap room we anticipate having to work with, as well as the range of possibilities regarding the

allocation of State Aid. In the next few months, more information will be provided, and as in prior

years, a public meeting will be scheduled to present the draft 2018-19 budget.

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Michael Horgan, Chair

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 10, 2018

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on January 10,

2017, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:30 P.M.

Substitute Committee Chair Chris Raimann 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 December 22, 2017 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, Michael

Horgan, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine, and Michele Williams; Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents

John Coleman, Debra McKenna, and Dr. 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.

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Old Business discussion:

1. Lead testing of remediated sites will be taking place in the next few weeks. Scheduling available times is being

coordinated with our consultant and Facilities Rental Manager around winter activities.

2. Installation of replacement traffic signs was delayed by the snow and will continue as soon as possible.

3. Floor remediation and installation of new floor tile at Washington Street Elementary was completed over the

winter break as reported last month.

4. Project proposals are being received from Maser for the 2018 fall referendum to be discussed with the Board

and public. The informational website went live in October 2017 and is being updated as information is

received.

5. The issue discussed previously about access of unauthorized personnel along Washington Street Elementary

perimeter will be addressed through looking at landscaping and adjustments to existing fencing.

6. The district wide phone replacement is nearly complete and has encountered minimal issues.

7. Elementary playgrounds were further discussed. They will be considered as the referendum is being

developed. Mr. Wagner offered the services of the district certified playground specialist for Beachwood

parents fundraising for a new ADA playground.

New Business discussion:

1. Weather related issues addressed by buildings and grounds over the past 2-3 weeks have include

a. snow removal and the continued treatment of ice on walkways, drives, and in lots

b. broken fire suppression pipes at JAC and IMS were fixed

c. hot water systems for units at 1144 and WDE, requiring carpet removal and replacement which is

currently planned to be undertaken at both locations

d. failing individual room heating units at 4 schools

e. sections of raised pavement at IMS inhibiting entrance and egress at the main doorways- since

remediated.

Based on the discussion, the administration will ensure that announcements for delayed openings will include

a clear statement of a 90 minute schedule change and a reminder to check the district web page.

2. The transportation department was thanked for seamlessly addressing the weather challenges.

3. The district works closely with the town on snow removal and communicates regularly regarding safe roads

and sidewalks. The public is encouraged to clear their walkways for town children to get to the bus stops and

to school, without having to walk in the streets or over snow piles, as per town ordinances.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 10, 2018

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

Regional Schools met January 10, 2018 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

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

the committee reviews insurance information, including workers compensation and

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

for individuals, including staff members.

In attendance were Acting Committee Chair- Gigi Esparza and Board

members Michele Williams and Russ Corby, as well as Business Administrator-

William Doering. Also in attendance was Stuart Migdon with the district health

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

Edelman and Tom Fitzpatrick from the district property and casualty insurance

broker, Fairview Insurance Agency.

Regarding the health insurance program, Mr. Migdon provided the committee

with impressive statistics regarding the utilization of the Partnership Health Center

over the past 5 years. The plan cost per member is currently approximately half of

the cost primary care utilized outside of the Partnership Health Center. Mr. Migdon

also updated the committee regarding the work being done by Remedy Analytics in

generating savings with our prescription drug program. Based on the current

negotiations, the district is expected to save approximately $3.5 million in

prescription costs over the next 3 years.

Regarding the property, casualty and workers compensation insurance

program, Mr. Edelman and Mr. Fitzpatrick from Fairview Insurance then presented a

loss report through January 1, 2018, plus the prior 2 full years for comparative

purposes. This report presented the frequency and severity of claims for several

insurances, including workers compensation, liability, auto and property. Specific

locations and injury types were further discussed. It was also noted that one of the

multiple comprehensive safety meetings was held in December 2017 and additional

meetings are currently being scheduled.

Finally, the committee discussed the monthly bills from Inservco, as it was

noted that such bills are emailed monthly to the Insurance Committee members.

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Gigi Esparza, Acting Chair

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on January 10, 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 member, Janet Bell, David Healy, Superintendent of Schools, Russell Corby, Board President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Gigi Esparza. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended for employment, updated job descriptions as well as recommendations for extra-curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m. ______________________ Gigi Esparza, Chair

ResolutionToms River Board of Education

School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey January 2018

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2018 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time when all residents can acknowledge

the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education is one of more than 581 local

school boards in New Jersey, which sets policies and oversees operations

for public school districts; and

WHEREAS, The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education embraces the goal of high-qualityeducation for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine the educational goals for approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12

th grade; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 5,000 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for

their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with

administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the

needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators

the public’s expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of

Educational Progress scores, and the preparation for college through

advanced placement offerings and SAT assessments; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join

communities statewide in observing January 2018 as SCHOOL BOARD

RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education urges all New Jersey

citizens to work with their local boards of education and public

school staffs toward the advancement of our children’s education.

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

1 3 Closed for Labor Day 1 2

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 First day for Staff - Professional Development 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 Closed for President's Day - Students,

9 10 11 12* 13 14 15 5 First Day of School for Students 10 11 12 13* 14 15 16 Professional Day for Staff

16 17 18* 19 20 21 22 10 Closed for Rosh Hashana 17 18 19 20* 21 22 23

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 Closed for Yom Kippur 24 25 26 27 28 Total Days for Students: 19

30 Total Days for Students: 16


1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Closed for Columbus Day - Students, 1 2

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

14 15 16 17* 18 19 20 10 11 12 13* 14 15 16

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

28 29 30 31 Total Days for Students: 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Total Days for Students: 21

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1 2 3 5-9 Closed for Election Day & NJEA 1 2 3 4 5 6 19-26 Closed for Spring Break

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Convention 7 8 9 10* 11 12 13

11 12 13 14* 15 16 17 21 - half day Students/Staff 14 15 16 17* 18 19 20

18 19 20* 21 22 23 24 22,23 Closed for Thanksgiving 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

25 26 27 28 29 30 Total Days for Students: 15 28 29 30 Total Days for Students: 16


1 1 2 3 4

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8* 9 10 11

9 10 11 12* 13 14 15 24-31 Closed for Winter Break 12 13 14 15* 16 17 18 27 Closed for Memorial Day

16 17 18 19* 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31

30 31 Total Days for Students: 15 Total Days for Students: 22


1 2* 3 4 5 1

6 7 8 9* 10 11 12 2 BOE Reorganization Meeting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 **Tentative Intermediate Graduation

13 14 15 16* 17 18 19 21 Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9 10 11 12* 13 14 15 24 **Tentative High School Graduation

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18* 19 20 21 22 24 **Tentative Last Day of School

27 28 29 30 31 Total Days for Students: 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Total Days for Students: 16

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Secondary Marking Period

1st: September 5, 2018 - November 16, 2018

2nd: November 19, 2018 - February 1, 2019

3rd: February 4, 2019 - April 8, 2019

4th: April 9, 2019 - June 24, 2019

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 three full days

and four early dismissal (half) days for staff

training.

**Note: Three extra days have been built into this calendar for emergencies, weather, 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 are needed, they

will be deducted from subsequent days and/or added to the end of the year as half-days beginning June 24.

These adjustments may affect events and marking period dates.

1 Closed for Winter Break

2 Schools Reopen

3rd: March 6, 2019

4th: May 15, 2019

Committee meetings and board meetings are scheduled on

the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month, respectively,

unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change.

No School All students/Staff

No School for Students Only

Half Day for Students Only

Approved by the TRRSD Board of Education: January 17, 2018 Calendar subject to change based on state mandates, weather and other circumstances

OCTOBER 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

JANUARY 2019

DECEMBER 2018

COLOR KEY *Board MeetingsProgress Reports

1st: October 9, 2018

2nd: December 20, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

JUNE 2019

MAY 2019

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR

APRIL 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

MARCH 2019

DRAFT

Be it resolved by the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education that as per the Superintendent’s employment

contract and pending the Executive County Superintendent’s approval, Mr. Healy be approved for the following

Quantitative and Qualitative Merit Goals for the 2017-18 school year:

Quantitative Goal Status Merit Bonus Amount

Goal #1: Building upon the success of securing additional alternate revenue for the 2016-17 school year, the Superintendent will continue to enhance current strategies while developing and implementing new strategies to increase the number of events, grant awards and corporate sponsors thereby establishing additional revenue by no less than $50,000

If Achieved 1.5% of base salary ($3,045)

Qualitative Goal

Goal #1: Based upon the findings of the comprehensive facilities assessment and the identified eligible ESIP projects and funding sources, the superintendent will ensure that the ESIP process and related timelines are progressing satisfactorily, while communicating with all stakeholders via a combination of individual community meetings, social media, e-mail and a dedicated web page that provides a comprehensive informative resource to the community.

If Achieved 1.5% of base salary ($3,045)

Goal #2: In advance of a fall 2018 referendum vote to address the balance of significant upgrades and repairs to the school district’s infrastructures as reflected in the findings of the comprehensive facilities assessment, the Superintendent through a measured and collaborative approach will determine the substantial portion of priority projects for completion. Throughout the process the Superintendent will communicate with all stakeholders via a combination of scheduled individual school community meetings, social media, e-mail and a regularly updated, comprehensive and informational referendum web page.

If Achieved 2% of base salary ( $4,060)

Toms River Regional Schools

DISTRICT LEASE, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER RENTAL AGREEMENTS

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

AGENDA

January 17, 2018

RENTAL

DATE AMOUNT

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH ARENA

Weddingsetgo- Bridal Show 2/25/2018 5,000.00$

Beasley Media Group Women's Expo 3/3/2018 2,500.00$

JOHN BENNETT AIR STRUCTURE

Point Pleasant Boro School District 1/22/18, 1/30/18, 2/6/18, 2/13/18, 2/20/18, 2/22/2018 1,800.00$

Toms River, New Jersey, December 20, 2017

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, December 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

Board President Ben Giovine 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 December 6, 2017, which constituted at least 48 hours notice as


A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present:

Mrs. Janet Bell, Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mr. Robert

Onofrietti, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs. Loreen Torrone and Mr. Ben Giovine.

Mr. Dan Leonard arrived 6:04 p.m.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents, McKenna,

Natanagara, Coleman, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board

Attorney Leone, guests and press were also present at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:04 P.M.

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

the following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

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

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

River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution To include – Personnel; Student HIB # 46204,

#56030; Legal/Litigation –Settlement Agreement # 56876, # 56033, # 49551,

# 13130, # 13298; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire & Security

Drill Report; Contracts; Suspension Report; Legal/Litigation - Workers

Compensation # 11542, District Safety & Security Plan; General Relations; Board

Member Ethics Training; Re-Organization Meeting Legal Representation; Board

Member Leave of Absence; Other. Subject to change.


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as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:59 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:59 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Allegiance.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

In difficult financial times, we have all been extra diligent in seeking additional

revenue sources not just to maintain the status quo, which can be challenging enough, but

to constantly improve educational opportunities for all Toms River Regional District

children.

Over the past few years the district has worked extensively to stabilize existing

sources of alternative revenue while pursuing new methods to maximize funding

opportunities, initiatives fully supported by our board of education.

As part of this effort, the district contracted for the services of Fox Run Group and

its president, Angelo Scialfa, who is with us here this evening in September 2016 to

further expand our efforts in securing alternative revenue sources from corporate

sponsorships.

To date we have been extremely successful in all areas, with expanded

partnerships, sponsorships, and grant dollars rapidly approaching the two million dollar

mark. This evening I am both pleased and proud to announce that the Toms River


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Regional School District has engaged in a multifaceted five-year partnership with

RWJBarnabas Health. Through this alliance, RWJBarnabas Health will receive naming

rights to the district’s arena on the campus of Toms River High School North, and will

collaborate with the district on health and wellness initiatives. The partnership agreement,

which will be approved this evening totals $637,500 over the span of five years, and

officially begins Jan. 1, 2018.

Joining us this evening from Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health are Amy

Mansue, President RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region; Michael Mimoso, President

and Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center; Teri Kubiel, Vice President,

Patient Experience and Community Affairs; Justin Edelman, Vice President, Corporate

Partnerships; and Jean Flaherty, Director, Marketing & communication. If you would

please join me up here with Board President Ben Giovine and School Business

Administrator Bill Doering.

This evening marks the last Board of Education meeting for three of our outgoing

BOE members, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mr. Ben Giovine and Mr. Robert Onofrietti Jr.

Mrs. Torrone served on our board from 2006-2008 and from 2012-2017. During

her tenure Mrs. Torrone served as VP in 2016 and 2017. I first met Mrs. Torrone

in November 2013 during the first round of the Superintendent interview. In her

six years on the board, Mrs. Torrone has been an integral part of so many

important initiatives that have benefited the children of this school district for

many years to come. She has served with dignity, respect and professionalism

while never losing sight of her important role as a member of our board of

education and that is to work tirelessly for the well-being of our school

community.

Mr. Giovine has served on the board from 2011-2017. During his tenure Mr.

Giovine served twice as board president this year being his second. I first met Mr.

Giovine in November 2013 during the first round of the Superintendent interview

where he at the time was serving the final months of his presidency. In his six

years on this board of education and in my four years of working extensively with

Mr. Giovine, he has never once waivered from his responsibility to serve the

children of this district and support initiatives and recommendations that support

our staff to support our children. The role of board president can often be a


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challenging one that requires a significant time commitment. Mr. Giovine has

served in this role almost by design has been an integral part of my success and the

success of this district.

Mr. Onofrietti has served on the board from 2015-17 and as board president in

2016. Mr. Onofrietti has been an active board member often attending multiple

events and activities throughout our school district support our administration, staff

and children. He very involved in his community as a coach and volunteer. As

board president he and I worked very closely together communicating regularly as

we addressed many issues. Mr. Onofrietti has been a dedicated board of education

member, committed to the advancement of our district and the support of our

programs and children and integral part of our team.

To this day the thing that I admire and respect the most about them is that their focus

has never once wavered from being student centered and working tirelessly with their

fellow board members and this administration in support of our school community. Our

board members are volunteers. In their time on the board, they have devoted countless

hours often consisting of late nights and weekends and away from their families. I have

had the privilege of being part of those hours where much has been accomplished and

where our school community has benefited from their service. They are owed a debt of

gratitude and certainly have mine. On behalf of my central office administrative team and

our school district I want to thank Lorene, Ben and Rob for their service and wish them

all the best in health and life.

Lastly, I want to wish the members of our board of education, fellow administration,

faculty, support staff, students and the entire Toms River Regional School District

community a very happy holiday season and healthy and happy New Year.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Owen Donovan, High School East

Delia Velazquez, High School North

Dennis Tobin, High School South


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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. Corby

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

Regional Schools met on December 13, 2017 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. Committee Chair, Russell Corby, read the

following opening statement:

“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 December 8, 2017 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- Ben

Giovine, Janet Bell, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Rob Onofrietti and Chris

Raimann, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna, John

Coleman and Dr. Marc Natanagara, Business Administrator- Bill Doering and Board

Secretary- Wendy Saxton. Additionally, Scott Clelland and Darin Valentine from the

district auditor, Wiss and Company, were also present. The meeting was open to the

public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed in the

Purchasing Agenda, which was posted in the Board’s Google Docs folder prior to the

Budget and Finance Committee meeting. The Purchasing Agenda also included items of

zero value, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various individual board

members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the


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administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $2,169,646.54

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 committee was again provided with the recommended 2018-19 budget goals

and the list was discussed in greater detail. These will be considered as the budget

development continues for 2018-19.

Dr. Natanagara informed the committee that four (4) grant applications are in

process, including a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grant for $500k

over a 3-year period, another NEA Big Read grant for $15k for 2018-19, a $10k NJ Arts

Council Artists in Education grant for East Dover Elementary and Sustainable New

Jersey grants for either $2k or $10k.

Finally, the district auditors, Wiss & Company, presented the 2016-17

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as the separate management report. Mr.

Clelland explained that we again have an unmodified or clean audit opinion, and he

discussed key areas in the financial and management reports. With regards to the district

fund balances, the district was able to fund the $2 million approved as a maximum at the

June 2017 Board meeting for both the Capital Reserve and the Maintenance Reserve.

Mr. Clelland then highlighted the one comment in the auditor’s management report. Mr.

Clelland again commended the Business administrator and Board Secretary for the

condition of the financial records and for having solid internal controls in place with

regards to financial reporting and the processing of financial transactions. As we did the

last three years, we will be applying for the Certificate of Excellence in Financial

Reporting for the 2016-17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

River Regional Schools met on December 13, 2017, in Conference Room A at 1144

Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:30P.M.


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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 December 8, 2017 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, Rob Onofrietti, & Chris Raimann;

Superintendent Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents John Coleman, Debra

McKenna, & Dr. 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.

Old Business discussion:

1. The revised lead testing reimbursement request has been submitted to the state with

$24,317 expected. Retesting of remediated locations are being scheduled to begin over

the winter break.

2. Several of the traffic sign projects have received final county approval. Work has

begun and approvals for the remainder are in process.

3. Over $5 million and the carbon equivalent of nearly 2000 cars driven for one year

have been saved as of this month over the past five years through the Cenergistics

energy education program.

4. The package to transfer the Pine Beach property back to the town is ready for

submission to the Department of Education pending resolution signed by the board.

5. Estimates of the costs and benefits of solar farms at several parking lot locations have

been received and are being assessed for Board review next month. Repaving plans will

have to be considered.

6. Self funding projects within the Energy Savings Improvement Program, or ESIP,

including boiler replacements, will be submitted for state approval beginning next

month. Progress updates will be posted on the district web page and made part of

2018 referendum Town Hall meetings.

7. Public approval of the proposed school facilities referendum is targeted to take place

on October 2, 2018 or as part of the November 6 election. An informational

webpage is now active, under the Community tab, and Town Hall informational


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meetings will begin in the next few months.

8. Quotes for repairs on turf fields has been received and remediation work is being

scheduled. New Business discussion:

1. The fieldhouse at H.S. North is undergoing roof repairs after interior renovations

revealed the need for additional remediation in the support structure.

2. Bid documents are being finalized by the facilities office and purchasing department to

replace a solar inverter at H.S. North.

3. The extension of the East Dover Elementary walking path is being assessed.

4. A classroom floor at Washington Street Elementary will be remediated over Winter

Break and tiled by maintenance staff at that time.

5. Meetings with Oyster Creek and updates to the state mandated Memorandum of

Understanding with local law enforcement have taken place in the last few weeks and

the annually revised Safety and Security Plan was reviewed by the Board.

6. Applicant proposing a development adjacent to Seacourt Pavilion across from the

1144 office building on Hooper Avenue has applied for design waivers before the

planning board. The work should have no impact on our facilities. Following

discussion, the township planning department verified this is not a PILOT project.

7. Chairman Nardini discussed potential savings from electric vehicles in the near future.

Personnel Committee – Mr. Onofrietti

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 December 13, 2017 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 Robert Onofrietti, Chair, committee member, Janet Bell, David

Healy, Superintendent of Schools, Ben Giovine, Board President, John Coleman,

Assistant Superintendent and Debra McKenna, Assistant Superintendent.


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The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Robert Onofrietti. David Healy,

Superintendent, discussed with the members the certified personnel being recommended

for employment, updated job descriptions as well as recommendations for extra-

curricular positions being recommended for employment at the board meeting on

Tuesday, December 20, 2017.

The committee adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Policy Committee – Mrs. Esparza

The Policy Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional

School took place at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Conference Room A on Wednesday,

December 13, 2017. 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.” ‘This meeting was announced to the

public through a notice published in the Asbury Park Press on December 8, 2017, which

constituted at least 48 hour notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings

Act.”

In addition to the Committee Chairperson, in attendance were Board President Ben

Giovine; Committee members Russell Corby, Christopher Raimann, Janet Bell, Joseph

Nardini, Daniel Leonard and Robert Onofrietti; Superintendent of Schools David Healy;

Business Administrator William Doering,; Assistant Superintendents, John Coleman,

Debra McKenna and Marc Natanagara, Ed.D.

John Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following policies for

review and deliberation in preparation for the first reading at the Board of Education

meeting on December 20, 2017:

Policy 8820 – Opening Exercises

Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment.


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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.

PRESENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL

FINANCIAL REPORT, AUDITOR’S MANAGEMENT REPORT &

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN BY WISS & COMPANY

APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT,

AUDITOR’S MANAGEMENT REPORT & CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

(attached)

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

Approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor’s Management Report

& Corrective Action Plan (attached) be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Leonard, Nardini, Onofrietti, Raimann, Torrone, Giovine

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

PRESENTATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTRONIC

VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM REPORT (EVVR)

Toms River Regional Schools

Electronic Vandalism and Violence Report

Semi – Annual report for School Year


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December 20, 2017

Presented to the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education

By law, all New Jersey public school districts must use the Electronic

Violence and Vandalism Reporting System to report incidents of violence,

vandalism, weapons, substance abuse and HIB. Beginning with the 2011-12

school year we are required to report semi-annually for the reporting periods July 1

– December 31 and January 1- June 30th

.

The following is the information for the reporting period from January 1, 2017 – June 30,

2017. District wide there were:

76 Acts of Violence

17 Acts of Vandalism

12 Weapons

31 Cases of Substance Abuse

74 HIB Cases

For a total of 210 instances.

The collective efforts of all district employees including:

Over 2,000 staff members

The School Resource Officers and Safety Officers

Our districts security force

Our Student Assistance Counselors

Our student body, parents, and guardians

are the foundation for our continued efforts to maintain a safe school environment for

each student and staff member. This effort is never ending. We will continue to monitor

our schools while we research and implement best practices and address areas of specific

concern.


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Furthermore, in documenting the two mandated events during the month of

October, The Week of Respect, as well as School Violence Awareness Week, our district

is reinforcing the message of safe and respectful schools. While tremendous efforts are

made to educate and demonstrate a message of respect, safety and tolerance during

October, it must be also noted these same messages are the expectation for the entire

school year.

APPROVAL OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTRONIC VIOLENCE

AND VANDALISM REPORT (EVVR)

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

the Approval of the Semi-Annual District Electronic Violence and Vandalism Report

(EVVR) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF 2017-18 SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION

WALKER REPORTS

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

the Approval of 2017-18 School Bus Emergency Evacuation Walker Reports be

approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None


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APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF TED GILLEN AS THE TITLE IX

COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE 1/1/2018

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

the Approval of the Appointment of Ted Gillen as the Title IX Coordinator Effective

1/1/2018 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL DISTRICT SAFETY & SECURITY PLAN

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

Approval of District Safety & Security Plan be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

Policy 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils (M)


the Approval and Adoption of Second Reading of the Following Policies/Regulation and

Bylaws be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS 17-22


the Approval of Agenda Items 17-22 be approved.

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)

November 15, 2017

November 21, 2017

21. Approval of Bills:

General $ 11,638,296.16

Cafeteria $ 278,194.55

Payroll (Gross) November 3, 2017 $ 5,604,208.22

(Gross) November 17, 2017 $ 106,816.53

(Gross) November 22, 2017 $ 6,744,810.83

22. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum


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School Year 2017-2018

Purchases – Pages 1 through 38- $2,169,646.54

Zero Values Request for Professional Qualifications

Contract Extensions Student Transportation

Award of Bids Jointures

Permission to Advertise Resolutions



Noes: Onofrietti on #21 Legal Bills

Abstained: Corby on All Search Day, All Children’s Center, All Vamvas and/or M&W

Transportation

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 October 2017 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 October 2017 after a review of the

Secretary’s monthly report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the

Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our

knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.

6A:22-2.11 (c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s needs.


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

Approval and Certification of the October 2017 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports

be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 22

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

the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-5:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

$

A. Rachael L. D’Alessandro (R) 52,915

IN Social Studies Gr. 7 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

B. Jeremy Hollingworth (R) 52,915

ND Grade 3 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

C. Casey M. Kanarkowski (R) 52,915

IE Social Studies Gr. 7 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

D. Morgan J. Kennedy (R) 55,815

BWD Speech Language 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)


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Specialist

E. Jaclyn L. Salemme (R) 52,915

IN Art 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

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

2. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to:

A. Erin S. Anders HSE Assistant Principal $95,200

HSE Math 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

B. Adrienne M. Gold Supervisor of World Lang/ESL $92,200

WAL ESL 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Change to:

C. James J. Klass BWD Supervisor of Instruction $95,925

BWD Interim Supervisor 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

D. Kimberly A. Muir BWD Principal $126,415

BWD Interim Principal 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

3. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14244 Family 2/5/2018 - 4/27/2018

WAL Sped Aut

B. Employee #15417 Family 4/9/2018 - 6/8/2018

HA Sped Aut

C. Employee #13821 Family 4/24/2018 - 6/302018

HSN Math


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D. Employee #12714 Family 11/17/2017

BWD Kindergarten 12/6/2017 (p.m.)

E. Employee #14978 Family 3/7/2018 - 6/8/2018

CG Grade 5

F. Employee #14111 Maternity 2/3/2018 - 2/9/2018

HA Kindergarten Ext.

G. Employee #11671 Medical 12/2/2017 - 12/22/2017

SB Sped PSD Ext.

H. Employee #14439 Maternity 1/30/2018 - 6/30/2018

CG Grade 4 Ext.

I. Employee #15316 Family 4/30/2018 - 5/25/2018

SB Sped PSD

J. Employee #12868 Maternity 1/27/2018 - 3/2/2018

HSN Social Studies

K. Employee #14205 Maternity 3/20/2018 - 6/8/2018

ND Sped RR

4. Retirements:

A. Audre Ruzga 3/1/2018

HSN Math

5. Transfers effective 1/2/2018: (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6:

6. Basic Skills Program: (Attached)


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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 7-15:

7. Non Certified Job Description: (Attached)

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

Administrative Executive Secretary – Superintendent’s Confidential

Secretary

Administrative Executive Secretary – Assistant Superintendent’s

Confidential Secretary

Administrative Executive Secretary – Business Administrator’s Confidential

Secretary/Assistant Board Secretary

Administrative Executive Secretary – Board Secretary’s Confidential

Secretary

8. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended Title Revisions effective 12/21/2017:

Change to:

Helena Ilg-Gregitis AES - Business Administrator’s

Administrative Executive Secretary/ Confidential Secretary/Assistant

Assistant Board Secretary Board Secretary

Susan M. Nelson AES - Assistant Superintendent’s

Administrative Executive Confidential Secretary

Secretary


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Laurie E. Reilly AES - Assistant Superintendent’s


Secretary

Julianne McKelvey-Leone AES - Board Secretary’s


Secretary

B. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to: $

Catherine M. Christie HA Sr. Secretary +6,513.00

HA Secretary (12 month) 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Change to:

Donna M. DiPolvere IN Media Secretary +$200.00

Administrative Executive 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 (service

Secretary increment)

(Prorated)

Tracie Doss AES - Superintendent’s +5,000.00

AES/Human Resource Confidential Secretary (Prorated)

Generalist 1/2/2018 - 6/30/2018

C. Recommended for Employment:

Yamila Gordon (R) $40,000

AES/Human Resource 1/8/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Generalist

9. Translator Services:

A. Recommended for Employment as District Translator effective 1/2/2018 –

6/30/2018 at a rate of $41.35 per hour:


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Lizette Steffer Calderon

10. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Recommended for Employment:

$

Patricia A. Cunningham (R) 13,908

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 1/2/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Neil J. Winkler (R) 13,908

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 1/2/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

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

employment becoming final

B. Rescind Employment Offer:

Michele L. Rumsby 11/27/2017

Tier II Paraprofessional

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #15511 Personal 12/2/2017 - 12/22/2017

HSN Tier II Paraprofessional (revised leave end date)

D. Recommended Change of Location:

Change to:

Vanessa M. Larsen BWD Tier II Paraprofessional

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 12/4/2017 - 6/30/2018

E. Resignations:

Kimberly Gilmartin 12/1/2017


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SB Tier I Paraprofessional

Hunter T. Willie 12/23/2017

WAL Tier II Paraprofessional

11. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended for employment:


$

Reann E. Fratangelo (R) 4,968.22

South Toms River 1/2/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Salvatore Graziano (R) 4,968.22

Walnut Street 1/2/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)



B. Recommended leave of absence requests:


East Dover


Cedar Grove


Cedar Grove

Employee # 13925 Personal 12/12/2017 - 12/15/2017

Beachwood


Walnut Street


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12. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $13.80 per

hour effective 12/21/2017:

Shari B. Breed



13. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:



$

Maria Brown (R) 6,435.00

WAL Cafeteria Worker 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Courtney M. Krupa (R) 6,435.00

IE Cafeteria Worker 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

B. Recommended leave of absence request:

Employee #14634 Medical 11/20/2017 - 12/12/2017

JAC Cafeteria Worker

Employee #14959 Family 12/4/2017 - 12/10/2017

CG Cafeteria Worker

Employee #13201 Family 12/14/2017 - 12/22/2017

IN Cafeteria Worker

C. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per hour

effective 12/21/2017:


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Rosela M. Bell

D. Retirement:

Jean V. Cappiccille 1/1/2018

IN Cafeteria Worker

14. Maintenance Department


$

John K. Jack (R) 53,987.86

Tradesman - Electrician 1/8/2018 - 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

15. Transportation Department:


$

Michaela R. Hassan (R) 20,671.20

Sped Bus Attendant 12/21/2017 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Noreen Popinko (R) 22,911.00

Regular Bus Driver 12/21/2017 – 6/30/ 2018 (Prorated)

John Stanzione (R) 22,911.00

Regular Bus Driver 12/21/2017 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)

Diane Wauchek (R) 22,911.00

Regular Bus Driver 12/21/2017 – 6/30/2018 (Prorated)




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B. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes:

Revised

Effective Hours $(Prorated)

Cynthia D. Periera 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 8 27,561.60

Sped Bus Driver

Christine S. Coratti 12/21/2017 - 6/30/2018 8 30,848.00

Regular Bus Driver

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #15733 Family 10/24/2017 (rescind)

Sped Bus Driver 10/23/2017 (p.m.)

Employee #12729 Family 11/20/2017 - 12/10/2017

Sped Bus Attendant

Employee #12894 Family 11/14/2017 - 11/29/2017

Regular Bus Driver Ext.

Employee #15035 Family 9/1/2017 - 11/29/2017

Sped Bus Driver (revised leave end date)

Employee #13004 Family Ext. 12/8/2017 - 12/18/2017

Sped Bus Driver Medical 12/19/2017 - 2/2/2018

D. Retirement:

Jane Grob 12/1/2017

Regular Bus Driver

Theresa M. Hewatt 1/1/2018

Regular Bus Driver


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E. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 12/21/2017:

Position Rate:

Carolyn S. Cecere Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Elena M. Clayton Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Regina D. Eckenrode Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Christina R. Harrington Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Maureen L. Jelnicki Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Richard J. Kingston Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Laura L. Morgan Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Cherice D. Nicholson Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Latoya A. Nicholson Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Elise L. Parisi Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Julia F. Pavao Bus Attendant $10.75/hr.

Dylan M. Thornton Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

Zyerha C. Williams Bus Attendant $10.75/hr. NOTE: The law on background checks requires clearance prior to any employment

becoming final

16. Extracurricular:

A. Half Year Extracurricular Fall Recommendations and Payments Updates and

Additions (2017-2018):

Christopher Burton IN S.O.A.R. $110.76

Ginger DeBoard IN S.O.A.R. $110.76

Athena Miller IN S.O.A.R. $110.76

Kelly Zuzic IN S.O.A.R. $110.76

Kathleen Simons HSN Spanish Club Advisor $180.11

Ann Gural HSN Spanish Club Advisor $180.11

Kathryn Defino HSS TEAM $1,750

B. Winter Coaching Recommendations & Payments:


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Joseph Chiarello* HSE Assistant Boys’ Track $3,921, Step 3

Michele Lloyd HSS Assistant Girls’ Track $3,921, Step 3

Mark Nigro* HSE Assistant Girls’ Track Volunteer

*on Approved Sub List

C. Winter 2017 Coaching Resignation:

Emanuel Mayers HSN Assistant Boys’ Track -$3,400

Joseph Schafer HSS Head Boys’ Track -$5,847

D. Winter 2017 Coaching Changes:

From: To:

Michael J. Barrett HSN Volunteer HSN Assistant

Assistant Boys’ Boys’ Track,

Track $5,228, Step 3

Sean Meloney HSS Assistant Boys’ HSS Head Boys’

Track Track

+$4,244

E. School Musical Recommendations and Payments Corrections:

From: To: Salary

HSE Pit Orchestra Kristen DeLucci Josh Melson $480

F. Winter Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments:

Teresa A. Galler IE Ski Club $664.56

Christine Morsch IE Ski Club $456.36

G. Spring Coaching Recommendations & Payments: (Attached)

High Schools East, North & South


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Intermediate Schools East, North & South

H. Spring Half-Year Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments:

(Attached)

High Schools East, North & South

Intermediate Schools East, North & South

17. Off Payroll Report (Attached)

18. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries (Attached)



19. Substitute and Hourly Rate Sheet Effective 1/22/2018 - 6/30/2018: (Attached)

CERTIFICATED STAFF 20:

20. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #13683 Family 1/2/2018 - 1/31/2018

CG+ Media/Technology

B. Employee #12813 Family 1/11/2018 - 1/12/2018

SB+ Interpreter 2/1/2018 - 2/2/2018

2/22/2018 - 2/23/2018

SUPPORT STAFF 21:

21. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 12/21/2017:

Position Rate:


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Amy Ivers Bus Driver $20.00/hr.

22. Extracurricular:

A. Winter Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments – REVISED*:

Teresa A. Galler IE Ski Club $684.54*



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA + ADDENDUM

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-11

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

following resolution be approved:

1. Application for Reimbursement of Professional Graduate Courses (Attached)

2. Donations:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

3. Educational Activity Requests (Attached)

4. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

5. Homebound Instruction (Attached)


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6. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

7. Student Services:

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

B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

D. Settlement Agreements: Student ID #56876; ID #56033; ID #49551

8. Student HIB Appeals - ID #46204 (on hold)

9. Homeschooling Requests (Attached)

10. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

11. Student Services:

A. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

B. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Giovine discussed the RWJBarnabas Health effective date.


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Mr. Raimann thanked our departing Board members and discussed the Safety & Security

plan.

Mr. Corby discussed the passing Mr. Smithhour a previous Principal at Pine Beach and

thanked our departing Board members.

Mr. Onofrietti discussed his service on the board.

Mr. Leonard thanked our departing Board members.

Mrs. Torrone thanked our Administrative Staff and wished the best to our new Board

members.

Mr. Nardini thanked our departing Board members.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Ms. Whittaker discussed an email sent to Administration and the Board regarding her

sons’ education and the lunch program.

Ms. Krill introduced herself as the President of Toms River Schools Special Education

Parent Group.

Mr. Becker discussed Mr. John Coleman’s retirement, thanked him for his dedication and

thanked the departing Board members.

Ms. Woods discussed the playground and gate for the special education children.

Ms. Sirilla discussed the lack of items for special education children, IEP compliance and

privacy issues for special education children.

Mr. Kasper thanked the departing Board members.

Ms. Polozzo thanked the departing Board members, new breakfast program at the high

schools; intermediate schools lunch on half days and hope the special education parents

are heard.

Ms. Moore discussed the safety of her son as a walker on Bay Avenue and would like to

discuss bus transportation.


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Ms. Gorey discussed harassment issues within the middle school and high schools, an

issue with daughter and would like to discuss how to address.

Mr. Galante discussed the audit and roll of the Board Attorney.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 10:24 P.M.


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 –General Relations; Board Member

Ethics Training; Re-Organization Meeting Legal Representation; Board Member

Leave of Absence; Other. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 11:21 P.M.

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

the Board return to Regular Session at 11:21 P.M.


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

the meeting be adjourned at 11:22 P.M.



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________________________________

Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

Toms River, New Jersey, January 3, 2018

A Re-Organization 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, January 3, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Board Secretary Wendy Saxton read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Re-Organization 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 December 6, 2017 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Secretary Wendy Saxton led the Board and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

RECORDING OF ELECTION RESULTS TO BE AFFIXED IN THE MINUTES

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

following recording of election results to be affixed in the minutes be approved:


OATH OF OFFICE – 3 Year Terms

The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Ford to the following elected Board

Members:

Toms River Township

Michael Horgan

Ginny Rhine

Michele Williams

ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE


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A roll call of attendance indicated the following Board Members were present:

Mrs. Janet Bell, Mr. Russel Corby, Mrs. Gigi Esparza, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Joe

Nardini, Mr. Christopher Raimann, Mrs. Ginny Rhine and Mrs. Michele Williams.

Mr. Dan Leonard was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant

Superintendents Coleman, McKenna, Natanagara, Business Administrator Doering,

Board Attorney Abblby, Judge Ford, guests and press were also present at the meeting.

MOTION TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

A motion was made by Mr. Corby, seconded by Mr. Nardini and carried to open

nominations for the Office of President.


Mrs. Gigi Esparza nominated Mr. Russell Corby for the Office of President; Mr.

Christopher Raimann seconded the nomination.

Board Secretary Saxton called for any other nominations from the floor for the

Office of President. There were none. Mrs. Saxton called for a motion to close the

nominations for the Office of President.

MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT


nominations for the Office of President be closed.

On roll call the following vote for Mr. Corby as President:

Ayes: Bell, Corby, Esparza, Horgan, Nardini, Raimann, Rhine, Williams

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Leonard


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PRESIDENT PRESIDES

MOTION TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT

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

the nominations for the Office of Vice president be opened.


Mrs. Gigi Esparza nominated Mr. Joseph Nardini for the Office of Vice President;

Mr. Christopher Raimann seconded the nomination.

Board President Corby called for any other nominations for the Office of Vice

President.

There were none and closed the nominations for the Office of Vice President.


MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE

PRESIDENT

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

nominations for the Office of Vice President be closed.

On roll call the following vote for Mr. Nardini for Vice President:


Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Leonard

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

Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board and Other Board Meetings)

There were none


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MOTION TO RE-ADOPT ALL BOARD POLICIES

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

Approval of the Motion to Re-Adopt all Board Policies be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Leonard

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

the meeting be adjourned at 6:12 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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