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MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

ONE NORMAN J FIELD WAY TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07724-3299

REGULAR MEETING

January 17, 2017

7:30 PM STATEMENT TO BE READ BY PRESIDING OFFICER: CALL TO ORDER Statement is hereby made that adequate notice of this meeting has been properly provided by the giving of a meeting notice, by mailing same to the Hub Newspaper, and Asbury Park Press on Saturday, January 7, 2017, filing same on Saturday, January 7, 2017, with the clerk of the Borough of Tinton Falls, Borough of Eatontown and the Township of Shrewsbury, and by prominently posting said notice on the Monmouth Regional High School Internet Web page and the main doors into the High School building in the Administration wing on Saturday, January 7, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mr. Cohen President in the Schleig conference room with the following members in attendance:

Mr. Gaetano Mr. Cohen Ms. Van Wagner (arrived at 7:45 PM)

Ms. Fisher Ms. Linder Mr. Seavey Mr. Mauro Dr. Mayer Ms. Britton (arrived at

7:35 PM) Andrew Teeple, Superintendent Maria Parry, School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary

Audrey Kuhlberg, Senior Student Council Representative (left at 7:37

PM)

Nyhia Oughterson, Junior Student Council

Representative (left at 7:37 PM)

Absent Absent Absent

Mr. Barger, Esq. Board Attorney

FLAG SALUTE I. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT –

1. LED Rebate: Mrs. Parry reported the district received a rebate for the LED lights installed in the gymnasium.

2. Middle states: Mr. Teeple updated the board members on the dates for the Middle states visit.

3. Presentation – Financial Look-See: Mrs. Parry gave a presentation to the board members on school finances.

4. New Course Offerings 2017-2018: Mr. Teeple updated the board members on new

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course offerings for 1718: i. Environmental science AP and Regular

ii. Integrated Principals of Chemistry and Physics iii. Law and Popular Culture

Mr. Teeple also reported he is looking into starting academies at the high school.

5. Calendar: Mr. Teeple discussed with the board members the 1718 calendar. 6. Committees: Mr. Cohen updated the board members on the committees for 1718

Name of Committee Members Building and Grounds Joseph Gaetano, Chair

Nancy Britton Rob Mauro Mary Anne Linder

PR Rob Mauro, Chair Sue Fisher Barbara Van Wagner

Finance Steve Seavey, Chair Sue Fisher Mary Anne Linder Joe Gaetano

Negotiations Jon Cohen Barbara Van Wagner

Policy Mary Anne Linder, Chair Andrew Mayer Barbara Van Wagner Steve Seavey

Legislation Steve Seavey Personnel Committee of the Whole Advisory Ad Hoc

II. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS- Nyhia’s Report:

Winter break Girls’ Basketball beat Ocean Band- trip to Florida Swim team meets Spring sports starting up Lacrosse Meeting

Audrey’s Report:

AP Academy night meeting Physics Olympics- district took 2nd place AP Academy – capstone projects AP Tests – applications are out New lockers in 300 wing End of the marking period this month

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At this time, 7:37 PM, both Audrey and Nyhia left the meeting. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Gaetano, seconded by Dr. Mayer, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-

The following minutes: Reorganization and regular Meeting January 3, 2017

Private session January 3, 2017

ITEMS MINUTES Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Van Wagner, seconded by Ms. Linder, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: IV. FINANCIAL –

A) Schedule of Bills The Pre Check Register dated January 17, 2017 in the amount of $793,536.28 be accepted and filed for audit. The Current Payment Register for the Month of December 2016 in the amount of $2,604,759.48 be accepted and filed for audit. B) Board Secretary's Report The Board Secretary's Report for the month of December 2016 in the amount of $2,904,930.66 and in agreement with the Treasurer of School Moneys Report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting. C) Treasurer Report The Treasurer of School Moneys Report for the month of December 2016 in the amount of $2,904,930.66 and in agreement with the Board Secretary's financial report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting.

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D) District Taxes The Board request the amount of district taxes, exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next four weeks in the amount of $ 1,744,649.02 and that the Borough Councils of Tinton Falls, Eatontown and Shrewsbury Township are hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Moneys the amounts as per the listing in the May 3, 2016 minutes. TOTAL RAISED FROM TAXES $21,540,400.00 E) Transfers The attached list of transfers, for the month of December 2016. ITEMS A, B, C, D, E Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Ms. Fisher and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

F. Board Secretary’s Certification

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, I certify that as of December 31, 2016 no budgetary line item account has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11.

__________________________ _______________________________ Maria A. Parry, CPA, PSA DATE Business Administrator/Board Secretary

G. Board of Education Certification

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11, Monmouth Regional High School Board of Education certifies that as of December 31, 2016 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds should be available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

ITEMS F, G Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. V. FIRE DRILLS-

1/12/17 9:45 AM – 9:48 AM Fire Drill

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VI. STUDENT PROGRAMS

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Ms. Van Wagner and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: A) Home Instruction-

The following Home Instruction:

Case 2019614 OZ 2016-2017 to be placed on home instruction per administrative order pending hearing effective 1/3/17 to start TBA ending TBA with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English P. Mc Kean 2 Math M. Lee 2 Science Social Studies P. McKean 2 Foreign Language

Case 2018378 KD 2016-2017 to be placed on home instruction per private medical doctor effective 1/9/17 to start TBA ending TBA with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English TBA 2 Math TBA 2 Science TBA 2 Social Studies D. Locke 2 Foreign Language TBA 2

Case 2018077 KD 2016-2017 to be placed on home instruction per private medical doctor effective 1/9/17 to start TBA ending TBA with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English G. Rucker 2 Math TBA 2 Science L. Caprioni 2 Social Studies Foreign Language TBA 2

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B) Placements- Placements for the following cases: Name/Student

# Placement Dates Cost

2017285 BEST Academy (through MOESC)

1/5/17-6/30/17

$43,860 (will be prorated)

2020050 BEST Academy (through MOESC)

12/21/16-6/30/17

$43,860 (will be prorated)

2020050 Transportation to BEST Academy

12/21/16-6/30/17

MRHS transportation

2020139 Transportation home from MHRS

1/4/17-6/30/17

MRHS transportation

C) Field Trips - The following field trips: Date: Thursday February 16, 2017 Leave: MRHS 7:30 AM Return: MRHS 7 PM Department Social Studies Course: Holocaust, Genocide and Modern Humanity Purpose: Trip to museum – part of Kean Grant Destination United States Holocaust Museum Washington DC Teacher A. J. Nappi # Students/# Chaperones 63 students 7 chaperones Transportation Cost: Villani Bus $4,700 (paid by KEAN grant)

Date: Thursday February 2, 2017 Leave: MRHS 9:30 AM Return: MRHS 1 PM Department Applied Technology Course: Child Development Lab/Seminar Purpose: Gross motor skills and to taste other foods Destination Sky Zone then Seaview Mall- Grand Buffet Teacher B. C. Samuels # Students/# Chaperones 48 students 2 chaperones (Joanne Joseph) Transportation Cost: MRHS $147.00 (student paid)

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Date: Friday February 3, 2017 Leave: MRHS 10 AM Return: MRHS 12:45 PM Department English/Special Education Course: English 9 Purpose: View program called “I have a Dream” Destination Count Basie Theatre Teacher C. M. McGee # Students/# Chaperones 27 students 3 chaperones (M. Rubin, J. Goldman) Transportation Cost: MRHS $42.00

$189 tickets $231.00 total cost paid by students

Note: the Mock Trial field trips, approved on 1/3/17, set for 1/10 and 1/11 have been moved to 1/17, 1/18, and 1/19.

D.) Other- Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Cases: Case #230 dated January 3, 2017 under the district’s Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy for 2016-2017. Student Relocation students #2017045 and #2017043 Permission for students #2017045 and #2017043, to complete their senior year (2016-2017) at MRHS. Full approval will require that all rules and regulations be adhered to along with maintenance of passing grades in all student #2017045’s and #2017043’s classes. Additionally, students #2017045 and #2017043 must remain a member of good standing in the community and provide their own transportation to and from school. ITEMS A, B, C, D + ADDENDUMS: Roll Call Vote: Yes: Linder, Mauro, Mayer, Van Wagner, Fisher, Britton, Seavey, Gaetano, Cohen (except C); No: None; Abstain: Cohen (C only). Motion Carried. ADDENDUMS STUDENT:

B. Home Instruction- The following Home Instruction:

Case 2018565 HT 2016-2017 to be placed on home instruction per CST Pending Placement effective 1/18/17 to start TBA ending TBA with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English G. Rucker 2 Math TBA 2 Science TBA 2 Social Studies G. Rucker 2 Foreign Language G. Rucker 2

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Case 2019971 KD 2016-2017 to be placed on home instruction per private medical doctor effective 1/18/17 to start TBA ending six weeks with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English Math Science MOESC – De Vito 3 Social Studies Foreign Language MOESC- DiPaola 2

Case AC 2016-2017 11 to be placed on home instruction per private medical doctor effective 1/17/17 to start 1/23/17 ending TBA with the following teachers and hours a week:

Subject Teacher Hours English Education Inc. 2 Math Education Inc. 2 Science Education Inc. 2 Social Studies Education Inc. 2 Foreign Language Education Inc. 2

C. Field Trips - The following field trips: Date: Thursday February 2, 2017 Leave: MRHS 7:30 AM Return: MRHS 4 PM Department Applied Technology Course: AP Economics Purpose: Federal Challenge Orientation Destination NYC Federal Reserve Building Teacher D. S. Wolff # Students/# Chaperones 6 students 1 chaperone Transportation Cost: No bus $201.50 (student paid – taking the

train) On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Linder, seconded by Dr. Mayer and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: VIII. STAFFING

1. Appointments-

Long Term Substitute Employee #0080943: Alice Esposito as a long term substitute for Employee #0080943 for the period of January 9, 2017 to February 6, 2017 at a rate of $125/day.

2. Resignations - none

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3. Graduate Credits – None until June 2017

4. Other -

Additional Pay Brianna Soviero: An additional $21.02 per day for Brianna Soviero when she covers for Autumn Koene for the 2016-2017 school year. Student Teacher Gregory Daly: Barbara Shaloo as the cooperating teacher for student teacher Gregory Daly effective December 19, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Movement on Guide Lisa James: A movement on the guide for Lisa James effective February 1, 2017 as follows: From: BA-6 $48,165.00 To: MA-6 $51,265.00 Leave of Absence (Use of Sick Days): A leave of absence, use of sick days, for employee #0080943 for the period of January 9, 2017 to February 6, 2017. Leave of Absence (Use of Sick Days): A leave of absence, use of sick days, for employee #0082069 for the period of January 6, 2017 to February 17, 2017. ITEMS A1, A4 + ADDENDUMS Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. ADDENDUMS:

4. Other

Leave of Absence Employee #0083058: The anticipated leave of absence for Employee #0083058 as follows: Dates Details April 24 – 28, 2017 Sick days May 1 – June 9, 2017 State paid disability (family leave) Monday June 12, 2017 Estimated return date

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On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Dr. Mayer, seconded by Ms. Britton and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: B) Noninstructional

1. Appointments General Office Clerk: Ms. Tamera Egan as a General Office Clerk effective January 18, 2017 to June 30, 2017 (employee works to June 30, 2017) at a salary (will be prorated) of $25,000 plus benefits. Her hours will be 7 AM – 3 PM and will follow the 10-month employee calendar. SAT Prep Course 2016-2017: Ted Wardell and Michael Penna to teach the SAT Prep course for 2016-2017 at a stipend (paid by SAT Prep Course funds) of $800/each.

2. Resignations – Rescinding appointment Assistant Softball Coach: The rescinding of the appointment of Aileen Evans as Assistant Softball Coach for Spring Season 2017.

3. Other- Leave of Absence (Use of Sick Days): A leave of absence, (use of Sick Days) for Employee #0080052 for the period of January 13, 2017 to February 22, 2017. ITEMS B1, B2, B3 Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Britton, seconded by Mr. Mauro, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: IX. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Conferences: The following travel, meals and incidentals per A5 ch 53: SEE ATTACHED Note: The workshop for Jennifer Haggerty approved for 11/4 was moved to 2/17/17.

B. PERS Payment: The PERS Payment in the amount of $340,052 before April 1, 2017.

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C. Sustainable NJ Grant Application – PSEG Small Grants Program: The School Business Administrator to apply for a grant in the amount of $9,959.17 from PSEG for a sustainable NJ grant. The purpose of the grant would be to purchase LED lighting kits for all administrative offices and the cafeteria/kitchen Installation would be done in-house.

D. Nonpublic School Security Expense Approval: The submission of the following expenditures for their nonpublic school security grant amount for 2016-2017: Name of School Detail Amount Trinity Hall Stone Gate Associates –

school emergency management plan services

$2,500.00

Trinity Hall Millard Enterprises 3M window security film

$3,000.00

Total $5,500.00

E. Purchase/Lease of 54 Passenger Bus: The purchase and financing (36-month lease) of a 54 passenger bus as follows: Bus: Blue Bird 2018 Model Year 54 passenger

“vision” school bus with diesel engine and hydraulic brakes

Cost: $75,453.00 purchased through Educational Services Commission co-op bid 16/17-35 Bid Item #8

Financing – Bank Quote Received- 36 months payments start 1st

of month after bus received and accepted Bank of America No quote TD Bank 4.71% First Capital Leasing 5.571%

F. Removal of Bus #23: Removal of Bus #23, Blue Bird 2009 VIN #1BAKFCKH99F259635B, fixed assets #1205. The bus will be kept on property, but will be placed out of service due to being permanently disabled. It will be used for parts and taken off of insurance.

G. Fines and Discipline Table for Student Technology Damage: The following fine/discipline table for student technology damage effective February 1, 2017 so proper notification can be sent to all parents/guardians/students and staff: Detail Cost Damage to Keyboards: Chromebooks - $125

Laptops $50 Desktops $30

Damage to screens Chromebooks - $90 Laptops $110 Desktops $175

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Liquid Spills Chromebooks - $110 Laptops $80 Desktops $100 Note: if the system board does not fix the unit, the system is considered unrepairable and the fee for replacement will be issued

Damages to plastics/case per item damaged Chromebooks - $45 Laptops $35 Desktops $50

Actions to be taken: 1st offense Fine (cost of damage above) with after school

detention and a call home 2nd offense Fine (cost of damage above) with ISS, call home

and parent conference at school 3rd offence Fine (cost of damage) plus loss of privilege to use

school owned technology

H. MOESC Fee Schedule 2017-2018: The following fee schedule from MOESC for 2017-2018:

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ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H + ADDENDUMS Roll Call Vote: Yes: Linder, Mauro, Mayer, Van Wagner, Fisher, Britton, Seavey (Except A), Gaetano, Cohen; No: None; Abstain: Seavey (A only). Motion Carried. ADDENDUMS OTHER:

I. Transportation Jointure Tinton Falls School District: The following transportation jointure with Tinton Falls School District (TFSD will pay MRHS for the transportation) Friday May 26, 2017 9:15 AM – 2 PM one bus with air conditioning to take students to the Planetarium at Ocean County College - $210 per bus Friday May 26, 2017 9:15 AM – 2 PM 4 buses to take students to the Planetarium at Ocean County College - $840.00 total

J. 10 and 12 Month Calendar 2017-2018: The 10 and 12 month calendars for 2017-2018. Policy - First Reading- On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Van Wagner, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: A first reading of the following policies: Policy Number Name 5141.7 Use of AEDs Policy First Reading Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Linder, seconded by Mr. Seavey, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: A second reading and adoption of the following policies: Policy Number Name 4111 Recruitment, Selection, Hiring 4111.1 Non Discrimination Affirmative Action 4131 Staff Development 4211 Recruitment, Selection, Hiring 5145.4 Equal Educational Opportunity 6121 Non Discrimination Affirmative Action Policy Second Reading and Adoption Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS – Policy Committee: Mrs. Linder reported that the policy committee is working on policies for the January meeting. CORRESPONDENCE-none

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BOARD COMMENTS- Mr. Cohen: Mr. Cohen stated that Ms. Winecoff will be at the February 7th meeting. Ms. Van Wagner: Ms. Van Wagner reported the Eatontown play will be the 27th and 28th of next week. She also thanked the Board of Education for all of their support with the play. Ms. Fisher: Ms. Fisher stated she attended some basketball games; attended the January 8th football banquet and the AP Academy night on January 12th. All were organized well. She also reminded the Board that 1/29 is the PTSA Bingo night and 2/3 is the Casino Night for the Hannah Duffy foundation. Mr. Seavey: Mr. Seavey complimented Mrs. Parry on her earlier presentation. Dr. Mayer: Dr. Mayer complimented Mrs. Parry on her earlier presentation and was happy to hear of the rebate for the LED lights. Mr. Mauro: Mr. Mauro complimented Mrs. Parry on her earlier presentation. Mr. Gaetano: Mr. Gaetano thanked the board members for his cards during his recent illness. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Inice Hennessy: Ms. Hennessy inquired about policies up for adoption on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Gaetano, seconded by Mr. Seavey and carried THAT: The Board adjourns the meeting at 8:51 PM. Roll Call Vote: All in Favor Respectfully submitted, Maria A. Parry, CPA, PSA Board Secretary/Business Administrator MP/mp