toms river, new jersey, august 15, 2018

Toms River, New Jersey, August 15, 2018

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

took place at Toms River High School North, Media Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road,

Toms River, New Jersey on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Board President Russell Corby read the following Opening Statement:

“Good Evening, Welcome to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the

Toms River Regional Schools.”

“This meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the

Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on August 2, 2018, which constituted at least 48

hours notice as required by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

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

Mr. Michael Horgan, Mr. Chris Raimann, Mrs. Ginny Rhine, Mrs. Michele Williams,

Mr. Joe Nardini and Mr. Russell Corby.

Mrs. Esparza arrived 6:10 p.m.

Mrs. Bell was absent.

Mr. Leonard was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents,

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

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:10 P.M.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rhine, seconded by Mr. Nardini 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- # 56979, # 51566;

Settlement Proposals # 47956, K.S, R.S; Shared Service Agreements; Contracts –

Management; Personnel; Fire & Security Drill Report; 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 – 7:42 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:42 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mr. Corby led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated it has been a very busy spring and summer where

many of us have been preparing for this new school year and the first day of school.

At the beginning of last school year, the Toms River Regional Board of Education

worked with the community, staff, and my administrative team to develop five district

goals for the 2018-19 school year. They are as follows:


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The Superintendent recommends that the Toms River Regional Board of Education accept the following

district goals for School Year 2018-2019:

Toms River Regional Schools Annual District Goals 2018-2019

1. Student Achievement Informed by key data from across all five annual goals, district staff will continue to build

programs that promote future readiness, integrate content and skills, and personalize

learning for all students.

2. Budget Develop a financial plan to support our educational program that considers current and future

losses in funding with a focus on facilities improvement and alternative revenue sources.

3. Facilities Improve energy efficiency through successful implementation of the cost-neutral ESIP plan

approved in 2017-2018 and educate the public on priority projects captured in the

Rebuilding Our Schools plan completed June 2018.

4. Technology

Pilot and implement programs that promote computational thinking and its applications in

preparation to meet new state requirements by 2021; support a whole child approach and improved

data analysis to make informed decisions.

5. Community

Increase partnerships and community participation to advocate for the continued growth of

exceptional student programs in the face of anticipated state funding cuts.

Superintendent Healy stated we are aggressively addressing the state aid funding cuts

which was communicated to the community on August 2, 2018 that would cumulatively

amount to $70 million dollars in seven years. There is no way we could absorb that loss.

On August 2, 2018 I issued a letter to our entire community outlining our position


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regarding state funding and really for the first time asking for a call of action at a

heightened and almost desperate level. I issued a letter to the entire community which

included contact information for our local and state legislatures as well as the

commissioner of education. To date, we have noticed a ground swell of support by many

community members. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Doering and his team tomorrow,

we are submitting our emergency aid application to the Department of Education. We

see resolutions being introduced by various our communities urging the passage of

legislation to address the loss in state aid. We are seeing community outreach, local

organization outreach and also work on the part of this team and Board to address the

legislature in a very logical. We will work with anyone and everyone to make sure that

this community and its state aid is rightfully restored and we respectfully request that our

community continue to support us.

Board President Corby stated the Superintendent has clearly explained the gravity of the

circumstances this district will face over the next seven years. We also have to

understand we have been losing this money over the last five years.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan

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

Regional Schools met on August 8, 2018 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New

Jersey in Conference Room A at 6:30 p.m. Committee Chair, Mike Horgan, read the

following opening statement:

“Good evening, welcome to the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting of the

Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of the meeting was

published in the Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on August 2, 2018 which

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

Act.”


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In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members – Janet

Bell, Russ Corby, Gigi Esparza, Dan Leonard, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine,

Michele Williams, Superintendent – Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents – Debra

McKenna, Marc Natanagara and Jim Ricotta, 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 Mrs. Saxton and other members of the administration.

The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of $1,996,654.94 for the 2017-

2018 school year and $18,777,263.84 for the 2018-2019 school year. The Budget and

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. Given the timing

for booking and selling tickets for shows, a process was discussed and agreed to whereby

the Superintendent and Business Administrator could give preliminary approval for

shows with subsequent formal approval by the Board.

The Board members all agreed that they would no longer be reimbursed for their

cost to attend the N.J. School Boards Conference due to the financial constraints of the

District. The Board’s registration for this training is still to be paid by the District.

Finally, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Leonard reported to the Board on the recent

Leadership Training they attended on August 1, 2018. Areas discussed were

communication and a vision statement. Dr. Natanagara took paperwork that was

provided from Mrs. Williams from the August 1st. meeting, so copies could be

distributed to the whole Board at their next meeting.


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Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

Regional Schools met on August 8, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper

Avenue, Toms River, NJ, beginning at 7:22 P.M.

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

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

Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was published in the Asbury Park

Press on August 2, 2018 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law

under the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Janet Bell, Gigi

Esparza, Michael Horgan, Dan Leonard, Ginny Rhine, Chris Raimann, Michele

Williams; Superintendent- Dave Healy; Assistant Superintendents- Debra McKenna,

Marc Natanagara and James Ricotta; Manager of Capital Projects- Mark Wagner, and

Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko.. The meeting was open to the public and an

opportunity for public comment was provided.

ESIP and Referendum Update

● Referendum required forms and plans have been submitted to the NJ Department

of Education and project approvals are beginning to arrive. We are currently

waiting for Silver Bay and 1144 Hooper Avenue approvals to return to district.

Received approvals currently show excellent results exceeding 30% funding. Mr

Wagner will prepare a resolution for referendum funding for board review and

anticipated approval at this months meeting. The referendum schedule for holding

a January 22, 2019 is being adhered to.

● Regarding the ESIP work, we are currently undergoing a review of retro

commissioning documents prepared by the engineer and are expect to be out for

RFP sometime next month . The bids for the district-wide LED lighting have

been received and are currently being reviewed by District Engineer, Maser

Consulting.

Old Projects discussion:

1. Traffic safety lights update: JCP&L connected several newly installed lights and

remaining 3 will be connected shortly. JCPL arrived on 8/7 as scheduled to


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reconnect remaining 5 lights, however only 2 of the remaining 5 were

reconnected. It is still anticipated that all traffic safety lights will be fully

operational prior to the start of the 2018-19 school year.

2. The Manager of Facilities reviewed the status of the 2018 summer projects. Work

is progressing in many areas including flooring, sidewalks, and general repair.

3. The High School North field house project is progressing and space for team use is

currently open and being utilized. Final inspection is scheduled for Monday,

August 13, 2018.

4. Silver Bay Changing Room. Permits have been received and the contractor is

expected to begin on Monday, August 13, 2018. The project is expected to be

substantially completed prior to the start of the school year.

5. The High School East Anatomy, Physiology and Forensics Lab grant project is

substantially completed. Sinks are being installed and cabinetry is on order. This

is a grant funded project.

6. RWJ Barnabas signage is ongoing inside and outside of the arena along with

updated logo on the court.

New Projects discussion:

1. Partnership Health Center at 54 Washington Street sustained substantial roof leaks

after a recent storm that brought heavy rainfall to our area. This roof issue has

been addressed and since repaired. No additional leaks have since been reported.

A new 5 ton rooftop unit was also recently placed upon this roof.

2. The District Vehicle Maintenance Complex has completed the propane tank

project. The design engineer is expected to verify work and then DCA sends their

inspector out to review for final inspection and approval. All this is expected to be

completed within 2 weeks.

3. High School East chiller main compressor is being replaced and the end of this

week. Work is underway this week (8/6 - 8/10) dismantling the existing

defunct compressor and chiller components to prepare for the new

compressor installation. New compressor install to take place week of (8/13 -

8/17) weather and progress permitting.

Environmental:

1. Nothing being reported at this time.

Communications:


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1. Nothing being reported at this time.

Public Comment:

1. No comments made.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rhine

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

met on August 8, 2018, in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River,

New Jersey, beginning at 7:30 P.M.

Committee Chair Janet Bell read the following opening statement: “Good evening and

welcome to the Curriculum 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 August 3, 2018 which constituted at least 48 hours’ notice as required by law under

the Open Public Meetings Act.”

In addition to the Committee Chair, in attendance were Board members Russ Corby, Gigi

Esparza, Dan Leonard, Michael Horgan, Joe Nardini, Chris Raimann, Ginny Rhine, and

Michele Williams; Assistant Superintendents Debra McKenna, Dr. Marc Natanagara, and

Jim Ricotta; and Directors Norma DeNoia, Cara DiMeo, Joy Forrest, and Dr. Estee

Mailot. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was

provided.

Superintendent Dave Healy presented the final report on achievement of the Board’s

2017-2018 District Goals in the areas of student achievement, budget and finance,

facilities, technology, and communications. The evidence presented showed great

progress in integrated learning; partnerships, sponsorships and grants; advanced plans to

repair and improve our facilities; better applications of technology in classrooms and

offices; and more public participation for the improvement of our schools.

The administrative team then reviewed the proposal for the district 2018-2019 annual

goals, developed with input from multiple stakeholders and based on successes and

identified areas of growth over the past several years. These goals form the basis of

building-level goals and inform decision making in all areas.


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This summer, beyond closing out the previous school year and preparing for the coming

year, summer activities have included: special education extended school year, credit

recovery, and secondary Spanish classes; elementary leadership, DNA camp, and high

school computer programming (grant supported); intermediate robotics; Summer PARCC

administration; staff training, including TeachMeet, a free day of workshops for over 100

NJ educators in mid-August; and athletics and music programs.

Director of Special Services Joy Forrest shared the results of recent annual state

monitoring of our programs for students with disabilities. For the first time in many

years, the district will not have an action plan for remedying areas of non-compliance.

Nine procedural issues will be addressed for the monitors’ return between December and

March.

Director of Secondary Curriculum Norma DeNoia shared that the secondary Assessment

Committee, which is made up of teachers, parents, and administrators, is advocating for

more authentic and holistic quarterly assessments-- performance or portfolio for 3rd

marking period and non-graded performance for 1st. Elementary Director Cara DiMeo

stated that new trimester report cards will roll out this year.

The list of curricula revised by our teaching staff and administrators for the upcoming

school year were reviewed and appear for approval on the Board educational programs

agenda. The graduate survey was shared. In addition, choices dual enrollment, option 2,

and honors level courses continue to be discussed and tested.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Esparza

A Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of the Toms River

Regional Schools took place at the Administrative Offices, 1144 Hooper Avenue,

Conference Room A, Toms River, New Jersey on August 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. This

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

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

In attendance were Gigi Esparza, Chair, committee members, Janet Bell, Joe

Nardini. Also attending was Russell Corby, Board President.


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The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Gigi Esparza. David Healy,

Superintendent, discussed with the members the personnel being recommended for

employment, job descriptions, as well as recommendations for extra-curricular positions

being recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, August 15,

2018.

The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Policy Committee – Mrs. Esparza

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

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

August 8, 2018. Board Member 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 August 2, 2018, which

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

Act.”

In addition to Gigi Esparza, in attendance were Committee members Janet Bell,

Joseph Nardini, Michele Williams, Ginny Rhine, Michael Horgan and Daniel Leonard;

Superintendent David Healy; Assistant Superintendents; Marc Natanagara, Ed.D.,

Debra McKenna and James Ricotta; Director of Human Resources Megan Osborn.

Director of Human Resources, Megan Osborn, presented the following

policies for review and deliberation in preparation for the first reading at the

Board of Education meeting on August 15, 2018:

Policy 5450 Athletic Awards (Revised)

Policy 1613 Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Regulation 1613 Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Policy 5561 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students


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with Disabilities (M) (Revised)

Regulation 5561 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students

with Disabilities (M) (Revised)

Policy 8561 Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (M)

(Revised)

Approval of Policy and Adoption of the Following Policy:

Policy 5512 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (M) (Revised)

** It is recommended that the Board of Education suspend the Bylaw 0131

requiring two Board Readings to adopt a policy and adopt Policy 5512 –

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying with one Reading to have this policy

effective for September 1, 2018

Abolish Regulation:

Regulation 5512 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (M)

INQUIRIES FROM GUESTS AND PRESS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limited to 3

minutes as per Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, the first

public session will be limited to a total of 30 minutes)

Mrs. Whittaker discussed State curriculum non-compliance issues.

APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER REGIONAL

SCHOOLS 2018-19 DISTRICT GOALS (attached)

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

Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River Regional Schools 2018-19 District Goals

(attached) be approved.


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On roll call the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bell, Leonard

MOTION TO TABLE AGENDA ITEM #10

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

Approval to Table Agenda Item # 10 - Approval of the Resolution of the Toms River

Regional Schools that as per the Superintendent’s employment contract and pending

approval of the Executive County Superintendent, to approve the Superintendent’s

Quantitative and Qualitative Merit Goals for the 2017-18 School Year (attached) be

approved.


Ayes: Esparza, Rhine, Williams, Corby

Noes: Raimann

Abstained: Horgan, Nardini


Assistant Superintendent Debra McKenna presents the HIB Self-Assessment

On January 5, 2011, the Anti-Bullying of Bill of Rights Act was signed into law to

strengthen the standards and procedures for preventing, reporting, investigating and

responding to incidents of HIB of students that occur on school grounds and off school

grounds under specified circumstances.

The State Commissioner of Education revised the NJDOE model HIB policy which was

shared with individual school districts to aid them in the revision of their own policies in

order to align them with the amended law.

A program was designed by the Commissioner of Education to grade each public school

and school district in their efforts to implement the new Anti-Bullying Bill of


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Rights. The program of self-assessment was developed in consultation with experts in

anti-bullying strategies and school climate improvement and representatives from various

districts throughout the state. This self assessment document was revised for the 2013-14

school year based on feedback that the NJDOE received from the field during the first

year of implementation, and has remained the same through the 2017-18 school year.

The Commissioner’s program and Guidance for Determining Grades under the Anti-

Bullying Bill of Rights Act was distributed to all of our school anti-bullying specialists.

The first step of the grading program was for each school through its school safety/school

climate team to complete a self-assessment of its implementation of the ABR.

This self-assessment tool is organized into eight core elements which include various

HIB programs, trainings, curriculum, HIB personnel and HIB incident reporting and

investigation procedures. All documentation of compliance is maintained at the school

level.

Each indicator is organized into categories of compliance and each level is assigned a

score equivalence. All scores are added together to come up with individual school

grades, all school grades are then added together and averaged to come up with a district

grade.

Tonight I am here to share the scores for our district with you and also to share with you

the number of incidents reported, and investigated as well as the number that were

deemed acts of HIB. These scores will be submitted to the NJDOE and then a grade will

be determined. The self-assessment portion of the score for our district is 76 out of a

possible 78 points. When broken down by level:

High School-76/78

Intermediate-76/78

Elementary-77/78

During the 2017-2018 school year 276 acts of HIB were reported and investigated, of

those 118 were confirmed as HIB according to statute.


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This self-assessment serves as an opportunity to reflect upon our progress in

implementing the law and to reinforce and strengthen our HIB prevention and

intervention programs, policies and practices.

Administrators from each of our 18 schools have shared HIB data with staff members,

analyzed such data and targeted specific areas to focus efforts to promote positive school

culture and climate. Our school district plans to further assess strengths and

vulnerabilities for learning by conducting our annual school climate survey and using this

data to measure our program implementation.

This report is reflective of the efforts of our staff in all areas of school life:

Our school safety/school climate teams, parents, students, nurses, student assistance

counselors, guidance counselors, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers,

our school resource officers, safety officers, and other support staff.

All members of our school community have received training and updated

communication on ABR as well as continue to implement and update programs and

activities designed to promote a positive school climate.

Each school has assigned one person to serve as anti-bullying specialist and one

administrator as a liaison to the district wide committee. These people volunteer

countless hours to trainings, investigations, program planning and additional school

safety team meetings. Our board of education recognizes and acknowledges the hard

work by these individuals and all members of our school community who share in the

goal of providing our young people with a safe and positive learning environment.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING GRADES

UNDER THE ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (attached)

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

Approval of Resolution for the New Jersey Department of Education School Self-

Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (attached)

be approved.


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Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF HIB SPECIALISTS AND APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATORS

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

Approval of HIB Specialists and Applicable Administrators be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF

ARMED SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PROVIDE

SECURITY IN BEACHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE SCHOOL

YEARS JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2026 (attached)

A motion was made by Mr. Corby on behalf of Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr.

Nardini and carried that the Approval of Shared Service Agreement for the Provision of

Armed Special Law Enforcement Officers to Provide Security in Beachwood Elementary

School for the School Years July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2026 (attached) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None



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APPROVAL OF SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF

ARMED SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PROVIDE

SECURITY WITHIN TOMS RIVER’S JURISDICTION FOR THE SCHOOL

YEARS JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2026 (attached)

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

Approval of Shared Service Agreement for the Provision of Armed Special Law

Enforcement Officers to Provide Security within Toms River’s Jurisdiction for the School

Years July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2026 (attached) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

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

the Approval of First Reading of the Following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be

approved.

Policy 5450 Athletic Awards (Revised)

Policy 1613 Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Regulation 1613 Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M)

Policy 5561 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with

Disabilities (M) (Revised)

Regulation 5561 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with

Disabilities (M) (Revised)

Policy 8561 Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (M) (Revised)


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Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF POLICY AND ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICY # 5512


Approval of Policy and Adoption of the Following Policy be approved.

Policy #5512 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (M) (Revised)

It is recommended that the Board of Education suspend the Bylaw 0131 requiring two Board

Readings to adopt a policy and adopt Policy #5512 – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

with one Reading to have this policy effective for September 1, 2018



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL TO ABOLISH REGULATION # 5512


the Approval to Abolish Regulation # 5512 be approved.

Abolish Regulation:

Regulation 5512 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (M)


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Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF RESERVE ENCUMBRANCE RESOLTUION (attached)


Approval of Reserve Encumbrance Resolution (attached) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC NURSING SERVICES CONTRACT

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Horgan and carried that

the Approval of Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services Contract Effective September 1,

2018 – June 30, 2019 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None



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APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SERVICES CHAPTER

192/193 CONTRACT AND EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF

ELIGIBILITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019

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

Approval of Catapult Learning Non-Public Services Chapter 192/193Contract and

Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility Services Effective September 1, 2018 – June

30, 2019 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC

TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 –

JUNE 30, 2019

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Horgan and carried that

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

Services Effective September 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY

AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES



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

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

Educational Services Effective September 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF TENDER TOUCH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC

AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC TITLE ONE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES


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

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

One Educational Services Effective September 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SPECIAL

EDUCATION SERVICES AND 193 SPEECH SERVICES UNDER IDEA-B


Approval of Catapult Learning Non-Public Special Education Services and 193 Speech

Services under IDEA-B be approved.



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Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE

PRELIMINARY ELIGIBLE COSTS (PEC) APPROVAL LETTERS FROM THE

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS FINAL ELIGIBLE COSTS (FEC)

(attached)

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

Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Preliminary Eligible Costs

(PEC) Approval Letters from the State Department of Education as Final Eligible Costs

(FEC) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None


APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS 26-30


Approval of Agenda Items 26-30 be approved.

26. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

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

Agreements (attached)

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


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July 18, 2018

July 24, 2018

29. Approval of Bills:

General $ 12,004,820.79

Cafeteria $ 5,645.96

Payroll (Gross) July 6, 2018 $ 1,242,006.51

(Gross) July 20, 2018 $ 1,261,512.99

30. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum

School Year 2017-2018

Purchases – Pages 1 through 17- $ 1,996,654.94

School Year 2018-2019

Purchases – Pages 1 through 41- $18,777,263.84

Zero Values Award of Bids

Contract Extensions Student Transportation

Contract Renewals Jointures

Permission to Advertise Resolutions


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

Noes: None

Abstained: None



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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 June 2018 Preliminary 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 June 2018 Preliminary after a

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

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

our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of

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

needs.

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

Approval and Certification of the June 2018 Preliminary Secretary’s Monthly Financial

Reports be approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


PERSONNEL AGENDA + ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1- 34


following resolution be approved:


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CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-9:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}

$ A. Alexandra M. Dadon (R) 53,600

STR Vocal/Instrumental 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

Music

B. Michelle Lacrosse-Schiel (R) 53,600

HSS Math 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

C. Robert G. Maloney, Jr. (R) 57,500

IS Sped RR 9/1/2018* - 6/30/2019

D. John E. McGovern, Jr. (R) 60,400

HSE Sped RR 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

E. Kristina Napolitano (R) 55,600

WAL ESL 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

F. Beatrice Nyantakyi (R) 62,700

SB+ School Psychologist 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

(11 Months)

G. Heather M. O’Laughlin (R) 56,500

HA Speech Language 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

Specialist

H. Kelly Padden-Kuchie (R) 65,450

ED School Psychologist 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

(11 Months)

1. Recommended for Employment: (Continued)



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I. Jacqueline L. Powell (R) 53,600

HSN Sped CI 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

J. Diane L. Reilly (R) 60,400

School Nurse 9/1/2018* - 6/30/2019

K. Sean Wood (R) 53,600

HSN Science 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

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

final * Start Date Pending Release from Current District

2. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to:

A. Dina M. O’Donnell ND Supervisor of Instruction $92,300

WS Grade 4 8/16/2018 - 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

3. Recommended Job Title Correction:

Change to:

A. Allison A. Valenti JAC Kindergarten

JAC Grade 5

Recommended Salary Adjustments Effective 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 for Web

Developer Stipend of $1,500.00:

Employee Location

A. Beth Ann Peters Joseph A. Citta

B. Timothy E. Gilmartin Intermediate North


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5. Recommended Degree Changes/Salary Adjustments effective 9/1/2018 –

6/30/2019:

From: To: $

A. Gregory F. Elias MA MA+30 +1,000

IS Sped Aut

B. Brielle M. Douress BA+30 MA +1,400

HSN Social Studies

6. Recommended Salary Adjustments:

$

A. Dana M. Calabrese 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +2,500.00

BWD Sped Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)

B. Jaime M. Hardie 9/1/2018 - 2/1/2019 +8,126.88

HSN Math (teaching one extra period (Prorated)

per day)

C. Valerie R. Mackin 9/1/2018 - 2/1/2019 +7,576.88

HSN Basic Skills Math (teaching one extra period (Prorated)

per day)

D. Samantha H. Macnab 9/1/2018 - 2/1/2019 +6,887.50

HSN Math (teaching one extra period (Prorated)

per day)

E. Jonna L. Meyers 9/1/2018 - 6/30/20169 + 200.00

HSS Math (service increment

adjustment for Re-hire)

F. Christopher A. Polhemus 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +2,500.00

HSE Sped Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)


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G. Cynthia L. Policastro-Smith 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +2,500.00

HA Sped Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)

H. Julia N. Politano 9/1/2018 - 2/1/2019 +6,887.50

HSN Math (teaching one extra period

per day)

$

I. Melissa Touevski 9/1/2018 - 2/1/2019 +7,575.00

HSN Math (teaching one extra period

per day)

7. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14204 Family 12/14/2018 - 3/18/2018

PB Grade 4

B. Employee #12396 Family 10/3/2018 - 10/31/2018

ND Grade 1 Personal 11/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

8. Retirement:

A. Darlene H. Foy 1/1/2019

IE Social Studies Gr. 6

B. Andrea M. Vahey 7/23/2018

HSS Math

9. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10-11:

10. Title I Program: (Attached)


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A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to receive payment

under Title I Funds for the school year commencing 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019.

11. Title IIA Class Size Reduction Instructors: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached REVISED Class Size Reduction

Instructors (Title IIA funded) for the 2018-2019 school year.

SUPPORT STAFF 12-22:

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

A. Coordinator of the Office of Grants and Communication

13. Business Office:

A. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to: $

Michael Kenny Coordinator of the Office of Grants +5,000

Grant Writer and Communication (Prorated)

8/16/2018 - 6/30/2019

14. Secretarial Services:


A. Revised Change of Contract Start Date:

Lorraine M. Mann 8/6/2018 - 6/30/2019

IN Secretary (12 mos)


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B. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to: $

Francine Brebner HSS Guidance Secretary (10 mos) *

HA Sec’y (12 mos) 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

*no change in salary until 19-20 SY as employee is working in July and August 2018

C. Resignation:

Renee Betz 9/1/2018

ND Secretary (10 mos)

15. Special Education Paraprofessionals:


A. Recommended for Employment:

$

Carol A. Ainley (R) 14,091.00

IS Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Douglas J. Rush (R) 14,091.00

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Kimberly Gilmartin (R) 20,970.00

ELC Tier I Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Re-Hire)

Vincent C. Lamparielo (R) 14,091.00

STR Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Mary G. Perrella (R) 14,091.00

SB Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Kristen L. Walker (R) 14,091.00

ED Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019


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Change to:

Jennifer L. Kemper IS Tier I Paraprofessional $19,470.00

IS Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Lisa D. Kontogiannis ED Tier I Paraprofessional $19,470.00

ED Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Marie Lucia ELC Tier I Paraprofessional $19,470.00

ELC Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

C. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #15209 Personal 9/1/2018 – 9/25/2018

SB Tier II Para

15. Special Education Paraprofessionals: (Continued)


C. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #15271 Military 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

WAL Tier II Para Ext.

D. Resignations:

Maria A. Dilts 8/31/2018

CG Tier I Paraprofessional

Kristen M. Dolci 9/1/2018

ELC Tier II Paraprofessional

Linda M. Franco 9/1/2018


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HSN Tier II Paraprofessional

16. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

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

hour effective 9/1/2018:

Emily A. Molitor


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17. Cafeteria/Playground Aides:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee #10933 Personal 9/5/2018 – 9/7/2018

East Dover

Employee #15310 Medical 9/1/2018 – 3/1/2019

North Dover

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.60 per


Dorothy C. Kirspel

C. Retirements:

Janis C. Black 9/1/2018

East Dover

Sharon E. Nazarko 9/1/2018

Silver Bay


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18. Central Registration:

A. Recommended for employment effective 8/20/2018 - 6/30/2019 at a rate of

$130.00 per day

Richard V. Lerche

Residency Investigator

19. Custodial Department:

A. Recommend approval to attend training to receive the Black Seal/Low

Pressure License to be reimbursed upon issuance of license at a cost no

greater than $462.00:

Richard G. Clarke

Edward J. Miick

Michael A. Wilkowski


Change to: $

Kyle L. Jackson HSN Night Supervisor +2,650.00

HSN Custodian 8/20/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

C. Recommended salary adjustment:

$

Richard G. Clarke 7/19/2018 – 6/30/2019 +700.00

BW Night Custodian Night Differential

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


Michael Penn


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20. Facilities Department:

A. Recommended for Employment:

$

Judith A. Flaherty (R) 31,342.00

Facilities Secretary 8/30/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Prorated)

(12 Mos)

21. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

A. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #16006 Family 7/14/2018 – 8/27/2018

Café 1144 Cafeteria

Lead Worker

22. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Effective Dates

Antonios Antoniadis Regular Bus Driver 9/25/2018 – 6/30/2019

Sukhrobdzhon Vokhidov Regular Bus Driver 9/25/2018 – 6/30/2019

B. Recommended for extension of probationary period:

Effective Dates

Paul R. Miller Regular Bus Driver 9/25/2018 – 12/25/2018

Richard J. Reinhart, Jr. Regular Bus Driver 9/25/2018 – 12/25/2018

Lisa M. Vasselli Regular Bus Driver 9/25/2018 – 12/25/2018


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C. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list at a rate of

$20.00 per hour effective 8/16/2018:

Melissa K. Bock

Daniel J. Brycki

Meghan E. Scott

Josephine J. Skweres

Ethan J. Vacchiano

Zyerha C. Williams


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D. Recommended for continuing substitute/part-time employment for the

school year effective 9/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 (Attached)

E. Resignation:

Ethan J. Vacchiano 8/10/2018

Regular Bus Driver

F. Retirement:

Diane Gold 9/1/2018

Sped Bus Attendant

23. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. REVISED* Food Service Lead Cafeteria Workers for training effective

8/30/2018:

*$ Hourly Rate

Susan Baita 25.26

Kellie Burke 26.01

Sandra Costa 25.26

Cynthia Dallago 25.26

Maria DeRiggi 26.01

Marietta Evans 26.01


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Joanne Foran 25.26

Joanne Guild 26.01

Lisa Kaiser 26.01

Cathy Kucinski 26.01

Susan MacArthur 26.01

Nancy Michell 25.26

Freida Minkema 25.26

Joanna Reid 25.26

Gerri Sears 26.01

Carol Walshak 25.26

Deborah Wasky 26.01

Anne Wnorowski 28.77

24. Extracurricular:

A. Fall Coaching Recommendations & Payments:

Beth Blaine IE Intramurals

Allyson Boucher IE Girls’ Soccer $4,511, Step 3

Marissa Granato HSE Asst. Girls’ Gymnastics Volunteer

Chelsea McCabe IE Intramurals

Cynthia O’Donnell HSE Head Girls’ Gymnastics $7,796, Step 3

Dennis Peregrim* HSE Asst. Girls’ Soccer $5,228, Step 3

Kristen Potter IE Volleyball $4,511, Step 3

Christine Scherm HSS Asst. Girls’ $5,228, Step 3

Cross Country

Amy Zehner HSS Head Girls’ $7,796, Step 3

Cross Country

B. Fall Coaching Change of Employment:

Change to:

William Byrne* HSE Asst. Football $4,205, Step 1

HSE Football

Volunteer


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C. Fall Coaching Salary Correction:

From: To:

Jessica M. Silva HSN Asst.Girls’ Soccer HSN Asst. Girls’ Soccer

$3,552.00, Step 2 $5,228, Step 3 *On approved Sub List

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

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

employment becoming final

CERTIFICATED STAFF 26-28:

26. Recommended Salary Adjustments:

$

A. Dina M. O’Donnell 8/16/2018 - 6/30/2019 +200.00

ND Supervisor of Instruction (service increment (Prorated)

correction)

B. Beatrice Nyantakyi 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +1,100.00

SB+ School Psychologist (MA to MA+30 Degree (Prorated)

Correction) (11 Months)

C. Michelle Lacrosse-Schiel 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +2,950.00

HSS Math (Step Adjustment/Service

Increment for Re-Hire)

D. Belinda R. Joyner 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +6,950.00

HSS Sped RR (teaching one extra period

per day)

E. David M. Oizerwitz 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 +8,664.38

HSN Sped RR (teaching one extra period

per day)


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27. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

A. Sean Wood (R) $53,600

HSN Science 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019

28. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

SUPPORT STAFF 29-33:

29. Secretarial Services:

A. Transfers Effective for the 2018-2019 SY: (Attached)

30. Curriculum and Instruction Office:

A. Recommended Leave of Absence Request:

Employee # 13301 Family 8/14/2018 - 8/21/2018

Curriculum & Operations

Data Analyst

31. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Resignations:

Brittany F. Saez 9/1/2018

HA Tier II Paraprofessional

Corrine M. Shan 9/1/2018

WD Tier I Paraprofessional

32. Custodial Department:


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A. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

Employee # 10327 Family 8/6/2018 - 9/9/2018

HSE Custodian

33. Transportation Department:

A. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Effective Dates

James R. Giberson Mechanic Level II 9/25/2018 – 6/30/2019

B. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period:

Noreen C. Popinko Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2018 – 12/20/2018

Diane Wauchek Regular Bus Driver 9/1/2018 – 12/20/2018

34. Extracurricular:

A. Fall Coaching Salary Correction:

From: To:

Brian R. Cerbone HSE Athletic HSE Athletic

Coordinator Coordinator

$3,685.56 $5,528.34

B. Fall Coaching Resignations:

Amy Sabatino IE Field Hockey


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Noes: None

Abstained: Horgan on #15


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ITEMS 1-9


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. Funded Programs:

A. Recommend approval of the attached administrator designation for Non-

Public Technology Funds. (Attached)

5. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

6. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

7. Student Services:

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


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B. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

C. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

D. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Services for the 2018-2019

school year (Attached)

8. K-12 Guidance and Counseling Plans: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval of the attached K-12 Guidance and Counseling

Program Plans for the 2018-2019 school year.

9. Curriculum Approvals for 2018-2019 School Year (Attached)



Noes: None

Abstained: None


OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Raimann thanked Toms River, Beachwood and South Toms River for the extra

security in our schools.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Mrs. Howe discussed block scheduling and inclusion teachers at Intermediate South.

Mrs. Whittaker discussed inclusion teachers and the number of days her son did not have

classes at Intermediate South.


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Mr. Nardini stated the letters on the High School East building had been replaced for

months.

Mr. Raimann discussed the block scheduling.

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

meeting be adjourned at 8:36 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

toms river, new jersey, august 15, 2018

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