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Toms River, New Jersey, August 19, 2020

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

took place virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.

Board President Anna Polozzo 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 July 23, 2020, 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:

Ms. Kathy Eagan, Mr. Michael Horgan, Mrs. Jennifer Howe, Mr. Alex Mizenko, Mr. Joe

Nardini, Mrs. Michele Williams, Mrs. Ginny Rhine and Mrs. Anna Polozzo

Mr. Kevin Kidney arrived 6:03 p.m.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Healy, Assistant Superintendents Ricotta,

DiMeo, Fastnacht, Business Administrator Doering, Board Secretary Saxton, Board

Attorney Leone and Attorney Burns. This meeting was a virtual meeting due to the

COVID-19 pandemic.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 6:03 P.M.

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

following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

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

session Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include Personnel - RICE # 14014, #

15047; Contracts - Tenants; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report; Fire

& Security Drill Report; Other. Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.


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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:33 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:33 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board Member Mrs. Polozzo led the Board and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy discussed the reopening plan. The district’s Assistant

Superintendents presented a return to work plan for staff and reopening plan.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - (can be found online at the Toms River Schools website)

Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. Horgan

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

Schools had a virtual committee meeting on August 12, 2020 from 6:40 P.M. to 8:35 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 this meeting was published in the Asbury

Park Press and the Star Ledger on July 23, 2020, 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- Kathy Eagan,

Jennifer Howe, Kevin Kidney, Alex Mizenko, Joe Nardini, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine and

Michele Williams, Superintendent- Dave Healy, Assistant Superintendents- Jim Ricotta, Cara

DiMeo and Rich Fastnacht, Business Administrator- Bill Doering, Board Secretary- Wendy

Saxton and Brian Engle from our contracted sub-staffing provider ESS (formerly Source4

Teachers). The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment via email


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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, change

orders and resolutions. Purchasing Agenda questions by various individual Board members were

answered by Mr. Doering and other members of the administration. The Purchasing Agenda for

this month is in the amount of $3,470,278.36 for the 2019-20 school year and $61,190,633.50 for

the 2020-21 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.

Next, Mr. Engle from ESS provided a comprehensive report covering substitute staffing

services for teachers and paraprofessionals for the 2019-20 school year. In summary, the teacher fill

rate was 83%, and the paraprofessional fill rate was 70%. The total absences for the year were

29,107, which is a decrease of 48% from the prior year. The impact of school closing as of March

16, 2020 due to the pandemic certainly contributed to the decrease in the number of absences. It

was noted that the district saved $401,191 by utilizing the sub staffing service compared to what we

would have paid by employing the substitutes ourselves. Finally, it was recommended that the daily

teacher sub rate be increased to $90 per day, with long-term, 21-60 days, rates being raised to $125

per day and long-term, 61+ days, rates being raised to $150 per day.

Finally, Mr. Doering advised the committee that for the 6th

year in a row, the district has

been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School

Business Officials International for the 2018-19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

Building & Grounds Committee ESIP & Referendum Committee

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the ESIP & Building Initiative Committee of

the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on August 12, 2020, within a

virtual live-streamed meeting on the internet, beginning at 8:35 P.M.

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

welcome to the ESIP & Building Initiative Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of

Toms River Regional Schools. Notice of this meeting was announced to the public through a

notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star- Ledger on July 23, 2020, 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 Kevin Kidney,

Jennifer Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Ginny Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Kathy Eagan,

and Michele Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents- James

Ricotta, Cara DiMeo, and Richard Fastnacht; Business Administrator- William Doering,

Manager of Capital Projects- Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities- Peter Tomko, and Derek

Jordan and Tom Brys of Maser Consulting. The meeting was open to the public and an

opportunity for public comment was provided.

PROJECTS-OLD

The Central Registration/ Security building renovation has been completed and these

departments are currently moving into this space. The district wide demographic study was

presented by Mr. Haber with a PowerPoint draft that was reviewed and displayed for all to

view. The study projected an increase in student enrollment to 16,044 by the 2024-2025

school year. A review of each elementary school’s projected growth displayed increased

enrollment in the East, South, and West sections of town.

The High School North C Wing lavatory modification continues to progress with

demolition completed, rough plumbing completed at 70%, floor drains added, ceiling grids

painted, and tile installation to follow. This project is anticipated to be completed the

second week of September.

The temporary facility review was discussed for the 2020-2021 school year and will be on

the board agenda for annual compliance vote next week.

FOLLOW UP The High School North sewer ejector pit correction has slowed in progress as the paving

project is almost completed in that area. Next week this project will continue as we work

closely with TRMUA to correct the sewer pit issue.

Mr. Tomko presented a Work Order Report as requested by President Polozzo. The 2019-

2020 year end data showed 93% completion rate of work orders submitted for the 2019-2020

school year. The newly released data which details comparisons of the last 3 school years

showed continued progress in turnaround time (time from submission to completion of work

orders) . The 2019-2020 school year data shows 65% reduction (18.37 days avg.) in

turnaround time from 2018-2019 school year (52.65 day avg. turnaround), and a 73%

reduction from the 2017-2018 school year (69.1 day avg. turnaround). The year end

comparison of 2019- 2020 total outstanding work orders (996) vs. 2017-2018 total

outstanding (2332) showed a 57% reduction (1336 less) outstanding work orders. The year

end comparison of 2019-2020 total outstanding work orders (996) vs. 2018-2019 total

outstanding (1568) showed a 36.5% reduction (572 less) outstanding work orders.


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ENVIRONMENTAL Purchases to prepare for the return to school as COVID-19 continue to be challenging due to

supply chain issues and increases in pricing well above the mandated acceptable Consumer

Price Indexing increases (CPI). 2,000 hand sanitizer stations that have been received and are

being installed throughout the district. Plexi- glass style protective desk/counter shields have

been installed at all main office counters, secondary guidance offices, ELC, special education

areas, and reception counters at selected locations. Additional safety shields are being

manufactured for installation. Our print shop has manufactured floor decals to note social

distancing and one way direction of halls and stairways. Floor auto scrubber machines have

also been received for two locations that were without this equipment.

ESIP PROJECTS:

The Energy Management installation at all sites is 80-85% complete. Lighting Projects are

in final stages with the building department making final inspections and the contractor

punch list items being completed. BUILDING INITIATIVES PROJECTS:

Projects currently under construction were reviewed including: JBAC- Air conditioning Site 168- this project is almost completed as power is expected to be

turned on to the units next week..

High School East Chilled Water Piping Replacement Site 163A- The fan coil units are on site

and expected to be installed before the start of the school year.

Paving-Phase II- Site 189- Includes HS East, HS North, HS South, Beachwood

Elementary, Cedar Grove Elementary, Intermediate South, Pine Beach Elementary, South

Toms River Elementary, Walnut Street Elementary, and 1144- Contractor Earle

Construction is anticipating completion of project within the next two weeks.

Site 181-Group 2 (HS North, Intermediate South, Early Learning Center) Pre construction

meeting was held yesterday and shop drawings from the contractor are expected to be

submitted shortly to review. This is an anticipated 2 to 2 and one half year project to

complete the work at High School North

Beachwood, South Toms River, Joseph A. Citta Site 184A- Project award recommended to

Bismark Construction Corp. Alternate bid items 8 & 9 are recommended to be included within

the budget.

Projects currently out to bid include:

Security upgrades- Keyless entries, and cameras- Site 172A has been recommended to

secure co-operative state pricing with 5 firms. This has been narrowed down to 2 firms of

which final questions are being addressed. A recommendation of award is anticipated in

September. Projects currently in design include: Site 185 Group 3 ( Int. East, Cedar Grove & Hooper Avenue, HS East Entrance Canopy,

JBAC Sound System & Security Vestibule ) going out to bid next week as OSC approval has

recently been secured.. Projects curre


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Site 186-Group 4 (HS South, Pine Beach Elementary, and Washington Street Elementary) is

anticipated to be out to bid in September.

Site 174 Intermediate South Facade Restoration- testing is currently in progress

with preliminary recommendations including solutions and costs anticipated in

September.

The mid-month meeting is not requested for August 2020.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rhine

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the Curriculum Committee of the Board of Education of

Toms River Regional Schools met on August 12, 2020, within a virtual live-streamed meeting on the

internet, beginning at 10:30PM.

Committee Chair Ginny Rhine read the following opening statement: “Good evening and welcome to

the Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools.

Notice of this meeting was announced to the public through a notice published in the Asbury Park

Press and the Star-Ledger on July 23, 2020, 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 Kevin Kidney, Jennifer

Howe, Michael Horgan, Anna Polozzo, Joe Nardini, Alex Mizenko, Kathy Eagan, and Michele

Williams; Superintendent- David Healy; Assistant Superintendents- James Ricotta, Cara DiMeo, and

Richard Fastnacht; Business Administrator- William Doering, Directors-Joy Forrest, Estee Mailot,

Rachel Cicala and John Green, district attorneys, Mr. Leone & Mr. Burns, district doctor, Dr. McCabe

and nurse coordinator, Cathy Shea. The meeting was open to the public and an opportunity for public

comment was provided.

Mr. Healy opened the meeting with an overview of the evolution of district planning for the

reopening of our schools. He referenced our alignment to the “Road Back” document from the

NJDOE and the efforts that the district team has focused on creating a comprehensive plan. Mr.

Healy made reference to the Attestation document required for the district by the NJDOE for

reopening plans. He shared concerns for the district (or any district) to certify all of the items that lie

within the plan, and the fact that we received unsolicited legal advisement regarding that attestation.

He also referenced the

governor’s most recent guidance regarding the reopening, and related action districts would need to

adhere to. Mr. Healy also gave details about expanding stakeholder participation in our committee

work moving forward.

The administrative team presented a slide deck of the reopening plan update. Dialogue ensued

following the presentation regarding the associated challenges. Mr. Leone & Mr. Burns, district


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attorneys, who advised that they wouldn’t certify the attestation document due to the nature of the

requirements. They spoke about the unknown consequences of the

“minimum standards” and related district liabilities. Mr. Burns referenced the continually

changing nature of the minimum requirements and the dangers it presented. The board shared

conflicted opinions about decisions to go to a remote learning model for September. The board

moved to take a straw poll on their opinions regarding the reopening format. Several wanted to

wait to make the decision while others were learning more toward moving forward with a remote

model.

Dr. Mailot presented the revised curriculum documents for August approvals and several new high

school courses for approval.

The meeting was called to an end at 12:45AM, with a resolution by the Board to continue the

meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:00PM to include open public commentary.

Personnel Committee – Mrs. Howe

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings a Personnel Committee Meeting of the Board of

Education of the Toms River Regional Schools took place virtually on August 12, 2020 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 Jennifer Howe, Chair, committee members, Alex Mizenko and Michele

Williams. Also attending was Anna Polozzo, Board President.

The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. by Jennifer Howe. David Healy, Superintendent, discussed

with the members personnel being recommended for employment and job descriptions at the board

meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Policy Committee – Mrs. Eagan

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, July 8, 2020. Board

Member Kathy Eagan 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


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in the Asbury Park Press and the Star Ledger on July 23, 2020, which constituted at least 48 hour

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

In addition to Kathy Eagan, in attendance were Board President Anna Polozzo; Committee

members; Michael Horgan and Kevin Kidney, as well as Board Members Michele Williams, Ginny

Rhine, Alex Mizenko, Joseph Nardini, and Jennifer Howe; Superintendent David Healy; Business

Administrator William Doering; Assistant Superintendents, James Ricotta, Jr., Cara DiMeo and

Richard Fastnacht as well as Megan Osborn, Director of Human Resources.

Richard Fastnacht, Assistant Superintendent and Megan Osborn, Director of Human

Resources presented the following policies for review and deliberation in preparation for the first

reading at the Board of Education meeting on August 19, 2020:

P & R 1581 Domestic Violence

P & R 5330 Administration of

Medication P 7243 Supervision

of Construction

P 8220 School Day

P 8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or

Abused Children P 8613 Waiver of Pupil

Transportation

• Language change suggestion was made by the board to submit in writing a request to have a

change in transportation to policy 8613

Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment.

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)


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APPROVAL OF HIB SPECIALISTS AND APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATORS

A motion was made by Mrs. Polozzo, seconded by Mr. Mizenko and carried that

the Approval of HIB Specialists and Applicable Administrators be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

Ayes: Eagan, Horgan, Howe, Kidney, Mizenko, Nardini, Williams, Rhine, Polozzo

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

A motion was made by Mrs. Howe, seconded by Mrs. Polozzo and carried that the

Approval of First Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved.

Policy & Regulation 1581 Domestic Violence

Policy 2422 Health and Physical Education

Policy & Regulation 5330 Administration of Medication

Policy 7243 Supervision of Construction

Policy 8220 School Day

Policy 8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS

A motion was made by Mrs. Howe, seconded by Mr. Mizenko and carried that the

Approval of First Reading of the following Policies/Regulations and Bylaws be approved.


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Policy 1649 Federal Families First COVID-19 Response Act



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF RESERVE ENCUMBRANCE RESOLUTUION (attached)

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

Approval of Reserve Encumbrance Resolution (attached) be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBMISSION TO THE COUNTY FOR THE

TEMPORARY FACILITY AND ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE

REQUESTS

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

Approval of Annual Submission to the County for the Temporary Facility and Alternate

Method of Compliance Requests be approved.




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Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL MATES AND

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM AGREEMENT

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

Approval of Ocean County Vocational Mates and Performing Arts Program Agreement

be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL EAST, HIGH SCHOOL NORTH AND HIGH

SCHOOL SOUTH AS A SATELLITE CAMPUS FOR OCEAN COUNTY

COLLEGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS TO GAIN COLLEGE

CREDIT AT NO COST TO THE BOARD

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

Approval of High School East, High School North and High School South as a Satellite

Campus for Ocean County College for the Benefit of the Students to Gain College Credit

at No Cost to the Board be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS # 16-21


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A motion was made by Mrs. Howe, seconded by Mr. Mizenko and carried that the

Approval of Agenda Items # 16-21 be approved.

16. Approval of the Fire & Security Drill Report

17. Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report

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

Agreements (attached)

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

July 15, 2020

20. Approval of Bills:

General $ 16,343,635.24

Cafeteria $ 27,752.13

Payroll (Gross) July 2, 2020 $ 1,002,609.45

(Gross) July 17, 2020 $ 1,342,603.77

(Gross) July 31, 2020 $ 1,171,750.78

21. Board Secretary’s Agenda + Addendum

School Year 2019-2020

Purchases – Pages 1 through 17- $3,470,278.36

School Year 2020-2021

Purchases – Pages 1 through 27- $61,190,633.50


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Award of Bids Contract Extensions

Student Transportation Resolutions



Noes: None

Abstained:None

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 June (Preliminary) 2020 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 (Preliminary) 2020 after a

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

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

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

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

needs.

A motion was made by Mrs. Polozzo, seconded by Mrs. Howe and carried that the

Approval and Certification of the June (Preliminary) 2020 Secretary’s Monthly Financial

Reports be approved:



Noes: None


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Abstained: None

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA (# 1-21) + ADDENDUM (#22-26)

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

following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8:

1. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement; (New) New Position}

$ A. Mariela B. Camejo (R) 59,640*

WAL Speech Language 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

Specialist

B. Cara Cangelosi (R) 58,140*

WD Sped BD 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 (Re-Hire)

C. Amanda Craig (R) 55,240*

WAL Sped Aut 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

D. Christopher A. DeCesare (R) 54,240*

IS Instrumental Music 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

E. Rebecca L. Dobiesz (New) 54,240*

BWD Sped PSH Aut 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

F. Amanda K. Lodato (R) 59,140*

IE Sped RR 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

G. Juliane R. Quilo (R) 54,740*

IS Basic Skills Math 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021


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H. Rebekah J. Mann (New) 54,240*

HSE Sped Aut 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

I. Courtney L. McNamara (R) 54,240*

IN Basic Skills ELA 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

J. Cassandra A. Oresko (New) 54,240*

JAC Basic Skills 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

K. Jody Parchment (R) 54,240*

HSN Math 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

L. Brianna F. Renna (R) 63,954*

ED School Psychologist 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 (Prorated)

(11 Months)

M. Lauren T. Schule (New) 59,140*

IN Basic Skills Math 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

*Salary pending TREA Negotiations

2. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

A. Danielle N. Farr (New) 58,640

JAC Speech Language 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

Specialist

3. Recommended Approval of Resolution for Salary Increment Withholding

for Employee # 14014 Effective 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 (Attached)

4. Recommended Salary Adjustments/Correction:

$

A. Danielle M. Foran 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +6,404.50*

HSE Health/Phys Ed (teaching one extra period)

per day)


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B. Erin P. MacDonald 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 - 133.34*

STR Supplemental (removal of traveling stipend)

C. Julia N. Politano 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +5,624.00*

HSN Sped RR (teaching one extra period

per day)

D. Catherine A. Shea 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 45,000.00

Nurse Coordinator (increase in responsibilities)

E. Evan R. Weatherby, III 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,900.00*

SB Instrumental Music (BA to MA Guide**)

F. Annjanette M. Youngblood 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +6,964.50*

HSN Sped RR (teaching one extra period

Per day)


**new hire correction

5. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14364 Family 9/8/2020 - 9/30/2020

STR Grade2

B. Employee #15389 Maternity 9/1/2020 - 12/23/2020

ND Sped MD

C. Employee #14492 Family 10/15/2020 - 1/15/2021

JAC+ Guidance


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D. Employee #12645 Family 9/8/2020 - 11/25/2020

CG Elementary World (revised leave end date)

Language

E. Employee #12855 Family 10/5/2020 - 1/16/2021

JAC Grade 1

F. Employee #14007 Family 9/1/2020 - 12/2/2020

ND Sped RR

G. Employee #15635 Family 9/1/2020 - 10/30/2020

WD Sped BD

H. Employee #13443 Family 10/19/2020 - 1/31/2021

JAC Sped LLD

I. Employee #12714 Medical 9/1/2020 - 12/31/2020

CG Grade 2 Ext.

J. Employee #15636 Family 12/1/2020 - 3/5/2021

HSN Guidance

K. Employee #15096 Family 9/8/2020 - 12/8/2020

IS Spanish

L. Employee #12820 Medical 9/1/2020 – 1/31/2021

WAL Grade 2 Ext.

6. Resignations:

A. Justin L. Lee 7/23/2020

IS Instrumental Music

B. Heather M. O’Laughlin 8/5/2020

HA Speech Language

Specialist


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C. Marissa A. Regad 9/1/2020

HSE Science

7. Retirement:

A. Lori B. Martz 9/1/2020

HSE Math

8. Transfers Effective for the 2020-2021 SY: (Attached)

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9:

9. Title I Program: (Attached)

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

under Title I Funds for the school year commencing 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021.

SUPPORT STAFF 10-18:

10. Non Certified Job Description: (Attached)

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

District Security Coordinator - (Stipend)

11. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended for Employment:

{Code = (R) Replacement}


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Kimberly A. Broome (R) $28,768.00*

BWD CST Secretary 8/24/2020 – 6/30/2021


B. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

Caitlin M. Rudolph (R) $29,253.00

IN Secretary 8/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

C. Transfers Effective 9/1/2020: (Attached)

12. Special Education Paraprofessionals:



Lisa A. Gross (R) $19,970.00

ELC Tier I Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

Veronica L. Kelly (R) $14,274.00

ED Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

Cody A. McMichael (R) $14,274.00

HSE Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

Lilian G. Rodriguez (R) $14,274.00

JAC Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

B. Recommended change of employment:


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Change to:

Pamela A. Moccia STRE Tier II Paraprofessional $14,274.00

STR Cafeteria/Playground 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

Aide

Kristin E. Peck HA Tier II Paraprofessional $14,274.00

WD Cafeteria Worker 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #15243 Personal 9/1/2020 – 5/17/2021

WAL Tier I Paraprofessional

Employee #15270 Personal 9/1/2020 – 12/18/2020

IS Tier II Paraprofessional

D. Resignations:

Michael S. Talbot 8/5/2020

WAL Tier II Paraprofessional

E. Transfers Effective for the 2020-2021 SY: (Attached)

13. Day Care Paraprofessionals:

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

hour effective 9/1/2020:

Virginia Ventriglia

14. Cafeteria/Playground Aide:


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A. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $12.00 per

hour effective 9/1/2020:

Marilyn J. Bliem

B. Resignations:

Marilyn J. Bliem 9/1/2020

C. Retirements:

Catherine J. Flitton 9/1/2020

Cedar Grove

15. Custodial Department:

A. Recommended for employment and approval to attend training to receive

Black Seal/Low Pressure License to be reimbursed upon issuance of license

at a cost of no greater than $462.00:

Justin W. Lomerson (R) $39,281.20

ED Night Supervisor 9/8/2020 – 3/8/2021 (Prorated)

John S. Schweighardt (R) $39,281.20

HSS Night Supervisor 9/8/2020 – 3/8/2021 (Prorated)

B. Recommended for employment to complete the probationary period:

Effective Dates:

Donald C. Harring HSN Night Custodian 7/28/2020 – 10/28/2020

C. Recommended for employment beyond the probationary period:

Effective Dates:

Nelson D. Stelevich HSN Night Custodian 8/25/2020 – 6/30/2021


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D. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #14230 Family 7/16/2020 – 7/17/2020

IS Custodian 7/29/2020 – 7/30/2020

8/12/2020 – 8/13/2020

16. Maintenance Department:



Joseph P. DeGrazio (R) $63,300.00

Facilities Compliance 9/3/2020 – 3/8/2021 (Prorated)

Coordinator

B. Recommended salary adjustment:

Michael Xifo Jr. 8/20/2020 – 6/30/2021 +$15,000.00

Energy Education (Tradesman Lead Stipend) (Prorated)

Specialist


Employee #13636 Family 9/22/2020 – 10/12/2020

Tradesman – Boiler Mechanic

17. Security Department:



Robert A. Poskay (R) $36,400.00

PB School Safety Officer 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021

B. Recommended for placement on the school safety officer substitute list at a

rate of $130.00 per day effective 9/1/2020:


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Roxanne R. Stephens*

*once permit is obtained

C. Resignations:

John D. Nagle 9/26/2020

HSN Security Guard

D. Retirements:

Robert E. Fairweather 8/15/2020

School Safety Officer

18. Transportation Department:

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

school year effective 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021 (Attached):

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

$20.00 per hour effective 8/20/2020:

Murad M. Kamal


Employee #14650 Family 9/23/2020 – 11/11/2020

Sped Bus Attendant

Employee #15681 Family 9/1/2020 – 10/31/2020

Regular Bus Driver

D. Recommended salary adjustments/hourly changes effective 9/1/2020 –

6/30/2021:

Revised


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Title Hours $

Donald D. Anderson Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Julie C. Applegate Sped Bus Driver 6.5 31,722.00

Gwendoline Arcuri Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Christopher Ascione Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Thomas A. Bennert Sped Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

William E. Benson Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Steven J. Bernatowicz Regular Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

Robert T. Bloomer Regular Bus Driver 6.5 27,152.00

Elly M. Bryant Sped Bus Driver 6.5 30,219.00

Judy A. Capron Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Carol A. Castagna Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Joseph R. Cicerello Sped Bus Driver 6.5 32,494.00

Sally A. Cimino Regular Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Diane G. Ciniglio Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Christine S. Coratti Regular Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

Elena M. Costantini Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Kisha G. Cuomo Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Clifford J. Cypher Regular Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

Maria De Andrade Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Diane C. Dell Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Dominick Di Lea Regular Bus Driver 6.5 35,147.00

Maryann E. Di Lea Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Joanne Dolcemascolo Regular Bus Driver 6.5 29,183.00

Christine A. Donally Regular Bus Driver 6.5 26,238.00

Lynn M. Edens Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Frank J. Fiore Sped Bus Driver 6.5 30,991.00

Kimberley A. Frank Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Xenia Gallo Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 24,207.30

Gloria Gant Regular Bus Driver 6.5 35,147.00

Frederick A. Gashlin Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Thomas Hans Regular Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Barbara M. Harnes Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Gerald P. Harney Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Heather M. Hofman Regular Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Rebecca M. Hurley Sped Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00


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Kathi D. Ireland Regular Bus Driver 6.5 35,147.00

Christine M. Kirchner Regular Bus Driver 6.5 29,183.00

Stephen C. Kreuger Regular Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

Denise F. Lakata Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Gaetano Lanzisera Regular Bus Driver 6.5 28,147.00

Mariellen B. Lee Sped Bus Driver 6.5 30,219.00

John M. Maher Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Deborah J. Manee Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Teresa Mayrose Regular Bus Driver 6.5 38,560.00

Michael Meares Sped Bus Driver 6.5 31,722.00

Frank R. Misura Jr. Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Randie L. Moore Sped Bus Driver 6.5 38,560.00

Marie A. Moretti Regular Bus Driver 6.5 35,147.00

Katherine G. Murphy Regular Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Sharon A. Obiso Regular Bus Driver 6.5 29,183.00

Elaine Peters Regular Bus Driver 6.5 40,591.00

Dominick A. Petrecca Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Victor A. Petrecca Regular Bus Driver 6.5 35,147.00

Candice N. Pickens Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Shari A. Pickens Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Robert D. Pilovsky Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Patricia O. Plaia Regular Bus Driver 6.5 26,238.00

Allyson G. Pope Regular Bus Driver 6.5 30,911.00

Theresa A. Pratt Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Carmela Rachele Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Anthony Radice Sped Bus Driver 6.5 27,152.00

Ricardo J. Rumbolo Sped Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Roseann Sasso Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Kerry Lynn Schmitt Sped Bus Driver 6.5 38,560.00

Karen M. Schneider Sped Bus Driver 6.5 40,591.00

Donna L. Schweikert Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Jody E. Simone Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Dorothy E. Smith Sped Bus Driver 6.5 32,494.00

Gilbert Soden Jr. Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Laura A. Stassi Sped Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Daniel V. Stewart Regular Bus Driver 6.5 32,494.00


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John R. Tice Regular Bus Driver 6.5 25,385.00

Janet L. Ulrich Regular Bus Driver 6.5 29,183.00

Mayra J. Vargas Regular Bus Driver 6.5 27,152.00

Sandra Walker Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Linda Warnock-Perri Sped Bus Driver 6.5 30,991.00

Peter A. Wehman Regular Bus Driver 6.5 33,299.00

Erica L. Williams Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 26,102.70

Carol J. Winkelman Sped Bus Attendant 6.5 25,166.70

Darander C. Worthy Sped Bus Driver 6.5 29,183.00

E. Retirements:

Teresa Mayrose 9/1/2020

Regular Bus Driver

19. Extracurricular:

A. Fall 2020 – 2021 Coaching Recommendations & Payments:

Michael Conover* HSS Asst. Football Volunteer

Christina Scala HSS Field Hockey $5,228.00; Step 3

Michael Veracierta* HSN Asst. Boys’ Soccer Volunteer

B. Fall 2020 – 2021 Coaching Resignations:

Joseph Oizerowitz* HSN Asst. Football Volunteer

James M. Osborn HSE Boys’ Soccer Volunteer

Richard F. Stratton HSS Boys’ Cross Country $7,796.00; Step 3

20. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. High School Guidance Departments Additional Hours (not to exceed 40

additional hours per Coordinator) effective 7/1/2020 - 7/31/2020 at a rate of

$31.00 per hour:


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Robert C. Borthwick HSN

Monica M. Santamaria-Vasslides HSE

Richard F. Stratton HSS

21. Substitute Nurses/Athletic Trainer/Secretaries/Administrators (Attached)

PERSONNEL ITEMS 22-26

CERTIFICATED STAFF 22-25:

22. Recommended for continued employment from the substitute administrator

list as an Interim Supervisor of Science at a rate of $400.00 per day effective

9/1/2020 - 12/18/2020:

A. Leslie Port

23. Recommended Salary Adjustments/Correction:

$

A. Rebecca L. Dobiesz 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 59,640*

BWD Sped PSH Aut (to correct typo on agenda)


24. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14185 Personal 9/1/2020 - 11/30/2020

IS Basic Skills Math

B. Employee #14700 Family 10/1/2020 –-12/18/2020

HSN Math

25. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

A. Roni L. DiGenno (New) 57,640


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HSN Sped RR 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

SUPPORT STAFF 26:

26. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

Lisa A. Gross (R) $19,970.00

ELC Tier I Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 – 6/30/2021



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA (# 1-8)

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Howe 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. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

4. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)


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5. Student Services:

A. Tuition Pupils Sent Placement Expenditures for the 2019-2020 School Year

(Attached)

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

C. Tuition Pupils Received Requests (Attached)

D. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

E. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Requests (Attached)

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

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

Program Plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

7. Curriculum Approvals for 2020-2021 School Year (Attached)

8. Student HIB Appeal # 50116

Motion to accept independent investigation in HIB matter IE19-017-R and to

affirm the prior decision with the Board finding a HIB violation based on the facts,

findings, and conclusions contained in the independent investigation report and

pertaining to student # 50116. The Board acknowledges that student # 50116 has a

statutory right to appeal.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS


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Mrs. Howe discussed food on Fridays for families in South Toms River.

Mr. Mizenko discussed Ocean County College course offering at High Schools, thanks

community and staff.

Mr. Nardini acknowledged teacher concerns, taken into consideration.

Mrs. Polozzo thanked the district for the food distribution, school closure and reopening

challenges, greatly appreciate questions and suggestions, all are taken to heart.

Mrs. Williams stated this is a difficult time for all, when all is said and done Toms River

leads by example.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Ms. Lamarsh discussed date of return.

Mr. Russo discussed YMCA use.

Ms. Hans discussed staff cuts.

Ms. Eberle discussed medical staff, return date, work at alternate places.

Ms. Mckee discussed tier times

Mr. Krausner discussed technology for virtual learning.

Ms. LaMarsh discussed transportation to Lakewood schools.

Ms. Mckee dicussed tictok video, HIB law.

Mr. Greenburg discussed virtual learning expectations for screen time, YMCA program

costs, why are board meetings virtual.

Mr. Ainley discussed why teachers are expected to be in the buildings as opposed to

choosing.

Ms. Gainey discussed teachers in classrooms, hot classrooms, daycare services, quality

virtual program in classroom.

Mr. Campbell discussed in person vs. virtual, appreciates everyone’s effort.

Ms. Wauchek discussed reduction in force or furloughs of the transportation department,

outsourced, PPE for drivers, masks on bus, spraying between runs.

Ms. Barone discussed Superintendent Healy not attending meetings in person.

Ms. Tidwell discussed students in school, daycare in the building.

Ms. Smith discussed providing a negative test.

Ms. Matin discussed expectations for all administration.

Ms. Onofrietti discussed policy number for inquiries from guests and press for agenda

items.


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Mr. Westcatt discussed taxpayers expect all in classroom, building opening, school

resource officer for special education students.

Ms. Pedalino discussed special education teachers and standards, temperature checks,

classroom and carpets cleaned, survey procedure.

Mr. Tice discussed the transportation system and contracts; teachers have their children

in classroom.

Ms. Adams discussed Mr. Healy’s statement from March to June teachers had a pass.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION- 10:51 P.M.

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

following Executive Session Resolution be approved:

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

session Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include Personnel - RICE # 15047; Other.

Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.


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

meeting be adjourned at 11:31 P.M.


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Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

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