“Good River Regional Schools.” “This meeting was announced to … · The Security / Central Registration changeout project is near completion with final elements of construction

Toms River, New Jersey, July 15, 2020

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

place virtually on Wednesday, July 15, 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 1, 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. Kevin Kidney, Mr. Alex

Mizenko, Mr. Joe Nardini, Mrs. Michele Williams, Mrs. Ginny Rhine and Mrs. Anna Polozzo

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 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 virtually closed session

Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of:

Executive Session Resolution – To include Personnel - RICE # 13084,

Legal/Ligitation – Workes Compensation # 11223; Contracts – Insurance; Other.

Subject to change.

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act.

All members present voting Aye.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:43 P.M.

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

Board return to Regular Session at 7:43 P.M.



PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Superintendent Healy stated graduations concluded this week, thank you to all that made it

happen, our staff, parents, students and community effort.

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 July 8, 2020 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00

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 1, 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 and Board Secretary-

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

via email 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 $6,150,790.99 for the 2019-20 school

year and $21,292,747.74 for the 2020-21 school year. The Budget & Finance Committee is

recommending the approval of the Purchasing Agenda by the full Board.


There were no District lease, sponsorship or other rental agreements for consideration

this month.

The Committee was informed that based on the $3.09 price equity set-point calculations,

there will be a slight increase in the high school lunch prices for 2020-21, which will increase

by 25 cents from $3.25 per meal to $3.50. It was noted that the district meal prices are still

21% to 33% below the maximum prices allowed by the New Jersey Department of

Agriculture.

Finally, Mr. Doering advised the committee that a resolution generated by Mr. Leone’s

office will be on the July 2020 regular meeting agenda. This resolution would authorize a cost

not to exceed $2,000 for the filing of a lawsuit in Superior Court with 32 of the other SOS

school districts regarding the NJ DOE’s lack of response to the OPRA filed by the SOS group

on February 12, 2020.

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardini

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the

Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on July 8, 2020, within a virtual

live-streamed meeting, beginning at 7:15 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 announced to the public through

a notice published in the Asbury Park Press and the Star-Ledger on July 1, 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, 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.

Old Business discussion:

The Security / Central Registration changeout project is near completion with final elements

of construction and final inspections set for next week. Mr. Haber presented a PowerPoint

presentation of a preliminary overview of the District-wide Demographic Study and Facility

Capacity Review. The grant-funded outside classroom at HS North continues with the

components on site and ready for assembly. The HS North C Wing lavatory modernization


summer project has started with demolition of fixtures, flooring and wall tiles will be

removed next. A small amount of asbestos pipe insulation has been discovered and

abatement will be needed. An overview of the solar phase 3 project has been received from

Maser this afternoon. We are anxiously awaiting the proposal for professional services to

move the project forward.

New Business discussion:

The required State DOE Temporary Facilities 2020-2021 document is being prepared for

submission next month. At High School East, the baseball fence is being replaced and a

large gate at the transportation department has been replaced after a car (not a district

employee or vehicle) drove through the gate during the early morning hours.

Communication:

The district has been contacted by the State Department of Transportation to discuss a

storm water basin on the property of the Joseph A. Citta Elementary School.

Building & Grounds ESIP & Referendum Committee – Mr. Nardini

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

Committee of the Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on July 8,

2020, within a virtual live-streamed meeting on the internet, beginning at 8:03 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 1, 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, 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.

ESIP PROJECTS:

The Energy Management installation continues with the contractor working closely

with local utility companies on meter installation. Lighting Projects are in final stages

with the building department making final inspections and punch list items being


completed. An overview of incentives was presented last month and Maser is working

closely with state representatives to make sure we receive all previously committed

incentives approved by NJBPU.

BUILDING INITIATIVES PROJECTS:

The updated revision 6 schedule was presented for review last month and remains

unchanged.

Projects currently under construction were reviewed including:

JBAC- Air conditioning Site 168- this project is under construction and the units have

been delivered to the site. One of the units has been placed and is being connected to

the structure, the other will be placed upon hook up of the first and removal of the

existing unit with JCP&L on site completing electric hook up and then EPIC

Mechanical estimates they will need one week to complete the project.

High School East Chilled Water Piping Replacement Site 163A- Contractor is

onsite completing controls. 140 fan coil units are expected to be delivered the first

week of August for installation.

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 currently working on drainage, curbing, and sidewalk replacement.

Paving work is currently scheduled to begin in late July after graduations.

54 Washington Street- Roof replacement Site 180A -Contractor has completed 95%

of the work on the roof and completion is expected in the near future.

Various HVAC Equipment change outs thru co-op- The district has purchased 20

rooftop units that have been installed to replace old/broken units at the following

locations- 5 Units for South Toms River Elementary


6 Units for Washington

Street Elementary 5 Units

for North Dover

Elementary 1 Unit for High School South 2 Units for Silver Bay

Elementary 1 Unit

for Intermediate East

Projects currently out to bid include:

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

were received and an award is anticipated at the end of the week.

Beachwood, South Toms River, Joseph A. Citta Site 184A- Project currently

out to re-bid and the bid has been extended one week.

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

recommended to secure co-operative state pricing with 4 firms contacted and

requested to provide pricing. The packages are due from the contractors

forMaser and district review by July 17th.

Site 185 Group 3 ( Int. East, Cedar Grove & Hooper Avenue, HS East Entrance

Canopy, JBAC Sound System & Security Vestibule ) going out to bid pending

approval of OSC. Projects currently in design include: Site 186-Group 4 (HS South, Pine Beach Elementary, and Washington Street

Elementary) is anticipated to be out to bid in September.

Site 187 Group 5 (Intermediate North, North Dover Elementary, Walnut St.

Elementary, and West Dover Elementary) is anticipated to be out to bid in

November.

Site 188 Group 6 (HS East, East Dover Elementary, and Silver Bay Elementary)

is anticipated to be out to bid in January.

Site 174 Intermediate South Facade Restoration- wall core samples will be

completed in the near future and then the final report with recommendations

will be discussed.

Mr. Jordan of Maser noted that the canopy project at 1144 playground is

currently in the permit process with installation to follow with the installation

hopefully completed by the start of school in September.

The mid-month meeting is requested for July 29, 2020.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rhine


7

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

of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on July 8, 2020, within a virtual

live-streamed meeting on the internet, beginning at 9: P.M.

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 1,

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

comment was provided.

Mr. Fastnacht shared the data collected in the Virtual Learning Parent Survey, which

was administered to all families in June, at the end of 3 months of virtual learning .

Questions were related to a number of areas including student engagement,

continued learning, access to technology, etc. Following the Virtual Learning

Survey, Mr. Fastnacht moved forward with sharing the more recent parent

questionnaire, and described the overall purpose of collecting data that might allow

us to inform our fall 2020 reentry plan.

Mr. Healy revisited several of the survey questions, citing specific areas that will

present challenges for planning. Several of these included ensuring the use of PPE and

planning for transportation. Mr. Healy referenced the importance of acknowledging the

vulnerability of our staff members and the team´s priority in ensuring the health and

safety of our staff as well as our students.

Mr. Doering gave an approximate cost of masks for 17,000 (students & staff) at a


8

minimum of $0.35 a mask; for 180 days this would total around one million dollars.

Ultimately, adhering to the guidelines will have implications that we will need to

solve. CARES Act funds allocated for PPE totaled approximately $800,000. Mr.

Doering also referenced several decisions that would need to be made; presenting the

idea of aide-in-lieu (and related explanation).

Mr. Ricotta shared the needs list that was developed with Facilities, referencing the

NJDOE and OSHA guidelines and their implications. He shared some

recommendations made for specific purposes, including HEPA filters for nursing

offices, gowns for certain employees, autoscrubbers, masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc..

He advised that each building every day would receive a deep cleaning. He mentioned

Virex, an approved product that kills COVID-19 and our need to purchase hand

sprayers, and the ease of use, especially in secondary classrooms where students will

move through. Other purchases referenced included misters, automated paper towel

dispensers, automated touch screens,

Ms. DiMeo continued to explain that all of the reentry planning has been done under

the umbrella of the NJDOE guidance that was released in the ¨The Road Back”

document. Updated guidance seems to be released daily at this time, making our

tentative plans an infinite evolving process ...sometimes entailing conversations

multiple times per day.

The key focus areas for reentry planning are guided by the following factors: 6-foot

social distancing requirement-- classroom capacity is reduced to approximately 10 in

our general education classrooms and 6-7 in some of our smaller rooms designated

primarily for specific populations such as our ELL and Special education classrooms.

This will naturally decrease the number of students riding in our buses because only a

third of our students will be attending school

each in-school session. At this time the district is planning for a shortened day; a 4

hour in-person school day for students; this may entail additional academic time

needed after leaving school to complete any items that could possibly be scheduled


9

virtually; it would allow for virtual support, eliminate issues of challenge (lunches,

etc). As it remains a requirement a socially distance recess will need to

accommodated in elementary schools. This would also decrease student exposure and

allow for deep cleaning/sanitization

The tentative instructional schedule benign considered now is an A-B-C rotation of

in-person and virtual learning; a 15- day unit plan was shared. This would allow for

60 face to face sessions for the year; 120 virtual meetings. Instructional planning

would also need to entail preparation for a full virtual schedule and a focus of

planning will be on how we can enhance virtual learning for all of our students. The

specific schedule for individual courses has not yet been decided, we will rely on our

work groups to inform the best decisions possible given the current guidelines; this

will relate to courses such as PE & electives. Next steps will include the creation fo

work groups to begin planning for all areas related to reentry.

Insurance Committee – Mrs. Williams

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

Regional Schools met July 8, 2020 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey

in Conference Room A at 5:30 P.M. This quarterly meeting is not publicly advertised

as the committee reviews insurance information, including workers compensation and

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

for individuals, including staff members.

In attendance were Committee Chair- Michele Williams and Board members

Mike Horgan, Alex Mizenko and Anna Polozzo, as well as Business Administrator-

William Doering. Also in attendance was John Forrester from the district property

and casualty insurance broker, Alliant/Boynton.

Regarding property/casualty insurance, the committee was then presented with

the 2020-21 insurance renewal list generated by the broker, Alliant/Boynton. The

cost increases for certain lines of coverage were discussed, as well as the status of the

overall insurance market, which has hardened significantly. It was noted that based

on how insurance costs are budgeted, differences in final premiums compared to


10

estimated premiums, inevitably impact the amount of loss funds budgeted to pay

actual claim costs. As we do each year, the memorialization of the final policies will

be on the July Board agenda.

For the health insurance program, Mr. Doering advised the committee that the

BGIA broker recommendations for 2020-21 are largely implemented, with one area

still being addressed. The full Board will be apprised of the status at the July 15, 2020

Board meeting.

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 July

8, 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, job descriptions and recommendations for extra-curricular positions being

recommended for employment at the board meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

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 in the Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on

July 1, 2020, which constituted at least 48 hour notice as required by law under the


11

Open Public Meetings Act."

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

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 policy for review and deliberation in

preparation for the first reading at the Board of Education meeting on July 15, 2020:

P 1649 Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act

• Mrs. Eagan also brought up the timing from when the board receives the

information from committee meetings to when the agenda is posted and

requested that the board be informed earlier in order to be more adequately

prepared to answer public questions specifically with regards to insurance and

personnel. After comments and discussion from Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Williams,

Mrs. Palazzo, Mrs. Rhine, Mr. Healy and Mr. Doering the decision was made to

have board delivery of their agenda packets on Friday and public posting of the

agenda on Monday in an effort to give the board ample time to review the entire

agenda.

Members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment.

Technology Committee – Mr. Kidney

Due to statewide COVID-19 school closings the Technology Committee of the

Board of Education of Toms River Regional Schools met on July 8, 2020, within a

virtual live-streamed meeting on the internet, beginning at 9: P.M.

Committee Chair Kevin Kidney read the following opening statement: “Good evening

and welcome to the Curriculum Committee Meeting of the Board of Education of Toms


12

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 1, 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 Ginny Rhine,

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, and Director of Technology Jay Attiya. The meeting

was open to the public and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

Ms. DiMeo explained that the funds allocated to the district through the CARES Act

that were earmarked specifically for technology total approximately $554,000.

Anticipated purchases entail both hardware and software that will expand access to

technology that will enhance teaching and learning for students and staff. Hardware

purchases include 1600 chromebooks; combined with 2400 additional chromebooks on

order, this would bring the total new chromebook order to 4000 new devices. Along

with 800 recently purchased chromebooks, this would enable us to provide 4800 high

school students with new chromebook, bringing us to a one-to-one implementation for

our high schools. The arrival of devices is slightly delayed, given the overwhelming

number of orders going out to our suppliers.

The existing devices in those buildings will be reallocated to our schools, specifically

to our grades 3-8 students, bringing us very close to having a device available for

nearly every student in our classrooms. The reallocation would also include the

distribution of additional devices into our kindergarten through grade two classrooms,

bringing those grades to close to a two-to-one technology environment. Planning to

replace these devices will require that the district begin purchasing replacements and

parts within the three year span when we have a very low number of devices reaching

end of life. Some monies were set aside to provide for a successful transition to

additional devices, which potentially include chromebook cases, carts, charging

stations, replacement parts, etc.


13

Current plans for software purchases include Braining Camp, which provides

students with digital access to math manipulatives and Screencastify, which allows

users to record, edit, and share videos of their computer screens; this is a great

teaching tool. Additional purchases are being considered.

Questions ensued regarding the total amount of devices, which is approximately

15,000 devices once our new orders arrive.

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

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

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

There were none.

APPROVAL OF REVISED LIST OF DISABILITY INSURANCE PROVIDERS

AND LIFE INSURANCE PROVIDERS (attached)

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

Approval of Revised List of Disability Insurance Providers and Life Insurance Providers

(attached) be approved.

On roll call the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Abstained: Kidney – lost remote connection

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT NON-PUBLIC NURSING SERVICES CONTRACT

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021


14

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

Approval of Catapult Non-Public Nursing Services Contract Effective September 1, 2020

– June 30, 2021be approved.


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

Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT LEARNING NON-PUBLIC SERVICES CHAPTER

192/193 CONTRACT AND EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF

ELIGIBILITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021

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

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

and Determination of Eligibility Services Effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 be

approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NON-PUBLIC

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 – JUNE

30, 2021

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

the Approval of Catapult Contract Agreement for Non-Public Special Educational

Services Effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 be approved.


15



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF CATAPULT CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR AFTER SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL

READING AND/OR MATH INSTRUCTION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 –

JUNE 30, 2021

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

Approval of Catapult Contract Agreement for Special Educational Services for After

School Supplemental Reading and/or Math Instruction Effective September 1, 2020 –

June 30, 2021 be approved.



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF 2020-21 INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAM

PROVIDERS (per attachment as recommended by Alliant/Boynton Insurance

Services)

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

Approval of 2020-21 Insurance Policies and Program Providers (per attachment as

recommended by Alliant/Boynton Insurance Services) be approved.



Noes: None


16

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING

POLICIES/REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS


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

Policy 1649 Federal Families First COVID-19 Response Act



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO

PREPARE AND FILE AN ACTION IN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

COMPELLING THE DOE TO COMPLY WITH N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 ET. SEQ. AND

THE COMMON LAW RIGHT TO GOVERNMENTAL RECORDS SO AS TO

PROVIDE THE RECORDS REQUESTED PURSUANT TO #C-155774 FILED

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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

Approval of Resolution Authorizing Special Counsel to prepare and file an Action in

Superior Court of New Jersey Compelling the DOE to Comply with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et.

Seq. and the Common Law right to Governmental Records so as to provide the Record

requested Pursuant to #C-155774 filed February 12, 2020 be approved.



Noes: None


17

Abstained: None

Absent: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS # 17-19

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

Approval of Agenda Items # 17-19 be approved.

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

June 17, 2020

18. Approval of Bills:

General $ 15,336,989.30

Cafeteria $ 71,562.48

Payroll (Gross) June 5, 2020 $ 6,347,905.59

(Gross) June 12, 2020 $ 4,470,564.87

(Gross) June 19, 2020 $ 1,079,051.81

19. Board Secretary’s Agenda

School Year 2019-2020

Purchases – Pages 1 through 14- $6,150,790.99

School Year 2020-2021

Purchases – Pages 1 through 53- $21,292,747.74


18

Award of Bids Request for Professional Qualifications

Contract Extensions



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 May 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 May 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. Eagan, seconded by Mrs. Polozzo and carried that the

Approval and Certification of the May 2020 Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be

approved:



Noes: None

Abstained: None


19

Absent: None

PERSONNEL AGENDA (# 1-22)

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

the following resolution be approved:

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8:

1. Recommended for Employment:

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

$ A. Kelsi M. Anderson (R) 57,140*

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

B. Lauren D. Azzolini (R) 54,240*

CG Kindergarten 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

C. Clare T. Cahill (R) 54,240*

SB Grade 3 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

D. Nora A. England (R) 57,140*

ND Kindergarten 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

E. Amanda B. Gabriel (New) 54,240*

ED Basic Skills Title I 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

F. Jennifer M. Leone (R) 57,140*

CG School Nurse 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

G. Julie P. Misenheimer (R) 54,240*

CG Grade 2 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

H. Chrysanthe Patestos (R) 58,140*


20

IN School Nurse 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

I. Pamela J. Phillips (R) 58,140*

CG Grade 1 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

1. Recommended for Employment: (Continued)

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

$ J. Thomas C. Prewit (New) 59,160*

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

K. Nicolette M. Schellato (R) 59,140*

CG Sped LLD 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

L. Denice M. Schnaak (R) 57,140*

HSN School Nurse 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

M. Matthew D. Schultz (R) 54,240*

HA Grade 3 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

N. Shaina M. Seibuchler (New) 56,740*

HSE Sped Aut 10/26/2020 - 6/30/2021 (Prorated)

O. Danielle Sloan (R) 57,140*

IN Sped LLD 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

P. Evan R. Weatherby, III (R) 55,740*

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

*Salary pending TREA Negotiations

2. Recommended Change of Employment:

Change to:

A. Cassidy L. Pellicane IS Sped Aut (New) $54,240*


21

IS Tier II Paraprofessional 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

B. Debra A. Weltner ND Sped ID $54,240*

STR Supplemental Teacher 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

(Part-time)


3. Rescind Employment Offer (not accepting position):

A. Edward A. Davidoski (R) 63,954

ED LDTC 8/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 (11 Month)

B. Antonio Lopez (New) $60,640

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

4. Recommended Approval of Resolution for Salary Increment Withholding

for Employee # 13084 Effective 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 (Attached)

5. Recommended Salary Adjustments/Correction:

$

A. Jennifer E. Nelson 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500.00

ELC Sped PSH Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)

B. Christopher A. Polhemus 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500.00

HSE Sped Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)

C. Gina T. Rios 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500.00

ELC Sped PSH Aut (Autism Facilitator Stipend)

D. Amanda K. Gregorek 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500

HSE Science (STEAM Academy Facilitator)


22

E. Jonathan Grill 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500

HSN Instrumental Music (Arts Academy Facilitator)

F. Richard F. Stratton 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500

HSS Guidance Coordinator (Business Academy Facilitator)

G. Kathryn A. Koenigstein 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +5,000

HSE Art (Secondary Fine Arts

Facilitator-Art)

H. Christopher A. Loeffler 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +5,000

HSN Vocal Music (Secondary Fine Arts

Facilitator-Music)

I. Susan M. D’Elia 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +2,500

HA Art (Elementary Fine Arts

Facilitator-Art)

J. Heather L. Coe 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +$2,500

WAL Vocal Music (Elementary Fine Arts

Facilitator-Music)

K. Sara J. McNerny 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +$10,000

JAC ESL (ESL Coordinator Stipend)

L. Shannon M. Ward 9/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 +1,000.00

WD Sped BD (from BA+30 to MA guide*)

*new hire correction

6. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests:

A. Employee #14748 Family 9/1/2020 - 11/30/2020

HSS Math


23

B. Employee #15403 Family 9/30/2020 - 12/23/2020

WS Grade 3

C. Employee #12645 Family 9/8/2020 - 11/27/2020

CG Elementary World Lang.

D. Employee #11234 Maternity 8/31/2020 - 12/18/2020

IS+ Supervisor of Science Ext.

E. Employee #15657 Family 9/23/2020 - 12/23/2020

JAC Grade 1

F. Employee #15339 Family 9/1/2020 - 12/1/2020

HSE Spanish Maternity 12/2/2020 - 12/23/2020

7. Resignations:

A. Michelle M. Keats 7/1/2020

HA Grade 2

B. Amy M. Stack 6/30/2020

HSE Sped Aut

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

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9-11:

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.

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


24

A. Recommend approval of the attached Class Size Reduction Instructors (Title

IIA funded) for the 2020-2021 school year.

11. Ocean County Jail Teachers: (Attached)

A. Recommend approval for the attached list of employees to be paid by

voucher at a rate of $35.00 per hour for aiding inmates at the Ocean County

Jail for the GED for the school year commencing 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021.

Toms River Regional Schools will be reimbursed.

SUPPORT STAFF 12-18:

12. Non Certified Job Description: (Attached)

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

Tradesmen - Lead (Stipend)

13. Secretarial Services:

A. Recommended for employment:

Caitlin M. Rudolph 8/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 $29,253*

IN Secretary (12 mos) (Re-Hire)

(Prorated)


B. Transfer Effective 7/16/2020: (Attached)

14. Special Education Paraprofessionals:

A. Retirements:


25

Michelle R. Davis 7/1/2020

IN Tier I Paraprofessional

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:

$

James A. Mlotkiewicz (R) 32,739.18

HSS Night Custodian 7/27/2020 – 1/27/2021 (Prorated)

B. Recommended change of employment:

Change to:

Kyle L. Jackson SB Night Supervisor +$2,650.00

HA Night Custodian 7/27/2020 – 6/30/2021 (Prorated)

C. Recommended leave of absence requests:

Employee #14230 Family 6/24/2020 – 6/25/2020

IS Custodian 7/8/2020 – 7/9/2020

16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers:

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

school year effective 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021: (Attached)

B. Resignations:

Donna M. Nusbaum 7/1/2020

WAL Cafeteria Worker

Jean L. Scalzo 7/1/2020


26

SB Cafeteria Worker

17. Security Department:

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

school year effective 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021:

Cary Kozak

18. Transportation Department:

A. Resignation:

Barcell U. Morgan 6/23/2020

Regular Bus Driver

B. Retirements:

Angelos Kokkalis 9/1/2020

Regular Bus Driver

Bonnie E. Langan 7/1/2020

Regular Bus Driver

19. Extracurricular:

A. Half Year Spring Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments Updates

and Additions (2019-2020):

Christopher T. Burbank HSN Twirling +$1,839.50

A. Half Year Spring Extracurricular Recommendations & Payments Updates

and Additions (2019-2020):

Jennifer A. Goodwin IS Business Manager +$557.00

Jonathan Grill HSN Flags +$1,839.50


27

Kristen Kosa* HSN Rifles -$1,839.50

Michael Pape Jr.* HSN Flags -$1,839.50

George W. Powers HSN Rifles +$1,839.50

Colin Walsh* HSN Twirling -$1,839.50

B. Fall 2020 – 2021 Coaching Recommendations & Payments: (Attached)

*On approved sub list

20. Summer Employment Recommendations:

A. Intermediate Guidance Departments (not to exceed 825 hours combined):

Counselors effective 7/16/2020 - 8/31/2020 at a rate of $31.00 per hour:

Kristen Waldron IN

B. Summer Weight Training Program: (Attached)

C. Summer Athletic Trainers at no cost to the Board of Education effective

7/15/2020 - 8/2/2020:

Michael Bronstein

Daniel Chrashewsky

Kendall Culver

Jacob McCartney

Summer Athletic Trainers at a rate of $31.00 per hour effective

8/3/2020 – 8/14/2020 not to exceed 40 hours each:

Michael Bronstein

Daniel Chrashewsky

Kendall Culver

Jacob McCartney


28

D. Summer Athletic Coordinators effective 8/3/2020 - 8/21/2020 at a rate of

$20.00 per hour (not to exceed 30 hours each - 10 per week):

Brian R. Cerbone

Lisa Madigan

William Madigan

E. Special Education Extended School Year Programs Staff Revisions

effective 7/13/2020 - 8/13/2020 (Attached)

21. Off Payroll Report (Attached)

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



Noes: None

Abstained: Eagan on #8(O)

Absent: None

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AGENDA (# 1-6)


following resolution be approved:

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

2. Donations:

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks.

3. Extracurricular:


29

A. Fall 2020 – 2021 Sports Schedule: (Attached)

High Schools East, North & South

Intermediate East, North & South

4. Graduate Reimbursement (Attached)

5. Recommended Professional Leave Requests (Attached)

6. Student Services:

A. Tuition Pupils Sent Requests (Attached)

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



Noes: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

OLD BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Howe enjoyed the graduations and thanks to everyone involved.

Mr. Mizenko enjoyed the graduations, thanked administration for their hard work.

Mrs. Williams stated the graduations were outstanding, proud to be a part of it.

Mrs. Polozzo thanked Superintendent Healy and our staff in honoring the class of 2020.

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings)

Ms. LaFrance discussed special education needs, in person instruction, exceptions with

masks.

Mr. Steffer discussed petition to open public schools.


30

Ms. Jubert discussed students with an IEP plan that will be followed.

Ms. Ulrich discussed days and hours of school schedule.

Mr. Sarles discussed transportation of students to vocational school.

Ms. Thomas discussed the district survey and A/B instruction.

Ms. Barone discussed Maser Consulting projects, BOE minutes and Go Fund Me or

Fundraiser for district.

Ms. Hans discussed wearing masks, air conditioning of buildings and will students be

able to go outside.

Ms. Goodwin discussed district survey and how many classes/students will be in each

large space.

Mr. Hollingsworth discussed why we still have virtual meetings if 50 people allowed

indoors.

Ms. Bacher discussed camp invention connect and the arts program.

Ms. Kelly discussed the purchasing of masks for each student.

Ms. Maillard discussed live in person meetings.

Ms. Bowes discussed working parents and child care during virtual days.

Ms. Reeves discussed children wearing masks.

Ms. Momm discussed the questionnaire, school lunch and extracurricular activities.

Ms. Davis discussed the school schedule, quarantine and virtual instruction.

Mr. Gallegos discussed masks, air conditioning in classrooms.

Ms. Zapata discussed A/B rotation.

Ms. Davis discussed kindergarten orientation, IEP concerns, working parents,

supplemental care for students.

Ms. Davis discussed quarantine, Covid test and funding for rapid tests.

Ms. Osterman discussed the FAPA Act and options for private education.

Mr. Galante discussed virtual meetings, participation of students, costs of masks,

extracurricular activities, public participation policy, virtual meetings and email legality.

Ms. Backle discussed cleaning of schools, teachers in school during virtual instruction

and cleaning supplies.

Ms. Wauchek discussed bus driver safety and social distancing, bus aides and special

education students, absence protocol regarding virus exposure.

Ms. Tapp discussed A/B schedule and other options.

Mr. Leonard discussed our leadership, never changing the name of our school mascots.

Ms. Riczu discussed sanitizing our schools.

Mr. LaFrance discussed FAPE Act.

Mr. Debiasi discussed masks, virtual curriculum.


31

Mr. Simmons discussed full time essential personnel.

Mr. Rome discussed schedule implemented mid-year, face coverings PPE, live

instruction.

Mr. Etoll discussed virtual learning.

Mr. Schober discussed virtual learning.

Ms. Mount discussed working parents and siblings in school at the same time.

Ms. Yannette discussed A/B schedule, donation of masks and cleaning supplies.

Ms. Maillard discussed face shields as substitute for masks.

Ms. Costanzo discussed requirements for virtual learning and teacher led lessons.

Ms. Thorn discussed face masks during athletic participation.

Ms. Botwinick discussed school schedule, underfunding from the State.

Ms. Reeves discussed masks.

Mr. Thomas discussed A/B rotation, virtual days.

Ms. Festa discussed A/B schedule and virtual days.

Ms. Fournier discussed CARES Act for staff members.

Ms. Koseyan discussed virtual learning.

Ms. Beverly discussed school locations for music, art, technology, gym.

Ms. Todaro discussed the reentry FAQ posted on the website.

Ms. Carroll discussed the A/B schedule, lunch sessions and allergy concerns.

Mr. Seiverd discussed A/B schedule and cleaning schedule.

Mr. Gannon discussed hybrid vs. virtual learning environment.

Mr. LaGrotteria discussed in person learning.

Mr. Raimann discussed the final say on school re-opening, building bids.

Mr. Thomas discussed A/B schedule and virtual learning.

Ms. Caufield discussed children lunches.

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

meeting be adjourned at 10:47 P.M.


________________________________

Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary

Documents

“Good River Regional Schools.” “This meeting was announced to … · The Security / Central Registration changeout project is near completion with final elements of construction