Minutes - Freehold Regional High School District

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Board of Education 

Regular Meeting Minutes 

September 26, 2011 

A. CALL TO ORDER 

B. OPENING OF MEETING 

1. ROLL CALL 

A Regular Meeting of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education will 

be held on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. and the Board upon motion will 

convene into Closed Executive Session until 8:00 p.m. and will thereafter resume the 

regular meeting Freehold Township High School, 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 

07728. President Moses called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the following in 

attendance: 

Members present were: C. Accettola, W. Bruno, E. Canario, K. Lavin, R. Lawson, H. 

Moses, M. Messinger, J. Sutera and M. Tomazic. Also present were C. Sampson, Dr. S 

Koegler, S. Boyce, D. Evangelista and Dr. N. Hazel. Steve Edelstein, Board Attorney, was 

also present. 

Members absent: None 

2. Resolution: Holding Closed Meeting (10:4-10) 

Motion by M. Tomazic, seconded by E. Canario and carried by unanimous roll call vote to 

adopt the following resolution: 

BE IT RESOLVED to hold closed Executive Conference Session at the Freehold Township 

High School, 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, 

as follows: 

ITEM # 

TO DISCUSS * (Agenda to extent known) 

1 Negotiations 

2 Personnel – Personnel Matters 

3 Legal – Attorney RFP 

4 Individual Privacy 

5 Security 

6 Investments/Property Acquisition 

7 Contract Litigation or Negotiations

defined as excluded from requirements of Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, further it is 

anticipated that such discussions may be disclosed upon resolution. 

*per list of exceptions set forth in N.J. 10:4-12. 

The President reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

President Moses led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

4. ANNOUNCEMENT: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING (10:4-10) 

President Moses announced that: 

Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Laws of 1975, this meeting 

has been duly advertised in the Asbury Park Press, issue of September 9, 2011. All 

municipal clerks of the townships and boroughs within the Regional High School District 

have been duly notified and the requirements of posting of notices have been met. 

C. MINUTES APPROVAL 

D. COMMUNICATIONS (ON FILE IN THE BOARD SECRETARY'S OFFICE) 

E. REPORTS 

1) SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

Mr. Sampson introduced the social studies supervisors who presented the curriculum. 

Mr. Sampson commented on the following: 

• Successful back to school night 

• New administrator training sessions 

• Recent meeting with district SAC’s 

• Recent Community Relations meeting 

• Mrs. Duerbig’s visit to Congressman Smith’s office 

• Ongoing audit of learning centers and academies 

• IPAD initiative 

• Wished everyone a wonderful holiday 

2) BOARD REPORTS 

Ms. Tomazic commented on upcoming community events. 

Mr. Bruno noted that a Policy/Personnel meeting has been scheduled for October 13, 2011.

F. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Members of the public commented on the following: 

• Thanked Jim Byrnes for his work during Hurricane Irene 

• Appointments for communications position, detention and cafeteria proctors, activity bus 

drivers and student activity advisors 

• Selection process for board committees 

• Status of insurance reimbursement 

• Status of legal services RFP 

• Resolution of transportation issue 

• Steps taken to addressing student cheating 

G. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ACTION ITEMS 

H. PERSONNEL & NEGOTIATIONS 

Motion by W. Bruno, seconded by M. Tomazic and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the 

following resolutions: 

H-1 RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS & TERMINATIONS 

RESOLVED that the following resignation/s be approved, as recommended by the Superintendent 

of Schools: 

EFFECTIVE YEARS OF 

NAME POSITION DATE SERVICE REASON 

Chen, World Language 9/10/11 0 Another 

HuiWen 

Position 

Loudon, English 11/16/11 12 yrs. Career 

Dori 

Change 

Romano, Jr. Paraprofessional 9/1/11 0 Another 

Francis 

Position 

Kopelovich, Academic 10/30/11 8 yrs. 2 mos Another 

Lenore Supervisor Position 

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL

RESOLVED that the appointment/s for the following staff member/s be approved, as recommended 

by the Superintendent of Schools, contingent upon criminal history review clearance and issuance 

of appropriate certification where applicable. To the extent that any Board member is in conflict 

due to an appointee being a family member, his/her vote is an abstention. All certified personnel 

are approved for home instruction on an as needed basis: 

TEACHER/S 

SUBJECT GUIDE 

NAME COLLEGE SCHOOL LEVEL DATES 

Hotalen, Radford English MA/1 11/16/11- 

Bridget University Freehold $61,500 6/30/12 

REPLACEMENT 

Prorated 

UPC CODE: INST-20-ENG-TCHR-04 

per annum 

McBain, Georgian Special BA/1 9/27/11- 

William Court Education $56,500 12/23/11 

REPLACEMENT University Howell Prorated 

LONG TERM 

per diem 

SUBSTITUTE 

Zeller, Monmouth Art BA/1 9/13/11- 

Johanna University Howell $56,500 11/23/11 

REPLACEMNT 

Prorated 

LONG TERM 

per diem 

SUBSTITUTE 

PARAPROFESSIONAL/S 

NAME SCHOOL LEVEL SALARY DATES 

Hannon, Manalapan 6 $37,335 9/27/11- 

Shawn Prorated 6/30/12 

REPLACEMENT 

per annum 

UPC CODE: SUPP-50-SPE-PARA-10 

Hermanni, Freehold 6 $37,335 9/27/11- 

Dana Prorated 6/30/12 

ADDITIONAL 

per annum 


Miller, Freehold 6 $37,335 9/27/11- 

Fred Prorated 6/30/12 

ADDITIONAL 

per annum


Gray, Manalapan 6 $37,335 9/27/11- 

Diane Prorated 6/30/12 

ADDITIONAL 

per annum 


SECURITY OFFICER/S 

POSITION/ 

NAME SCHOOL SALARY DATES 

Philburn, Security $25.00 9/27/11- 

Thomas Officer per hour 6/30/12 

REPLACEMENT RAISE Academy 5 days per week 

Freehold 

5 hours per day 

UPC CODE: SUPP-20-RAI-SCLO-01 

TRANSPORTATION AIDE/S 

RATE 

NAME PER HOUR LEVEL DATES 

Errickson, Lynn $14.15 1 9/15/11- 

REPLACEMENT 4 Hours per day 6/30/12 

UPC CODE: SUPP-80-TRS-TAID-05 

BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Custodians, Grounds and Maintenance 

RESOLVED that the following boiler license be designated as active in the 2011-2012 school year 

at the rate of $700.00, payable in two (2) payments in December and June of the above school year: 

Name 

Building 

Garcia de Pacheco, Rosa Freehold (Effective July 1, 2011) 

HONORARIA 

RESOLVED that the appointments of the following Honoraria personnel for the 2011-2012 school 

year be approved as listed in (Attachment #1) as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 

NAME POSITION STEP STIPEND 

MANALAPAN HIGH SCHOOL

GOVERNMENT 

Lagomarsino, Jay Junior Class Advisor 3 $2,763.00 

CAFETERIA PROCTOR/S 

RESOLVED that the person/s listed below be appointed to serve as cafeteria proctor/s at a rate of 

$655 for the school year 2011-2012, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 

Rubenstein, Jamie – Effective 9/1/11 

MANALAPAN HIGH SCHOOL 

Farrell, Amy – Effective 9/1/11 

Gaston, Saundra – Effective 9/20/11 

Genthe, Christine – Effective 9/1/11 

Gurrieri, Michael – Effective 9/1/11 

Morris, Ryan – Effective 9/1/11 

Pressman, Scott – Effective 9/1/11 

Rizzo-Troxell, Lisa – Effective 9/1/11 

Smith, William – Effective 9/1/11 

Vail, Jean – Effective 9/1/11 

Vella, Steven – Effective 9/1/11 

DETENTION PROCTOR/S 

Resolved that the following person/s be appointed to serve as detention proctor/s at an hourly rate of 

$34.86 for the school year 2011-2012 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

FREEHOLD HIGH SCHOOL 

Bruynell, Deborah 


Mahon, Tara 

Taddei-Graef, Lorraine 

Mancini, Maria 

MARLBORO HIGH SCHOOL 

Barkaszi, Caroline

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL 

Arroyo, Miguel 

Kaplan, Melissa 

Lounsbury, Carla 

Verrochi, Michael 

ACTIVITY HEAD BUS DRIVER/S 

RESOLVED that the following personnel be employed as Activity Head Bus Driver/s for the 2011- 

2012 school year at a stipend of $300.00 each and to be paid in two (2) equal payments for the 

school year be approved, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

NAME 

EFFECTIVE 

DATE 

DeStephano, Josephine 9/1/11 

Heinzelmann, Katherine 9/1/11 

Mount, Harry 9/1/11 

Reid, Cleon 9/1/11 

Stanley, Jody 9/1/11 

Zych, Vanda 9/1/11 

ACTIVITY BUS DRIVER/S 

RESOLVED that the following personnel be employed as Activity Bus Driver/s for the 2011-2012 

school year at a stipend as designated below and to be paid in twenty (20) equal payments for the 

school year be approved, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

EFFECTIVE 

NAME DATE STIPEND 

Adcock, Barbara 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Burns, Bertie 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

Cogliano, Susan 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

Cramer, Zipora 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

DeStephano, Josephine 9/1/2011 $2,085.75 

Hayes, Mary Katherine 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Heinzelmann, Kathy 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Katerinis, Barbara 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Kerekes, Patricia 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Lippincott, Harold 9/1/2011 $2,713.50

Marino, Ted 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Martin, Karen 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Memmelo, Mary 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Morris, Georgann 9/1/2011 $2,085.75 

Mount, Harry 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Murillo, Vivian 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Nobrega, Sandra 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Pedulla, Sharon 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Quandt, Robert 9/1/2011 $2,085.75 

Reid, Cleon 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Reyes, Elliot 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Schaefer, Victoria 9/1/2011 $2,085.75 

Smith, Kim 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Smith, Parcher 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Stanley, Jody 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

Strakosch, Laura 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

Strivelli, Lori 9/1/2011 $2,085.75 

Torchia, Sherry 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

Wagner, Joann 9/1/2011 $2,713.50 

Zych, Vanda 9/1/2011 $5,427.00 

HEAD BUS DRIVER/S 

RESOLVED that the following Bus Drivers be named as Head Bus Drivers, receiving the listed 

stipend, split into two equal payments for the School Year. Effective September 1, 2011 as 

recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

NAME 

STIPEND 

Cain, Lorraine $2,400.00 

Reid, Cleon $2,500.00 

Holland, Jennifer $2,700.00 

APPROVAL OF AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM 

RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves the 

following staff members to provide after school recreation for classified students. The program 

runs for two (2) hours per day, two (2) days per week after school. The rate of pay for the teachers 

is $48.00 and the rate of pay for the paraprofessionals is an hourly rate. Teachers and 

paraprofessionals will not exceed four (4) hours per week. 

TEACHER 

Ferro, Dawn (substitute) 

SCHOOL 

Colts Neck

HOURLY 

PARAPROFESSIONAL SCHOOL RATE 

Shaw, Kerri Howell $28.71 

APPROVAL OF PARAPROFESSIONAL TO ASSIST A STUDENT WITH AFTER- SCHOOL 

ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 


following paraprofessional to supervise a classified student involved in track, cross country and 

extracurricular activities. Paraprofessional will not exceed one hundred fifty (150) hours in total for 

the 2011-2012 school year and be paid an hourly rate through local funds. 

Alex, Brian Freehold $28.71 

APPROVAL OF SALARIES FUNDED BY THE FY 2012 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) 

GRANT 


following staff members’ salaries to be funded at the percentage indicated through FY 2012 NCLB 

Grant as per Title indicated below: 

PERCENTAGE 

OF FULL SALARY 

NAME SALARY AMOUNT SUBJECT SCHOOL 

Hermanni, Dana 100% (Title I) $37,335 Paraprofessional Freehold 

Prorated 

Per annum 

Miller, Fred 100% (Title I) $37,335 Paraprofessional Freehold 

Prorated 

Per annum 

APPROVAL OF SALARIES FUNDED BY EDUCATION JOBS FUNDS 


following staff members’ salaries to be funded at the percentage indicated through FY 2012 

Education Jobs Funds as indicated below: 

PERCENTAGE 


NAME SALARY AMOUNT 

Morman, Amanda 100% $71,185 

Moynihan, Laureen 100% $91,185 

Mrazek, Susan 100% $66,185 

Chesley-Mocik, Jaylynn 100% $83,185

Murphy, Matthew 100% $74,185 

Musgrave, Laurie 100% $82,185 

Myers, Kelly 100% $57,185 

Nagle, Daniel 100% $95,185 

Nash, Brian 100% $82,185 

Natoli, John 100% $87,860 

Nava, Lori 100% $79,185 

Nazar, Dolores 100% $95,185 

Mopsick, Kristin 100% $71,185 

Neill, Harold 100% $96,185 

Nellis, Heather 100% $57,000 

Nesi, John 100% $79,185 

Niemierowski, David 100% $79,185 

Nisman, Stacy 100% $77,185 

Nolan, Jennifer 100% $79,185 

Noonan, Stacey 100% $74,185 

Norkus, Stacy 100% $61,185 

Nunez, Christina 100% $68,185 

Okerson, Jennifer 71% $55,954 

APPROVAL OF SALARIES FUNDED BY FY 2012 IDEA BASIC FUNDS 


following staff members’ salaries to be funded at the percentage indicated through FY 2012 IDEA 

BASIC Funds as indicated below: 

PERCENTAGE 


NAME SALARY AMOUNT 

Bean, Kellyanne 100% $56,500 

Caracozza, Traci 100% $96,185 

Colon, Judy 100% $79,185 

Comfort, Karen 100% $79,185 

D’Antonio, Michael 100% $79,185 

Dee, Kevin 100% $87,185 

Glick, Brian 100% $79,185 

Grossman, Debra 100% $95,185 

Lepore, Dominick 100% $79,185 

Lyster, Richard 100% $95,185 

Mehl, Paula 100% $62,185 

Messina, Frank 100% $74,185 

Munsky, Terry 100% $87,185 

O’Brien, Barbara 100% $100,185 

Reinfeld, Marsha 100% $95,185 

Schroepfer, Frank 100% $79,185 

Tabor, Nichloas 100% $84,185

Vella, Steven 100% $82,185 

Wagner, Marc 100% $86,185 

Weingroff, Sandra 100% $91,185 

H-3 CHANGE OF STATUS 

RESOLVED that the following change of status be approved, as recommended by the 

Superintendent of Schools: 

CHANGE 

Elena Andreacci, assistant principal at Marlboro High School, leave of absence without pay for 

child care reasons in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective September 16, 

2011 through October 21, 2011 and then intermittent leave of absence without pay (2 days per 

week) in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective November 1, 2011 through 

November 25, 2011, listed on Board minutes of September 12, 2011, change to leave of absence 

without pay for child care reasons in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective 

September 16, 2011 through October 31, 2011 and then intermittent leave of absence without pay (2 

days per week) in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective November 1, 2011 

through November 25, 2011. 

Robert Andreasi, freshman class co-advisor, Manalapan High School, step 2, stipend $1,141.50 (1/2 

of $2,283) listed on Board minutes of August 22, 2011, change to freshman class co-advisor 

Manalapan High school, step 3, stipend $1,195 (1 /2 of $2,390) 

Cam Tu Susan Conners, vocal director, Freehold Township High School, step 4, stipend $4,568, 

listed on Board minutes of May 23, 2011, change to co-vocal director Freehold Township High 

School, step 4, stipend $2,284 (1 /2 of $4,568) 

Rose Garcia de Pacheco, probationary employment, custodian at Freehold High School, step 1, 

salary of $34,445, effective July 1, 2011 through October 1, 2011, listed on Board minutes of June 

27, 2011 and August 22, 2011, change from probationary employment to regular employment, 

effective October 2, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 

Leslie Mottershead, paraprofessional, at Howell High School is changed from paraprofessional to 

substitute paraprofessional at the same rate of $24.06 for the After School Recreation program 

listed on Board Minutes of July 25, 2011. 

Victoria Schaefer, bus driver, step 11, salary of $30,775, listed on Board minutes of May 9, 2011, 

change salary to $32,163. 

Roseann Williams, transportation aide, step 1, $14.15 per hour, effective September 1, 2011, listed 

on Board minutes of August 22, 2011, change salary to $14.15 per hour and $5,000 longevity. 

Michael Witkus, groundsman at Howell High School – Central Shop, step 1, salary of $34,695, 

effective July 1, 2011 through October 1, 2011, listed on Board minutes of June 27, 2011, change

from probationary employment to regular employment, effective October 2, 2011 through June 

30, 2012. 

Please change the following Transportation Aide/s hours worked per day, listed on August 22, 2011 

Board minutes. 

EFFECTIVE 

NAME FROM TO DATE 

Adamek, Diane 4 hours 4.75 hours 9/16/11 

Anderson, Florzelle 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Burlew, Mindy 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Calamanco, Maryann 4 hours 5.25 hours 9/16/11 

Keirns, Holly 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Keirns, Melissa 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Lloyd, Elizabeth 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Munz, Kathleen 4 hours 5.25 hours 9/16/11 

Quinton, Regina 4 hours 5.50 hours 9/16/11 

Williams, Roseann 4 hours 4.50 hours 9/16/11 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE 

Laura Brady, mathematics teacher at Freehold High School, leave of absence without pay for 

maternity and child care reasons in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act effective 

January 6, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (using sick time from November 28, 2011 through January 

5, 2012). 

Kathryn Jannetti, social studies teacher at Manalapan High School, leave of absence without pay for 

maternity and child care reasons in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act effective 

January 14, 2012 through March 2, 2012 (using sick time from December 5, 2011 through January 

13, 2012). 

Sandra Nobrega, bus driver, leave of absence without pay for medical reasons in accordance with 

the Federal Medical Family Leave Act effective September 22, 2011 through October 21, 2011 

(using sick time from September 2, 2011 through September 21, 2011). 

Anna Marie Popowski, mathematics teacher at Howell High School, leave of absence without pay 

for maternity and child care reasons in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act effective 

March 2, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (using sick time from January 6, 2012 through March 1, 

2012). 

Shannon Wolski, paraprofessional at Freehold Township High School, intermittent leave of absence 

without pay for care of an ill family member in accordance with the New Jersey Family Leave Act, 

as needed, with notice in advance, if possible, of said dates to be applied toward the New Jersey 

Family Leave act.

ADVANCEMENT/S 

RESOLVED that the following advancement/s on salary guide, effective October 1, 2011 be 

approved, as recommended by the Superintendent: 

SUBJECT/ 

NAME SCHOOL COLLEGE/S FROM TO 

Becker, Special Education NJCU BA/1 BA+30/1 

JoAnn Freehold Township Jersey City $56,500 $59,500 

Blair, Family and Wilkes BA/10 MA/10 

Camille Consumer Science University $74,185 $79,185 

Freehold Township 

Ihde, Special Education Georgian Court BA/10 BA+30/10 

Helen Freehold Township University $79,185 $82,185 

O’Connor, World Language Rutgers BA/3 BA+30/3 

Vita Freehold University $57,000 $60,000 

Stohrer, Special Education Monmouth BA/10 MA/10 

Robin Howell University $74,185 $79,185 

Talalas, Special Education University of BA/10 BA+30/10 

Karen Howell Nebraska-Kearny $74,185 77,185 

Van Sant, English Monmouth BA+30/5 MA/5 

Victoria Marlboro University $62,185 $64,185 

NAME CHANGE 

Jennifer Colossi, special education teacher at Marlboro High School, name change to Jennifer 

Vecchiarelli. 

Danielle Corsillo, occupational therapist at Colts Neck High School, name change to Danielle 

Dagato. 

Marguerite DeSimone, world language teacher at Colts Neck High School, name change to 

Marguerite Donnelly. 

Jenni Forrest, art teacher at Freehold High School, name change to Jenni Mazetta. 

Sandra Hye, bus driver in the transportation department, name change to Sandra Reid. 

RESCIND

Rescind the following names as cafeteria proctors at Manalapan High School, listed on Board 

minutes of August 22, 2011. 

Badalamenti, Crystal 

Boyce, Lisa 

Cavaluzzi, Nora 

Chesley-Mocik, Jay Lynn 

Ciullo, Gwen 

Dunphy, Kathleen 

Honecker, Kim 

Kaplan, Ellen 

Lanza, Kerwin 

Milboer, Stacy 

Prosser, Stephen 

Redmond, Edward 

Reeves, Meghan 

Suchodolski, Katherine 

Zyry, Donald 

Rescind the appointment of Allison Havemann, drill team flag twirlers, Howell High School, listed 

on Board minutes May 23, 2011. 

Rescind the appointment of Thomas Jennings, technical director, Freehold Township High School, 

listed on Board minutes May 23, 2011. 

Rescind the appointment of Craig Miller, sophomore class co-advisor, Manalapan High School, 

listed on Board minutes June 13, 2011. 

Rescind the appointment of Kathleen Preston, sophomore class co-advisor, Manalapan High 

School, listed on Board minutes June 13, 2011. 

SIXTH PERIOD TEACHING ASSIGNMENT 

Stipend for the six period teacher assignment at a rate of one-fifth (1/5), prorated, of the regular 

teacher salary, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

EFFECTIVE 

NAME SUBJECT SCHOOL DATE 

Krieger-Lundquist, Social Studies Colts Neck 9/19/11 

Jamie 

TRANSFER/S 

RESOLVED that the following transfer of staff personnel be approved for the school year 2011- 

2012, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

EFFECTIVE 

NAME FROM TO DATE 

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

Davison, Kathy Colts Neck Marlboro 10/1/11 

Night shift Day shift 

Gansereit, Tracy Howell Freehold 10/1/11 

Day shift 

Township

Day shift 

Kim, Ted Marlboro Manalapan 10/1/11 

Night shift Night shift 

Kinney, Gerald Freehold Howell 10/1/11 

Township 

Day shift 

Day shift 

Kirby, Debra Manalapan Manalapan 10/1/11 


O’Connor, Michael Freehold Freehold 10/1/11 


H-4 SUBSTITUTE/HOME INSTRUCTION PERSONNEL 

RESOLVED that the following substitute staff members for the 2011-2012 school year be 

approved, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

NAME 

EFFECTIVE 

DATE 

BUS DRIVER 

Maltese, Leonard 9/27/11 

CUSTODIAN/S 

Boywitt, Chester 9/27/11 

PARAPROFESSIONAL/S 

Brown, Norris 9/27/11 

Friedman, Roman 9/27/11 

Lopez, Melissa 9/27/11 

Schleiffer, Lois 9/27/11 

Shaw, Christina 9/27/11 

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER 

Brown, Norris 9/27/11 

Riepe, Paul 9/27/11

SECRETARIAL 



Shaw, Christina 9/27/11 

Shearer, Joanna 9/27/11 

TEACHER/S 

Berryman, Tiffany 9/27/11 

Cantalice, Thomas 9/27/11 

Cocco, Matthew 9/27/11 

Gilburn, Caitlin 9/27/11 

Glauber, Keith 9/27/11 


Madison, Troy 9/27/11 

Philburn, Thomas 9/27/11 


2011/2012 VOLUNTEER FALL COACHES 

FREEHOLD HIGH SCHOOL 

CHEERLEADING – GIRLS 

Bean, Kellyanne 

GYMNASTICS – GIRLS 

*Hearn, Karissa N. 


SOCCER – GIRLS 

Pandolfo, Christine 

MANALAPAN HIGH SCHOOL 

CHEERLEADING – GIRLS 

*Bruno, Lauren 

SOCCER - BOYS 

Morris, Ryan 

*Out of District

H-5 APPROVAL OF STIPENDS FOR PARTICIPATION ON STATE-MANDATED 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAMS 


Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) and School-Based Professional Development 

Committee (SPDC) team members as listed in Attachment #2 to implement the approved district 

and school professional development goals for 2011/2012. 

$1,500 total for each LPDC team member and $1,200 total for each SPDC team member payable in 

two equal amounts in December, 2011 and June, 2012. Funding through the FY2012 NCLB Grant- 

Title IIA. 

H-6 APPROVAL OF STAFF MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN STANDARDS ALIGNMENT 


following staff members to participate in a standards alignment project in the departments listed 

below. Remuneration will be $48.00 per hour for a maximum of twenty (20) hours per participant 

in English/ Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics and $48.00 per hour for a maximum of ten 

(10) hours per participant for all other departments. 

STAFF MEMBER SCHOOL HOURS DEPARTMENTS 

Tesi, Vince CNHS 10 21 st Century Life and Careers/Business 

Administration and Technology 

Schneck, Steven FTHS 10 21 st Century Life and Careers/Business 

Administration and Technology 

Monia, Diana HHS 10 21 st Century Life and Careers/Family 

and Consumer Sciences 

Galinski, Donna MRHS 10 21 st Century Life and Careers/Family 

and Consumer Sciences 

Niemierowski, David CNHS 10 Technology Education 

Soback, Cheryl MNHS 20 English/Language Arts Literacy 

Acchione, Amy HHS 20 English/Language Arts Literacy 

Matthews, Michael FTHS 20 Mathematics 

Hoagland, Jennifer FTHS 20 Mathematics 

O’Larte, Denise MRHS 10 Science 

Rosenwald, Alexander MNHS 10 Science 

Krieger-Lundquist, Jamie CNHS 10 Social Studies 

Turpin, Katharine HHS 10 Social Studies 

H-7 APPROVAL OF STAFF MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN CURRICULUM RENEWAL 


following staff members as listed in Attachment #3 to participate in revising existing 

curriculum guides or creating new guides. Remuneration will be $48.00 per hour.

H-8 ACCEPTANCE OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE 

Motion to adopt the following resolution 


Settlement Agreement and General Release dated September 19, 2011 with the employee whose 

name is on file in the Superintendent’s and Board Secretary’s offices and authorizes its execution on 

behalf of the Board. 

I. PROGRAMMED OPERATIONS 



I-1 APPROVAL: BUDGET TRANSFERS (18A:22-8.1 amended) 

Motion to adopt the following resolution: 

RESOLVED to approve the following current year budget transfers for the period ended September 

22, 2011 in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), as listed on 

Attachment #4 and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 

I-2 BOARD SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATION 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23-22.12 (c) 3, the Board Secretary hereby certifies that as of August 31, 

2011 the total of encumbrances and expenditures for each line item account do not exceed the line 

item appropriation established by the Board of Education. 

I-3 RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS 

ADMINISTRATION/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT 


RESOLVED that the receipt of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration/Board 

Secretary’s Financial Reports as of July 31, 2011 be accepted as filed, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c) 4 that no major account or 

fund has been over expended as of July 31, 2011 based upon the Board Secretary’s Certification and 

that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the 

fiscal year. 

I-4 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS 

Motion to adopt the following resolutions:

a. RESOLVED that the certified list of claims as set forth on Board Member Finance Sheet 

dated August 31, 2011 for Payroll services rendered be approved for payment in the amount 

of $878,299.91 and filed in the minute file of the Office of the Board Secretary. To the 

extent that any Board Member is in conflict due to a payee being a family member, or self, 

his/her vote is an abstention. (Payroll) 

b. RESOLVED that the certified list of claims as set forth on Board Member Finance Sheet 

dated September 15, 2011 for Payroll services rendered be approved for payment in the 

amount of $4,724,330.65 and filed in the minute file of the Office of the Board Secretary. 

To the extent that any Board Member is in conflict due to a payee being a family member, or 

self, his/her vote is an abstention. (Payroll) 

c. RESOLVED that the certified list of claims as set forth on Finance Sheet Detail dated 

September 26, 2011 for goods received and services rendered be approved for payment in 

the amount of $3,995,417.26 and filed in the minute file of the Office of the Board 

Secretary. To the extent that any Board Member is in conflict due to a payee being a family 

member, or self, his/her vote is an abstention. 

I-5 AMENDMENT TO INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CHAPTERS 192/193 



AMENDMENT TO INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CHAPTERS 192/193 as 

listed on Attachment #5 and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 

I-6 COOPERATIVE SPORTS PROGRAM 



SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH 

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HAZLET TOWNSHIP BOARD OF 

EDUCATION FOR A COOPERATIVE SPORTS PROGRAM - ICE HOCKEY as listed on 

Attachment #6 and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the administration be authorized to submit the agreement and 

necessary program application(s) to the Shore Conference and NJSIAA for their consideration and 

approval. 

J. BUILDINGS, TRANSPORTATION & PHYSICAL PLANT 


following resolutions:

J-1 TRANSPORTATION – PARENTAL CONTRACT FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR 

RESOLVED that the following parental contract for student transportation services for the 2011- 

2012 school year be approved as follows, subject to County Superintendent approval: 

CONTRACTOR 

ANNUAL 

ROUTE # DESTINATION (PARENT) DATES AMOUNT 

P201101 Hawkswood School Christina DiNatale 7/1/2011 to $2,564.94 

K. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 



K-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CLASSFIED STUDENT 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education hereby approves 

the Settlement Agreement #1112-04 on file in the Office of Student Services. 

K-2 APPROVAL OF OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENTS 


RESOLVED that the following students be approved as tuition students for the 2011-2012 school 

year. 

Students with a start date of July 1, 2011 are provided extended school year services as indicated in 

the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 

NAME INSTITUTION DATE FEE PROGRAM 

A.B.-HW East Mountain School 9/6/11 $59,164.20 ED 

B.R.-HW KIVA High School 9/19/11 $10,000.00 SLD 

A.R.-HW Hawkswood School 7/1/11 $59,598.00 CM 

$33,600.00 (Aide) 

E.S.-MN Oakwood School 9/1/11 $45,774.00 OHI 

J.R.-MN Titusville Academy 9/6/11 $48,603.60 OHI 

A.R.-CN Woodcliff Academy 7/1/11 $48,075.88 ED 

M.E.-HW Neptune High School 9/1/11 $10,000.00 Not Classified 

K-3 RESCIND OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENTS 

Motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLVED that the following students be rescinded as tuition students for the 2011-2012 school 

year. 

NAME INSTITUTION FEE REASON 

J.R.-MN Bonnie Brae $62,820.00 Change of Placement 

G.N.-FT Collier High School $47,728.80 Moved 

D.L.-FT KIVA High School $10,000.00 Attending Regional Learning Academy 

A.T.-FT Somerset Hills $89,263.00 Attending Freehold Township HS 

E.S.-MN Somerset Hills $89,263.00 Change of Placement 

K-4 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ 

BASKETBALL TEAM TO KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves 

twelve (12) Colts Neck High School students and three (3) chaperones to participate in the 

tournament hosted by ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, Florida from December 26-31, 

2011. Student fundraising and out-of-pocket funding will cover registration fees, non-district 

transportation, lodging, and meals. The cost to the Board of Education will be in the amount of 

$500 for roundtrip district transportation to and from Atlantic City International Airport. 

K-5 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY 

GIRLS’ LACROSSE TEAM TO KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves twentyfour 

(24) Colts Neck High School students and eleven (11) chaperones to participate in Disney’s 

2012 Lacrosse Spring 2012 Training in Kissimmee, Florida from March 30-April 4, 2012. Student 

fundraising and out-of-pocket funding will cover registration fees, non-district transportation, 

lodging, and meals. The cost to the Board of Education will be in the amount of $1,000 for 

roundtrip district transportation (2 buses) to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. 

K-6 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 

ANIMAL AND BOTANICAL SCIENCES ACADEMY STUDENTS TO INDIANAPOLIS, 

INDIANA 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves five (5) 

Freehold Township High School students and two (2) chaperones to attend the National FFA 

(Future Farmers of America) Convention from October 18-22, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Student fundraising and out-of-pocket funding will cover registration fees, non-district 

transportation, lodging, and meals. The cost to the Board of Education will be in the amount of 

$500 for roundtrip district transportation to and from Newark Liberty International Airport.

K-7 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR MARLBORO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 

TEAM TO ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 



eighteen (18) Marlboro High School students and three (3) chaperones to attend Tampa Bay Spring 

Training from March 20-April 4, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Student out-of-pocket and 

fundraising will cover registration fees, non-district transportation, lodging, and meals. The 

cost to the Board of Education will be in the amount of $500 for roundtrip district transportation to 

and from Newark Liberty International Airport. 

K-8 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES STUDENT TO WASHINGTON, DC 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves one (1) 

Freehold Township High School student and one (1) chaperone to attend the Family, Career and 

Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Capitol Leadership Conference from October 9-12, 

2011 in Washington, DC. Student fundraising will cover registration fees, non-district 

transportation, lodging, and meals. There will be no costs to the Board of Education. 

K-9 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION 

CHEERLEADERS TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA 



eighteen (18) Howell High School students and three (3) chaperones to compete in the CheerSport 

National Cheerleading Competition from February 17-19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Student 

fundraising and out-of-pocket funding will cover registration fees, non-district transportation, 

lodging, and meals. There will be no costs to the Board of Education. 

K-10 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT EXCURSION FOR COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC TO 

PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education approves forty 

(40) Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets and five (5) chaperones to 

attend Marine Corps Recruit Training in Parris Island, South Carolina from October 10-14, 

2011. Student fundraising and out-of-pocket funding will cover the non-district transportation 

and meals. There will be no costs to the Board of Education.

K-11 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education accepts the 

donations as listed and on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, assigns such 

donations as designated below and instructs the Administration to write a letter thanking the donors, 

(addresses on file in the Board Office), for these donations. 

DONOR GIFT RECIPIENT 

Bill & Kathy Fraumeni Riddell Revo Football Helmet FB High School 

Target Cash Donation ($863.91) MR High School 

Target Cash Donation ($1,088.09) MN High School 

MR Mustang Diamond Club Sod Replacement – Fall Field Prep MR High School 

Target Cash Donation ($661.40) HW High School 

K-12 APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR FY12 IDEA (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 

EDUCATION ACT) FUNDS 


RESOLVED that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education authorizes the 

administration to apply for IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) funds in the amount 

of $2,176,957 for the education of handicapped students and $2,492 for non-public 

students for the period September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. 

L. ADMINISTRATION 



L-1 APPROVAL OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER/S AND STAFF MEMBER/S 

ATTENDANCE AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS 



following board of education member(s) and the Superintendent recommends approval of the 

following staff members to attend the professional conferences and workshops as listed in 

Attachment #7 in the amount of $6,623.74. 

M. OLD BUSINESS 

None

N. NEW BUSINESS 

None 

O. CLOSED MEETING 

P. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING 

Motion by W. Bruno, seconded by J. Sutera and carried by unanimous role call vote to adjourn the 

meeting. 

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Sean P. Boyce 

Secretary

Minutes - Freehold Regional High School District

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