Minutes - Toms River Regional Schools

Toms River, New Jersey, May 15, 2012 

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

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

New Jersey on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:15 P.M. 

Board President Edward Gearity 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 on May 9, 2012 which constituted at least 48 hours notice as required 

by law under the Open Public Meetings Act.” 

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

Thomas Baxter, Mr. Michael Jedziniak, Mrs. Jamie Jubert, Mr. Gus Kakavas, Mr. 

Alexander Pavliv, Mrs. Loreen Torrone, Mr. Jack Reuther, and Mr. Edward Gearity. 

Mr. Ben Giovine entered the meeting at 6:25 p.m. 

Also in attendance were Superintendent Roselli, Board Secretary Saxton, Assistant 

Superintendents McKenna, Hauenstein, Pizza, Business Administrator Doering, Board 

Attorney Monahan, guests and press were also present at the meeting. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 

A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak, seconded by Mr. Baxter and carried that the 

following Executive Session Resolution be approved: 

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

held at the executive session meeting room at Toms River High School North, Toms 

River, New Jersey, for the purpose of: 

Negotiations and/or 

Personnel Matters 

Land Acquisition and/or 

Impending Litigation 

Attorney Client Privilege 

as outlined under the Open public Meetings Act. 

The Board of Education does at this time, anticipate public action on the matter at 

this evening‟s public meeting. When, and if, the Board of Education does take action on 

any of the other matters so noted, the action will be placed in public session. 

All members present voting Aye. 

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 P.M. 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the 

Board return to Regular Session at 7:30 P.M. 

All members present voting Aye.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Board President Mr. Gearity led the Board and audience in the Pledge of 

Allegiance 

STUDENT AWARDS 

The list of student award recipients is attached to the minutes. 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: 

Kent Zier, High School East 

Sarah Drozd, High School North 

Eli Worth, High School South 

Student Representatives from all three high schools updated the Board on the 

academic and athletic successes taking place at their respective schools, as well as events 

taking place and fund raising activities. 

Board President Edward Gearity thanked our Student Representative for their reports. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOARD COMMENTS 

Budget & Finance – Mr. Kakavas 

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

Regional Schools met on May 8, 2012 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey 

in Conference Room A at 6:30 P.M. 

Committee Chair Gus Kakavas read the following Opening Statement: 

“Good Evening, Welcome to the Budget & 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 on April 24, 2012 which constituted at least 48 hours 

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

In attendance were Committee Members Jamie Jubert and Loreen Torrone. Guests 

present included Board Members Ed Gearity, Jack Reuther, Mike Jedziniak, Tom Baxter, 

Ben Giovine and Alex Pavliv as well as Superintendent- Frank Roselli, Assistant 

Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and Joe Pizza and Business Administrator- Bill 

Doering. The meeting was open to the public. No members of the public were present 

for the meeting. 

As we do every month, the committee reviewed the expenditures listed on the 

Purchasing Agenda. The Purchasing agenda also included change notices, items of zero 

value, permission to advertise, bids and resolutions. Questions were asked by various 

individual board members, which were answered by Mr. Doering and other members of 

our administration. The Purchasing Agenda for this month is in the amount of 

$7,070,445.74 for the 2011/2012 school year and $3,070,000.00 for the 2012-13 school 

year. The Budget & Finance Committee is recommending the approval of the Purchasing 

Agenda by the full Board this evening. The Committee went on to review facility lease 

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and corporate sponsorship agreements, which are on the agenda and also recommended 

for approval tonight. 

Additionally, although we have approved a bond refunding ordinance, our 

financial advisors have informed us that we can not refund our bonds at this time, as 

interest rates have changed in the market and we would no longer achieve the required 

3% present value savings. We will continue to track interest rates and will be prepared to 

refund the bonds when and if the rates provide us with the required percentage savings. 

The committee was informed that the new auditors will attend the June 2012 Budget and 

Finance Committee meeting to present their review of the set up of the Community 

Center Enterprise Fund. The purpose of this review is to help determine if any 

modifications should be made going forward regarding the set up of the enterprise fund, 

including the cost allocations, since the arena and JBAC are used by the schools as well 

as outside renters. Finally, the committee was reminded that on the regular May agenda, 

professional contracts for 2012-13 will be extended until January 2013 in accordance 

with the guidance of the Board Attorney, except for certain professionals whose contracts 

should mirror the school year such as the auditor, the workers compensations 

professionals, and insurance carriers. 

Super Safe Drug Free Schools Committee – Mr. Kakavas 

A meeting of the Super Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee was held on April 

18, 2012. 

Mr. Terry Farley gave an update on current national trends in drug use among 

youth. 

Mrs. McKenna showed a portion of the newly completed High School East antibullying 

video. This video will be shown to 8 th graders who will be attending High 

School East next year. High School South worked on a similar video program which has 

already been completed and is ready to be shown to Intermediate South students. The 

High School North filming is scheduled to take place this week. All videos will be 

completed by June and will be viewed by the years end. 

Mrs. McKenna talked about the intermediate schools‟ anti-bullying programs. The 

“Stop the Drama” anti-bullying skits will be performed by intermediate school students at 

all elementary schools this month. These skits were written by intermediate students 

based on stories shared by elementary students. The idea behind the high school DVDs 

and intermediate “Stop the Drama” presentations is that students themselves are 

collectively voicing their intolerance for bullying behavior and offering real solutions to 

their younger peers during the transition years. 

Mr. Hauenstein spoke about the various programs that are held at high schools to 

encourage student safety at the culminating activities such as proms and graduations. 

Our guest speaker for the evening was Aran Harper, a High School East graduate. 

Aran told a compelling story from his own life. Aran‟s story pointed out the dangers and 

unintended consequences that can result from alcohol abuse which is all too common 

among young adults. 

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Mrs. McKenna invited everyone to attend a presentation by Chris Herren, former 

pro-basketball star, who would be speaking of his triumph over drug addiction. The 

presentation was held at the Pine Belt Arena, on Wednesday, April 25. 

Building & Grounds Committee – Mr. Jedziniak 

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education of the Toms 

River Regional Schools met on May 8, 2012 in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper 

Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. 

Committee Chair Mike Jedziniak read the following opening statement: 

“Good Evening, welcome to the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of the 

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

published in the Asbury Park Press on April 24, 2012 which constituted at least 48 hours 

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

In attendance were Committee Members Jamie Jubert and Ben Giovine. Guests 

present included Board members Ed Gearity, Jack Reuther, Tom Baxter, Gus Kakavas, 

Alex Pavliv, Loreen Torrone as well as the Superintendent- Frank Roselli, Assistant 

Superintendents- Jim Hauenstein and Joe Pizza, Business Administrator- Bill Doering 

and Educational Facilities Manager- Mark Wagner. The meeting was open to the public. 

No members of the public were present for the meeting. 

The committee discussed the many projects and ongoing work in and around our 

buildings, including the following: 

John Bennett Athletic Center („JBAC‟) – 

1) Mr. Wagner presented some sign options for the front of the John Bennett 

Athletic Center, as well as for traffic flow around the site. The signage would 

not require power, and the Committee indicated that the wording for the main 

sign should be adjusted so that the words „John Bennett Athletic Complex,‟ are 

more evenly sized and readable from street level. Mr. Wagner also discussed 

the provision of a group of handicap parking spaces near the JBAC and other 

ADA related improvements. 

2) For the purpose of initiating a warranty claim, the district has submitted all 

warranty and maintenance log information to the Board Attorney‟s office 

regarding the recently replaced heating unit inside JBAC. Despite earlier 

statements by a manufacturer‟s representative, it appears the warranty on the 

heating unit only covered a term of one year, and the unit was installed in 2006. 

Mr. Wagner will communicate with the Board Attorney and will convey any 

additional information and records we have to determine if a latent claim can be 

made against the warranty. 

Intermediate North- 

1) Temporary air conditioning has been installed for the areas covered by the 2 

rooftop chiller units that are being replaced. Work is underway to remove the 

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old chiller units so that the new ones can be installed. Early indications show 

that the new chillers will significantly enhance the air flow and cool air 

temperatures in the building. 

2) Regarding the Parkway Exit 83 Connector Road Project, the County rejected 

the initial paving request submitted by the Board in exchange for district 

property that needs to be taken to complete the road project. The Board 

Attorney is setting up a meeting with the County for the purpose of attempting 

to reach an agreement on this issue. 

Intermediate South- Construction of the new storage building is underway and we 

anticipate this project to be completed in the near future. 

High School East, Tennis Courts- The project is ongoing, and we are happy to 

report that the sub-base does not require replacement. Therefore, the district is 

receiving a $7,000 credit in the project. We will utilize this credit to offset the 

costs of a change order for $9,500 to replace the galvanized fence surrounding the 

courts, which is also in need of replacement. 

Phase II of the solar project is nearing completion, and is going well, although the 

contractor did have to make a last minute switch of schools to power up. The last 

minute schedule change did cause some issues at the applicable school, but the 

issues were minor and will not occur without prior notice to the District in the 

future. 

Mr. Wagner is continuing to develop a phased replacement plan for the boilers at 

several elementary schools. In these schools, the boilers are the original equipment 

from when the building was built. Many have far outlasted their expected useful 

life. Mr. Wagner is also developing a phased plan to replace district generators, 

and will try to identify grant opportunities from various sources to help fund this 

plan as several of our schools are considered shelters. 

The district is continuing to review the submission for the energy conservation bid. 

Given the percentage and level of shared savings, the district is rejecting the bid 

and will go out for a second round of bids. 

For Pine Beach School, a request has been made to install a monitoring well on our 

property by a nearby landowner. Per direction of the committee, Mr. Wagner will 

seek additional information regarding this request, including the potential risks and 

implications of allowing such a request. Once additional information has been 

secured, the Committee will revisit this request. 

Mr. Wagner reviewed a list of summer work and projects to be undertaken. The 

list is quite extensive, and is subject to change based on other circumstances and 

priorities that may arise. 

Finally, the district will be considering a resolution to memorialize the easements 

for the Citta Elementary School drainage basin, including the modifications 

requested by the adjoining property owner. 

Insurance – Mrs. Jubert 

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

Regional Schools met on May 8, 2012 at 1144 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New 

Jersey in Conference Room C at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is not publicly advertised as 

the committee reviews workers compensation and liability billing information which 

includes names and case information for individual staff members. 

In attendance was the committee‟s Chair Jamie Jubert, committee members 

Mike Jedziniak and Alex Pavliv, Superintendent- Frank Roselli and Business 

Administrator- William Doering. 

The Insurance Committee reviewed the CompServices billings for March 1-13 

for $154,777.01, March 14-31 for 175,076.10 and the April 2012 totaling 

$112,379.74, with regards to the detail of claim payments for the workers 

compensation and liability programs. Questions were asked by committee members 

regarding payments, which were answered by the administration. The committee is 

recommending payment of the March and April 2012 bills. The committee also 

reviewed the CompServices Workers Compensation Program Report for April 2012, 

which has much relevant data and claim analysis. The district will be requesting that 

a field be added to the „Loss Summary by Location‟ to show the change in the 

number of claims from month to month. The committee was also informed that a 

previous case was settled within parameters established by the Board in February 

2012. Finally, the committee was informed that the district insurance broker and 

Business Administrator have successfully secured payments from excess workers 

compensation insurance carriers for high-cost workers compensation claim cases for 

$193k and $24k. These funds will be used to offset current year claim costs for the 

district‟s workers compensation program. Finally, the committee was advised that a 

resolution will be put forward to join the New Jersey School Boards‟ Association 

Insurance Group since they currently carry one of the district‟s insurance policies. 

Board President Edward Gearity read a statement that was going to be released to 

the newspapers. 

We want to address the recent guilty plea by the former Superintendent for taking 

bribes to influence school district contracts. That represents the conclusion of a sad 

chapter in the history of our district and our community. It is most unfortunate that our 

reputation is being damaged by the actions of a few individuals who schemed to defraud 

our district. Our community takes great pride in our schools, and will continue to take 

great pride in our schools. What we need to remind ourselves, is that Toms River 

Regional School District is not an individual, but a large system. The key word is, 

„system.‟ What makes our district great is the schools and at that level, we continue to 

function well. 

The final chapter here will involve the recovery of dollars taken from our district, 

and we are aggressively pursuing this on multiple fronts, as follows: In terms of 

insurance coverage for such criminal activities, we have employee fidelity bonds for the 

guilty individual as well as a district crime policy. The amount of applicable coverage 

based on these policies is approximately $2.4 million dollars. We put the insurance 

companies on notice in October 2010, we filed the actual claim in February 2012, and 

since there is now a guilty plea, we have perfected the claim as of April 26, 2012. We 

expect a response from the insurance carrier shortly. 

As part of the former Superintendent‟s guilty plea, he was required to forfeit $1 

million dollars, plus some cash and a vehicle. In communicating with the authorities, the 

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district will likely receive a portion or all of what was forfeited, but this must still be 

decided by the Courts. We will be filing a victim impact statement with Judge Pisano 

prior to the July 2012 sentencing of both Mr. Ritacco and Mr. Gartland. In our statement, 

we will be petitioning the judge to order restitution from all individuals who took part in 

perpetrating schemes to divert district dollars, to ensure that the district is made whole 

and that those dollars are returned. We are reviewing our legal options in terms of 

recovering the amount of dollars currently being held by the district for the former 

Superintendent. Finally, if we are not satisfied with the amount of dollars recovered 

through the aforementioned steps, we will initiate litigation against Mr. Ritacco, Mr. 

Gartland and any other responsible or culpable individuals where we believe the amount 

of recovery would exceed the legal costs of such a pursuit. 

This is the outline of the steps we are taking to recover district assets and we 

will keep our community informed of the status of our aggressive recovery efforts. We 

also want to speak to the changes over the past 16 months regarding district insurances, 

which have been made to prevent any future occurrences of the kind of concealed, 

collusive activities that did occur. We have made considerable changes in personnel, 

vendors and processes in the course of the past 16 months for insurances. Long before 

the resolution of this case, the district worked hard to address areas where internal 

controls needed to be strengthened. The Toms River Regional Board of Education 

solicited competitive broker proposals in awarding to AJ Gallagher for property/casualty 

insurance and subsequently BGIA for health insurance in 2011. 

What happened here required the collusion of the former Superintendent and 

the Insurance Broker and started with the inflation of broker fees. One way we have 

ensured that fees are market tested going forward, is that we implemented a policy 

requiring competitive proposals for insurance brokers every 3 years. In retrospect, 

having a policy such as this would have raised questions regarding the fees we were 

paying to the broker and would have required clarification and definition of the services 

the broker was providing to the district. We have such a policy now, which ensures that 

we are paying appropriate broker fees. 

Our insurance contracts, which have all undergone legal review, now clearly 

spell out responsibilities and fees (notably for the workers compensation program). The 

entire insurance program is tightly managed by the new brokers and the new district 

business administrator. All payments and services must conform to contract. Finally, we 

have also hired a new auditor through a competitive bid process and said auditor provides 

an additional layer of oversight to all financial considerations. In reflecting upon what 

happened here, how it happened, and how it was not uncovered, we should begin by 

listening to the words of the US Attorney General, who in his April 5, 2012 press release, 

said that, “to conceal this fraudulent scheme from the Toms River Regional School 

District Board, as well as the IRS, Ritacco and his co-schemers agreed to use middlemen, 

shell companies, sham consulting contracts, and third party payments, to secretly pass 

hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash bribes and other payments to Ritacco.” 

This activity was very much concealed from this Board of Education, as well as 

others. The Board never abdicated their responsibility. Those who have attended the 

public committee meetings can attest to the fact that the Board asks many questions and 

seeks justifications for administrative recommendations. As a high-functioning Board 

should operate, by the time we get to the regular action meeting, the issues have been 

discussed and hashed out through the committee system, leaving the Board to vote on the 

recommendation. This is not rubber-stamping, as recommendations have previously been 

fully vetted through the Board committee process and through addressing board member 

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questions and concerns. As a board we feel betrayed by the former Superintendent, and 

the entire community was betrayed by the former Superintendent. What happened here 

was not a failure of the system, it was a failure of an individual and a violation of the trust 

imparted to him, both statutorily and in practice, by the very nature of his position. 

Healing will take time, but we are hopeful that we can begin to move forward 

as a community with a renewed focus on the betterment of the district, both operationally 

and educationally. 

Mr. Reuther stated he was asked by a resident if people would have an opportunity 

to submit written comments to the Judge prior to the sentencing of Mr. Ritacco. I have 

been informed our legal system allows that and any written comments may be mailed to 

United States District Court Judge Joel A. Pisano, United States Court House, 402 East 

State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Sentencing is scheduled for July 12, 2012. 

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). 

Mr. Kaybee Sr. discussed appointments listed on the agenda. 

Mr. Galante discussed the professional contract process. 

Mr. DeSantis discussed teacher‟s class scores, administrators, principals. 

APPROVAL OF THE HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING 

REPORT 

A motion was made by Mr. Kakavas, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the 

approval of the approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report be 

approved: 

On roll call the following vote: 

Ayes: Baxter, Giovine, Jedziniak, Jubert, Kakavas, Pavliv, Torrone, Reuther, Gearity 

Noes: None 

Abstained: None 

Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF EASEMENT RESOLUTIONS FOR JOSEPH A. CITTA 

ELEMENTARY (attached) 

A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak, seconded by Mr. Baxter and carried that the 

approval of the Easement Resolutions for Joseph A. Citta Elementary be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO JOIN NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS 

ASSOCIATION INSURANCE GROUP 

A motion was made by Mrs. Jubert, seconded by Mr. Kakavas and carried that the 

approval of the Resolution to Join New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance 

Group be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF THE PETTY CASH ACCOUNT RESOLUTION 

A motion was made by Mr. Reuther, seconded by Mr. Baxter and carried that the 

approval of the Petty Cash Account Resolution be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF THE IMPREST FUND ACCOUNT RESOLUTION 

A motion was made by Mr. Gearity, seconded by Mrs. Jubert and carried that the 

approval of the Imprest Fund Account Resolution be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

CONTRACTS 

A motion was made by Mr. Reuther, seconded by Mr. Baxter and carried that the 

approval of the Resolution Extending Professional Service Contracts be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AWARDING OF PROFESSIONAL 

CONTRACTS FOR 2012/2013 

A motion was made by Mr. Gearity, seconded by Mr. Jedziniak and carried that 

the approval of the Resolution Awarding Professional Contracts for 2012/2013 be 

approved: 



Noes: Giovine on Auditor, Respondent Counsel for Workers Compensation, Torrone on 

Auditior, Respondent Counsel for Workers Compensation 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF THE ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 

RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS 

A motion was made by Mr. Kakavas, seconded by Mr. Reuther and carried that the 

approval of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act Resolution to Apply for Funds be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NEW JERSEY SCHOOL 

BOARD ASSOCIATION SCHOOL LAW FORUM 2012 AT A COST OF $150.00 

PER PERSON 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Jedziniak and carried that the 

approval for Board Members to Attend New Jersey School Board Association School 

Law Forum 2012 at a Cost of $150.00 Per Person be approved: 


Ayes: Baxter, Giovine, Jedziniak, Jubert, Pavliv, Torrone, Reuther, Gearity 

Noes: None 

Abstained: Kakavas 

Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM J. DOERING AS BUSINESS 

ADMINISTRATOR, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE OFFICER, 

QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT AND CUSTODIAN OF SCHOOL 

RECORDS 

A motion was made by Mr. Gearity, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the 

approval for the Appointment of William J. Doering as Business Administrator, 

Affirmative Action Compliance Officer, Qualified Purchasing Agent and Custodian of 

School Records be approved: 

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Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MRS. WENDY SAXTON AS BOARD SECRETARY 


approval for the Mrs. Wendy Saxton as Board Secretary be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF DEBRA MCKENNA, BEVERLEE TEGEDER, WENDY 

ROZWADOWSKI, BRIAN BLAKE, LESLIE PORT, KELLY KERNASOVIC & 

IDA CLENDENIN AS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS 


approval for the Mrs. Wendy Saxton as Board Secretary be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL TO DESIGNATE MRS. WENDY SAXTON, BOARD SECRETARY, 

AS SCHOOL FUNDS INVESTOR 


approval to Designate Mrs. Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary as School Funds Investor be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL TREASURER – Mr. Matthew Varley 


approval of Appointment of School Treasurer – Mr. Varley be approved: 

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Ayes: Giovine, Jedziniak, Jubert, Kakavas, Pavliv, Torrone, Reuther, Gearity 

Noes: None 

Abstained: Baxter 

Absent: None 

MOTION TO APPROVE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER – Asbury Park Press 


approval of Official Newspaper – Asbury Park Press be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

MOTION TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN N.J.S.I.A.A. – 2012-2013 SCHOOL 

YEAR 


approval of Membership in N.J.S.I.A.A. 2012-2013 School Year be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

MOTION TO APPROVE REGULAR MEETING NIGHT – 3 rd TUESDAY OF 

EACH MONTH 


approval of Regular Meeting Night – 3 rd Tuesday of Each Month be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF TAX SHELTER ANNUITY COMPANIES (attached) 


approval of Tax Shelter Annuity Companies be approved: 



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Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF THE UNIFORM MINIMUM CHART OF ACCOUNTS FOR 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DETAILED LOCATION AND CATEGORY CODES WILL 

BE ASSIGNED FOR INTERNAL TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY) 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Reuther and carried that the 

approval of the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for Public Schools (Detailed 

Location and Category Codes Will Be Assigned for Internal Tracking Purposes Only) be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL TUITION RATES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE 

NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE 

ANNUAL BUDGET PROGRAM (2012-13) 


approval of the Annual Tuition Rates As Established by the New Jersey State Department 

of Education through the Annual Budget Program 2012-13 be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MARK B. WAGNER AS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT 

OFFICER 


approval of the Appointment of Mark B. Wagner as Asbestos Management Officer be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MARK B. WAGNER AND DR. VINCENT DESTASIO AS 

SAFETY & HEALTH DESIGNEES 

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approval of Mark B. Wagner and Dr. Vincent DeStasio as Safety & Health Designees be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF DR. EDWARD FIORE (K-5 & 6-8) SCHOOL PHYSICIAN 

AND DR. VINCENT DESTASIO (K-5 & 9-12) HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR 


approval of Dr. Edward Fiore (K-5 & 6-8) School Physician and Dr. Vincent DeStasio 

(K-5 & 9-12) Health Services Director be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MARK WAGNER AND ROBERT ROMANO AS AIR 

QUALITY DESIGNEES 


approval of Mark Wagner and Robert Romano as Air Quality Designees be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT ROMANO AS INTEGRATED PEST 

MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR 


approval of Robert Romano as Integrated Pest Management Coordinator be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MARK WAGNER AS RIGHT TO KNOW OFFICER 

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approval of Mark Wagner as Right to Know Officer be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF MARK WAGNER AS CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER 


approval of Mark Wagner Chemical Hygiene Officer be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT ROMANO AS AHERA COORDINATOR 


approval of Robert Romano as AHERA Coordinator be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPOINTMENT OF JOHN COLEMAN AS 504 COMPLIANCE 

COORDINATOR 


approval of John Coleman as 504 Compliance Coordinator be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT OF GOODS & SERVICES THROUGH 

STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTS 

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approval of Procurement of Goods & Services through State and County Contracts be 

approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS UP TO THE 

BID TRESHOLD OF $36,000 AND THE QUOTE THRESHOLD OF $5,400 IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS FOR A QUALIFIED PURCHASING 

AGENT 


approval of Authorization to Award Contracts up to the Bid Threshold of $36,000 and the 

Quote Threshold of $5,400 in Accordance with the Provisions for a Qualified Purchasing 

Agent be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS BETWEEN BOARD 

MEETINGS WITH RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD AT THE NEXT 

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Jedziniak and carried that the 

approval to Authorize the Payment of Bills between Board Meetings with Ratification by 

the Board at the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE USE OF OLD SIGNATURE PLATES UNTIL 

NEW SIGNATURE PLATES ARE ORDERED AND RECEIVED 

A motion was made by Mr. Gearity, seconded by Mr. Kakavas and carried that the 

approval to Authorize use of Old Signature Plates until New Signature Plates are 

Ordered and Received be approved: 



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Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENTS (attached) 

A motion was made by Mr. Reuther, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the 

approval of Facility Lease Agreements be approved: 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak, seconded by Mr. Gearity and carried that 

the minutes of March 20, 2012, March 22, 2012, March 28, 2012, April 12, 2012, April 

18, 2012, May 1, 2012, and May 8, 2012 be approved: 


Abstained: Jamie Jubert on May 1, 2012, Tom Baxter on March 22, 2012, April 

12, 2012 

APPROVAL OF BILLS 

A motion was made by Mr. Kakavas, seconded by Mr. Reuther and carried that the 

following bills be approved for payment: 

General $ 7,718,657.53 

$6,850,663.52 

Cafeteria $ 353,626.00 

$ 263,528.51 


BOARD SECRETARY’S AGENDA + ADDENDUM 

A motion was made by Mr. Gearity, seconded by Mr. Reuther and carried that the 

Board Secretary’s Agenda be approved as follows: 

School Year 2011-2012 

Purchases – Pages 1 through 64- $7,070,445.74 

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Permission to Advertise 

Zero Values 

Jointures 

Transfers 

Resolutions 

Change Notices 

Award of Bids 

Student Transportation 

School Year 2012-2013 

Purchases – Pages 1 through 1- $3,070,000.00 

Permission to Advertise 

Request for Qualifications 

Student Transportation 

Resolutions 

Award of Bids 

Contract Extensions 

Contract Renewals 

School Year 2010/2011 

Change Notices 



Noes: None 

Abstained: Baxter on 12-59462C, Jubert on 12-61941, 12-62660, 12-62036 and 

Jedziniak 12-62675 

Absent: None 

CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY’S MONTHLY FINANCIAL 

REPORT 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22.1.11(c), I, Wendy Saxton, Board Secretary, certify that 

as of February 2012, March 2012, 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 February 2012, March 2012, after a 

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

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

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

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

needs. 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Giovine and carried that the 

Certification of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports be approved: 



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Noes: None 


Absent: None 

MR. ROSELLI’S AGENDA + ADDENDUM 

PERSONNEL ITEMS 1-21- A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak seconded by Mr. 

Gearity and carried that the following resolution be approved: 

CERTIFICATED STAFF 1-8: 

1. Recommended for Employment: 

{Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement} 

$ 

A. McKenzie E. Gaston (TR) 46,000 

PB Kindergarten 4/23/2012 - 6/30/2012 (Prorated) 

B. Tracy L. Hanson (TR) 46,000 

STR Kindergarten 5/7/2012 - 6/30/2012 (Prorated) 

C. Jennifer A. Keefe (TR) 46,000 

ED Sped RR 6/6/2012 - 6/30/2012 (Prorated) 

D. Melissa E. Policastro (TR) 46,000 

IS Language Arts Gr. 6 4/16/2012 - 6/30/2012 (Prorated) 

2. Recommended for Continuing Employment: 

{Code = (TR) Temporary Replacement} 

A. Arlene J. Comstock (TR) 5/19/2012 - 6/30/2012 

WAL Sped Aut 

B. Gayle E. DeChiaro (TR) 6/2/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE English 

C. Juanita Gonzalez (TR) 6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE Spanish 

D. Nicole E. Lanza (TR) 5/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 

STR Grade 4 

E. Margaret E. Malloy (TR) 5/5/2012 - 6/30/2012 

IE Science Gr. 7 

F. Jenae A. Piper (TR) 5/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE Health/Phys Ed 

G. Mark E. Schumann (TR) 4/21/2012 - 6/30/2012 

IS Health/Phys Ed 

H. Dana M. Staffieri (TR) 5/21/2012 - 6/30/2012 

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ND Grade 1 

I. Erin C. Sutera (TR) 3/31/2012 - 6/30/2012 

BWD Sped RR 

3. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2012 - 

6/30/2013: (Attached) 

4. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: 

A. Nicole M. Agathangelou Family 10/2/2012 - 1/4/2013 

HSE Sped RR 

B. Jessica K. Booth Maternity 9/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 

SB Grade 4 

Ext. 

C. Catherine S. Burke Family 5/10/2012 (pm) - 5/11/2012 

JAC Art 

D. Alexis L. Castellano Family 10/1/2012 - 1/3/2013 

IN Language Arts Maternity 1/4/2013 - 2/4/2013 

E. Katie A. Childers-Stein Maternity 5/7/2012 - 12/22/2012 

IS Social Studies 

F. Casey L. Daniel Family 4/23/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE English 

(revised start date) 

G. Scott L. Defibaugh Family 3/29/2012 - 4/15/2012 

IS Basic Skills Math Ext. 

H. Lindsey B. DeLucia Maternity 6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE Spanish 

I. Rachele M. Fiorovanti Family 5/21/2012 - 6/30/2012 

WAL Grade 3 


J. Sandra J. Haney Family 4/30/2012 - 5/4/2012 

CG Sped PSH 

K. Kristin K. Lombardi Family 10/1/2012 - 1/1/2013 

IE Math 

L. Kristen M. Mabie Family 6/6/2012 - 11/27/2012 

IN Sped LLD 


Maternity 11/28/2012 - 1/1/2013 

M. Kathryn J. Melson Maternity 9/1/2012 - 1/1/2013 

JAC Grade 1 

Ext. 

N. Jacqueline A. O‟Keefe Family 4/23/2012 - 5/6/2012 

HSE Basic Skills 

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O. Kelly M. Pagano Maternity 9/1/2012 - 1/1/2013 

WD Grade 2 

Ext. 

P. Robyn D. Petersen-DeCicco Family 3/26/2012 - 6/1/2012 

ED Nurse 

Q. Jeanette A. Roma Personal 4/23/2012 - 6/30/2012 

IS Health/Phys Ed. 

R. Megan L. Rankin Family 6/2/2012 - 6/30/2012 

HSE English 

Ext. 

S. Michele C. Ravasy Family 3/26/2012 - 5/4/2012 

IE Science 

(rescind leave) 

Family 5/7/2012 - 6/30/2012 

T. Constance D. Signorin Family 10/4/2012 - 12/21/2012 

HSS French 

U. Melissa A. Tanner Family 5/7/2012 p.m. 

HSE Guidance Counselor 

5/8/2012 p.m. 

5/9/2012 p.m. 

5/10/2012 p.m. 

5/11/2012 - 11/26/2012 


Maternity 11/27/2012 - 12/21/2012 

V. Melanie L. Unger Family 5/4/2012 p.m. - 10/26/2012 

IS Language Arts Gr. 7 

W. Alyssa L. Vigliante Medical 3/5/2012 - 5/1/2012 

HSN Sped RR 

(revised leave dates) 

X. Tammy M. Wagner Maternity 9/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 

PB Grade 2 

Ext. 

5. Resignations: 

A. Brent Ainley 6/30/2012 

HSE Tech Ed/Industrial Arts 

B. Deana M. D‟Alonzo 6/30/2012 

ED Basic Skills 

C. Elizabeth D. Divuolo 6/30/2012 

ND Grade 5 

D. Candice A. Stein 6/30/2012 

WD Grade 5 

6. Retirements: 

A. Christina Miick 7/1/2012 

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HSN Science 

B. Immaculate D. Mulrane 7/1/2012 

CG Grade 5 

C. Nancy J. Russomanno 7/1/2012 

IN Math Gr. 8 

D. William K. Stage 7/1/2012 

HSN Science 

E. Donald R. Vandenberge 7/1/2012 

BWD+ Instrumental Music 

F. Linda J. Venier 7/1/2012 

HSN Math 

7. Recommended Salary Adjustments: 

A. Joyce L. Houlihan 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012 +$290.00 

HSN Art 10/1/2012 – 6/30/2013 +$2,713.50 

(teaching one extra period 

two times a week) 

B. Christopher A. Loeffler 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012 +$276.50 

HSN Vocal Music 10/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 +$2,610.00 

(teaching one extra period 

two times a week) 

8. Recommended Change of Employment: 

Change to: $ 

A. Dawn M. Jacobus Speech Lang. Specialist (Full time) 

SB Speech Lang. Specialist 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012 +2,452.00 

(3/5ths) 10/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 +24,768.00 

STAFF FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 9: 

9. In-Class Support Instructors: (Attached) 

A. Recommend approval for the attached In-Class Support Instructor (Local 

Funded) for the 2011-2012 school year. 

SUPPORT STAFF 10-18: 

10. Recommended for Continuing Employment for the School Year 7/1/2012 – 

6/30/2013: (Attached) 

11. Technology Department: 

A. Recommended for employment: 

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James P. Phillips, III 5/21/2012 - 6/30/2012 $43,000 

Programmer 

(Prorated) 

12. Secretarial Services: 

A. Retirement: 

Janice M. Pino 9/1/2012 

HSE Guidance Secretary 

Janice Zipperian 7/1/2012 

Administrative Secretary 

B. Recommended leave of absence request: 

Carol J. Ruhnke Family 3/26/2012 

IE Media Secretary 3/30/2012 

13. Special Education Paraprofessionals: 

A. Recommended leave of absence requests: 

Linda A. Abramski Family 3/19/2012 

Intermediate North 

4/20/2012 (pm) 

4/24/2012 - 4/27/2012 

Marie G. Baldi Family 4/27/2012 - 6/30/2012 

High School North 

Catherine Cordisco Family Ext. 3/20/2012 - 4/2/2012 

Silver Bay Medical 4/3/2012 - 6/13/2012 

Josephine Dragotti Family 5/14/2012 - 5/25/2012 

Walnut Street 

Margaret A. Kerr Family 4/19/2012 

Early Learning Center 4/20/12 (pm) - 5/31/2012 

Diane J. Skelzo Family 5/7/2012 - 5/18/2012 

Intermediate South 

14. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: 

A. Resignation: 

Bernice Jackson 6/30/2012 

East Dover 

B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.00 per 

hour: 

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Effective Date 

Christy M. Grosso 5/16/2012 

C. Recommended leave of absence request: 

Dorothy G. Mallozzi Medical 5/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 

Joseph A. Citta 

Rita F. Rekus Personal 5/15/2012 - 5/27/2012 

Beachwood 

Jo Ann M. Vari Medical 4/17/2012 - 4/18/2012 

Washington Street 4/27/2012 - 5/22/2012 

15. Custodial Department: 

A. Retirement: 

Patricia A. Chadwick 6/1/2012 

JAC Custodian 

Delores DiScala 9/1/2012 

STR Custodian 

Robert Eisenman 10/1/ 2012 

HSS Custodian 


Dennis Carver Family 4/16/2012 - 5/10/2012 

Hooper Avenue 

Deborah L. Paul Family 3/22/2012 - 4/9/2012 

Admin Building 4/17/2012 

16. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: 

A. Recommended leave of absence request: 

Dorothea M. Delrosso-D‟Arcy Family 3/12/2012 - 6/30/2012 

Intermediate East 



Kelly J. Gibbons Personal 3/12/2012 - 4/15/2012 

Walnut Street 

C. Resignations: 

Kelly J. Gibbons 5/7/2012 

Walnut Street 

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D. Recommended for placement on the substitute list at a rate of $8.50 per 

hour: 

Effective Date 

Jeanne Barro 5/16/2012 

Kelly J. Gibbons 5/7/2012 

Julia Maley 5/1/2012 

Desiree Rolon 5/16/2012 

17. Maintenance Department: 


Daryl P. Peters Family 4/6/2012 - 4/20/2012 

Tradesman – HVAC 

Ext. 

Anthony J. Valvo, Jr. Family 3/31/2012 - 4/29/2012, 

Tradesman – HVAC Ext. 5/1/2012, 5/4/2012, 

5/8/2012, 5/11/2012, 

5/15/2012 

18. Transportation Department: 


Carol A. Cartwright Medical 4/5/2012 

Regular Bus Driver 4/20/2012 - 4/24/2012 

4/26/2012 - 4/27/2012 

5/3/2012 - 5/4/2012 

B. Recommended leave of absence requests: 

Kathleen Cartwright Family 4/20/2012 - 4/24/2012 

Regular Bus Driver 

Kisha G. Cuomo Family 2/28/2012 - 5/1/2012 

Sped Bus Driver 

(revised leave end date) 

Denise Damiano Family 3/21/2012 (p.m.) 


3/26/2012 (a.m.) 

3/29/2012 

Sandra M. DeAngelis Medical 5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 

Sped Bus Attendant Ext. 

Tamara E. Oldham Medical 5/17/2012 - 6/14/2012 


Wayne Orr Family 5/15/2012 - 5/29/2012 


Elaine Peters Family 5/7/2012 


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Donna L. Schweikert Family 2/1/2012 - 3/26/2012 


(revised leave end date) 

John F. Shearn Medical 4/1/2012 - 6/30/2012 


Ext. 

Elaine K. Swindell Medical 3/30/2012 

Regular Bus Driver 4/4/2012 

Carol J. Winkelman Medical 5/2/2012 - 5/13/2012 

Sped Bus Attendant Ext. 

C. Recommended for placement on the bus driver substitute list effective 

5/16/2012 at a rate of $15.25 per hour: 

Patricia O. Caivano 

Maria Olejarczyk 

Anthony Profita 

Jodi L. Wolfe 

19. Summer Employment Recommendations: 

A. ESL Family Math/Science & Literacy K-5 Summer Program (Title III 

Funded) effective July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012. (Attached) 

B. Kindergarten Summer Program (Title I Funded) to be held at South Toms 

River Elementary School from July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012. 

(Attached) 

C. Family Learning Involvement Program/Family Learning Opportunity 

Program (FLIP/FLOP) (Title I Funded) to be held at Walnut Street School 

effective July 5, 2012 through July 31, 2012. (Attached) 

20. Summer Program Recommendations: 

A. Summer Elementary Media/Literacy Program (Title I Funded) to be held at 

Joseph A. Citta Elementary, East Dover Elementary, Pine Beach 

Elementary, South Toms River Elementary, Walnut Street Elementary, 

Washington Street Elementary and West Dover Elementary from July 2, 

2012 to July 30, 2012. (Attached) 

B. Intermediate Summer School; Spanish Enrichment; Summer Music 

Program; and Summer Weight Training Teachers effective July 5, 2012 

through August 1, 2012. (Attached) 

21. Staff Members Off Payroll: (Attached) 


Ayes: Baxter, Giovine, Jedziniak, Jubert, Kakavas, Reuther, Gearity 

Noes: Pavliv, Torrone 

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Abstained: Baxter 19B 

Absent: None 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 22-32 - A motion was made by Mr. 

Baxter, seconded by Mr. Kakavas and carried that the following resolution be approved: 

22. Application for Reimbursement for Professional Graduate Courses: 

(Attached) 

23. Continuing Education Unit Credits: (Attached) 

24. Donations: 

A. Recommend the attached be accepted with thanks. 

25. Educational Activity Requests: (Attached) 

26. Extracurricular: 

A. Half-Year Salary Recommendations and Payments: (Attached) 

Coordinators/Directors/Advisors 

High Schools East, North and South 

Intermediate Schools East, North and South 

B. Spring Volunteer Coaching Recommendations: 

Ronald Kist, Sr.* HSE – Softball 

Christopher Lombardo* HSE – Assistant Boys‟ Volleyball 

Robert Morris* IN – Boys‟ Track 

Michael Rohm HSS – Assistant Boys‟ Track 

* County Superintendent‟s approval attached 

C. Spring Coaching Recommendations: Salary 

James Drackwicz* HSS – Girls‟ Track $3,080.00 

Christopher Galler* HSS – Lacrosse $3,080.00 

* County Superintendent‟s approval attached 

D. Spring Coaching Change: 

From: 

To: 

Christopher Thomas HSS Assistant Boys HSS Assistant Boys 

Lacrosse – $3,218 Lacrosse – Volunteer 

E. Spring Coaching Salary Payments: (Attached) 

High Schools East, North and South 

Intermediate Schools East, North and South 

Challenger Program 

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F. Approval for the Toms River Schools to host the 2012 Al Kunzman Ocean 

County Baseball Tournament rain date at a Toms River High School, neutral 

site. The rain date will be played on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The finals this 

year will be played at the Lakewood Blue Claws, First Energy Park. There 

will be no cost to the Board of Education. 

27. Graduate Reimbursement: (Attached) 

28. Handicap Services: (Attached) 

A. Out-of-District Day Placement requests 

B. Out-of-District Residential Placement Requests 

C. Tuition pupils received requests 

D. Tuition pupils sent requests 

E. Out of District Extended School Year Estimated Tuition for the 2012-2013 

school year. 

29. Homebound Instruction: (Attached) 

30. Homeschooling Request: (Attached) 

31. Recommended Professional Leave Requests: 

A. Ann Marie Caulfield EOSHI-OSHA 

HSN Sped RR 

Sewell, NJ 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 and 

Thursday, March 22, 2012 

Expenses not to exceed $185.00 

B. Rosemary Hardie NJ Writing Alliance Spring 2012 

HSE + English Supervisor Conference 

Lakewood, NJ 

Friday, April 20, 2012 

Expenses not to exceed $50.00 

32. Substitutes: (Attached) 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

PERSONNEL ITEMS 33-40- A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak, seconded by 

Mr. Gearity and carried that the following resolution be approved: 

CERTIFICATED STAFF 33-34: 

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33. Recommended Leave of Absence Requests: 

A. Jennifer L. Jones Family 5/9/2012 - 5/20/2012 

IS Sped MH 

B. Danielle Koeppen Family 10/19/2012 - 1/21/2013 

JAC+ Speech Lang. Spec. Maternity 1/22/2013 - 3/17/2013 

C. Kristen M. Mabie Family 5/23/2012 - 11/27/2012 

IN Sped LLD 


D. Jacqueline A. O‟Keefe Family 5/7/2012 - 6/1/2012 

HSE Basic Skills 

Ext. 

E. Jamie N. Zakar Family 6/8/2012 - 6/30/2012 

PB Kindergarten 

(rescind leave dates) 

34. Retirements: 

A. David A. Solt 7/1/2012 

HSE Athletic Trainer 

SUPPORT STAFF 35-39: 

35. Special Education Paraprofessionals: 


Linda A. Abramski Family 5/11/2012 


B. Recommended for placement on the substitute list effective 5/16/2012 at a 

rate of $9.00 per hour: 

Melissa A. Bakos 

Patricia L. Dolph 

Melody L. Fall 

Susan Keogh 

Linda Pagliuca 

36. Cafeteria/Playground Aides: (Continued) 


Debra Phillips Personal 5/14/2012 - 5/20/2012 

Silver Bay 

37. Food Services Department - Cafeteria Workers: 


Janice Felton Medical 4/27/2012 - 5/4/2012 

Intermediate East 

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38. Grounds: 


39. Nurse Assistant: 

Timothy Seaman Family 5/17/2012 - 7/1/2012 


A. Resignation: 

Nancy J. Corbyons Fiore 5/14/2012 

Hooper Avenue 

40. Support Staff Paid Holiday Schedule (Attached) 





Absent: None 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ITEMS 41-43- A motion was made by Mr. 

Baxter, seconded by Mr. Kakavas and carried that the following resolution be approved: 

41. Funded Programs: (Attached) 

Recommend approval of the attached resolution to apply for the discretionary grant 

program entitled Excellent Educators for New Jersey Pilot Program in the amount 

of $168,565. 

42. Extracurricular: 

A. Half-Year Salary Recommendations and Payments Correction: 

From: To: Amount: 

HSE - Student Council Janis Tulp Kevin Kanarkowski $2,096.50 

43. Substitutes: (Attached) 



Noes: None 


Absent: None 

PERSONNEL ITEM 44- A motion was made by Mr. Jedziniak, seconded by Mr. 

Gearity and carried that the following resolution be approved: 

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44. Custodial Department: 

A. Suspension without Pay and Termination: 

Effective Dates 

Employee #13357 Suspension without Pay 4/26/2012 - 5/14/2012 

WAL Custodian Termination 5/15/2012 





Absent: None 

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

Board Policy # 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings) 

Mr. Kaybee Sr. discussed his concern on sub-contracting the transportation department. 

Mr. Humpries discussed bond and theft policy insurance. 

Ms. Blondino discussed her son‟s progress in the district. 

Mr. Olsen discussed concerns with outsourcing transportation. 

Mr. Giovine stated there has not been any discussion about outsourcing transportation. 

Mr. Roselli stated speakers are allowed to come up to discuss their feelings and there is 

no doubt in our mind, we are in support of our transportation department. 

Mr. Kakavas stated he would like to motion to reaffirm Mr. Giovine and the Boards 

support of the transportation department. 

Mr. Pavliv stated he would like to push for privatization. 

Ms. Jacobelli stated she has transported students for Toms River Regional Schools for 

twelve years. Our department has almost 2000 years of service working for the Toms 

River School District. 

Mr. Smith stated he has worked for Toms River for eleven years and is against 

outsourcing. 

Ms. Peters stated she has transported students for sixteen years and is against 

outsourcing. 

Ms. Larrison stated she is the President of the Toms River School Transportation 

Association and is concerned about Mr. Pavliv‟s statement from the May 15, 2012 

meeting regarding privatization. 

Mr. Gearity stated we are ninth in the efficiency which is before we went to a four tier 

system. That ranking will probably increase considerably. 

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Ms. Reis Vice President of the Cafeteria Association stated the Board is welcome to 

come and see how clean and efficient they run the cafeteria. 

Mr. Gearity stated he visited the cafeterias and they are obviously treated as if it was your 

home and certainly a great reflection of your devotion to this school district. 

Mr. Kakavas stated his family members who have attended or currently attend Toms 

River Regional Schools adore their bus drivers, cafeteria and custodians. We appreciate 

what you do for our kids 

Mr. Devito discussed the transportation, custodians and cafeteria departments, their 

ability, skills and ability to connect with kids. 

Ms. Egan President of TREA Association thanked the Board for their support. 

Mr. Torrone stated tonight is one of the best nights when children are recognized, the 

time allowed for guests to speak, the former superintendent, personnel committee. 

Mrs. Benson thanked Mr. Doering for posting the bill list and discussed the bubble, 

Seaside Park, outsourcing transportation. 

Mr. Galante discussed the bids for solar, prom locations. 

Ms. Swindell applauded the school district, administration and teachers for all their 

efforts. 

Ms. Brosen discussed energy management. 

Mr. Kennett discussed stolen funds from the prior Superintendent, insurance, forensic 

audit and when Mr. Cranston became the Business Administrator. 

Ms. Golembeski discussed Mr. Gartland and Mr. Ritacco, Mr. Pavliv and outsourcing 

transportation. 

Mr. Kakavas discussed a motion to affirm our support for our support services in this 

district. 

Mr. Giovine motioned to approve support service. 

Mr. Pavliv stated he proposed privatization and did not say anyone was doing a lousy job 

or anybody was incompetent. 

APPROVAL TO SUPPORT OUR SUPPORT SERVICES INDICATING NO 

INTENTION TO PRIVATIZE THE SUPPORT SERVICES 

A motion was made by Mr. Giovine, seconded by Mr. Kakavas and carried that the 

approval to Support our Support Services indicating no Intention Privatize the Support 

Services be approved: 


Ayes: Baxter, Giovine, Jedziniak, Jubert, Kakavas, Torrone, Reuther, Gearity 

Noes: Pavliv 

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Absent: None 

A motion was made by Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Jedziniak, and carried that the 

meeting be adjourned at 10:47 P.M. 


________________________________ 

Wendy L. Saxton, Board Secretary 

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