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A Regular Meeting of the Howell Township Board of Education was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the Cafetorium of Howell Township Middle School North, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Mr. Timothy P. O’Brien, Board President Dr. Enid Golden, Mrs. Suzanne M. Brennan , Board Vice President Superintendent Mrs. Mary Cerretani, Board Member Mrs. Patricia Callander, Dr. Stephen M. Levine, Board Member (arr. 8:20 p.m.) Assistant Superintendent/ Mr. Albert Miller, Board Member Pupil Services Mr. Joseph Moscato, Board Member Mr. Joseph Isola Mrs. Jeanette Smith, Board Member Assistant Superintendent/ Curriculum and Personnel MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ABSENT Mr. Ronald Sanasac, Business Administrator/ Mr. Patrick Dowling, Board Member Board Secretary Mr. John Van Noy, Board Member Jan L. Wouters, Esq., Board Attorney Mrs. Roberta Schick Board Stenographer and approximately 300 citizens, employees and reporters AGENDA A. Roll Call – Salute to Flag: B. Announcement by President: “Adequate notices of this meeting, as required by Chapter 231, PL 1975, were distributed by the Secretary on April 25, 2012.”

POST OFFICE BOX 579 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

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Howell Township Public Schools PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS – CONCERNED FOR OUR CHILDREN

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 2

C. Approval of Minutes: Approve Minutes Regular Board of Education Meeting and Public Hearing on Adoption of MINUTES Bond Ordinance 2012-1 Minutes, March 14, 2012 APPROVED Executive Session Minutes, March 14, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting and 2012-2013 Public Budget Hearing Minutes, March 28, 2012 Executive Session Minutes, March 28, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes, April 18, 2012 MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Miller VOTE: 6-0 Mrs. Cerretani abstained on the March 28, 2012 Regular Session and Executive Session Minutes. Mr. Moscato was absent from voting on the March 14, 2012 Regular Session and Executive Session Minutes. D. Board President’s Comments:

Mr. O’Brien welcomed everyone and announced this evening the Board has one of the better jobs that it can enjoy, which is awarding excellence among its students. He announced that on June 2nd, the Howell Township Education Foundation is sponsoring the Race to Educate which is a 5k race that takes place at Middle School South. He encouraged everyone to become involved and to participate. Mr. O’Brien noted that next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. He thanked the staff for their efforts in helping the children achieve excellence.

E. Correspondence:

1. Sunshine Notice to staff member from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Personnel dated April 26, 2012. (Correspondence on file in Executive Session Minute Book)

2. Correspondence to staff member from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

and Personnel dated April 26, 2012 regarding withholding of increments. (Correspondence on file in Executive Session Minute Book)

3. Memorandum to the Board from the Secretary to the Superintendent dated April 27,

2012 regarding the Employee Assistance Program. 4. Sunshine Notice to staff member from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

and Personnel dated April 30, 2012. (Correspondence on file in Executive Session Minute Book)


5. Sunshine Notice to staff member from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Personnel dated April 30, 2012. (Correspondence on file in Executive Session Minute Book)

6. Memorandum to the Board from the Secretary to the Superintendent dated May 1,

2012 regarding articles that recently appeared in the local media pertaining to Arbor Day, district staff winners, Board Member extended terms, district students, the tax levy, etc.

7. Notices of the following meetings:

a) Education/Educational Technology – Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. b) Policy – Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. c) Regular Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. d) Revised Notice of Regular Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, May 2,

2012 at 8:00 p.m.

F. Superintendent’s & Board Secretary’s Report:

1. Student Recognitions:

Dr. Golden noted how impressive it is that so many students have received awards from SAT scores to technology education.

a) TSA State Conference: Ms. Claire Engle, Supervisor of Technology, Mr. Josh Langenberger and Debbie Sales, teachers who worked with the students, came to the front of the room. Ms. Engle noted that the students participated in the Annual State TSA Conference on March 21, 2012. The students who placed in the events have the opportunity to compete against students from all over the country at the National TSA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Langenberger thanked the Board and Administration for allowing the students the opportunity to participate in the Technology Students Association. Mr. Langenberger and Ms. Sales announced the names of the students who placed in the Technology Students Association Competition. The students were presented with certificates by Mrs. Smith and Mr. Miller.

b) eCybermission: Mr. Langenberger informed the Board that each year, the district participates in a program called the eCybermission. It is a program in which the United States Army has commissioned students to try to problem solve today’s issues with plausible solutions. Mr. Langenberger and Ms. Helen Cleveland announced the names of the students who were recognized and who placed in the competition. The students were presented with certificates by Mrs. Smith and Mr. Miller.


c) Monsignor Donovan Scholastic Olympics: Dr. Golden announced that the next award was for the winners of the Monsignor Donovan Annual Scholastic Olympics. She introduced Mr. Peter Goodall, Vice Principal at Middle School South who stated it is a competition in which seventh graders from schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties compete in mathematics, art, history, science, spelling, computers and language arts at Monsignor Donovan High School. The top scoring students in each subject area are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. Ms. Karen Bracco and Ms. Mary Anne Gregorowicz, teachers at Middle School North who attended the event, were called to the front of the room. Mr. Goodall announced the names of the students who won medals. Mrs. Cerretani and Mr. Moscato presented the students with certificates.

d) Goetz Academic Bowl: Mr. Goodall informed the Board that the Goetz Academic Bowl is a tournament held annually open to students in Grades 5-8 from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Ms. Mary Liberatore joined Mr. Goodall and announced the names of the tournament winners who were presented with certificates by Mrs. Cerretani and Mr. Moscato.

e) Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Dr. Golden announced that recognitions will be going to the students who

participated and who received special recognition from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Dr. Laurie Bandlow, Memorial School Principal, informed the Board that the program identifies, assesses and recognizes students with exceptional mathematical or verbal reasoning abilities. She announced the name of the Memorial Middle School student who received special recognition. The student was presented with a certificate by Mrs. Cerretani and Mr. Moscato

At the conclusion of Student Recognitions, the Board took a brief recess at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened to Public Session at 8:40 p.m. with all Members of the Board previously present, present again.

Dr. Levine praised Memorial School’s Friday night performance and how the teachers, staff and PAL have integrated the special needs students into the performances.

2. Harassment/Intimidation and Bullying Report: Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent:

Dr. Golden reported that since the last Board Meeting, there were two reports of harassment, intimidation and bullying. One report was founded, and one report was not founded. She distributed a copy of the report to the Board.

3. Report on April Suspensions: Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent: Dr. Golden distributed to the Board, the list of students suspending during the month of April.


4. ESL Model Program Distinction: Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent: Dr. Golden informed the Board that for the third time, the district has been designated by the State Department as an ESL Model Program. Other districts will observe the district’s program. In the past, Ardena was given the award. Two years ago, the middle school was included. This time, both the elementary and the middle school have been given that distinction.

5. Mr. Sanasac announced that the official statement has been received regarding the bond refunding with the Monmouth County Improvement Authority. The savings exceeded the expectations by approximately $300,000 over the life of the issue. The total debt service savings are $1,479,000 with a net present value savings of 14.638% on the flow of payments. The Monmouth County Improvement Authority estimates approximately $300,000 to $500,000 was attributable to the upgrade in the credit rating.

G. Committee Briefs:

1. Mrs. Smith, Chairperson of the Policy Committee advised a meeting was held last night. The committee approved its minutes and received an update from Mrs. Callander on the policy manual review from Strauss-Esmay who has been hired to update the manual. The next meeting will tentatively be scheduled in the second week of July. At that time, Administration might present part of the manual for the committee’s review.

2. Mr. Miller, Chairperson of the Education/Educational Technology Committee

reported that the committee met on Wednesday, April 25th at which Mr. Osmond presented an update on the Math Textbook Pilot Program. The enVisions Math Program was chosen and is currently utilized in Marlboro, Manalapan and Colts Neck. The program which is rich in both teacher and student technology, has a home school connection which can be accessed by parents and students. Mr. Miller advised the Board that Grades K-2 students will utilize a consumable textbook. The district will be provided with a seven year contract for the K-2 consumables. enVisions is aligned with the new Common Core Curriculum and is On-Course adaptable. The 3-5 grade texts will be an upfront purchase. Mr. Miller noted the cost is already in the budget, and the committee is recommending approval of Item #200-4 on the agenda.

Mr. Miller further reported that Mr. Goodall reviewed the current Gifted and

Talented Program Identification timeline for Project GOAL students currently in third grade and Project PLUS students currently in fifth grade. A draft of the 2012 newsletter was distributed to the committee, and the newsletter was distributed on April 30th. Mrs. Gladkowski informed the committee that the district will be reverting to the identification process previously in place that was using the NJ ASK scores because they will be available in early August.


The NJ ASK values will replace the Reading Diagnostic Evaluation and Math Adequate Yearly Progress Assessment. Mrs. Gladkowski would like to explore meeting a student’s needs where strength in one area is evident. The committee asked the G&T Supervisors to see how students who missed the cut-off for identification are performing in the following years.

At the meeting, Mrs. Macdonald presented the Healthier US School Challenge

Program recommended by the Nutrition Committee. Each school meeting the criteria of the program will be awarded $500. Along with nutritional changes to the school food menu and fundraising, certain curriculum guidelines must be followed. Mr. Isola asked Mr. Fiore, Supervisor of Health/Physical Education to look at the district’s curriculum to ensure requirements are being met. Mrs. Macdonald will be looking for a team leader in each school. Educational materials about the program will be made available to each principal. The Education/Educational Committee has endorsed this program through the Nutrition Committee.

Mr. Miller informed the Board that Dr. Levine asked that students be surveyed

about co-curricular activities in the spring instead of September. Teacher input will be beneficial to this survey. A suggestion was made to send out the survey from last year to this year’s fifth to seventh grade students which will assist the committee on possible enrollment numbers for current and or new programs for next year. The next committee is tentatively scheduled for May 23rd at 7:15 pm. in the Board Office.

3. Mr. Miller, Liaison to the Monmouth County School Boards Association

stated he will be attending a meeting tomorrow night. 4. Mr. Miller advised the Board he attended the Memorial Middle School sixth

grade parent orientation on April 16th and also attended the Memorial Middle School Ozical the Musical presentation. He praised excellence of the performance and the district’s talented students.

5. Mr. O’Brien, Chairperson of the Labor Relations Committee advised the

committee is awaiting the release of the fact finder’s report before a meeting is convened.

6. Mrs. Brennan, Chairperson of the Community Interaction Committee reported

the next meeting is planned for May 29th at 7:00 p.m. The PTA/O Presidents Council will be on May 31st at 7:00 p.m.

7. Mr. Moscato, Chairperson of the Nutrition Committee advised there has not

met since the last meeting.


8. Mr. Sanasac reported on behalf of Mr. Van Noy, Chairperson of the Finance Committee. He noted that Mr. Van Noy will be attending the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee this weekend and the Delegate Assembly on a subsequent weekend to present the Board’s resolution. Some of the documents referred to in Mr. Van Noy’s previous reports are on Share Point for the Board’s review. Mr. Van Noy intends scheduling a meeting this week.

H. Comments from the Public:

WHEREAS, the Howell Township Board of Education determines that the comments from the public portion of Board Meetings will last 45 minutes, and WHEREAS, the Board determines that the public comments portion will be conducted in accordance with Board Bylaw 0807, and individuals shall be limited to 3 minutes each, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Howell Township Board of Education will cease conducting business, and the meeting will be open to the public at that time for a 45-minute period. 1. Mrs. Nancy Donio questioned the grant application for anti-bullying that is on

the agenda and the amounts indicated for two positions. Dr. Golden informed her that the Anti-Bullying Law was an unfunded mandate. The state has set aside one million dollars and indicated that districts could apply for costs that were retroactive. The district felt that those positions were added this school year, and one of the reasons the positions were added was because of the new law. The district took the opportunity of putting those positions in for possible refunding and might receive a portion of that amount. Dr. Golden advised Mrs. Donio that the positions were new this year. When the district downsized, people were brought back this year and part of the reason was the Anti-Bullying Law.

Mrs. Donio questioned Item #300-19 regarding the appointment of the Anti-

Bullying Specialist Coordinator for next year. She asked if she is already a paid salary position. Dr. Golden responded she is. Mrs. Donio asked if her salary will be taken over by the grant money. Dr. Golden advised her that the grant money is retroactive to this year. She was advised that a new position is not being created, the person is being appointed to a position already in existence.

I. Unfinished Business: None.


J. Discussion Items: 1. TSA Participation – Jan L. Wouters, Esq.:

In response to the Board’s question at the last Board Meeting whether it would be possible to have a delegate or another parent attending the TSA trip assume the responsibilities of a student’s parent if the parent could not attend the trip, Mr. Wouters advised the Board that after looking at case law, state statutes, policy and other districts, it was impossible to create something reasonable that works in all scenarios that would not differentiate between students in different categories. Mr. Wouters advised the Board that if its policy is to remain in place that a parent must accompany a student, it is not possible to create exceptions for a parent not to attend. Dr. Golden informed the Board that it was not a policy, it was a Board resolution. The Board at the time made the determination that any trip that leaves the state that includes an overnight stay would have to have a parent accompany a child. Mr. O’Brien noted that it is the Board Attorney’s recommendation not to change the procedure. Mr. Miller stated that he had asked that the TSA trip be pulled for discussion. He stated when the report was given last month, he thought that since the parents were attending, only one advisor would have to be sent out of state to represent the school. He noted that the motion indicates that two advisors were attending. Dr. Golden informed him that a lot of students are going on the trip, and the staff members are not attending as chaperones. She stated that there are two different programs, and the advisors are familiar with the projects and specifications. She stressed that with the number of students attending, it triggered having an advisor attend for each of the schools. Mr. Miller questioned if the students compete in state do the parents have to attend. He was advised they do not. He questioned why the students go out of state. Dr. Golden advised him if they win the state competition, they are eligible for the national competition. She stressed if the Board wishes the district not to participate, that would be the Board’s prerogative. Mr. O’Brien stressed that it is his recollection that the district has had the distinction to participate at the national level each year. He suggested that a presentation be made on the TSA Program in order that the Board has a better understanding. Mr. Miller noted that there are out-of-state sports competitions in which the students do not participate. Mr. Miller further questioned Item #200-3, that the Education Committee throughout the school year, as per the Board’s direction, reviewed the field trip list. He stated tonight, he is asking for approval of Item #200-3.


Mrs. Cerretani advised the Board she received a call with regards to the Howell tours. The Historical Society is interested in making sure the third graders continue to utilize the ability to see the old school building as well as the library. Mrs. Cerretani suggested that this be discussed at the PTA/O meeting in terms of allowing the children to go on the tours and possibly mentioning it at the Leadership Meeting so that third grade teachers are alerted that the tour still exists. The Historical Society stated they would open the school at any time.

DISCUSSION ITEMS MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION. K. New Business: Consent Agenda Items: 200 SERIES – PROGRAMS: 200-1. Approve the attached curricula for the 2012/2013 school year. Approve Curricula APPROVED

200-2. Approve the following manuals/handbooks for the Approve 2012/2013 school year: Manuals/Handbooks APPROVED Basic Skills Improvement Program Handbook School Nurses’ Manual Substitute Teacher Handbook Student Handbook SOP/IC per QSAC District Crisis Manual Building Blocks Resources Binders 200-3. Approve the attached district field trips – Grades K-8 for Approve the 2012/2013 school year. District Field Trips APPROVED

200-4. Approve the adoption of Pearson Book Publisher’s envision Approve Math 2012 Program for Grades K-5 as recommended by the Adoption of

Education Committee at its April 25, 2012 meeting. Math 2012 Program for Grades K-5 APPROVED


200-5. Approve attendance of fourteen (14) middle school students Approve and two (2) Technology Student Association (TSA) advisors Attendance at to attend the 2012 Annual National TSA Conference from 2012 Annual June 21 – June 25, 2012 in Nashville, TN, at the following National TSA estimated cost, final cost to be determined, in accordance Conference with P.L. 2007c53 and Federal Office of Management APPROVED and Budget Guidelines. (Funds budgeted in the 2011/2012 budget) Student Registration $1,260.00 Advisor Registration and Transportation, Lodging and Federal Incidental Expenses $3,814.92 Total Cost $5,074.92

300 SERIES – PROFESSIONAL STAFF: The following actions have been recommended by the Chief School Administrator.

Note: A payroll deduction as a contribution towards health benefits per Chapter 78 P.L. 2011 will be withheld. Salaries and steps may be established or adjusted upon completion of negotiations.

300-1. Approve district job descriptions for the 2012/2013 school year. Approve (On file in Office of Curriculum and Personnel) District Job Descriptions APPROVED

300-2. Approve the reimbursement of 50% of the tuition cost Approve for the following graduate course(s) being taken during Tuition the 2011/2012 school year. The staff member Reimbursement shall be reimbursed consistent with contract upon successful APPROVED completion of the course(s):

SUMMER, 2012 : ($738.00 average per credit - $1,107.00 maximum allowed for 3-credit course) Tuition Cost Tuition 50% Nicole Hoyt, Newbury, Full-Day Preschool EDL569-A50HY Public School Supervision and Communication (3 Credits) $2,796.00 $1,107.00 Monmouth University, Supervisor’s Certificate


300-3. Approve the following leave of absence for Lauren Brenner, Approve Basic Skills Teacher at Ardena School: LOA for Basic Skills Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave September 28, 2012 October 30, 2012 With pay (22 sick days) With benefits Family Leave October 31, 2012 January 1, 2013 Without pay (8 weeks) With benefits 300-4. Approve the following leave of absence for Kimberly Flugrath, Approve Itinerant Elementary Media Specialist: LOA for Itinerant Elementary Media Specialist APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave September 1, 2012 October 11, 2012 With pay (25 sick days) With benefits Family Leave October 12, 2012 January 10, 2013 Without pay With benefits 300-5. Extend the following leave of absence for Patrick McDonough, Extend World Language Teacher at Middle School South: LOA for World Language Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave May 1, 2012 May 16, 2012 With pay (11 sick days) With benefits


300-6. Approve the following leave of absence for Erin Cutillo, Approve Grade 4 Teacher at Land O'Pines School: LOA for Grade 4 Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave June 11, 2012 June 30, 2012 With pay (9 sick days) With benefits

300-7. Accept with regret, the resignation of Alison Hoffman, Accept Grade 4 Teacher at Greenville School, effective June 30, Resignation of 2012. Grade 4 Teacher APPROVED 300-8. Accept with regret, the retirement of Catherine Rispoli, Accept Itinerant Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Retirement of effective July 1, 2012. Itinerant Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant APPROVED 300-9. Accept with regret, the retirement of Bernard Zollo, Accept Itinerant Elementary Art Teacher, effective July 1, 2012. Retirement of Itinerant Elementary Art Teacher APPROVED 300-10. Accept with regret, the retirement of Leonora Davidson, Accept Resource Center Teacher (8th Grade Math/Science) at Retirement of Middle School North effective July 1, 2012. Resource Center Teacher APPROVED


300-11. Accept with regret, the resignation of Nycole Hershkowitz, Accept Grade 5 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, effective Resignation of June 30, 2012. Grade 5 Language Arts/ Social Studies Teacher APPROVED

300-12. Appoint *Katelyn O’Hara to the position of Grade 8 Social Appoint Studies Teacher at Middle School South, at Step 1 MA Grade 8 $45,975.00, prorated, effective May 3, 2012 to June 30, 2012. Social Studies (Replacing John Szyarto LOA) Teacher APPROVED 300-13. Extend the contract of Grace Haviland, French Teacher Extend at Middle School South at Step 1 BA, $44,975.00, prorated, Contract of effective May 1, 2012. (Replacing Patrick McDonough. French Teacher (Replacing Patrick McDonough until medical clearance) APPROVED 300-14. Approve the attached list of tenured administrator Approve contracts for the 2012/2013 school year. Tenured Administrator Contracts APPROVED 300-15. Approve the attached list of non-tenured administrator Approve contracts for the 2012/2013 school year. Non-Tenured Administrator Contracts APPROVED 300-16. Approve the attached list of tenured teacher contracts for Approve the 2012/2013 school year. Tenured Teacher Contracts

APPROVED

300-17. Approve the attached list of non-tenured teacher contracts Approve for the 2012/2013 school year. Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts APPROVED


300-18. Appoint Dr. Robert Henig to the position of Affirmative Appoint Action Officer for the 2012/2013 school year. Affirmative Action Officer APPROVED 300-19. Appoint Jeanna Corrigan as the Anti-Bullying Specialist/ Appoint Coordinator for the 2012/2013 school year. Anti-Bullying Specialist/ Coordinator APPROVED 300-20. Appoint Jacqueline Moore as the PARCC Appoint (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and PARCC Careers) Coordinator for the 2012/2013 school year. Coordinator APPROVED 300-21. Approve Oxford Consulting Services, Inc., Manalapan, Approve NJ, to provide Occupational Therapy Services for the Occupational remainder of the school year ending June 30, 2012, at a Therapy Services rate of $95.00 per hour. (Grant Funded) APPROVED 300-22. Approve Tech Connection, Shrewsbury, NJ, to provide Approve an assistive technology evaluation for a special education Provision of student at the rate of $480.00 per evaluation. (Grant Funded) Assistive Technology Evaluation for Special Education Student APPROVED 300-23. Appoint the following ESL certified teachers to the position Approve of ESL Summer Screeners, at a rate of $50.00 per screening, ESL not to exceed $1,000.00: Summer Screeners APPROVED Stephanie Abelson Linda DeSimone Stella Cohen Lauren Linde


300-24. Approve the following staff to work the Summer School Approve Program from July 5, 2012 – August 2, 2012: Summer School (Contingent upon sufficient enrollment) (Grant Funded) Staff APPROVED

Remedial Program - $1,344.00 Joan Chinchilla Cindy Lutz 300-25. Approve the following staff to work the Summer School Approve Program from July 5, 2012 – August 16, 2012: Summer School (Contingent upon sufficient enrollment) (Grant Funded) Staff APPROVED

½ Day Preschool Disabled Program/Kindergarten LLD - $2,400.00 Jennifer Cory Coreen Goralski Cheryl Kohen

Social Skills Program - $2,880.00 Greg Purcell Dale Russo

PS Full Day/LLD/MD/BD/AUT/CI Programs - $3,600.00 Jennifer Amato Shannon Carusi Rosemarie DePaolis Sybil Fecci Mary Finnigan KelliRose Flitton

Sara Franklin Suzanne Gabriel Ray Gredder Kristin Hameline Jen Havern Kristin Kadir

John Kucyk Nicole Lempa Kristine Nalywajko Susan Ortiz-Romano Shelby Pagnotta Mike Savino Anna Marie Spadaccino Dawn Sparany Jessica Steinard Kelly Wood Keri Wright Christine Rogasis (pending criminal history approval) Amanda Schreiber (pending criminal history approval)

Social Workers - $3,600.00 Tammy Coffey Julie Hartman Danielle Wall Occupational Therapists - $4,133.00 Zisel Faitler Janice Hermann Donna Manning Speech Therapists - $4,133.00 Teri Dowling Lauren Smith Kathryn Toomey Miriam Weiss

Art/Music/Computer Teachers - $2,128.00 Joanne DeMartino Mary Dunshee Art Perez


300-26. Approve the following staff for the position of Approve Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the Summer School Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 - August 16, 2012, at a salary of Behavior Analyst $2,500.00: (Grant Funded) APPROVED Maureen Rubin 300-27. Approve the following staff for the position of Approve School Nurse for the Summer School Program from Summer School July 5, 2012 – August 16, 2012, at a salary of $180.00 Nurses per diem: (Grant Funded) APPROVED Rosemary Achong Bernadette Mastowski 300-28. Approve the following staff for the position of Teacher of Approve Deaf for the Summer School Program from July 5, 2012 – Summer School August 16, 2012 at a salary to be determined. Teacher of the (Grant Funded) Deaf APPROVED Eileen Amato 300-29. Approve the following staff for the position of Substitute Approve Teacher for the Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 Summer School - August 16, 2012 at the rate of $13.00 per hour. Substitute Teachers APPROVED Jennifer Camilleri Eileen Levine Kelly Pham 300-30. Approve the following staff for the position of Substitute Approve Nurse for the Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 – Summer School August 16, 2012 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Substitute Nurses APPROVED Lynne Donahue Susan Hartman (Pending criminal history check) Deborah Ewtushek (Pending criminal history check) 300-31. Award 1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) to the following Award staff members for completion of the course listed: CEUs APPROVED


Item #300-12 Continued. Mentoring the Mentor (1 CEU) Linda Gonzalez Adelphia Codie Mudd Adelphia Raymond Gredder LOP Vidya Nageswaran Newbury Jen Havern Newbury Kristin Nalywajko Newbury Nicole Hoyt Newbury Shelby Pagnotta Newbury Suzanne Kessler Newbury Dawn Sparany Newbury Skype, Blogging and Beyond… (1 CEU) Ginny Conklin Aldrich Jamie Vaccarello LOP Jennifer Glowacki LOP Theresa Valitutto Aldrich Mary Ann Maiorano LOP Lynn Wells Griebling Joann Patton Adelphia Katherine Wojciechowski Ramtown Richard Rioux Taunton 300-32. Award 0.2 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) to the Award following staff members for completion of the course listed: CEUs APPROVED

Rockin’ Reader’s Workshop: Integrating Social Studies & Science (0.2 CEU) Erin Cook Ardena Ashley Kokotos Aldrich Jennifer Cory Taunton Dominique LaCava Adelphia Jaclyn Dorf Taunton Kristen McDermott Griebling Rockin’ Reader’s Workshop: The Measure of Your Thinking (0.2 CEU) Erin Cook Ardena Dominique LaCava Adelphia Rose DePaolis Greenville Michele McQueen LOP Words Our Way (0.2 CEU) Susan Aronis Griebling Dominique LaCava Adelphia Diane Betz LOP Michele McQueen LOP Theresa Bruder Greenville Codie Mudd Adelphia Jennifer Bullock LOP Brooke Napoli Greenville Erin Cook Ardena Pamela Nielsen Greenville Jennifer Cory Taunton Lisa Oliver Greenville Rose DePaolis Greenville Kris Parry LOP Jaclyn Dorf Taunton Kelly Pham Newbury Suzanne Gabriel Taunton Jamie Vaccarello LOP Ashley Kokotos Aldrich


300-33. Approve the following individual(s) to complete their Approve hourly or student teacher requirements in the Howell Student Township Public Schools: Teachers APPROVED NAME TIME SCHOOL Dominica Culmone Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Cindy McClelland Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching Jennifer East Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Teresa Sandull Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Grade 4 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Land O’Pines School Student Teaching Brooke Magan Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Cathy Paolini Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Grade 3 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching Jessica Perricane Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Melissa Forte Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching Peren Posluk Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Christine Brounstein Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Resource Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Melissa Letts Student Teaching Grade 4 Ashley Russo Oct. 1 – Dec. 21, 2012 Renee Russo Georgian Court Univ. 60 Hours Observation Grade 3 Land O’Pines School Chelsea Traina Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Ashley Kolesar Georgian Court Univ. 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Land O’Pines School Student Teaching


300-34. Appoint the following individual(s) to the position of Appoint Substitute Teacher for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 Substitute school years, at the rate of $85.00 per day, as needed: Teachers APPROVED Dominica Culmone Jennifer East Kristen Giannone Toni-Anne Idzinksi Brooke Magan Jessica Perricane Peren Posluk Helen Sandrow Chelsea Traina 300-35. Appoint Nicole Lempa, Special Education Teacher at Appoint Newbury School to conduct in-home training for Special Education special education students, as per their Individualized Teacher to Education Plans, on an as needed basis, at a rate of Conduct In-Home $50.00 per hour, effective April 25, 2012 through Training June 30, 2012. (Grant Funded) APPROVED 300-36. Approve Brittany Pantano, Seton Hall University to Approve complete her speech/language pathology internship, Speech/Language effective October, 2012 through December, 2012 with Pathology Kathy Papazoglou at Taunton School. Internship APPROVED 300-37. Approve Tracie DeMola, Seton Hall University to Approve complete her speech/language pathology internship, Speech/Language effective October 2012 through December, 2012 with Pathology Courtney Stapleton at Ardena and Memorial Middle School. Internship APPROVED 300-38. Approve Kristen Giannone, Monmouth University as Approve a counseling intern, effective September 2012 through Counseling mid-December 2012 with Kristen Nolan, Guidance Intern Counselor at Land O’Pines and Aldrich Schools. APPROVED

300-39. Authorize the registration and/or approval of applicable Authorize mileage for travel to the attached workshops in accordance Workshop with P.L. 2007c53 and Federal Office of Management and Registration Budget Guidelines. and Mileage

APPROVED *Emergent employment subject to final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education


400 SERIES – SUPPORT STAFF: The following actions have been recommended by the Chief School Administrator.

Note: A payroll deduction as a contribution towards health benefits per Chapter 78 P.L. 2011 will be withheld. *Salaries and steps may be established or adjusted upon completion of negotiations.

400-1. Approve the following leave of absence for Jeanne O’Larte, Approve Special Education Teacher Assistant at Memorial Middle LOA for School: Special Education Teacher Assistant

APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Family Leave March 30, 2012 June 30, 2012 Without pay (12 weeks, As Needed Basis) With benefits 400-2. Accept, with regret, the retirement of Jacqueline Brogna, Accept Secretary at Griebling School effective August 1, 2012. Retirement of Griebling School Secretary

APPROVED 400-4. Appoint Karin Hernandez to the position of Co-Teacher, Appoint Newbury School, at a salary of $32,292.00 for the Co-Teacher

2012/2013 school year. PC# 184 / TCH-NEW-COT-K5-01. APPROVED

400-5. Approve the following Teacher Assistants to work the Approve Summer School Program from July 5, 2012 – August 16, Summer School 2012 at a rate of $15.05 per hour (total hours will depend Teacher on program assignments: (Contingent upon sufficient Assistants

enrollment) (Grant Funded) APPROVED

Diane Alberts Linda Bellafiore Jill Bohm Judy Bonicker Diana Callahan Susan Campagnola Maria Carmen Marie Cassidy Rosanne Chianca Annemarie Church Luanne Clarkson Linda Colonna Terry Conroy Elizabeth Craig Annette Cross Lorrie Curro Karen Eckelson Cheryl Ferro Patricia Flaherty Tania Germadnig Connie Hembree

Rosemarie Hochhauser Cheryl Hodousek Cara Imhoff


Item #400-5 Continued.

Melissa Krohn Eileen Levine Carol Lynch Joyce Martinez Karen McClaughry Wendy Mossman

Jeanne O’Larte Katherine Oraboni Deborah Perez Jacquelyn Perry Mercedes Ramos Deidre Schiazza Margaret Streicher Betty Terranova Dina Terranova

Andrea Tulla 400-6. Approve the following staff for the position of Substitute Approve Teacher Assistant for the Summer School Program from Summer School July 9, 2012 - August 16, 2012 at the rate of $8.00 per hour. Substitute Teacher Assistants

APPROVED Arianna Bellifiore (pending criminal history check) Laurie Pietropollo Janice Schimpff 400-7. Accept, the resignation of Jamie Tice, Part-Time Evening Accept Custodian, effective April 15, 2012. Resignation of Part-Time Evening Custodian

APPROVED

400-8. Approve the transfer of Matthew L. Zdaniecki, Approve Grounds Worker - Building and Grounds Department Transfer of (PC# 403 / MNT-MNT-GRD-NA-08) to the position of Grounds Worker to Mechanic in the Transportation Dept. Position of (PC# 813 / BUS-TRN-MEC-NA-02) at Step 6 of the Mechanic Mechanics Guide, at a salary of $61,625.00 for the APPROVED 2011/2012 school year, effective May 3, 2012.

400-9. Approve the following individual to the position of Approve Bus Driver for the 2011-2012 school year on Step 1 Bus Driver of the Bus Drivers Salary Guide at a rate of $12.15 per hour APPROVED hour, effective May 3, 2012: PC# 1309 / BUS-TRN-DRV-NA-41.

Sharon Surgent *Emergent employment subject to final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education


500 SERIES – PUPILS: 500-1. Affirm Superintendent’s recommendation on Harassment, Affirm Intimidation and Bullying incidents reported at the Superintendent’s April 18, 2012 Board Meeting. Recommendation on HIB Incidents

APPROVED 500-2. Approve the placement of a special education student to Approve attend the Eden Institute, Princeton, NJ, for the remainder Placement of of the 2011/2012school year at a tuition rate of $85,220.25 Special Education (including cost of aide), prorated, effective May 1, 2012. Student at (Grant Funded) Eden Institute

APPROVED 600 SERIES – FINANCES: 600-1. Approve submission of Application for Funds to Approve Support Implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill Submission of of Rights Act and Instruction. (See attached) Application for Funds to Support Implementation of Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Instruction

APPROVED

600-2. Extend Quote #8-11 Employee Assistance Program with Extend CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Red Bank, NJ, from July 1, Quote #8-11 2012 through June 30, 2013 at no price increase. Employee (Same rates as previous contract) (Budgeted Item) Assistance Program APPROVED 600-3. Award Quote #3-12 Medical Supplies for the 2012/2013 Award school year to the attached vendors as the lowest qualified Quote #3-12 bidders for aggregated quantities on an as needed basis. Medical Supplies (See attached summary of Quotes) APPROVED 600-4. Award the District Summer Paint Program to Flooring Award Associates, Berlin, NJ for a total cost of $31,046.00. District Summer Paint Program APPROVED


600-5. Approve B.L.D.G. Architecture, LLC for Architecture Approve Services Time and Material, on an as need basis per Architecture attached hourly rates. Services Time and Material APPROVED 600-6. Approve a renewal to a Transportation Route contract to Approve Student Transportation of America (STA), Lakewood, as Renewal to the lowest qualified quote for one (1) Ramtown Van Route, Transportation effective April 23, 2012 to June 21, 2012 for a total of Contract with 41 days, at a cost of $100.00 per diem (aide cost included). STA for Total cost $4,100.00. (See attached Quote Breakdown) Ramtown Van Route (Budgeted Item) APPROVED

600-7. Approve the February 2012 Treasurer’s Report as Approve being in balance for the month. Treasurer’s Report APPROVED 600-8. Approve the payment of all bills and claims as shown Approve for the period of 04/19/12 – 04/30/12 that have been Bills and certified by the Board Secretary and filed in the Claims Board Office. Submitted by Board Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13, I certify that as of Secretary May 2, 2012 no budgetary line item account has APPROVED obligations and payments, (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1.

Each Board Member recused themselves from voting on any payment or portion of payment for reimbursement of expenses for routine, mandated or workshop related items.

700 SERIES – PROPERTY:

700-1. Approve the use of four (4) buses by the Howell Township Approve Recreation Program for the Teen Expedition Program, Use of Buses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and eight (8) buses by Howell Recreation on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. effective July 2 for Teen Expedition through August 3, 2012. Rescheduled Trips will be the Program

week of August 6 through August 10, 2012. APPROVED


700-2. Approve the use of two (2) buses by the Howell Township Approve Recreation Program for the Teen Adventure Program, Use of Buses Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by Howell Recreation effective July 2nd through August 3, 2012. for Teen Adventure Program

APPROVED 700-3. Approve the use of fourteen (14) buses by the Howell Approve Township Recreation Program for the Summer Camp Use of Buses Program, Monday through Friday; from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. by Howell Recreation effective July 2nd through August 3, 2012. for Summer Camp Program

APPROVED 700-4. Approve the use of twelve (12) buses by the Howell Approve Township Recreation Program for Howell Day on Saturday, Use of Buses July 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. and approve by Howell Recreation use of one (1) handicap lift vehicle from 7:00 a.m. – for Howell Day

11:00 p.m. APPROVED MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #200-1 THRU 200-5, 300-1 THRU 300-39, 400-1 THRU 400-9, 500-1 THRU 50002, 600-1 THRU 600-8 & 700-1 THRU 700-4 INCLUSIVE: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Moscato VOTE: 7-0 Mr. Moscato absented himself from voting on bills paid to Houghton-Mifflin Corp. under Item #600-8. Dr. Levine absented himself from voting on Item #300-16 and absented himself from voting on bills direct or indirect payable to Georgian Court University under Item #600-8.

L. New Business: - Non-Consent Agenda Items: None. M. New Business: - Addenda to the Agenda: None.


N. Comments from the Public:

WHEREAS, the Howell Township Board of Education determines that the comments from the public portion of Board meetings will last 45 minutes, and WHEREAS, the Board determines that the public comments portion will be conducted in accordance with Board Bylaw 0807, and individuals shall be limited to 3 minutes each, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Howell Township Board of Education will cease conducting business at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting will be open to the public at that time for a 45-minute period. After the executive session, the Board may take additional public action if necessary. None.

O. Executive Session: WHEREAS, the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., (the “Act”) provides that the Howell Township Board of Education may hold an “Executive Session” from which the public is excluded to discuss matters that are confidential or are one of the nine (9) subject matters listed in Section 12(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Business Administrator that the Howell Township Board of Education go into Executive Session on May 2, 2012 at 9:10 p.m. to discuss matters that are permissible for discussion in Executive Session; and WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be sixty minutes after which the public meeting of the Board shall reconvene and proceed with business; and WHEREAS, that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the following subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Howell Township Board of Education that the Board shall go into Executive Session to discuss the following items:


1) Teacher Discipline Issue 2) Update on Administrative Leave 3) Discussion of Administrative Contracts 4) Any other items that may arise.

ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION.

MOTION TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mrs. Smith VOTE: 7-0 The Board convened to Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened to Public Session at 10:25 p.m. with all Members of the Board previously present, present again. P. Emergency Addenda: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS PLACED ON THE AGENDA: A-1. Authorize the withholding of increments for John Foley for the Authorize 2012/2013 school year. Withholding of Increments APPROVED MOTION TO PLACE ITEM #A-1 ON THE AGENDA AND TO APPROVE MOTION: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Miller VOTE: 7-0 Q. Adjournment: 10:30 P.M. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Moscato VOTE: 7-0 RONALD SANASAC

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