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A REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE 2011-1 was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 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 (arrived 7:25 p.m.) Mrs. Patricia Callander, Mr. Patrick Dowling, Board Member (arrived 7:45 p.m.) Assistant Superintendent/ Dr. Stephen M. Levine, Board Member(arrived 6:42 p.m.) Pupil Services Mr. Albert Miller, Board Member Mr. Joseph Isola Mr. Joseph Moscato, Board Member Assistant Superintendent/ Mrs. Jeanette Smith, Board Member Curriculum and Personnel Mr. John Van Noy, Board Member (arrived 8:00 p.m.) Mr. Ronald Sanasac, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Jan L. Wouters, Esq., Board Attorney Mrs. Roberta Schick Board Stenographer and approximately 20 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 October 24, 2011 and November 2, 2011.”

POST OFFICE BOX 579 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

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

REGULAR BOE MEETING & PUBLIC HRG. ON BOND REFUNDING, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 PAGE

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C. 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 Section 12(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be ninety 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. Labor Update. 2. Status of Negotiations. 3. Special Education Settlement Agreements. 4. Grievance/Complaint Status. 5. Update on Teacher Discipline Case.

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

MOTION TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Moscato SECOND: Mrs. Brennan VOTE: 9-0 The Board convened to Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened to Public Session at 8:00 p.m. with all Members of the Board previously present, present again, with the additions of Mrs. Cerretani, Mr. Dowling, Dr. Levine and Mr. Van Noy. D. Approval of Minutes: Approve Minutes Executive Session Minutes, October 5, 2011 MINUTES Regular Board of Education Meeting & Public Hearing on APPROVED Violence and Vandalism Minutes, October 12, 2011 Executive Session Minutes, October 12, 2011 MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Dowling VOTE: 9-0


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E. Board President’s Comments:

Mr. O’Brien welcomed everyone and noted there is a lengthy report from Administration. He stated that the Board recently attended a NJSBA Annual Workshop, and he attended the workshop on Governance III which he found very helpful. The focus of Government III this year was student achievement. Mr. O’Brien stated that they want to continue to emphasize and increase focus on student achievement. He asked if a Workshop could be convened at one of the upcoming Board meetings where some of the topics of discussion could be items that were raised by New Jersey School Boards, such as the presentation of dashboards to the Board. Mr. O’Brien suggested that any follow-up from the Board to his suggestion be discussed under “Discussion”. He complimented Administration on a smooth start of the school year.

F. Correspondence:

1. Memorandum to the Board from the Board Stenographer dated October 14, 2011 regarding state revenue information.

2. Correspondence to the President of Adelphia School PTA from the Board President

dated October 21, 2011 thanking the PTA for its donation. 3. Correspondence to the Co-Presidents of Ramtown School PTO from the Board

President dated October 21, 2011 thanking the PTA for its donations. 4. Correspondence to the Chairman of Target from the Board President dated

October 25, 2011 thanking the organization for its donations to Newbury School and Middle School South.

5. Memorandum to the Board from the Secretary to the Superintendent dated

November 9, 2011 regarding recent local newspaper articles pertaining to school events and streamlining board meetings.

6. Notices of the following meetings:

a) Finance – Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. b) Education/Educational Technology – Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. c) Cancellation Notice of November 2, 2011 Education/Educational Technology

Meeting. d) Operation/Operational Technology – Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. e) Cancellation Notice of November 3, 2011 Operation/Operational Technology

Meeting.


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Correspondence Continued. f) Regular Board of Education Meeting and Public Hearing on Adoption of

Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1 – Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. g) Community Interaction – Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. h) Finance – Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. i) Policy – Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

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

1. Nursing Services Plan – Michelle Casey, R.N. Mrs. Casey appeared before the Board and noted that as in previous years, the School Nursing Services Plan assures the organization of student health services and clarifies the role of the Certified School Nurse, resulting in an effective delivery of health services. This detailed report of day-to-day nursing services assists the district to develop and implement the Nursing Service Plan. This year, the staffing plan includes two new additional part time Registered Professional Nurses which will assist the Certified School Nurses with delivery of health care. The Board was advised that since last year’s report, the Nursing Department has written and implemented a new Bed Bug Procedure and a Student Seizure Emergency Plan and Bus Plan. The Nursing Department is currently working on implementation of the new Concussion Policy and revisions for the AED Regulation. Each elementary school, as well as Transportation, Maintenance and the Administration Building, have obtained a brand new AED. The Regulation revisions will address the new AED units. Mrs. Casey stated that the nurses continue to provide mentoring of students from Monmouth University’s Certified School Nurse Program and coordinate holiday baskets and gifts for needy families. A PowerPoint Presentation was then shown to the Board highlighting various examples of services provided by the Nursing Department. At the end of the presentation, Mrs. Casey noted that the Health Services Department will continue to take on new challenges that will improve services for students, staff and the general school community. She thanked the Board for its continued support. Mrs. Cerretani commended the school nurses for all that they do on a daily basis and for the presentation. She suggested that next year, the report not be shortened in order that everyone knows the services that are provided. Mr. O’Brien requested that the report be placed on the website and that the information be processed.


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2. 2010-2011 Test Scores – Mrs. Jacqueline Moore, Supervisor: Mrs. Moore advised the Board of the straddling of the old world of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and the new world that revolves around the Common Core Standards and transition to student growth models of assessment. She stated that tonight’s presentation is intended to meet the mandates of NCLB otherwise known as ESEA and IASA which tonight will be referred to NCLB. Mrs. Moore noted that two key issues that remain under debate are appropriate assessments for special education students who are expected to reach the same benchmarks as every other student. Another issue is the growth model versus the total proficiency model. Most states have adopted the Common Core Standards, and New Jersey has adopted the standards without modification. The Board was advised that this year, there have been new benchmarks for AYP. Mrs. Moore explained how AYP is determined, noting that there are sub-groups. Every sub-group is required to achieve AYP. The sub-groups include: special education, limited ESL population, economically disadvantaged students. She stressed that all the groups are required to meet AYP, and if any one group does not make the benchmark, the school would be deemed as failing AYP for that year. All of the grade levels are bundled together such as grades 3, 4 and 5 and are calculated for a school as well as the bundling together of students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Mrs. Moore explained if there is a large amount of growth in one year, the following year, there is less opportunity for Safe Harbor; therefore, high achieving districts that are making growth are finding challenges in achieving AYP. Mrs. Moore presented a chart representing the benchmarks and the changes this year in the expectations for benchmarks. She noted that last year in grades 3-5, 59% of the students had to be proficient, and this year 79% had to be proficient. This year, many districts are finding that they have schools changing status as a result of the changes. Mrs. Moore presented various charts indicating the status of the district’s proficiency in mathematics, language arts and science. The Board was apprised of the following: In grades 3-5 in language arts literacy, Adelphia, Ardena, Greenville, Griebling, Ramtown and Taunton Schools have attained AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Aldrich, Land O’Pines and Newbury Schools did not attain AYP. In grades 3-5 in mathematics literacy, Adelphia, Aldrich, Ardena, Greenville, Griebling, Land O’Pines, Ramtown and Taunton attained AYP. Newbury School did not attain AYP. In grades 6–8 in language arts literacy, Memorial Middle School and Middle Schools North and South did not achieve AYP.


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In grades 6–8 in mathematics literacy, Middle School South achieved AYP, and Memorial Middle School and Middle School North did not achieve AYP. In Mrs. Moore’s summary, she noted the following:

• Overall, the district’s performance continues to exceed the state as well as its own District Factor Group at almost all levels.

• Significant challenges are apparent in the transition to the Common Core Standards, while still measuring performance to outdated expectations for learning.

• Areas of focus have been and continue to be identified.

• Planning and implementation of various measures have already begun in order to address areas in need of growth.

Mrs. Moore presented slides on looking ahead at NCLB accountability in New Jersey, how the district is ahead of the curve and where the district will go from here.

Upon completion of Mrs. Moore’s presentation, questions were entertained from the Board. Mr. Van Noy questioned if all the data points need to be defined as much. He was advised some of the data is required by law and some provides historical perspective. Mrs. Cerretani noted that for some time, this district did not have a Math Supervisor which she felt impacts on the math scores and on the language arts scores because staff are being spread thin. Mr. O’Brien asked for Administration to provide the Board with guidelines on what it needs to do to accurately assess its progress as a Board in going forward. He suggested that reports be submitted to the Board on a quarterly basis. Dr. Golden informed the Board that one of the new initiatives is Data Warehouse and the capacity it has to monitor student progress. Dr. Levine noted the state created the District Factor Groups so that some comparability could be made in terms of performance from district-to-district. He complimented the curricular and building leaders in terms that on a fairly consistent basis, the district is consistently out-performing its colleagues by District Factor Group as well as districts that are supposed to be out-performing the district. Dr. Levine advised Mr. Isola and Mr. Miller that he would like additional time spent in Education so that additional questions can be raised that may arise from this presentation. Dr. Levine voiced concerns about the inappropriateness of expecting every child to be able to be proficient. He complimented the staff in the curriculum area and the building leaders for helping the children learn.


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Dr. Golden noted that the teachers in the classroom are where “the rubber meets the road” and said their hard work has paid off.

Upon completion of Mrs. Moore’s presentation, she was commended for her presentation. The teaching staff, supervisors and building leaders were commended as well for doing outstanding jobs that enabled the children to perform above the state level. (COPY OF POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON FILE IN MINUTE BOOK)

3. Enrollment Figures – Mr. Joseph Isola, Assistant Superintendent: In response to Dr. Levine’s request at the last Board Meeting for a brief analysis on enrollment. Mr. Isola shared some current enrollment reports in comparison to the 2008 demographer’s report. The demographer had been brought in to do an enrollment report at that time and how it would project forward. The demographer’s projections were compared to the actual October 15th enrollment. Mr. Isola presented a slide projection that showed that as of October 15th enrollment is at 6,541 compared to the 2008 report which projected an enrollment of 6,788 which was an overestimate of approximately 247 to 250 students. The demographer was relatively close in his projections for each of the years. Last year, enrollment increased by an almost 150 student difference. At the elementary level, there is a 413 student over projection. Each of the years, there was a little over projection from 2008 to current enrollment. Mr. Isola reported at the middle school level, the demographer underestimated enrollment. Enrollment at the middle schools as of October 15th has surpassed the demographer’s estimate by approximately 146 students. Mr. Isola stated he thinks that overall the demographer did a good job and some of the decisions that were based on that report proved to be accurate information. He assured the Board that the numbers at the three middle schools have not created a major issue. The schools are adequately equipped. Middle School North and Middle School South are at the lowest numbers in recent years in terms of total population. Memorial Middle School enrollment has increased slightly. Dr. Golden added that current enrollment is at 6,535; however, the district is actually under the 6,500 amount. The reason that the number is so high is because tuition students are included in the number. They are students that are not resident enrollments. Dr. Levine stated his actual concern were the ASSA numbers and that essentially an elementary school worth of population has been lost. He stated the Board in going forward needs to be looking at roughly a loss in total population of 150 children in the district. This needs to be kept in mind in going forward in order to avoid over capacity in the future.


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Mrs. Smith concurred with Dr. Levine and suggested that the Operations/Operational Technology Committee place this issue on their agenda. Dr. Levine stated that Operations should look at the implications of the numbers in going forward. Mr. O’Brien stated he does not think that a group of board members and citizen members are adequately equipped to do that. It is more the responsibility of Administration in consultation with the experts reporting to the Operations Committee. He suggested that updates be given by Administration on the process and an operational game plan be presented and reported to Operations. Dr. Golden noted that is the process that has been followed in the past. (COPY OF POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON FILE IN MINUTE BOOK)

4. Tuition Reimbursements – Mr. Joseph Isola, Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Golden stated that tuition reimbursements will be moved to “Discussion”.

5. BPU Grant Update: Mr. Ronald Sanasac, Business Administrator/Board Secretary: Mr. Sanasac reported that Finance was presented with information about the Energy Saving Improvement Plan (ESIP) to facilitate capital improvements done as well as making the district more energy efficient. Mr. Sanasac further reported that the district did receive the BPU Grant, and the RFPs have been issued, and it will be 100% funded through the grant. Within the next two weeks, hopefully the RFPs will be assessed and a recommendation made at one of the next meetings.

6. Harassment/Intimidation and Bullying Report: Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent: Dr. Golden reported there were fourteen reports of HIB incidents. After investigation, seven were found to have evidence of bullying, seven were found not to be bullying issues. She stated the Board would be given details of that as required. At the next Board Meeting, the Board will have to vote on accepting the report that she is currently distributing. Mr. O’Brien asked if Dr. Golden has any recommendations on how to improve on the number of incidents. He voiced concerns this is one of the unfunded mandates which involves spending a lot of resources, and he does not know how it is helping the children. Dr. Golden concurred and noted at the New Jersey School Boards Conference, concerns were raised about the bill.

7. Alternate Board Meeting Calendar – Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent: Dr. Golden noted at the last Board Meeting, the Board requested that a recommended alternate Board Meeting Calendar be presented containing one meeting per month. She advised the Board that in March, two meetings would be needed. Discussion ensued regarding the alternate meeting schedule. Dr. Levine requested that the minutes of all committee meetings be attached to the agenda.


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Mr. O’Brien asked that committee meetings be avoided on the night before a board meeting. Mr. Miller voiced concerns that committee minutes are not approved until the following committee meeting. He suggested that each Committee Chair write a brief report and submit it to Mrs. Schick to be attached to the agenda. Upon completion of discussion, it was determined that Administration will create a process for committee reports to the Board and that the current Board Meeting Calendar would not be changed.

H. Committee Briefs:

1. Mr. Van Noy, Chairperson of the Finance Committee advised that the committee unanimously approved the funds transfer that is on the agenda for approval. He noted that Mr. Sanasac has already spoken about the solar evaluation and energy savings program moving forward. Last year, $1,003,765 in additional aid was received from the state which was earmarked for future tax relief. The transfers presented maintain that and are for that purpose.

2. Mr. Van Noy, Legislative Liaison advised he attended a number of meetings, one of

which was the Garden State Coalition of Schools. There was a speaker from the NJEA who was open to some changes. Unfunded mandates were discussed. On December 3rd he will be attending a program on unfunded mandates which will help him finalize any input he receives from the Board at the November 30th meeting. A week before that, the Board should receive the unfunded mandate list proposal which the Board can decide on how to prioritize.

Mr. Van Noy stated he went to Trenton to listen to some senators. He noted there is a

proposal on tenure reform that will have an impact on the Board’s costs. The observation of New Jersey School Boards Association and his own personal observation, with input from Administration, are that there are some concerns to be watched out for during the lame duck session. The concerns are significant in terms of how as a Board and Superintendent’s staff will still be able to manage personnel properly. Tremendous control and involvement can be lost in the school district, and considerable strife can be caused between the needs of teachers, principals and the Superintendent as well as the taking away of some voting rights.

Mr. O’Brien requested that the relative information be sent to the Board. He also

asked Mr. Sanasac what the number is for the General Tax Levy assessment. Mr. Sanasac responded that at present, in the formation of the new budget without state aid figures, it is projected as flat, minus the $1,003,000. He noted it is last year’s levy minus the $1,003,765. Mr. O’Brien asked if a budget can be put together now for the Board’s review that is predicated on receiving a flat state aid. Mr. Sanasac responded he can prepare the parameters.


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Mr. Van Noy voiced concerns that the Finance Committee is in the process of interviewing different groups to obtain their projections for this year. Mr. O’Brien asked Mrs. Smith what date the policy indicates that the Board should receive the budget for consideration.

Mrs. Smith responded that a specific date is not indicated in the policy. The goal was

to be established by the Finance Committee, and the date was February. Mr. O’Brien questioned what is the big variable. Mr. Sanasac responded obviously the state aid is a big variable. The committee will be reviewing the instruction portion of the budget in January which is the single largest section. Data is being collected. At this time, he has not heard that state aid will be decreased. Mr. Van Noy noted that he thinks that the Finance Committee will follow the schedule that everyone is aware of.

Mr. Miller asked if a motion needs to be approved to designate the $1,003,765 to be

used for tax relief. Mr. Sanasac stated there was consensus that the money would be used for tax relief, absent some future Board action it will be for tax relief.

Mr. O’Brien noted there is additional surplus. Mr. Sanasac advised that as

Mr. Hulsart presented at the audit presentation, there is a $700,000 starting fund which is the excess surplus mandated. This year, he anticipates putting more than that towards the budget after getting a better trend of utilities and other items. Mr. O’Brien questioned the amount of surplus. Mr. Sanasac responded that they have a 2% surplus which is recommended and limited. He noted that the Board has that money as well should an emergency situation arise.

Dr. Golden added that one of the biggest challenges is that the district received a one

time only Educational Jobs Fund Money from the federal government which was used to hire back a lot of teachers that got riffed, to lower class sizes and to bring back guidance counselors. She informed the Board that the district got another $36,000 which they found out about two weeks ago but she does not think the Board wants to be in the position of letting go of staff that were recently hired. Mr. O’Brien noted for sustainability purposes, there is $2,000,000 in surplus. Mr. Sanasac stressed never having zero surplus. Mr. Sanasac noted that money is being saved that will be able to put used for the next budget, and ESIP should generate savings.

Mr. Van Noy continued his legislative update, advising he attended a New Jersey

School Boards Association Workshop in Trenton that focused on trying to create a new mission statement. There was total unanimity on a new mission statement. Another workshop will be held in December to establish goals in the four areas of the mission statement.

3. Mrs. Brennan, Chairperson of the Community Interaction Committee advised the

meeting was changed from November 1st to November 14th.


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4. Mr. O’Brien, Chairperson of the Labor Relations Committee noted there was nothing new to report other than the update provided tonight. He stated there should be further updates in January or February.

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

advised the meeting was cancelled and has been rescheduled to November 17th at 7:15 p.m. in the large conference room at the Administration Building.

6. Mrs. Smith, Chairperson of the Policy Committee stated a meeting will be held on

November 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the small conference room. 7. Mr. Dowling, Chairperson of the Operations/Operational Technology Committee

reported the November 3rd meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled. I. 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. A parent questioned if a decision was made regarding his son. Mrs.

Callander responded it would be on the Addenda.

J. Unfinished Business:

1. Mrs. Brennan advised the Board that the representative from New Jersey School Boards is available on Tuesday, December 13th and Monday, December 19th to meet with the Board at a Board Retreat. Mrs. Schick was directed to poll the Board on availability.

2. Mr. Miller stated he wanted to follow up on the video taping of meetings.

Mr. Sanasac advised him that quotes are being obtained for having a camera permanently installed to be used during school days as well as for Board Meetings. He stated hopefully, the camera will be in place for the November 30th meeting. Mr. Sanasac informed the Board that tonight’s taping will be submitted to the Township. He assured Mr. Miller that the meetings will continually be taped until the camera is in place.


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3. Mr. Miller noted that moving Executive Session back to 7:00 p.m. has been discussed several times. He asked if the issue can be settled tonight. Discussion ensued regarding the time of Executive Session. Upon completion of discussion, it was determined that Executive Session will move back to the 7:00 p.m. start time.

K. Discussion Items:

1. Additional State Aid – Mr. Timothy O’Brien, Board President: Mr. O’Brien withdrew his item since it was already discussed.

2. Tuition Reimbursements – Mr. Joseph Isola, Assistant Superintendent: Mr. Isola advised the Board that it has come to his attention as he is receiving tuition requests that last year, the HTEA as part of a compromising give back, excluded the option for membership to utilize the tuition reimbursement. He noted that effective July 1st that language was back in effect; however, many members of the Association were unaware of that. As a result of that, he is receiving some requests that are retroactive, and staff members have already started the course and the language is in effect. He is receiving requests and is choosing not to present them because he needs direction from the Board on how to proceed because the contract language reads that the request should be made prior to the start of the course. Mr. Isola stressed that in these circumstances, it is not negligence on the staff member’s part but their interpretation of a previous compromise made by the Association. He advised the Board that it is his recommendation that the requests should be honored and placed on the agenda for the Board’s approval. Dr. Levine advised at one of the workshops, there was discussion and presentation of information in terms of some recent PERC cases. During that discussion a board member from Newark advised that in three cases, PERC deemed that things the Board would not be able to retrieve after the fact are things that can be held in suspension. Dr. Levine stated he had asked for Item #300-1 to be placed on the Non-Consent Agenda in terms of this, because he is in conflict and has no knowledge as to the Board’s negotiating position. He stressed that if in fact anything in the negotiating position affects tuition reimbursement that those things be held until finalization of the contract. He further stated if tuition reimbursement continues into the contract, the Board would then approve those reimbursements. If there is a limitation in terms of tuition reimbursement, that the Board not pay the reimbursements because the Board will not be able to retrieve the money. Dr. Levine stated Mr. Isola is now raising a different issue in terms of tuition costs which were incurred during the pendency of that then current contract. He thinks that although the Association was able to hold that in abeyance, the Board has a contractual obligation to meet last year’s tuition charges but not the current ones until finalization of the contract for the 2011/2012 school year.


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Mr. Miller asked for clarification from Mr. Isola as to whether he is speaking of teachers that are in courses this year. Mr. Isola responded the courses are for the current year. He noted that everyone understood the agreement last year and followed the agreement. These courses would have been from July 1st on. Staff enrolled in courses not realizing that they may not be entitled to reimbursement. Mrs. Smith noted that the Board has already approved some of the tuition payments this year. She asked the attorney for his advice on the issue. Mr. Wouters stated based on the question raised by Dr. Levine and the fact that the Board is operating now without a contract that at a minimum, the question should be addressed to Mr. Giacobbe. It was determined that Item #300-1 would be tabled pending consultation with the Labor Attorney. Dr. Levine stated at the last Board Meeting, the Board approved tuition reimbursement for two individuals. He asked if the Board approval could be rescinded. Mr. Wouters stated he does not think so. Mr. O’Brien stated he feels that professional development is an item that the Board should be focusing, and he would be more supportive of Mr. Isola’s position.

Dr. Levine reported on two things he learned at Workshop. In Governance IV, the statement was made that in Closed and Public Sessions, full discussion is to be allowed. He noted that this relates to Mr. Miller’s request to have Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. in order to permit everyone to have the opportunity to discuss items. The second item pertains to the Commissioner deciding that Boards may not censure a board member. He stated at the workshop, it was indicated that if boards are operating under Roberts Rules of Order then a vote of non-confidence is in fact acceptable and would not be a violation of the School Ethics Board rulings.

3. Board Operations – Dr. Stephen Levine, Board Member:

Dr. Levine informed the Board that the Bylaws indicate that the Board operate by committee, and he feels there has been a continuous violation of the committee system. Items have been raised that should be going to committee for full discussion, with a recommendation then made to the full Board at a Board Meeting, with the minutes indicating what the discussion was about. He voiced concerns that motions have been made which he thinks should have gone to committee. He further noted that under the Board’s bylaws, motions that had fiscal aspects should have been referred to the Finance Committee which had not been done. Dr. Levine stated that moving quickly through a meeting is not always beneficial and that he has benefited from comments and statements made by fellow Board Members. He voiced concerns that the past practice of the Board going through the agenda by each series and pulling items to the Non-Consent Agenda for discussion has been changed. He suggested going back to practice of going through each series.


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Dr. Levine voiced concerns that this Board is in its seventh month and still does not have goals. He stated he would like to make a motion that the Policy Committee consider the development of adoption of a bylaw or policy that would require that the Board of Education have a discussion of its goals within one month of the Organizational Meeting, and that within one month of that discussion, that the Board Goals be brought forward in public. Dr. Levine further stated that the Superintendent has been asked to develop her goals and her goal should be at least in part impacted or reflected by the Board’s goals. Mr. Miller advised Dr. Levine that items from the Educational Committee have gone to Finance. Mr. Van Noy concurred with Dr. Levine’s concerns regarding the lack of adoption of Board goals. He also voiced concerns that there has not been a Board Retreat. He stressed that there are issues that need to be addressed on an organizational level. Mrs. Smith noted that the policy manual update has been received, and there is a policy and regulation regarding Board goals. Dr. Levine questioned if it contains time limits, and Mrs. Smith responded that it does not but it can be included as the Policy Committee goes through the review process. Mrs. Cerretani stated that the concept of doing Board goals as quickly as possible is a good suggestion in going forward. Mr. O’Brien stated he does not recall specifically adopting the Board’s goals and asked if the Board had gone through a formal process in adopting Board goals. Mrs. Cerretani responded the Board has always used the Strategic Plan and has used the plan as its goals. Mr. O’Brien noted there was not a formal goals adoption. Mrs. Cerretani stated that is why Dr. Levine has made a motion to have formal goals adopted. Mr. O’Brien noted that the district has been functioning without the formalized process of adopting goals. Mrs. Cerretani noted that the amount of workshops provided by New Jersey School Boards Association and with a Board that is extremely active in attending workshops that people want to follow the guidelines. Mr. O’Brien added that he recalls the Board had set some goals at the beginning of the year. One of the goals was that the Board would have a more student focused budgeting process. Another goal was to have a flat tax levy. Another goal was to engage the Superintendent to come up with a fair and collaborative process to establish goals for her evaluation. He stressed that the reality is that without establishing formal goals, the Board has been able to run the district, and he commended the Board for doing a wonderful job. Mrs. Cerretani cautioned that the Board needs to keep in mind there have not been salary raises to employees in the district, and eventually at some time, money will have to come out of the budget for salary increases. Mrs. Cerretani called Dr. Levine’s motion.


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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS PLACED ON THE AGENDA: A-1. Direct Policy Committee in their review of the Board Goal Direct recommendation from Strauss-Esmay to include deadlines Policy Committee for the Board to address them one month from the to Include Deadlines Reorganziational Meeting and to adopt them within two for Board Goals in months of the Reorganizational Meeting. Policy APPROVED MOTION TO PLACE ITEM #A-1 ON THE AGENDA AND TO APPROVE ITEM A-1: Dr. Levine SECOND: Mr. Van Noy VOTE: 9-0 Mr. Van Noy asked if the goals will be developed within one month. Mr. O’Brien responded that Board Goals will be discussed at the Board Retreat. 4. Superintendent Evaluation Timeline, Board Goals and Board Member Self-Evaluation - Mr. Albert Miller, Board Member: Mr. Miller advised the Board that he attended a Superintendent Evaluation Workshop, and

Board Goals was one of the discussions. At the workshop, it was indicated that the Superintendent should be given a guideline. He noted that the Superintendent had presented her goals.

Mr. Miller stated at the workshop, it was suggested that the Board look at receiving either

quarterly or monthly reports on how the Superintendent is proceeding in fulfilling the goals, and if they are going to be met or if there are challenges with meeting those goals. He suggested that some type of timeline be recommended that either quarterly or monthly, the Board get a report from Dr. Golden on how she is getting to her goals. He also suggested that in February or March, Dr. Golden complete the on-line portion with her goals and for the Board to do its evaluation so that it is not rushed for the April 30th deadline. He asked if the Board would like to entertain a motion for quarterly or monthly reports.

Mrs. Smith noted that Dr. Golden established her goals about a month ago, and the

evaluation process would have to be started in February which only gives the Board five to six months to review progress.

Dr. Golden noted that she gave the goals to the Board on paper but the process was started

immediately in April after the last Board election. She will not have final conclusions for the Board until the end of this year. However, in terms of progress towards the goals, she can submit reports as frequently as the Board would like. She noted there were three major goals but there were a lot of objectives. She stated it can be placed under the Superintendent’s Report at every other meeting. Direction was given that Dr. Golden report quarterly.


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5. K-Land – Jan L. Wouters, Esq., Board Attorney: Mr. Wouters advised that communication was received from K-Land’s attorney. K-Land owns the remainder of the property by the Southern Campus of schools. At one time, they owned more of the property, but the Board took some parcels of land on which to build the schools. He noted there is a strip of land adjoining Board property that adjoins one of K-Land’s streets. K-Land approached Mr. Wouters and advised they would like to give it to the Board of Education. He noted this would not cost the Board anything. He asked for direction for the Board for him to proceed with preparing the necessary documents.

DISCUSSION ITEMS MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION. L. New Business: Consent Agenda Items:

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4 57 112 58 10 84 74 68 22 63 56 6455 67 98 71 7 92 87 73 27 86 76 743

6 218 3 26 17 264 28 0 192 26 4 7787 206 6 29 27 228 24 8 195 26 4 753

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100 SERIES – OBJECTIVES: 100-1. Approve the first reading of Bylaws No. 064, Board Member Approve Orientation and Training. First Reading of Bylaws #064 Board Member Orientation and Training APPROVED


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200 SERIES – PROGRAMS:

200-1. Approve the Update to the Uniform State Memorandum Approve of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Update to Officials for the 2011-2012 school year. Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement for 2011/2012 APPROVED 200-2. Approve the submission of the NCLB FY10 Amendment #1 Approve in the amount of $512,089. Submission of NCLB FY 10 Amendment #1 APPROVED

200-3. Approve the submission of the NCLB FY11 Amendment #1 Approve in the amount of $513,400. Submission of NCLB FY 11 Amendment #1 APPROVED 200-4. Approve the funding of the attached salaries from the 2012 Approve No Child Left Behind Consolidated Grant. Funding of Salaries from 2012 NCLB Consolidated Grant APPROVED 200-5. Approve the attached Literacy Coach Job Description. Approve Literacy Coach Job Description APPROVED 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 will be withheld in accordance with PL 2010 c.2 and/or newly adopted S2937 as applicable under an IRS Section 125 POP deduction.


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300-1. 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 MOVED TO completion of the course(s): NON-CONSENT AGENDA & FALL, 2011 TABLED ($738.00 average per credit - $1,107.00 maximum See pgs. 39 - 40 allowed for 3-credit course) Tuition Cost Tuition 50% Melissa Matuch Middle School South EDLD5311 Fundamentals of Leadership (3 Credits) $705.00 $353.00 Lamar University (On-Line), MA, Administration (5 week course beginning 11/11/11) Chrissy Anderson Ramtown/Greenville EDC5002 Diversity in Inclusive Education (3 Credits) $2,235.00 $1,107.00 EDC6103 Data Based Strategies for Decision Making (3 Credits) $2,235.00 $1,107.00 Georgian Court University, MA, Administration and Supervision Certificate WINTER, 2012 ($738.00 average per credit - $1,107.00 maximum allowed for 3-credit course) Tuition Cost Tuition 50% Skye Donzelli Greenville/Ramtown Intro. To Assistive Technologies Program $779.00 $390.00 Certificate in Assistive Technology (CAT) (30 contact hour post-baccalaureate) Stockton College of New Jersey, Certificate in Assistive Technology

DR. LEVINE MOVED ITEM #300-1 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA.

300-2. Amend the following leave of absence for Stephanie McGraw, Approve half-time Resource Class Teacher at Aldrich School (previously LOA for approved at the July 13, 2011 Board of Education Meeting): Half-Time Resource Class Teacher APPROVED


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Item #300-2 Continued. LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave September 19, 2011 January 1, 2012 With pay (63.5 sick days) With benefits Extended Maternity Leave January 2, 2012 June 30, 2012 Without pay Without benefits 300-3. Extend the following leave of absence for Francis Wells, Approve Grade 8 Math Teacher at Memorial Middle School: LOA of Grade 8 Math Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Family Leave January 1, 2012 January 22, 2012 Without pay With benefits Extended Maternity Leave January 23, 2012 March 28, 2012 Without pay Without benefits 300-4. Approve the following leave of absence for Nicole Burgess, Approve Grade 6 Resource Center Teacher at Middle School South: LOA for Grade 6 Resource Center Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave December 15, 2011 January 19, 2012 With pay (18.5 sick days) With benefits Family Leave January 20, 2012 March 16, 2012 Without pay (8 weeks) With benefits


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300-5. Approve the following leave of absence for Rebecca Murray, Approve Spanish Teacher at Middle School North: LOA for Spanish Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave December 23, 2011 February 20, 2012 With pay (32.5 sick days) With benefits Family Leave February 21, 2012 May 18, 2012 Without pay (12 weeks) With benefits 300-6. Approve the following leave of absence for Joan Chinchilla, Approve Special Education Teacher at Middle School North: LOA for Special Education Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave January 3, 2012 January 24, 2012 With pay (15 sick days) With benefits Family Leave January 25, 2012 March 9, 2012 Without pay (6 weeks) With benefits 300-7. Approve the following leave of absence for Susan Besignano, Approve Grade 4 Teacher at Ardena School: LOA of Grade 4 Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave December 12, 2011 February 3, 2012 With pay (32.5 sick days) With benefits Family Leave February 4, 2012 May 4, 2012 Without pay (12 weeks) With benefits


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300-8. Approve the following leave of absence for Carly Bruno, Approve Grade 1 Teacher at Ardena School: LOA for Grade 1 Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave January 23, 2012 March 9, 2012 With pay (33 sick days) With benefits Family Leave March 10, 2012 June 8, 2012 Without pay (12 weeks) With benefits 300-9. Approve the following leave of absence for Megan Montenegro, Approve Itinerant Physical Education Teacher: LOA for Itinerant Physical Education Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave December 16, 2011 January 6, 2012 With pay (9.5 sick days) With benefits Family Leave January 7, 2012 April 9, 2012 Without pay (12 weeks) With benefits 300-10. Approve the following leave of absence for Theresa Rogers, Approve Grade 5 Teacher at Taunton School: LOA for Grade 5 Teacher APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Maternity Leave (half-day) January 18, 2012 February 14, 2012 With Pay (20 days) With Benefits Family Leave February 15, 2012 May 16, 2012 Without Pay (12 weeks) With Benefits


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300-11. Extend the contract of Pamela Gerber, Grade 8 Math Teacher Extend at Memorial Middle School from December 23, 2011 to Contract of March 28, 2012 at Step 1 MA, $45,975.00, prorated. Grade 8 (Replacing Francis Wells) Math Teacher APPROVED 300-12. Extend the contract of Lisa Esposito, Half-time Resource Extend Class Teacher at Aldrich School from November 2, 2011 Contract of to June 30, 2012 at Step 1BA $22,238.00. Half-time (Replacing Stephanie McGraw) Resource Class Teacher APPROVED 300-13. Appoint *Kaitlin Nagle to the position of Grade 7 Social Appoint Studies Teacher at Middle School North at Step 1BA, Grade 7 $44,475.00 prorated, effective November 14, 2011 through Social Studies February 3, 2012. (Replacing Carly DePolo) Teacher APPROVED 300-14. Appoint *Kristen McDermott to the position of Grade 4 Appoint Teacher at Griebling School at Step 1BA+15, $44,975.00 Grade 4 prorated, effective November 28, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Teacher (Replacing Sonia Rivera) APPROVED 300-15. Appoint Carrie Kurs to the position of Grade 5 Teacher at Appoint Taunton School at Step 1MA $45,975.00 prorated, effective Grade 5 January 18, 2012 through May 16, 2012. Teacher (Replacing Theresa Rogers) APPROVED 300-16. Appoint Dominique Rinaldi LaCava to the position of Basic Appoint Skills Teacher at Adelphia School at Step 1BA $44,475.00 Basic Skills prorated, effective November 28, 2011 through March 30, 2012. Teacher (Replacing Barbara Kononowitz) APPROVED 300-17. Appoint Kristine Stellato to the position of Grade 3 Appoint Teacher at Ramtown School at Step 1BA $44,475.00 Grade 3 prorated, effective November 28, 2011. Teacher (Replacing Danielle Vietoris appointed to Vice Principal APPROVED at Griebling School)


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300-18. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Melanie Bonavolonta, Accept Speech Correctionist at Newbury School, effective, Resignation of November 23, 2011. Speech Correctionist APPROVED MR. ISOLA AMENDED THE DATE TO READ NOVEMBER 23RD INSTEAD OF NOVEMBER 22ND. 300-19. Appoint Miriam Weiss to the position of Speech Correctionist Appoint at Newbury School at Step 2 MA, $46,475.00 effective Speech November 23, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Correctionist (Replacing Melanie Bonavolonta) APPROVED MR. ISOLA AMENDED THE DATE TO READ NOVEMBER 23RD INSTEAD OF NOVEMBER 22ND. 300-20. Appoint Jaclyn Higginson to the position of Grade 7 Appoint Language Arts Teacher – Middle School North at Grade 7 Step 1BA, $44,475.00, prorated, effective as soon Language Arts as possible. (Replacing Cara DiMeo – transferred to Teacher Literacy Coach) APPROVED 300-21. Appoint Stephanie Shine to the position of Itinerant Appoint Physical Education Teacher (Taunton, Greenville, Adelphia) Itinerant at Step 1BA, $44,475.00 prorated, effective December 15, Physical Education 2011 through March 30, 2012. (Replacing Megan Montenegro) Teacher APPROVED 300-22. Appoint the following New Teacher Mentor for the Appoint 2011/2012 school year: New Teacher Mentors APPROVED NEW TEACHER MENTOR/SCHOOL PAYMENT Kristin Bull Cheryl Clark/Aldrich $412.50

Nicole Hoffman Barbara Fernandez/Taunton $300.00 Carrie Kurs Gaylen Nolan/Taunton $262.50 Lisa Esposito Lucille Sinofsky/Aldrich $750.00


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300-23. Appoint the following Language Arts Resource Teacher: Appoint Language Arts Resource Teacher APPROVED

SCHOOL NAME STIPEND Ramtown Carmella Balassone $1,000.00 (prorated) (Replacing Danielle Vietoris appointed to Vice Principal at Griebling School)

300-24. Appoint the following grant funded After School Remedial Appoint Program Instructors (Title 1) for the 2011-2012 school year: After School Remedial Program Instructors APPROVED

SCHOOL NAME PROGRAM STIPEND Ardena Linda DeSimone Homework Club $720.00 Ardena Jennifer Ostrowski Homework Club $720.00 Ardena Lynn Sutphen Homework Club $720.00 Ardena Lisa Mandaglio RAMS Club $720.00 Ardena Sally Thompson RAMS Club $720.00 Taunton Terri Cooney Partners in Print $350.00 (Advisor) Taunton Natalie Nigro Partners in Print $350.00 (Advisor) Taunton Jacquelyn Tennant Partners in Print $350.00 (Advisor) Taunton Joan Muha Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Christine Mondile Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Carla Nappo Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Shannon Carusi Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Jennifer Cory Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Susan Steinard Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Donna Semko Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Barbara Fernandez Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Jaclyn Dorf Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Presenter) Taunton Shannon Carusi Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Substitute) Taunton Terri Cooney Partners in Print $ 85.00 (Substitute) LOP Paul Baker Bridges to Excellence 2 days per week/$25/hr. LOP Mary Finnigan Bridges to Excellence 2 days per week/$25/hr. LOP Jennifer Amato Bridges to Excellence 2 days per week/$25/hr. LOP Mary McCarthy Bridges to Excellence 2 days per week/$25/hr. LOP Beth Gredder Bridges to Excellence $200.00 (Presenter) LOP Jennifer Amato Bridges to Excellence $200.00 (Presenter)


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Item #300-24 Continued. SCHOOL NAME PROGRAM STIPEND Ardena Linda De Simone Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee $200.00 (Facilitator) Ardena Lauren Linda Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee $200.00 (Facilitator) Ardena Stella Cohen Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee $200.00 (Facilitator) MS North Stephanie Abelson Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee $200.00 (Facilitator)

300-25. 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 Meghan Kelly Jan. 9-Jan 20, 2012 Anne Erbe, Gr. 1 Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. 10 Days Observation Greenville School Lindsay Mossa Jan.30-May 11, 2012 Jay Nerenberg, Gr. 4 Georgian Court Univ. Student Teaching Aldrich School

Dr. Levine abstained from voting on any current or immediate past students of Georgian Court University under Item #300-25. 300-26. Appoint the following individual(s) to the position of Appoint Substitute Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year, Substitute at the rate of $85.00 per day, as needed: Teachers APPROVED

Kristen McDermott Lindsay Mossa Kaitlin Nagle

Dr. Levine abstained from voting on any current or immediate past students of Georgian Court University under Item #300-26.

300-27. Amend the following motion, previously approved at Amend the September 21, 2011 meeting. Motion Approving NJASA Professional Development One-Day Seminar Subscription Program APPROVED


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Item #300-27 Continued. Approve the NJASA Professional Development One-Day Seminar Subscription Program (Type 10) in the amount of $750.00. Approval will entitle district to 10 pre-paid registrations at discounted price of $75.00 per registration (regular member rate $120.00 per session for a total savings of $450.00), throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Motions will be placed on agendas prior to workshops containing attendee names and workshop details.)

300-28. 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 will be withheld in accordance with PL 2010 c.2 and/or newly adopted S2937 as applicable under an IRS Section 125 POP deduction.

400-1. Approve the following leave of absence for Kathy Brock, Approve Cafeteria Aide at Memorial Middle School: LOA for Cafeteria Aide APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave October 14, 2011 December 6, 2011 With pay (33 sick days) Without benefits Extended Medical Leave December 7, 2011 January 9, 2012 Without pay (4 weeks) Without benefits


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400-2. Approve the following leave of absence for Andrea Brancato, Approve Special Education Teacher Assistant at Newbury School: LOA for Special Education Teacher Assistant APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave October 18, 2011 December 13, 2011 With pay (34 sick days, 3 personal days) With benefits Extended Medical Leave December 14, 2011 February 1, 2012 Without pay (6 weeks) With benefits 400-3. Approve the following leave of absence for Diane Alberts, Approve Special Education Teacher Assistant, Memorial Middle School: LOA for Special Education Teacher Assistant APPROVED LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave October 24, 2011 (1/2 day) November 29, 2011 Without Pay (5 weeks) With Benefits 400-4. Accept with regret, the retirement of Diane Gilbert, Accept Special Education Assistant at Land O’Pines School, Retirement of effective January 1, 2012. Special Education Teacher Assistant APPROVED

400-5. Appoint Patricia Flaherty to the position of Special Appoint Education Teacher Assistant at Ardena School, Special Education 80 minutes per day, five days per week at Step 1, Teacher Assistant $4,566.00, prorated, effective October 13, 2011. APPROVED

400-6. Appoint Lauren Hodges to the position of Special Appoint Education Teacher Assistant at Land O’Pines School, Special Education $22,250.00, prorated, effective November 10, 2011 Teacher Assistant through June 30, 2012, pending student enrollment. APPROVED


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400-7. Appoint the following individuals to the position of Appoint Substitute Special Education Teacher Assistant for Substitute the 2011-2012 school year at the rate of $52.00 per day, Special Education as needed: Teacher Assistant APPROVED Jill Critchley

400-8. Appoint the following individual(s) to the position of Appoint

Substitute Secretary/Media Assistant for the 2011-2012 Substitute school year, at the rate of $57.92/$46.48 per day, as Secretary/Media needed: Assistants APPROVED Jill Critchley

400-9. Accept with regret, the resignation of Tinalouise Palazzo, Accept Cafeteria Aide at Taunton School, effective November 3, Resignation of 2011. Cafeteria Aide APPROVED

400-10. Accept, the termination of Daniel Fischer, part-time Accept Evening Custodian, effective October 10, 2011: Termination of Part-Time Evening Custodian APPROVED 400-11. Accept, the termination of the following part-time Accept Evening Custodians, effective October 14, 2011: Termination of Part-Time Adam Matthews Evening Custodians Vincent Capone APPROVED 400-12. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Robert Ruhl, Accept part-time Evening Custodian, effective October 10, 2011 Resignation of Part-Time Evening Custodian APPROVED


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400-13. Approve the following leave of absence for Carol Machu, Approve Bus Driver. LOA for Bus Driver APPROVED

LEAVE FROM THROUGH Medical Leave October 11, 2011 November 10, 2011 With Pay (22 days) With Benefits

400-14. Approve the following Food Service Substitutes at the rate of Approve $7.50 per hour, 3 hours per day as needed: Food Service Substitutes Angela G. Cacciatore APPROVED Norine Lund 400-15. Amend leave of absence previously approved at October 12, Amend 2011 Board Meeting for Maria D’Alessio, Food Service Previously Approved General Worker at Griebling School to read as follows: LOA for (a return date of January 9, 2012 was originally approved) Food Service General Worker APPROVED

LEAVE FROM THROUGH Family Leave October 10, 2011 December 12, 2011 Without pay (8 weeks) Without benefits

500 SERIES – PUPILS: 500-1. Affirm Superintendent’s recommendation on Harassment, Affirm Intimidation and Bullying incidents reported at the Superintendent’s October 12, 2011 Board Meeting. Recommendation on HIB Incidents APPROVED

500-2. Approve the placement of a special education student to Approve attend Oakwood School, Tinton Falls, NJ, for the remainder Placement of of the 2011/2012 school year at a tuition rate of $45,774.00, Special Education prorated, effective October 19, 2011. Student at Oakwood School APPROVED


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500-3. Approve the placement of a special education student to Approve attend Schroth School, Wanamassa, NJ, for the remainder Placement of of the 2011/2012 school year at a tuition rate of $46,721.28, Special Education prorated, effective September 14, 2011. (Transfer Student) Student at Schroth School APPROVED 500-4. Approve the placement of a special education student to Approve attend Rugby School, Wall, NJ, for the remainder of the Placement of of the 2011/2012 school year at a tuition rate of $57,731.40, Special Education prorated, effective October 17, 2011. (Student is being Student at transferred from an out-of-district placement, Coastal Rugby School Learning Center, to Rugby School.) APPROVED 500-5. Accept a special education student from Eatontown Accept Public Schools to attend our Cognitively Impaired Program Special Education at Land O’Pines School for the remainder of the 2011/2012 Student from school year, effective October 18, 2011, at a prorated Eatontown in tuition cost of $30,359.00. Cognitively Impaired Class APPROVED 500-6. Approve the first reading of Policy No. 534, Pupil Suicide Approve Prevention. First Reading of Policy #534 Pupil Suicide Prevention APPROVED

600 SERIES – FINANCES: ITEMS #600-1 AND 600-2 WERE MOVED TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA. 600-1. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Refunding Bond Public Hearing Ordinance 2011-1: and Second Reading of Refunding Bond HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Ordinance REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 2011-1 MOVED TO NON-CONSENT AGENDA AMENDED & APPROVED See pgs. 41 - 43


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Item #600-1 Continued.

REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF $2,185,000 OF THE $3,630,000 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS (PENSION SERIES 2003) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, DATED MARCH 1, 2003, APPROPRIATING UP TO $100,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 REFUNDING BONDS OF BOARD FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Howell Township Board of Education,

Howell Township, New Jersey (not less than two-thirds of all Board Members thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows:

SECTION 1. The Howell Township Board of Education, Howell

Township, New Jersey (the "Board") is hereby authorized to pay an aggregate amount, including redemption premium, not to exceed $2,500,000 for the redemption not exceeding $2,185,000 principal amount of the Board's General Obligation Bonds initially issued in the aggregate amount of $3,360,000, dated March 1, 2003, which bonds are subject to redemption (on and after October 1, 2013) prior to their stated dates of maturity, and which mature on October 1 in each of the years 2013 to 2027 in an aggregate amount of $2,185,000, inclusive.

SECTION 2. An aggregate amount not exceeding $100,000 for items

of expense has been included in the aggregate principal amount of refunding bonds authorized herein.

SECTION 3. In order to finance the refunding described in Section I

hereof, negotiable refunding bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1, et seq.

SECTION 4. The Board Secretary is hereby directed to file a

certified copy of this Refunding Bond Ordinance as adopted after the public hearing thereon with the Director of the division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs prior to final adoption, together with a complete statement in form prescribed by the Director and signed by the Chief Financial Officer of the Board as to the outstanding bonds to be refunded or funded by issuance of the refunding bonds.

SECTION 5. The full faith and credit of the Howell Township

School District is hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the refunding bonds.


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Item #600-1 Continued. SECTION 6. The Board may by resolution approve such other

terms and provisions as listed in N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 relating to the issuance of the refunding bonds as the Board may deem necessary.

SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and the

consent of the Local Finance Board has been endorsed upon a certified copy thereof as adopted.

600-2. Adopt the following bond delegation resolution for the Adopt Bond Refunding: Bond Delegation Resolution MOVED TO NON-CONSENT AGENDA AMENDED & APPROVED See pgs. 43 - 46

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE); AUTHORIZING A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND JAMES; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Howell, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the "Board"), constitutes a body corporate duly organized and existing pursuant to the statutes of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Board supervises the schools in the school district in the Township of Howell in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the "School District"); and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2003, the Board issued its School Refunding Bonds, Pension Series 2003 (Federally Taxable) in the amount of $3,630,000.00 (the "2003 Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the 2003 Bonds are subject to redemption (on or after October 1, 2013), prior to their stated date of maturity; and


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WHEREAS, on October 12, 2011, the Board adopted a Resolution making certain findings of fact, determining to advance refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds, specifically the 2003 Bonds maturing on October 1 of each year from 2013 through 2027 (the "Refunded Bonds") and approving Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1 approving the issuance of School Refunding Bonds to refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on November 9, 2011 on the adoption of Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1; and WHEREAS, on following the Public Hearing, the Board adopted Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1 authorizing the issuance of School Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 (Federally Taxable) in an amount not to exceed $2,185,000.00 the proceeds of which to be used to refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined to issue at this time, the School District's School Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 (Federally Taxable), in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, The School bond Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.9 permits school refunding bonds to be sold at a private sale; and WHEREAS, the Board has received a proposal for the purchase of the Bonds from Raymond James, New York, New York (the "Underwriter"); and WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Business Administrator and Board President or Vice President to take certain actions in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and the sale of the bonds to the Underwriter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of Howell in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows:

1. The Bonds shall mature at such times and shall bear interest at such rate or rates, be subject to redemption and be in such form as may be determined by the Business Administrator. The Business Administrator shall determine all matters in connection with Bonds and the Business Administrator signature upon the Bond Purchase Agreement shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determination.


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Item #600-2 Continued. The Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President are hereby authorized to sell the Bonds to the Underwriter. The Business Administrator is directed to report in writing to the Board at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale of the Bonds pursuant to this resolution is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the Bonds sold.

2. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24-61 et seq, the Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President are hereby authorized to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter on behalf of the Board in substantially the form submitted to the Business Administrator with such changes, revisions, insertions and modifications therein as may be approved by the Business Administrator, said approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof, and upon the execution thereof the Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President is authorized to deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement to the Underwriter. 3. To effectuate the advance refunding of a portion of the 2003 Bonds, the President of the Board, Vice President of the Board and Business Administrator are hereby authorized to enter into the contracts or agreements described in Section 61.10 of the School Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1 et seq. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

600-3. Accept 2010/2011 Audit Report as submitted by Accept Robert A. Hulsart, CPA, RMA, PSA, Board Auditor 2010/2011 as presented at the October 11, 2011 Finance Committee Audit Report

Meeting. APPROVED 600-4. Approve the 2010-2011 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan. Approve 2010-2011 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan APPROVED


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600-5. Approve the attached budget transfers as reviewed by the Approve Finance Committee at its November 1, 2011 meeting. Budget Transfers MOVED TO NON-CONSENT AGENDA & APPROVED See pg. 40 DR. LEVINE MOVED ITEM #600-5 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA. 600-6. Award Bid #12-11 IPM Pest Control to A-Academy, Award Howell, NJ, in the amount of $4,892.00 per year for a Bid #12-11 three-year contract as the lowest qualified bid received. IPM Pest Control (Budgeted Item) APPROVED

600-7. Approve a jointure with MOESC for Out of District Approve student transportation for the month of September 2011 Jointure with in the amount of $29,262.07. See attached Route Breakdown. MOESC for (Budgeted Item) Out of District Student Transportation APPROVED 600-8. Approve a jointure with MOESC, to transport a child to Approve Schroth School, Wanamassa, NJ starting October 18, 2011 Jointure with (158 days) at $122.33 per diem for an approximate MOESC to total cost of $19,328.14. Transport Student to Schroth School APPROVED 600-9. Approve a jointure with MOESC, to transport a child to Approve Oakwood School, Tinton Falls, NJ starting October 19, Jointure with 2011 (154 days) at $61.38 per diem for an approximate MOESC to total cost of $9,452.52. Transport Student to Oakwood School APPROVED


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600-10. Approve transportation contract addendum with Klarr Approve Transport Service to add an aide to a Taunton School Transportation mid day route for a special education student, effective Contract October 3, 2011, at a cost of $50.00 per diem (166 days), Addendum with for a total increased cost of $8,300.00, making a total Klarr Transport route cost of $16,400.00. Service APPROVED 600-11. Approve transportation contract addendum with GST Approve Transports to add an aide to Land O’ Pines School Route Transportation #L214 for a special education student, effective October 24, Contract 2011, at a cost of $20.00 per diem (152 days), for a Addendum with total increased cost of $3,040.00, making a total route GST Transports cost of $18,970.00. APPROVED 600-12. Award quote for 2011-2012 jackets for bus drivers and Award aides to Dependabilitees Howell, NJ, at a cost of $55.00 Quote for per jacket for all sizes, for a total cost of approximately Bus Driver $3,135.00 (41 drivers and 16 aides). and Bus Aide See attached Quote Summary Jackets APPROVED 600-13. Award quote for Food Service uniforms district-wide to the Award following: Quote for Food Service Uniforms APPROVED

JS Uniforms, 1361 F West Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite F-103, Greer, SC Pants – Eagle style #SPEDC, black, elastic waist XS-XL $ 8.69 2XL-3XL $ 10.42 Total Freight Charges: $24.00 JCK Special Tees, LLC 46 Arbor Drive, Howell, NJ Sport Polo White Shirt 50/50 Poly Cotton Anvil #4002 w/ 2 lines on left chest embroidery Adult S-XL $8.30 Adult 2XL $10.05 Aprons UA Apron #305 Black Bib 65/35 Poly Cotton 30” long, 27” wide w/ pockets $7.50 each


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600-14. Approve the payment of all bills and claims as shown Approve for the periods of 10/01/11 – 10/19/11 and 10/20/11 – 10/31/11 Bills and that has been certified by the Board Secretary and filed in Claims the Board Office. Submitted by Board Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13, I certify that as of Secretary November 9, 2011 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. Mr. Moscato absented himself from voting on payments made to Houghton-Mifflin Corp. Dr. Levine abstained on any payments direct or indirect to Georgian Court University. Mrs. Cerretani abstained on Item #600-14.

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.

600-15. Approve the September 2011 Report of the Treasurer and Approve the October 2011 Secretary’s Report as being in Reports of the balance for the month. Treasurer and and Secretary APPROVED

700 SERIES – PROPERTY:

700-1. Approve the donation, disposal, or destruction of the Approve following outdated textbooks (currently stored at the Howell Donation, Disposal Township Public Schools Administration Building.) or Destruction of Outdated Textbooks APPROVED

Primary Grades Early Success – Teacher Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1996 (1 book) Primary Grades Early Success Story Summatives Innovation to Literacy Level 2, Houghton Mifflin, 1996, (71 books) Primary Grades Early Success & Intervention Program – Teacher Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1996, (2 books) Primary Grades Early Success & Intervention Program – Teacher Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1999, (1 book) Primary Grades Early Success Story Summative Take Home Booklet Level I, Houghton Mifflin, 1996, (2 books)


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Grade 3 Soar to Success Student Guide, Houghton Mifflin, 1999 (2 books) Grade 4 Soar to Success Student Guide, Houghton Mifflin, 1999, (3 books) Grade 5 Soar to Success Level 5 – Teacher Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1999, (1 book) Grade 5 Soar to Success - The Intermediate Intervention Program Level 5, Houghton Mifflin, 1999, (2 books) Passport to Algebra & Geometry – Spanish Version, McDougal Littell, 1999 (1 book)

700-2. Approve the use of 2 (two) vans by the Howell Approve Township Recreation Department for the Star & Sharp Use of Vans Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. by Howell through 9:00 p.m. from October 18th through December 8th. Recreation for Star & Sharp Program APPROVED 700-3. Approve the use of 5 buses by the Howell Township Approve Recreation Department on December 7, 2011, between the Use of Buses hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the Annual Tree Lighting by Howell Ceremony. (See attached letter) Recreation for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony APPROVED

800 SERIES – OPERATIONS:

800-1. Accept school bus emergency evacuation drill reports Accept submitted by the Transportation Department. School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports APPROVED

800-2. Approve the first reading of Policy No. 834, Lunch Account. Approve First Reading of Policy #834 Lunch Account APPROVED


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MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #100-1, 200-1 THRU 200-4, 300-2 THRU 300-28, 400-1 THRU 400-15, 600-3 THRU 600-4, 600-6 THRU 600-16, 700-1 THRU 700-3 & 800-1 THRU 800-2 INCLUSIVE: Mr. Moscato SECOND: Dr. Levine VOTE: 9-0 Mr. Moscato absented himself from voting on all bills made to Houghton-Mifflin Corp. under Item #600-14. Dr. Levine abstained on Items # 300-25 & 300-26 as they pertain to any current or immediate past student of Georgian Court University. Dr. Levine abstained on any payments made directly or indirectly to Georgian Court University under Item #600-14. Mrs. Cerretani abstained on Item #600-14. 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. M. New Business: - Non-Consent Agenda Items: 300-1. 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 TABLED completion of the course(s): PENDING CONSULTATION FALL, 2011 WITH LABOR ATTY. ($738.00 average per credit - $1,107.00 maximum allowed for 3-credit course) Tuition Cost Tuition 50% Melissa Matuch Middle School South EDLD5311 Fundamentals of Leadership (3 Credits) $705.00 $353.00 Lamar University (On-Line), MA, Administration (5 week course beginning 11/11/11) Chrissy Anderson Ramtown/Greenville EDC5002 Diversity in Inclusive Education (3 Credits) $2,235.00 $1,107.00 EDC6103 Data Based Strategies for Decision Making (3 Credits) $2,235.00 $1,107.00 Georgian Court University, MA, Administration and Supervision Certificate


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Item #300-1 Continued. WINTER, 2012 ($738.00 average per credit - $1,107.00 maximum allowed for 3-credit course) Tuition Cost Tuition 50% Skye Donzelli Greenville/Ramtown Intro. To Assistive Technologies Program $779.00 $390.00 Certificate in Assistive Technology (CAT) (30 contact hour post-baccalaureate) Stockton College of New Jersey, Certificate in Assistive Technology

DR. LEVINE TABLED ITEM #300-1.

600-5. Approve the attached budget transfers as reviewed by the Approve Finance Committee at its November 1, 2011 meeting. Budget Transfers APPROVED

Dr. Levine noted there are two things contained in the transfers that he hoped the Finance Committee would go back to. The first has to do with what appears to be a decrease in the number of special education aides in one case and an increase in the other case. He asked if that had to do with reassignment of aides from one category to another. He noted the second item pertains to legal fees where this year’s approved budget was for $160,000 and is now $240,000. Dr. Levine stated he noticed that there are arbitrator fees as well as negotiator fees as separate items. He asked for a clarification from Finance.

Mr. Sanasac explained that the aides are a moving target as they are assigned to each case and it will be reviewed by Finance monthly. Regarding the legal fees, there have been some more cases, and based on the trend, it was felt it was necessary to expand that account. The account will be adjusted accordingly.

MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM #600-5: Dr. Levine SECOND: Mr. Miller VOTE: 9-0

Regarding Items #600-1 and 600-2, Mr. Wouters advised that these two items are in connection with the refunding that is being proposed. The first item which has been designated as Item #600-1 was somewhat mischaracterized. He requested that it be shown on the agenda as the Second Reading of the Howell Township Board of Education Refunding Bond Ordinance #2011-1 and Public Hearing. He noted this Bond Ordinance was introduced and approved as a first reading by the Board at its October 12th meeting. Mr. Wouters advised the Board that it now needs to adopt it after a Public Hearing.


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Mr. Wouters informed the Board that the Ordinance needs to be amended. He stressed that the total amount of bonds being issued is not being changed. He advised that the market has moved favorably so instead of refunding $2,185,000 of the prior bonds, the Board will now be refunding $2,245,000 which will achieve an additional total savings of about $95,000 which is over 4% of present value of savings against the debt service which the Board is currently incurring. The only change from the ordinance from the first draft would be going from $2,185,00 to $2,245,000. Mr. Wouters stated the Public Hearing has been advertised for this bond ordinance, and it is now time to open the matter for any public comment on the Bond Ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sanasac announced that in accordance with the Public Notice as published for the Public Hearing as well as for the meeting on October 24, 2011, in accordance with statute and ordinance requirements, Public Commentary on the Second Reading of the Howell Township Board of Education Refunding Bond Ordinance #2011-1 was opened:

There were no comments or questions from the public.

Upon the closing of the Public Hearing, Mr. Wouters requested that the Board vote on the approval of Refunding Bond Ordinance #2011-1 as amended at the Second Reading: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS VOTED:

600-1. Second Reading of Refunding Bond Ordinance #2011-1 Second amended as follows: Reading of Refunding Bond Ordinance HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION #2011-1 REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE No. 2011-1 As Amended APPROVED

REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE

REFUNDING OF $2,245,000 OF THE $3,630,000 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS (PENSION SERIES 2003) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, DATED MARCH 1, 2003, APPROPRIATING UP TO $100,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 REFUNDING BONDS OF BOARD FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Howell Township Board of Education,

Howell Township, New Jersey (not less than two-thirds of all Board Members thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows:


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Item #600-1 Continued. SECTION 1. The Howell Township Board of Education, Howell

Township, New Jersey (the "Board") is hereby authorized to pay an aggregate amount, including redemption premium, not to exceed $2,500,000 for the redemption not exceeding $2,245,000 principal amount of the Board's General Obligation Bonds initially issued in the aggregate amount of $3,360,000, dated March 1, 2003, which bonds are subject to redemption (on and after October 1, 2013) prior to their stated dates of maturity, and which mature on October 1 in each of the years 2013 to 2027 in an aggregate amount of $2,245,000, inclusive.

SECTION 2. An aggregate amount not exceeding $100,000 for

items of expense has been included in the aggregate principal amount of refunding bonds authorized herein.

SECTION 3. In order to finance the refunding described in Section I

hereof, negotiable refunding bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1, et seq.

SECTION 4. The Board Secretary is hereby directed to file a

certified copy of this Refunding Bond Ordinance as adopted after the public hearing thereon with the Director of the division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs prior to final adoption, together with a complete statement in form prescribed by the Director and signed by the Chief Financial Officer of the Board as to the outstanding bonds to be refunded or funded by issuance of the refunding bonds.

SECTION 5. The full faith and credit of the Howell Township

School District is hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the refunding bonds.

SECTION 6. The Board may by resolution approve such other

terms and provisions as listed in N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 relating to the issuance of the refunding bonds as the Board may deem necessary.

SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and the

consent of the Local Finance Board has been endorsed upon a certified copy thereof as adopted.

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MOTTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AS AMENDED: Mr. Van Noy SECOND: Mrs. Brennan VOTE: 8-0-1 Abstentions: Mr. Miller Mr. Wouters explained that Item #2 is referred to as a delegation resolution. This

resolution will also be amended by changing the amount of $2,185,000 to $2,245,000. He further explained that the process that the Board now goes through to sell the Refunding Bonds is as follows: Today, the Board received approval from the Local Finance Board for this refunding to go forward. The approval was based on the fact that the Board is achieving the present value savings which it is achieving. Now that the approval from the Local Finance Board has been received, the underwriter that has been chosen to market the bonds will put together a disclosure statement called an Official Statement that will be circulated. There will then be a pricing of the bonds, followed by a closing. Mr. Wouters noted in the past, the pricing of the bonds has taken place on a date where the Board meets. The bonds are priced in the morning with the participation of the Business Administrator. The Bond Participation Agreement is then brought to the Board that night for approval with the terms of the bonds finally being set. Mr. Wouters informed the Board that this year the pricing of the bonds is taking place on December 5th, and the Board does not have a meeting on that date. Anticipating situations such as this, the bonding act under the Education Statutes allows the Board to delegate to the Business Administrator the ability to participate with the underwriter and agree to the pricing of the bonds so that a Bond Purchase Agreement can be entered into which will then be signed by the Business Administrator and the Board President which will set the final maturities of the bonds. He stated that the Board has the alternative of either scheduling a special meeting or delegate to the Business Administrator the ability to accept the final terms of the bonds which have to be set within the parameters of the Local Finance Board. The only discretion is that he can agree to a higher deal, not a lower deal.

Dr. Levine asked if the proposal from Raymond James requires an RFP. Mr. Wouters

responded that it does not. He explained that under the terms of the statutes, the Board is allowed to sell refunding bonds, not normal bonds, at a private sale. He noted this is what the Board has traditionally done, and the financial advisor solicited proposals from a number of underwriters. This underwriter had the most favorable proposal which was reviewed by Finance.

600-2. Adopt the following delegation resolution for the Adopt issuance of the Refunding Bonds as amended: Delegation Resolution for the Issuance of Refunding Bonds As Amended APPROVED


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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE); AUTHORIZING A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND JAMES; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Howell, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the "Board"), constitutes a body corporate duly organized and existing pursuant to the statutes of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Board supervises the schools in the school district in the Township of Howell in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the "School District"); and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2003, the Board issued its School Refunding Bonds, Pension Series 2003 (Federally Taxable) in the amount of $3,630,000.00 (the "2003 Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the 2003 Bonds are subject to redemption (on or after October 1, 2013), prior to their stated date of maturity; and

WHEREAS, on October 12, 2011, the Board adopted a Resolution making certain findings of fact, determining to advance refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds, specifically the 2003 Bonds maturing on October 1 of each year from 2013 through 2027 (the "Refunded Bonds") and approving Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1 approving the issuance of School Refunding Bonds to refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on November 9, 2011 on the adoption of Refunding Bond Ordinance #2011-1; and WHEREAS, on following the Public Hearing, the Board adopted Refunding Bond Ordinance 2011-1 authorizing the issuance of School Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 (Federally Taxable) in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000.00 the proceeds of which to be used to refund a portion of the 2003 Bonds; and


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Item #600-2 Continued. WHEREAS, the Board has determined to issue at this time, the School District's School Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 (Federally Taxable), in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, The School bond Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.9 permits school refunding bonds to be sold at a private sale; and WHEREAS, the Board has received a proposal for the purchase of the Bonds from Raymond James, New York, New York (the "Underwriter"); and WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Business Administrator and Board President or Vice President to take certain actions in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and the sale of the bonds to the Underwriter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of Howell in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows:

1. The Bonds shall mature at such times and shall bear interest at such rate or rates, be subject to redemption and be in such form as may be determined by the Business Administrator. The Business Administrator shall determine all matters in connection with Bonds and the Business Administrator signature upon the Bond Purchase Agreement shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determination. The Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President are hereby authorized to sell the Bonds to the Underwriter. The Business Administrator is directed to report in writing to the Board at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale of the Bonds pursuant to this resolution is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the Bonds sold.

2. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24-61 et seq, the Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President are hereby authorized to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter on behalf of the Board in substantially the form submitted to the Business Administrator with such changes, revisions, insertions and modifications therein as may be approved by the Business Administrator, said approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof, and upon the execution thereof the Business Administrator and the Board President or Vice President is authorized to deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement to the Underwriter.


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Item #600-2 Continued. 3. To effectuate the advance refunding of a portion of the 2003 Bonds, the President of the Board, Vice President of the Board and Business Administrator are hereby authorized to enter into the contracts or agreements described in Section 61.10 of the School Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1 et seq.

4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM #600-2: Mr. Van Noy SECOND: Mr. Moscato VOTE: 8-0-1 Abstentions: Mr. Miller

N. New Business: - Addenda to the Agenda: A-2. Approve agreement in the case of G.P. o/b/o J.P. v. Howell Approve Township Board of Education, Agency Dkt. No. 2011-17346 Settlement OAL Dkt. No.: EDS 08819-2011 Settlement Agreement. Agreement APPROVED A-3. Approve agreement in the case of M.T. & M.T. on behalf of Approve F.T. v. Howell Township Board of Education OAL Dkt. Settlement No. EDS 11698-11, Agency Ref. No. 2012-17493. Agreement APPROVED MOTION TO PLACE ITEMS #A-2 & #A-3 ON THE AGENDA AND TO APPROVE ITEMS #A-2 & A-3 INCLUSIVE: Mr. Moscato SECOND: Dr. Levine VOTE: 7-0-2 Abstentions: Mrs. Cerretani and Mr. Van Noy O. 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


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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Howell Township Board of Education will cease conducting business at 11:00 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.

P. Emergency Addenda: None Q. Adjournment: 11:00 P.M. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mr. Moscato SECOND: Mrs. Cerretani VOTE: 9-0 RONALD SANASAC

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