POST OFFICE BOX 579 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200 SQUANKUM/YELLOWBROOK ROAD HOWELL, N.J. 07731

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

RONALD SANASAC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/ BOARD SECRETARY

(732) 751-2480 ext. 3801 FAX (732) 938-3964 EMAIL: [email protected]

MINUTES 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 Mrs. Suzanne M. Brennan , Board Vice President Mrs. Mary Cerretani, Board Member Dr. Stephen M. Levine, Board Member (arr. 8:20 p.m.) Mr. Albert Miller, Board Member Mr. Joseph Moscato, Board Member Mrs. Jeanette Smith, Board Member

Dr. Enid Golden, Superintendent Mrs. Patricia Callander, Assistant Superintendent/ Pupil Services Mr. Joseph Isola Assistant Superintendent/ Curriculum and Personnel Mr. Ronald Sanasac, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Jan L. Wouters, Esq., Board Attorney Mrs. Roberta Schick Board Stenographer and approximately 300 citizens, employees and reporters

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ABSENT Mr. Patrick Dowling, Board Member Mr. John Van Noy, Board Member

AGENDA A.

B.

Roll Call – Salute to Flag:

Announcement by President: “Adequate notices of this meeting, as required by Chapter 231, PL 1975, were distributed by the Secretary on April 25, 2012.”

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Approve Minutes MINUTES APPROVED

Approval of Minutes:

Regular Board of Education Meeting and Public Hearing on Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2012-1 Minutes, March 14, 2012 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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 AntiBullying 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.

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Unfinished Business: None.

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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.

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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 2012/2013 school year:

Approve 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 the 2012/2013 school year.

200-4.

Approve the adoption of Pearson Book Publisher’s envision Math 2012 Program for Grades K-5 as recommended by the Education Committee at its April 25, 2012 meeting.

Approve District Field Trips APPROVED Approve Adoption of Math 2012 Program for Grades K-5 APPROVED

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Approve attendance of fourteen (14) middle school students and two (2) Technology Student Association (TSA) advisors to attend the 2012 Annual National TSA Conference from June 21 – June 25, 2012 in Nashville, TN, at the following estimated cost, final cost to be determined, in accordance with P.L. 2007c53 and Federal Office of Management and Budget Guidelines. (Funds budgeted in the 2011/2012 budget)

Approve Attendance at 2012 Annual National TSA Conference APPROVED

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. (On file in Office of Curriculum and Personnel)

Approve District Job Descriptions APPROVED

300-2.

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

Approve Tuition Reimbursement APPROVED

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

Tuition 50% $1,107.00

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300-4.

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Approve the following leave of absence for Lauren Brenner, Basic Skills Teacher at Ardena School:

LEAVE Maternity Leave With pay With benefits

FROM THROUGH September 28, 2012 October 30, 2012 (22 sick days)

Family Leave Without pay With benefits

October 31, 2012 (8 weeks)

January 1, 2013

Approve the following leave of absence for Kimberly Flugrath, Itinerant Elementary Media Specialist:

LEAVE Maternity Leave With pay With benefits

FROM THROUGH September 1, 2012 October 11, 2012 (25 sick days)

Family Leave Without pay With benefits

October 12, 2012

FROM May 1, 2012 (11 sick days)

Approve LOA for Itinerant Elementary Media Specialist APPROVED

January 10, 2013

Extend the following leave of absence for Patrick McDonough, World Language Teacher at Middle School South:

LEAVE Medical Leave With pay With benefits

Approve LOA for Basic Skills Teacher APPROVED

THROUGH May 16, 2012

Extend LOA for World Language Teacher APPROVED

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Approve the following leave of absence for Erin Cutillo, Grade 4 Teacher at Land O'Pines School:

LEAVE Maternity Leave With pay With benefits

FROM June 11, 2012 (9 sick days)

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Approve LOA for Grade 4 Teacher APPROVED

THROUGH June 30, 2012

300-7.

Accept with regret, the resignation of Alison Hoffman, Grade 4 Teacher at Greenville School, effective June 30, 2012.

Accept Resignation of Grade 4 Teacher APPROVED

300-8.

Accept with regret, the retirement of Catherine Rispoli, Itinerant Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, effective July 1, 2012.

Accept Retirement of Itinerant Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant APPROVED

300-9.

Accept with regret, the retirement of Bernard Zollo, Itinerant Elementary Art Teacher, effective July 1, 2012.

Accept Retirement of Itinerant Elementary Art Teacher APPROVED

300-10. Accept with regret, the retirement of Leonora Davidson, Resource Center Teacher (8th Grade Math/Science) at Middle School North effective July 1, 2012.

Accept Retirement of Resource Center Teacher APPROVED

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

Accept Resignation of Grade 5 Language Arts/ Social Studies Teacher APPROVED

300-12. Appoint *Katelyn O’Hara to the position of Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher at Middle School South, at Step 1 MA $45,975.00, prorated, effective May 3, 2012 to June 30, 2012. (Replacing John Szyarto LOA)

Appoint Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher APPROVED

300-13.

Extend Contract of French Teacher APPROVED

Extend the contract of Grace Haviland, French Teacher at Middle School South at Step 1 BA, $44,975.00, prorated, effective May 1, 2012. (Replacing Patrick McDonough. (Replacing Patrick McDonough until medical clearance)

300-14. Approve the attached list of tenured administrator contracts for the 2012/2013 school year.

Approve Tenured Administrator Contracts APPROVED

300-15. Approve the attached list of non-tenured administrator contracts for the 2012/2013 school year.

Approve Non-Tenured Administrator Contracts APPROVED

300-16. Approve the attached list of tenured teacher contracts for the 2012/2013 school year.

Approve Tenured Teacher Contracts APPROVED

300-17. Approve the attached list of non-tenured teacher contracts for the 2012/2013 school year.

Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts APPROVED

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300-18. Appoint Dr. Robert Henig to the position of Affirmative Action Officer for the 2012/2013 school year.

Appoint Affirmative Action Officer APPROVED

300-19. Appoint Jeanna Corrigan as the Anti-Bullying Specialist/ Coordinator for the 2012/2013 school year.

Appoint Anti-Bullying Specialist/ Coordinator APPROVED

300-20. Appoint Jacqueline Moore as the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Coordinator for the 2012/2013 school year.

Appoint PARCC Coordinator APPROVED

300-21. Approve Oxford Consulting Services, Inc., Manalapan, NJ, to provide Occupational Therapy Services for the remainder of the school year ending June 30, 2012, at a rate of $95.00 per hour. (Grant Funded)

Approve Occupational Therapy Services APPROVED

300-22. Approve Tech Connection, Shrewsbury, NJ, to provide an assistive technology evaluation for a special education student at the rate of $480.00 per evaluation. (Grant Funded)

Approve Provision of Assistive Technology Evaluation for Special Education Student APPROVED

300-23. Appoint the following ESL certified teachers to the position of ESL Summer Screeners, at a rate of $50.00 per screening, not to exceed $1,000.00:

Approve ESL Summer Screeners APPROVED

Stephanie Abelson Stella Cohen

Linda DeSimone Lauren Linde

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

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Approve Summer School Staff APPROVED

Remedial Program - $1,344.00 Joan Chinchilla Cindy Lutz

300-25. Approve the following staff to work the Summer School Program from July 5, 2012 – August 16, 2012: (Contingent upon sufficient enrollment) (Grant Funded)

Approve Summer School 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 Miriam Weiss

Kathryn Toomey

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

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300-26. Approve the following staff for the position of Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 - August 16, 2012, at a salary of $2,500.00: (Grant Funded)

Approve Summer School Behavior Analyst APPROVED

Maureen Rubin

300-27. Approve the following staff for the position of School Nurse for the Summer School Program from July 5, 2012 – August 16, 2012, at a salary of $180.00 per diem: (Grant Funded) Rosemary Achong

Approve Summer School Nurses APPROVED

Bernadette Mastowski

300-28. Approve the following staff for the position of Teacher of Deaf for the Summer School Program from July 5, 2012 – August 16, 2012 at a salary to be determined. (Grant Funded)

Approve Summer School Teacher of the Deaf APPROVED

Eileen Amato

300-29. Approve the following staff for the position of Substitute Teacher for the Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 - August 16, 2012 at the rate of $13.00 per hour.

Jennifer Camilleri

Eileen Levine

Approve Summer School Substitute Teachers APPROVED

Kelly Pham

300-30. Approve the following staff for the position of Substitute Nurse for the Summer School Program from July 9, 2012 – August 16, 2012 at the rate of $25.00 per hour.

Approve Summer School 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 staff members for completion of the course listed:

Award CEUs APPROVED

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Item #300-12 Continued. Mentoring the Mentor (1 CEU) Linda Gonzalez Raymond Gredder Jen Havern Nicole Hoyt Suzanne Kessler

Adelphia LOP Newbury Newbury Newbury

Codie Mudd Vidya Nageswaran Kristin Nalywajko Shelby Pagnotta Dawn Sparany

Adelphia Newbury Newbury Newbury Newbury

Skype, Blogging and Beyond… (1 CEU) Ginny Conklin Aldrich Jennifer Glowacki LOP Mary Ann Maiorano LOP Joann Patton Adelphia Richard Rioux Taunton

Jamie Vaccarello Theresa Valitutto Lynn Wells Katherine Wojciechowski

300-32. Award 0.2 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) to the following staff members for completion of the course listed:

LOP Aldrich Griebling Ramtown

Award CEUs APPROVED

Rockin’ Reader’s Workshop: Integrating Social Studies & Science (0.2 CEU) Erin Cook Jennifer Cory Jaclyn Dorf

Ardena Taunton Taunton

Ashley Kokotos Dominique LaCava Kristen McDermott

Aldrich Adelphia Griebling

Rockin’ Reader’s Workshop: The Measure of Your Thinking (0.2 CEU) Erin Cook Rose DePaolis

Ardena Greenville

Dominique LaCava Michele McQueen

Adelphia LOP

Dominique LaCava Michele McQueen Codie Mudd Brooke Napoli Pamela Nielsen Lisa Oliver Kris Parry Kelly Pham Jamie Vaccarello

Adelphia LOP Adelphia Greenville Greenville Greenville LOP Newbury LOP

Words Our Way (0.2 CEU) Susan Aronis Diane Betz Theresa Bruder Jennifer Bullock Erin Cook Jennifer Cory Rose DePaolis Jaclyn Dorf Suzanne Gabriel Ashley Kokotos

Griebling LOP Greenville LOP Ardena Taunton Greenville Taunton Taunton Aldrich

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300-33. Approve the following individual(s) to complete their hourly or student teacher requirements in the Howell Township Public Schools:

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Approve Student Teachers APPROVED

NAME Dominica Culmone Georgian Court Univ.

TIME SCHOOL Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Cindy McClelland 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching

Jennifer East Georgian Court Univ.

Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Teresa Sandull 90 Hours Observation Grade 4 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Land O’Pines School Student Teaching

Brooke Magan Georgian Court Univ.

Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Cathy Paolini 90 Hours Observation Grade 3 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching

Jessica Perricane Georgian Court Univ.

Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Melissa Forte 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Aldrich School Student Teaching

Peren Posluk Georgian Court Univ.

Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 90 Hours Observation Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Student Teaching

Christine Brounstein Resource Melissa Letts Grade 4

Ashley Russo Georgian Court Univ.

Oct. 1 – Dec. 21, 2012 60 Hours Observation

Renee Russo Grade 3 Land O’Pines School

Chelsea Traina Georgian Court Univ.

Sept. 10 – Dec. 21, 2012 Ashley Kolesar 90 Hours Observation Grade 1 Jan. 28 – May 10, 2013 Land O’Pines School Student Teaching

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300-34. Appoint the following individual(s) to the position of Substitute Teacher for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 school years, at the rate of $85.00 per day, as needed: Dominica Culmone Toni-Anne Idzinksi Peren Posluk

Jennifer East Brooke Magan Helen Sandrow

Appoint Substitute Teachers APPROVED Kristen Giannone Jessica Perricane Chelsea Traina

300-35. Appoint Nicole Lempa, Special Education Teacher at Newbury School to conduct in-home training for special education students, as per their Individualized Education Plans, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50.00 per hour, effective April 25, 2012 through June 30, 2012. (Grant Funded)

Appoint Special Education Teacher to Conduct In-Home Training APPROVED

300-36. Approve Brittany Pantano, Seton Hall University to complete her speech/language pathology internship, effective October, 2012 through December, 2012 with Kathy Papazoglou at Taunton School.

Approve Speech/Language Pathology Internship APPROVED

300-37. Approve Tracie DeMola, Seton Hall University to complete her speech/language pathology internship, effective October 2012 through December, 2012 with Courtney Stapleton at Ardena and Memorial Middle School.

Approve Speech/Language Pathology Internship APPROVED

300-38. Approve Kristen Giannone, Monmouth University as a counseling intern, effective September 2012 through mid-December 2012 with Kristen Nolan, Guidance Counselor at Land O’Pines and Aldrich Schools.

Approve Counseling Intern APPROVED

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

Authorize Workshop Registration and Mileage APPROVED

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

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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, Special Education Teacher Assistant at Memorial Middle School:

LEAVE Family Leave Without pay With benefits

Approve LOA for Special Education Teacher Assistant APPROVED

FROM THROUGH March 30, 2012 June 30, 2012 (12 weeks, As Needed Basis)

400-2.

Accept, with regret, the retirement of Jacqueline Brogna, Secretary at Griebling School effective August 1, 2012.

Accept Retirement of Griebling School Secretary APPROVED

400-4.

Appoint Karin Hernandez to the position of Co-Teacher, Newbury School, at a salary of $32,292.00 for the 2012/2013 school year. PC# 184 / TCH-NEW-COT-K5-01.

Appoint Co-Teacher APPROVED

400-5.

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

Approve Summer School Teacher Assistants APPROVED

Diane Alberts Judy Bonicker Maria Carmen Annemarie Church Terry Conroy Lorrie Curro Patricia Flaherty Rosemarie Hochhauser

Linda Bellafiore Diana Callahan Marie Cassidy Luanne Clarkson Elizabeth Craig Karen Eckelson Tania Germadnig Cheryl Hodousek

Jill Bohm Susan Campagnola Rosanne Chianca Linda Colonna Annette Cross Cheryl Ferro Connie Hembree Cara Imhoff

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Item #400-5 Continued. Melissa Krohn Joyce Martinez Jeanne O’Larte Jacquelyn Perry Margaret Streicher Andrea Tulla

400-6.

Eileen Levine Karen McClaughry Katherine Oraboni Mercedes Ramos Betty Terranova

Carol Lynch Wendy Mossman Deborah Perez Deidre Schiazza Dina Terranova

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

Approve Summer School 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 Custodian, effective April 15, 2012.

Accept Resignation of Part-Time Evening Custodian APPROVED

400-8.

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

Approve Transfer of Grounds Worker to Position of Mechanic APPROVED

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

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500 SERIES – PUPILS: 500-1.

Affirm Superintendent’s recommendation on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying incidents reported at the April 18, 2012 Board Meeting.

Affirm Superintendent’s Recommendation on HIB Incidents APPROVED

500-2.

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

Approve Placement of Special Education Student at Eden Institute APPROVED

600 SERIES – FINANCES: 600-1.

Approve submission of Application for Funds to Support Implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Instruction. (See attached)

Approve Submission of 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 CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Red Bank, NJ, from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at no price increase. (Same rates as previous contract) (Budgeted Item)

Extend Quote #8-11 Employee Assistance Program APPROVED

600-3.

Award Quote #3-12 Medical Supplies for the 2012/2013 school year to the attached vendors as the lowest qualified bidders for aggregated quantities on an as needed basis. (See attached summary of Quotes)

Award Quote #3-12 Medical Supplies APPROVED

600-4.

Award the District Summer Paint Program to Flooring Associates, Berlin, NJ for a total cost of $31,046.00.

Award District Summer Paint Program APPROVED

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600-5.

Approve B.L.D.G. Architecture, LLC for Architecture Services Time and Material, on an as need basis per attached hourly rates.

Approve Architecture Services Time and Material APPROVED

600-6.

Approve a renewal to a Transportation Route contract to Student Transportation of America (STA), Lakewood, as the lowest qualified quote for one (1) Ramtown Van Route, effective April 23, 2012 to June 21, 2012 for a total of 41 days, at a cost of $100.00 per diem (aide cost included). Total cost $4,100.00. (See attached Quote Breakdown) (Budgeted Item)

Approve Renewal to Transportation Contract with STA for Ramtown Van Route APPROVED

600-7.

Approve the February 2012 Treasurer’s Report as being in balance for the month.

Approve Treasurer’s Report APPROVED

600-8.

Approve the payment of all bills and claims as shown for the period of 04/19/12 – 04/30/12 that have been certified by the Board Secretary and filed in the Board Office.

Approve Bills and Claims Submitted by Board Secretary APPROVED

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13, I certify that as of May 2, 2012 no budgetary line item account has 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 Recreation Program for the Teen Expedition Program, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and eight (8) buses on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. effective July 2 through August 3, 2012. Rescheduled Trips will be the week of August 6 through August 10, 2012.

Approve Use of Buses by Howell Recreation for Teen Expedition Program APPROVED

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700-2.

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

Approve Use of Buses by Howell Recreation for Teen Adventure Program APPROVED

700-3.

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

Approve Use of Buses by Howell Recreation for Summer Camp Program APPROVED

700-4.

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

Approve Use of Buses by Howell Recreation for Howell Day 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 SECOND: Mr. Moscato VOTE: 7-0 700-4 INCLUSIVE: Mrs. Cerretani 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.

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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.

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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:

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Teacher Discipline Issue Update on Administrative Leave Discussion of Administrative Contracts 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 2012/2013 school year.

MOTION TO PLACE ITEM #A-1 ON THE AGENDA AND TO APPROVE MOTION: Mrs. Cerretani

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SECOND: Mr. Miller

Authorize Withholding of Increments APPROVED

VOTE: 7-0

Adjournment: 10:30 P.M.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mrs. Cerretani

SECOND: Mr. Moscato

RONALD SANASAC Business Administrator/Board Secretary /rs 05/11/12

VOTE: 7-0

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