GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

October 21, 2019

The regular meeting of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education was called to order by President Carol Houck at 6:45 P.M. on the above date in the Library of the Cedar Creek High School, 1701 New York Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey.

Secretary Grossi read the following statement:

This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Absegami, Oakcrest and Cedar Creek High Schools, and forwarded to all of the Clerks of the municipalities within this school district within the time required by said Act.

Present: Mmes. Carr, Erickson, Garrison (arrived at 6:59 pm) Guenther and Houck Messrs. Baldwin and Kehrli

Absent: Mmes. Capone Mr. Sartorio

Also Present: Mr. John J. Keenan, Superintendent; Mr. Thomas P. Grossi, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Louis J. Greco, Solicitor.

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On motion by Erickson, seconded by Baldwin, recommending approval of Minutes minutes of the following meetings:

October 7, 2019 – Special October 7, 2019 – Executive #1 October 7, 2019 – Regular October 7, 2019 – Executive #2

Upon Roll Call Vote – Vote (Yes) Baldwin, Carr, Erickson, Houck and Kehrli. Vote (Abstain) Guenther. Motion approved.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Cedar Creek Student Presentation by Nina Casselberry and Emma Benkovic. They are presenting at the New Jersey School Boards Association workshop tomorrow. Board members had questions and comments.

2018-2019 Student Safety Data System and HIB Self-Assessment Report by Brenda Callaghan. Board members had questions and comments.

Mrs. Garrison arrived at 6:59 p.m. Garrison In

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Program Committee – Mrs. Guenther gave report, next meeting is November 4. Board members had questions that Mr. Keenan and Mrs. Guenther addressed.

Negotiations Committee – Mrs. Carr gave report.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Board Comments  Mr. Baldwin attended Cedar Creek High School Open House – what a great job they did. Dr. Erickson and Mrs. Houck also attended and concurred.  Dr. Erickson mentioned that the New Jersey School Boards Association workshop was this week.  Mrs. Houck went over County meeting held last week on mental health and sustainability.

Meeting was opened to the public for comment at 7:39 p.m. Public Comment  None.

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INFORMATION ITEMS

Job Responsibility – Meetings approved by Superintendent. Attachment I-1 Field Trips Report – Approved by Superintendent. Attachment I-2

BUSINESS AGENDA

Mrs. Carr had questions on Mindfulness Training that Mr. Keenan addressed.

Dr. Erickson had questions on Use of Facilities that Mr. Keenan addressed.

On motion by Garrison, seconded by Baldwin, recommending approval of the following:

Approve tuition contract to bill Atlantic City Public School District for the Tuition following student(s) eligible under McKinney-Vento Act, attending school in Contract Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Tentative per diem tuition rate $91.67, prorated for days attending as follows:

Student ID School Attending Billing Start Date Billing End Date Prorated Days Tuition Billed

81014 CHS 10/03/2019 06/30/2019 158 $14,483.86

Approve the placement student #81182 at YALE School East, Inc. effective Out of September 17, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at the prorated tuition rate of $56,414.28 District for 174 billable days, per diem rate of $324.22. Placement

Approve the placement of student #84520 at YALE School East, Inc. Out of effective September 19, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at the prorated tuition rate of District $55,765.84 for 172 billable days, per diem rate of $324.22. Placement

Approve the placement of student #83110 at YALE School East, Inc. Out of effective October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at the prorated tuition rate of District $53,496.30 for 165 billable days, per diem rate of $324.22. Placement

Approve the following facility use request(s) as listed: Use of Facilities

School Organization Sport Date(s) Facility

CCHS Girl Scout Troop #10013 n/a Classroom Oct – May

OHS Hamilton Elite Basketball Nov – March Gymnasium

OHS NJ Firecrackers 18U Softball Gymnasium Dec – Feb MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Page 4 October 21, 2019

Approve to contract with Lotus Wood Journey LLC to provide 1 session Mindfulness of Mindfulness training during the October District Guidance Articulation. Training Payment: $500.00.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

TRANSPORTATION AGENDA On motion by Guenther, seconded by Erickson, recommending approval of the following:

School bus emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted twice each Evacuation school year according to New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:27-11.2). Drills Drills were conducted on the following dates: o Absegami High School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 7:45 A.M. to 8:15 A.M. o Cedar Creek High School on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. o Oakcrest High School on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Integrity Transportation. Transportation is needed for six Contract Somers Point School District students to New York Avenue School. The route (SPT-3) will run September 5, 2019 through September 27, 2019 at a cost of $50.00 per diem for a total cost of $850.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Somers Point School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Integrity Transportation. Transportation is needed for three Contract Galloway Township School District students to Smithville School. The route (SP2- SM) will run September 25, 2019 through January 31, 2020 at a cost of $250.00 per diem (includes aide) for a total cost of $19,500.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Galloway Township School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Delaware City Bus Company. Transportation is needed for one Contract Hamilton Township School District student to Davies Middle School. The route (HT-18) will run September 27, 2019 through March 26, 2020 at a cost of $172.95 per diem for a total cost of $19,543.35. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Hamilton Township School District.

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Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and James Transportation. Transportation is needed for one Contract Galloway Township School District student to Reeds Road School. The route (RR- G) will run September 30, 2019 through April 30, 2020 at a cost of $149.00 per diem for a total cost of $19,519.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Galloway Township School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and James Transportation. Transportation is needed for two Egg Contract Harbor Township School District students to Ventnor Elementary School. The route (EHT-O) will run October 1, 2019 through April 23, 2020 at a cost of $159.00 per diem for a total cost of $19,557.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Egg Harbor Township School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Delaware City Bus Company. Transportation is needed for one Contract Hammonton School District student to Bankbridge Regional School (GCSSSD). The route (BBRE2) will run October 3, 2019 through February 12, 2020 at a cost of $244.95 (includes aide) for a total cost of $19,596.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Hammonton School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and James Transportation. Transportation is needed for one Contract Hamilton Township School District student to Gateway Head Start (preschool). The route (HT-19) will run October 7, 2019 through May 8, 2020 at a cost of $148.00 per diem for a total cost of $19,536.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Hamilton Township School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and On Time Transport. Transportation is needed for one Contract Washington Township School District student to Atlantic County Special Services School District. The route (ACS-GE6) will run October 10, 2019 through January 9, 2020 at a cost of $380.00 (includes aide) for a total cost of $19,380.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Washington Township School District.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Integrity Transportation. Transportation is needed for three Contract Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School Districts students at Oakcrest High School following an after-school activity program. The route (OHS-ACT) will run October 15, 2019 through October 29, 2019 at a cost of $150.00 per diem for a total cost of $750.00.

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Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and James Transportation. Transportation is needed for one Greater Contract Egg Harbor Regional High School District student to Cedar Creek High School and one Mullica Township School District student to Mullica Township Elementary Schools. The route (CCHS-F) will run October 17, 2019 through May 1, 2020 at a cost of $165.00 per diem for a total cost of $19,470.00. The transportation cost will be shared between Greater Egg Harbor Regional and Mullica Township School Districts.

Approve the quoted contract between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High Quoted School District and Sheppard Bus Service. Transportation is needed for ten Buena Contract Regional School District students to Collings Lakes School (preschool). The route (704) will run October 21, 2019 through January 27, 2020 at a cost of $343.00 per diem (includes aide) for a total cost of $19,551.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Buena Regional School District.

Approve the joint transportation agreement between Camden County Joint Educational Services Commission (CCESC) and Greater Egg Harbor Regional Agreement High School District for the 2019/2020school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of one Egg Harbor Township School District student to Eastern High School (Route 1695) for a total cost of $58,023.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Egg Harbor Township School District.

Approve the joint transportation agreement between Camden County Joint Educational Services Commission (CCESC) and Greater Egg Harbor Regional Agreement High School District for the 2019/2020 school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of one Egg Harbor Township School District student to Durand Academy (Route SDR1) for a total cost of $19,888.94. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Egg Harbor Township School District.

Approve the joint transportation agreement between Salem County Joint Cooperative Transportation and Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Agreement for the 2019/2020 school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of one Buena Regional School District student to Pineland Learning Center (Route Y1177) for a total cost of $10,080.00, one Egg Harbor Township School District student to Salem County VoTech (Route Y1184) for a total cost of $238.00 and one Egg Harbor Township School District student to Salem County VoTech (Route Y1524) for a total cost of $27,507.00. The transportation costs will be the responsibility of Buena Regional School District and Egg Harbor Township School District.

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Approve the joint transportation agreement between Greater Egg Harbor Joint Regional High School District and Egg Harbor Township School District for the Agreement 2019/2020 school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of the following Egg Harbor Township School District students:

2 students to Y.A.L.E., Camden Co College (Route YL-CCC) - $23,850.00 1 student to Y.A.L.E. School, Southeast (Route YL-SE1) - $73,620.00 31 students to Holy Spirit High School (Route HSH-1) - $27,108.00 32 students to Holy Spirit High School (Route HSH-2) - $31,604.40 50 students to Principle Academy (Route IAAC) - $41,706.00 50 students to St Joseph Regional School (Route SJ1) - $40,174.20 45 students to St Joseph Regional School (Route SJ2) - $40,174.20 50 students to St Joseph Regional School (Route SJ3) - $41,999.40 52 students to St Joseph Regional School (Route SJ4) - $40,174.20 43 students to Principle Academy (Route IAAC-2) - $43,826.40 1 student to Swift School (Route EHT-G) - $27,390.60 1 student to Burlington Co Special Services (Route BCS-1) - $3,520.80 1 student to Egg Harbor Township HS (Route EHT-H) - $29,034.00 1 student to Miller School (Route EHT-M) - $19,481.00 3 students to Egg Harbor Township HS (Route EHT-K) - $19,422.00 1 student to Pomona Preschool (Route PPS) - $19,557.00 2 students to Fernwood & Miller Schools (Route EHT-N) - $19,536.00 2 students to Ventnor School (Route EHT-O) - $19,557.00 1 student to Bankbridge Regional School (Route BBRE) - $25,222.20 1 student to Y.A.L.E. School, Atlantic (Route YL-A) - $13,622.40 12 students to Davenport School (DAV4) - $75,240.00 17 students to Davenport School (DAV1) - $77,220.00 14 students to Davenport School (DAV2) - $70,200.00 16 students to Davenport School (DAV3) - $70,200.00 16 students to Davenport School (DAV5) - $77,220.00 15 students to Davenport School (DAV6) - $70,200.00 1 student to Salem County Vocational School (Y1184) - $238.00 1 student to Salem County Vocational School (Y1524) - $27,507.00 1 student to Durand Academy (Route SDR1) - $19,888.94 1 student to Eastern Regional High School (Route 1695) - $58,023.00

The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Egg Harbor Township School District.

Approve the joint transportation agreement between Greater Egg Harbor Joint Regional High School District and Hammonton School District for the 2019/2020 Agreement school year. The joint agreement involves the transport of one Hammonton School District student to Bankbridge Regional School, Gloucester County Special Services School District (Route BBRE2) for a total cost of $19,596.00. The transportation cost will be the responsibility of Hammonton School District.

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Approve the revised motion from the September 23, 2019 Board of Revised Education meeting – motion to approve adjustment in cost of the joint Motion transportation agreement between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District and Hammonton School District for the 2019/2020 school year. The original cost of $35,370.00 (Route BDC) is being reduced to $24,890.00 due to the removal of one student and the original cost of $6,516.66 (Route RR-F) is being increased to $15,141.66 with the addition of an aide. The revised costs will be the responsibility of Hammonton School District.

Approve the revised motion from the September 23, 2019 Board of Revised Education meeting – motion to approve adjustment in cost of the joint Motion transportation agreement between Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District and Folsom School District for the 2019/2020 school year. The original cost of $36,033.12 (Route CCTS) is being increased to $37,350.99 with the addition of one student and the original cost of $560.93 (Route CM07) is being reduced to $80.86 with the removal of the student. The revised costs will be the responsibility of Folsom School District.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

EDUCATION AGENDA

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Garrison, recommending approval of the following: Approve the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report, and outcomes, HIB Report for the period October 8, 2019 to October 21, 2019.

None

Approve Staff Professional Days. Exhibit E-2 Professional Days

Accept and submit the NJQSAC District Performance Review for the 2019-2020 school year. Exhibit-3 NJQSAC Review

Approve the submission of the 2018-2019 New Jersey Department of Self Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti- Assessment Bullying Bill of Rights Act for Absegami, Cedar Creek, and Oakcrest High Schools. (Attachment)

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Approve First Reading of the following Policies and Regulations (Exhibit Policies E-5):

P 3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (M) (Revised) P&R 3218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) (Revised) P&R 4218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) (Revised) P&R 6112 Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures (M) (Revised) P 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (M) (Revised) R 8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures (M) (Revised) P 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students (M) (Revised)

Sustainable Jersey Sustainable Jersey Whereas—The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education seeks to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools to focus attention and efforts on matters of sustainability and pursue initiatives that will lead to Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification.

Whereas—The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education and District Superintendent seek to support and work with school staff and administrators, students, and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by encouraging our school community to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solutions.

Whereas—Extensive opportunities exist to teach students about ecological, economic and social sustainability, environmental health, and nutrition; to integrate sustainability education into classroom learning; and to support students in becoming leaders in making their schools healthier and more sustainable places.

Whereas—Many options and choices exist for schools to use resources more efficiently; to form school partnerships; to eliminate toxic chemicals; to purchase (or produce) clean energy; and to purchase recycled paper, energy-efficient equipment and other green products to protect our global environment.

Whereas—Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money, and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children.

Whereas—The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education commits to the formation of Sustainability Leadership Teams (also referred to as “Green Teams”), based on the guidance of Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

Whereas—Green Team members help schools adopt policies and practices addressing areas such as sustainability education and professional training, green purchasing, waste reduction, indoor air quality, energy-saving initiatives, and community partnerships. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Page 10 October 21, 2019

Whereas—The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education will encourage Green Teams at all district schools by providing networking and educational opportunities.

Therefore, it is resolved that the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education agrees to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools, and it is the board’s intention to pursue certification for schools in the district.

We hereby appoint John Keenan, District Superintendent, to be the district’s liaison to Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

We do hereby recognize our School(s) as the agent(s) to carry out our commitment to building a sustainable school district through the implementation of Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions.

We agree to complete district actions and to support the district’s schools in completing their actions.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Vote (Yes) Baldwin, Carr, Garrison, Guenther, Houck and Kehrli. Vote (Abstain) Erickson on Policies, Vote (Yes) on all others. Motion approved.

PERSONNEL AGENDA The Superintendent recommends to the Personnel Committee and the Board of Education all certified/non-certified and volunteer staff as presented, including personnel hired under emergent employment. Appointment is pending receipt of required certification documents from the NJ Department of Education (if applicable), approval from the Office of Criminal History Review, and the results of physical examination/drug and alcohol screening:

Dr. Erickson had comments on Observation.

Mrs. Guenther had questions on Substitutes that Mr. Keenan addressed.

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Baldwin, recommending approval of the following: Accept the resignation, with intent to retire, from Kandee Lipke, Cedar Secretary Creek Secretary, effective June 30, 2020. Ms. Lipke has served the District since Resignation 2010. (Attachment)

Accept the resignation of Sean Olson, Oakcrest Math Teacher, effective Teacher December 31, 2019. Mr. Olson has served the District since 2010. (Attachment) Resignation

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Approve the following rescissions: Rescissions

Rescissions

Name School Position 1 Tricia Piola OHS Leave Replacement-English 2 Anthony Battaglia CCHS Assistant Coach Boys-Lacrosse 3 Jordan Watts CCHS Assistant Coach-Boys Track

Approve employment of the following positions. All positions are through Employment 6/30/20 unless otherwise indicated. Effective Date Replacement Name Position School Degree/Step Salary for/ Reason 1 Karina Alcequiz Substitute Custodian District 11/04/19 N/A $15 per N/A hour 2 Blanca Guzman Substitute Custodian District 11/04/19 N/A $15 per N/A hour 3 Gregory Holmes Substitute Custodian District 11/04/19 N/A $15 per N/A hour 4 Edith Mendez Substitute Custodian District 11/04/19 N/A $15 per N/A hour Marlem Basurco- Leave Replacement- 11/01/19- $50,000 5 OHS BA00 E. Chiappini Montes Spanish 03/30/19 prorated 10/22/1902/18/20 and $50,000 D. Murray, A. 6 Gwendolyn J. Specht Leave Replacement-Math AHS 02/19/2005/15/20 BA00 prorated Lahr

*A Leave Replacement Position (LR) is a temporary position and any time served in this position does not apply toward the acquisition of tenure in accordance with the provisions of NJSA 18A:16-1.1

Approve the following appointments: Appointments

Name Position School Effective Date Step Stipend 1 Anthony Battaglia Co-Assistant Coach-Boys Lacrosse CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $2,497.72 2 Earl Emmell Co-Assistant Coach-Boys Lacrosse CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $2,497.72

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Approve a leave of absence for Leah Pintilie, Oakcrest High School Leave of Teacher, per the following: Unpaid NJ Family Leave from through November 1, Absence 2019 through December 2, 2019.

Approve the following change of levels: Change of Level Name School Effective From To 1 Kristine Demark OHS 09/01/19 BA00 13L $86,575.00 BA15 13L $87,825

Approve the following individuals as substitute teachers/homebound Substitutes instructors/tutors/nurses: Name

1 Michael Avagliano 4 Adrian Padayhag 2 Sarah Carrasquillo 5 Manny Rodriguez III 3 Grace Emig 6 Nicholas Sartorio

Approve Chuck Boustani, Stockton student, to observe speech pathologist Observation Jennifer Thoms at Cedar Creek and Oakcrest High Schools for up to 40 hours through November 27, 2019.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 Discussed sustainability and that it is a school goal  Discussed QSAC  Pleasantville approved the ACIT Resolution  Discussed open houses and commended Buildings & Grounds staff  Mr. Baldwin had questions on leak at Cedar Creek High School, it will be checked into.

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 Discussed upcoming Board meetings.

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OLD BUSINESS

 Mrs. Guenther thanked all who supported Galloway Township Kiwanis – they reached their goal.

NEW BUSINESS

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Baldwin, recommending approval of the following:

Approve the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report, and outcomes, for the period October 8, 2019 to October 21, 2019. Exhibit NB-1

Approve the job description for Accounts Payable as per exhibit. Exhibit NB-2

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

Meeting was opened to the public for comment at 7:52 p.m. Public Comment  Sean Olsen – Oakcrest High School teacher who is resigning thanked the Board for the last 10 years.

On motion by Garrison, seconded by Baldwin and duly approved, the following Resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF SUBJECTS IN CLOSED SESSION

RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on Executive Session October 21, 2019, that pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:

1) Student Matters 2) Legal Update 3) Personnel 4) Negotiations

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It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in this Resolution can be disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

Meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:35 p.m.

Meeting reopened to the public at 8:45 p.m.

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Erickson, recommending approval of the following:

Resolved that student #82869 be continued on suspension from school pending completion of a discipline hearing before the Board of Education or necessitated by the student’s inability to appear for the hearing scheduled for October 21, 2019.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

On motion by Garrison, seconded by Guenther, recommending that this meeting be adjourned.

Upon Roll Call Vote - Motion approved.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas P. Grossi Board Secretary