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AUGUST 5, 2014 MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION ONE NORMAN J FIELD WAY TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07724-3299 PUBLIC MEETING August 5, 2014 7:30 PM STATEMENT TO BE READ BY PRESIDING OFFICER: Statement is hereby made that adequate notice of this meeting has been properly provided by the giving of a meeting notice, by mailing same to the Hub Newspaper, and Asbury Park Press on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, filing same on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, with the clerk of the Borough of Tinton Falls, Borough of Eatontown and the Township of Shrewsbury, and by prominently posting said notice on the Monmouth Regional High School Internet Web page and the main doors into the High School building in the Administration wing on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cohen, President, at 7:30 P.M. in the Schleig Conference Room of Monmouth Regional High School. Roll call was taken with the following members in attendance: Joseph Gaetano Jonathan Cohen Barbara Van Wagner Ellen Scurry Mary Anne Linder Steven Seavey Robert Mauro Andrew Mayer Dr. Charles R. Ford, Superintendent Martin Barger, Esq. Board Mrs. Maria Parry, Secretary to Attorney the Board of Education Absent Absent Absent Nancy Britton 1 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 FLAG SALUTE II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Board Goals and Objectives: Mr. Cohen stated the board goals will be completed at the August 26, 2014 meeting. 2. Security Bill: Dr. Ford and Mrs. Parry discussed the proposed security bill and plans for Monmouth Regional High School. 3. Presentation Diana Davis, Supervisor - 8/26/14 meeting: Mrs. Parry stated that the Supervisor Presentations will continue with the August 26th meeting. 4. Janet’s Law Update: Dr. Ford updated the board members on the requirements of Janet’s Law (defibrillators placed on athletic fields). III. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS- none until September 2014 On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Gaetano, seconded by Mr. Mauro and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the following minutes: Regular Meeting June 17, 2014 Private Session June 17, 2014 ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Dr. Mayer, seconded by Mrs. Linder and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: V. FINANCIAL- A) Schedule of Bills The Pre Check Register dated June 23, 2014 in the amount of $230,684.25 (final AIL and list of bills) be accepted and filed for audit. The Pre Check Register and current payment register dated July 28, 2014 in the amount of $617,111.91 (July List of Bills) be accepted and filed for audit. B) Board Secretary's Report The Board Secretary's Report for the month of June 2014 in the amount of $6,021,447.05 and in agreement with the Treasurer of School Moneys Report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting. 2 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 C) Treasurer Report The Treasurer of School Moneys Report for the month of June 2014 in the amount of $6,021,447.05 and in agreement with the Board Secretary's financial report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting. D) Transfers The attached list of transfers, for the month of June 2014. ITEMS A, B, C, D Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Mauro, seconded by Ms. Van Wagner and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: E.) Board Secretary’s Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, I certify that as of June 30, 2014 no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11. __________________________ _______________________________ Maria A. Parry, CPA, PSA DATE Business Administrator/Board Secretary F.) Board of Education Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11, Monmouth Regional High School Board of Education certifies that as of June 30, 2014 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23- 2.11 and that sufficient funds should be available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. ITEMS E, F Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. VI. FIRE DRILLS- Tuesday, July 22, 2014 9:01 AM – 9:06 AM 5 minutes fire drill VII. STUDENT PROGRAMS On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Dr. Mayer and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: 3 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 A) Home Instruction –none B) Placements Placements for the following cases: Name/Student # Placement Dates Cost 2017151 Collier ESY/14/15 year $9055.80 (ESY) $54,334.80 (14/15) 2018494 Children’s Center ESY/14/15 year 10,675.72 (ESY) 1:1 Aide $50,569.20 (14/15) $34,880.00 (1:1) 2015246 Commission for the Blind 2014-2015 $1,800.00 2017075 Commission for the Blind 2014-2015 $4,300.00 2071284 Commission for the Blind 2014-2015 $1,800.00 2018087 Commission for the Blind 2014-2015 $1,800.00 2013401 Bancroft School 2014-2015 $59,182.20 2013401 Cancel attending Woods Effective 6/30/14 Services C.) Field Trips - The following field trips. Date: Thursday October 2, 2014 Leave: MRHS TBA Return: MRHS TBA Department Science Course AP Biology Purpose Genetics Conference Destination Ranney School, Tinton Falls Teacher Wendy Wolverton # Students/# 35 students 1 chaperone Chaperones Transportation Cost: MRHS $43 (p/u/d/o) student paid D.) Other- 8th Grade Student Attending Monmouth Regional Geometry Honors Course: An 8th grader from Tinton Falls Middle School to enroll in a 1st period Geometry Honors course at Monmouth Regional for the 2014-2015 school year. Transportation to/from Monmouth Regional High School and Tinton Falls Middle School will be the responsibility of the parents of the student. ITEMS A, B, C, D Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. 4 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 VIII. STAFFING On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Scurry, seconded by Mr. Mauro, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: A) Instructional 1. Appointments Substitutes The appointment of the following substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year, at a compensation rate of $100/day. Further recommend the Board approve their emergent hiring during the fingerprint clearance period. Shawn Brown Brian Croak Cornell Key Change in Guide 2014-2015: The following change in guide individuals effective September 1, 2014 (except where noted) and note all salaries are 13/14 pending negotiations: Name From To Meredith Mc Gee MA-09 $52,200 MA +30 -09 $54,200 Deborah Walter BA-19 $82,075.00 BA + 30 -19 $83,675.00 Heather Rickmers Tacovsky MA 30-05 (.66) $33,132.00 MA 60-05 (.66) $34,452.00 Math Teacher: John Dziemian as a Math Teacher for the 2014-2015 school Year effective August 5, 2014 at a salary of Step 1 BA (13/14 rate pending negotiations) $42,200. Math Teacher: Gregg Fotti as a Math Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year effective August 5, 2014 at a salary of Step 1 MA $45,300 (13/14 rate pending negotiations). 2. Resignations Resignation- Armando Quiroz: The resignation of Armando Quiroz, Spanish Teacher effective June 30, 2014. Retirement- Denise Leib: Recommend the board accept the resignation due to retirement of Denise Leib, Math Teacher effective June 30, 2014. 5 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 Resignation – Dustin Kroposky: The resignation of Dustin Kroposky, Math Teacher effective July 21, 2014. Retirement – Kathy Mc Crae: The resignation due to retirement of Kathy Mc Crae, Social Studies Teacher effective February 1, 2015. 3. Graduate Credits – None until June 2015 4. Other ITEMS A1, A2 + ADDENDUMS Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carries. ADDENDUMS: 1. Appointments Spanish Teacher 80%: R. Isabel Marmolejo Velez as an 80% (4/5th) Spanish Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year at a salary of Step 3 – MA (13/14 rate pending negotiations) $37,360 (4/5th of $46,700) plus benefits. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mrs. Linder, seconded by Mr. Mauro, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: B. Noninstructional- 1. Appointments- Student Teachers – Monmouth University Students: The following student teachers for Monmouth University Students at Monmouth Regional High School for the period of September – December 2014: Student College Cooperating Teacher Dates Subject/grade Nicholas Kulka MU Various Science Teachers Sept – Dec 2014 Biology 9-12 Tara Welsh MU Tina Kroposky Sept – Dec 2014 Art 9-12 Andrew Mendez MU Jason Lerman Sept- Dec 2014 PE/Health 9-12 Matthew Scott MU Joseph Nappi & Ron Sept – Dec 2014 Social Studies Horan and Special Education Field Placements – Monmouth University Students: The following students from Monmouth University performing their field placement with the following cooperating teachers for the period of September 2, 2014 to December 14, 2014 with the hours listed: 6 | P a g e AUGUST 5, 2014 Na me Hrs. Course Gra de Subje ct School T e a che r Gra de Devany, Kelly 20 ED-587 9-12 Art Monmouth University Jim Calvert 9-12 American Fama, Zachary 10 ED-250 9-12 History Monmouth University Adam Evans 9-12 Hughes, Brittany 10 ED-250 9-12 Biology Monmouth University Ted Wardell 9-12 ED-365/ Jackson, Laura 40 ED-366 9-12 Math Monmouth University Ted Wardell 9-12 Lane, Cassidy 10 ED-250 9-12 English Monmouth University Aileen Bosmans 9-12 Palumbo, Samantha 10 ED-250 9-12 History Monmouth University Adam Evans Snyder, Kara 10 ED-250 9-12 Chemistry Monmouth University Ted Wardell Physical Wade, Thomas 20 ED-379 9-12 Education Monmouth University Joe Pingitore will be the teacher for Thomas Wade.

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