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MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

ONE NORMAN J FIELD WAY

TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07724-3299

REGULAR MEETING

November 7, 2017

7:30 PM

STATEMENT TO BE READ BY PRESIDING OFFICER:

CALL TO ORDER 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

Saturday, January 7, 2017, filing same on Saturday, January 7, 2017, 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 on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mr. Cohen, President in the Schleig conference

room with the following members in attendance:

Ms. Van Wagner Mr. Cohen Mr. Mauro

Ms. Fisher Dr. Mayer Mr. Seavey

Ms. Linder (arrived at 7:33 PM) Ms. Britton

Andrew Teeple, Superintendent Maria Parry, School Business

Administrator/Board

Secretary

Nyhia Oughterson,

Senior Student Council

Representative (Left at

7:45 PM)

Mr. Barger, Esq. Board Attorney (left

at 8:35 PM)

Absent Absent Absent

Julian Tango, Junior Student

Council Representative

Mr. Gaetano

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FLAG SALUTE

I. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT –

1. Student of Month October Kayla Normandia: Mr. Evans presented the student

of the month award for October to Kayla Normandia.

2. Preliminary referendum presentation: Mrs. Parry presented to the board

members an outline of a possible referendum for November 2018.

II. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS

Nyhia’s Report:

11/1 all early decisions due

NJ Rising Stars program – Nyhia is one of them!

HBCU fair this month.

Jazz Band started on 10/31

Bonfire tomorrow night – fall sports 5 PM

Football going to the state playoffs

Soccer won in playoffs

Capstone presentations tomorrow

Swim Team started practices

Snack shack after school and the football games

Ms. Oughterson left the meeting at 7:45 PM

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion made by Ms. Linder, seconded by Ms.

Fisher, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The following minutes:

Regular Board Meeting - October 17, 2017

Private Session- October 17, 2017

ITEMS MINUTES Roll Call Vote: Yes: Van Wagner, Fisher, Britton, Seavey, Linder,

Mauro, Cohen; No: None; Abstain: Mayer. Motion Carried.

IV. FINANCIAL - none

V. FIRE DRILLS-

Date Start Time

End Time

Duration Weather Conditions

Drill Type

10/16/17 9:10 AM 9:21 AM 11 minutes Cool and rainy Lockdown

10/16/17 9:22 AM 9:55 AM 33 minutes Cool and rainy evacuation

11/1/17 7:51 AM 7:59 AM 8 minutes Cool and clear Hold in place

11/3/17 9 AM 9:03 AM 3 minutes Sunny and warm Fire drill

VI. STUDENT PROGRAMS

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Ms. Van Wagner, seconded by Dr.

Mayer and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

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A) Home Instruction- none

B) Placements-

Placements for the following cases:

Name/Student # Placement Dates Cost

2019857 Assistance of aide for

afterschool activity-

Christiane Du Bois

11/15,16,20,21,28,29,30

2017

3 hours each time

2019857 Assistance of aide-

Christiane Du Bois

12/5,12,19/2017

1/9,16,23,30/2018

2/6,13,20,27/2018

3/6,13,20,27/2018

4/10,17,24/2018

5/1,8,15,22,29/2018

6/5,12/2018

1 hour each time

2019857 Receive neurological

evaluation from Dr.

Smollner and

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation from Lori

Wanner

$500 for NE and $425

for OTE

2021233 Lamberts Mill Academy 11/1/17-6/30/2018 $42,540 (prorated

amount)

2020113 Supplemental

instruction with Erica

Truhn

10/30/17-12/1/17

10 hours total

2019630 Assistance of aide for

afterschool activity-

Corey Turkel

11/2,16,30/2017

12/7,14/2017 1.5 hours each time

2021341 Reading instruction with

Lauren Vernon 2 hours

per week

10/26/17-12/14/17 $34/hour – SI per

contract.

2019603 Functional behavioral

assessment from Hand

over Hand

Cost not to exceed

$1,500

2021120 Resume placement and

extra counseling

services

11/13/17-6/30/18 $45,000 tuition

(prorated), $2.940

counseling.

2019635 Attend Crossroads 11/2/17-6/30/17 $16895 (will be

prorated)

C) Field Trips-

Note: The November 20th Math Team competition will have Mr. Michael Lee as the

advisor in place of Mr. Ted Wardell.

The following field trips:

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Date: Thursday November 16, 2017

Leave: MRHS 7:45 AM

Return: MRHS 2 PM

Department Social Studies/Student Activities

Course: Student Council/Holocaust Class

Purpose: Diversity Council High School Leadership Council

Destination Kean University

Teacher A. Mr. Nappi

# Students/#

Chaperones

8 students 1 chaperone

Transportation Cost: MRHS $273 (activity paid)

Date: Friday November 17, 2017

Leave: MRHS 7:55 AM

Return: MRHS 2 PM

Department Student Activities

Course: Marching Band

Purpose: Motivational assemblies

Destination Tinton Falls and Eatontown Schools

Teacher B. Mr. Romano

# Students/#

Chaperones

70 students chaperones per approved list

Transportation Cost: MRHS $126.00 (travel budget)

Date: Monday November 20, 2017

Leave: MRHS 7:30 AM

Return: MRHS 2 PM

Department Student Activities

Course: FCCLA

Purpose: FCCLA Fall Conference

Destination Pines Manor Edison NJ

Teacher C. MJ Donnelly/B Collison

# Students/#

Chaperones

25 students 2 chaperones

Transportation Cost: MRHS $273.00 (travel budget)

Date: Friday December 1, 2017

Leave: MRHS 9:30 AM

Return: MRHS 1:15 PM

Department Applied Technology

Course: Fashion and Apparel I

Purpose: Purchase fabric for projects

Destination Jo Ann Fabrics and Panera Bread, Shrewsbury NJ

Teacher D. Alice Esposito

# Students/# 17 students 3 chaperones (C. Samuels, M. Donnelly – needed to

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Chaperones advise students on fabric and notion selection)

Transportation Cost: MRHS $42.00 (d/o/p/u) student paid

Date: Friday December 1, 2017

Leave: MRHS -

Return: MRHS -

Department Applied Technology

Course:

Purpose: Visit federal reserve and tour fed reserve and money museum

Destination Federal Reserve and Money Museum

Teacher E. MJ Donnelly

# Students/#

Chaperones

20 students 2 chaperones, 1 aide (C. Turkel, M. Lee)

Transportation Cost: Students paying their own way via

train to NYC.

Date: Thursday December 7, 2017

Leave: MRHS 9:15 AM

Return: MRHS 1 PM

Department Applied Technology

Course: CDL/Seminar

Purpose: Ocean life experience and penguins

Destination Jenkinson’s Aquarium Point Pleasant NJ

Teacher F. C. Samuels

# Students/#

Chaperones

48 students 3 chaperones (J. Joseph, B. Evans)

Transportation Cost: MRHS $0 Mr. Evans driving

D) Other- none

ITEMS B, C, Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried.

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On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Dr. Mayer, seconded by Ms. Van

Wagner and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

VII. STAFFING

Instructional

1. Appointments

Substitutes

The appointment of the following substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 School Year, at a

compensation rate of $100/day.

Luke Cahill

Keisha Henderson

Change in Percentage- Thomas Prudente:

The change in percentage for Thomas Prudente effective November 13, 2017:

From: 2/5th (40%) to Full time (100%).

Sixth Period Stipends:

The ceasing of the Sixth Period Stipends for Tom Halbedl and Joe Nappi effective November 13,

2017.

Long Term Substitute:

Alec Guarino as a long-term substitute effective 10/2/17 at a rate of $125/day no benefits.

2. Resignations -none

3. Graduate Credits – None until June 2018

4. Other

ITEMS A1, + ADDENDUMS Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried.

ADDENDUMS INSTRUCTIONAL:

1. Appointments

6th Class Teaching Section – Corinne Dafeldecker:

A 6th teaching section for Corinne Dafeldecker effective October 9, 2017 at a rate of $6,957.15

(will be prorated to October 9).

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On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Ms. Van Wagner, seconded by Mr.

Mauro, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

B) Noninstructional

1. Appointments

Coaching Salary Guides:

The following Coaching Salary guides for the period of 2017-2020:

SALARY

GUIDE

HEAD COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 6,470.00 6,570.00 6,770.00 6,970.00 7,170.00 7,570.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 5,440.00 5,540.00 5,740.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 7,010.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 5,440.00 5,540.00 5,740.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 6,550.00

Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 4,340.00 4,440.00 4,640.00 4,840.00 5,040.00 5,450.00

ASSISTANT

COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 4,100.00 4,200.00 4,400.00 4,600.00 4,800.00 5,400.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 3,605.00 3,665.00 3,865.00 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,200.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 3,605.00 3,665.00 3,865.00 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,120.00

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Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2017-2018 3,100.00 3,145.00 3,245.00 3,445.00 3,645.00 4,056.00

2018-2019

HEAD COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 6,570.00 6,670.00 6,770.00 6,970.00 7,170.00 7,580.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 5,540.00 5,640.00 5,740.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 7,020.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 5,540.00 5,640.00 5,740.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 6,580.00

Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 4,440.00 4,540.00 4,640.00 4,840.00 5,040.00 5,460.00

ASSISTANT

COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 4,200.00 4,300.00 4,400.00 4,600.00 4,800.00 5,405.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 3,605.00 3,665.00 #VALUE! 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,205.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 3,605.00 3,665.00 #VALUE! 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,130.00

Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018-2019 3,100.00 3,145.00 3,245.00 3,445.00 3,645.00 4,061.00

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2019-2020

HEAD COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 6,670.00 6,770.00 6,870.00 6,970.00 7,170.00 7,590.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 5,640.00 5,740.00 5,840.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 7,030.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 5,640.00 5,740.00 5,840.00 5,940.00 6,140.00 6,590.00

Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 4,540.00 4,640.00 4,740.00 4,840.00 5,040.00 5,470.00

Totals

ASSISTANT

COACHES

Guide 1 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 4,300.00 4,400.00 4,500.00 4,600.00 4,800.00 5,415.00

Guide 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 3,765.00 3,865.00 3,965.00 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,215.00

Guide 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 3,765.00 3,865.00 3,965.00 4,065.00 4,700.00 5,140.00

Guide 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

2019-2020 3,145.00 3,245.00 3,345.00 3,445.00 3,645.00 4,071.00

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Adjusted Salaries Coaches 2017-2018:

The following adjusted coaching salaries for 2017-2018 as listed:

NAME SPORT POSITION STEP STIPEND SEASON #

SEAS

FARRAH, J. CHEERING FALL HEAD G4-4 $4,840.00 FALL 1

DELUCIA, L. CHEERING FALL ASS'T G4-6 $4,056.00 FALL 1

RAPCIENSKI, D. CROSS COUNTRY

B/G

HEAD G3-4 $5,940.00 FALL 1

PSZENICZNY, E. CROSS COUNTRY

B/G

ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 FALL 1

CORSON, A. FIELD HOCKEY ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 FALL 1

TEEPLE, ANGELA FIELD HOCKEY HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 FALL 1

DAFELDECKER, C. FIELD HOCKEY ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 FALL 1

NIKOLA, L. HEAD FOOTBALL HEAD G1-6 $7,570.00 FALL 1

DRAGNOTTI, M. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-6 $5,400.00 FALL 1

MICHELICHE, R. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-5 $4,800.00 FALL 1

TESI, V. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-6 $5,400.00 FALL 1

DISKIN, C. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-6 $5,400.00 FALL 1

DICKERSON, R. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-3 $4,400.00 FALL 1

COLEMAN, T. FOOTBALL ASS'T G1-1 $4,100.00 FALL 1

ESPOSITO, A. GYMNASTICS HEAD G3-1 $5,440.00 FALL 1

CRIVELLO, P. SOCCER BOYS ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 FALL 1

CHLAPOWSKI, A. SOCCER BOYS ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 FALL 1

SPADAVECCHIA,

D.

SOCCER BOYS HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 FALL 1

MCDONALD, K. SOCCER BOYS ASS'T G3-4 $4,065.00 FALL 1

DALY, M. SOCCER GIRLS HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 FALL 1

WOLFF, S. SOCCER GIRLS ASS'T. G3-2 $3,665.00 FALL 1

WILLIAMS, D. SOCCER GIRLS ASS'T. G3-2 $3,665.00 FALL 1

ALOISI, A. TENNIS GIRLS HEAD G4-6 $5,450.00 FALL 1

JAMES. L. TENNIS GIRLS ASS'T. G4-4 $3,445.00 FALL 1

CRIVELLO, P. BASEBALL HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 SPRING 3

EVANS, ADAM BASEBALL ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 SPRING 3

MEROLA, R. BASEBALL ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 SPRING 3

DALY, M. BASEBALL ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 SPRING 3

TEEPLE, ANGELA GIRLS LACROSSE HEAD G3-2 $5,540.00 SPRING 3

WENDEL, D. GIRLS LACROSSE ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 SPRING 3

KAMPF, F. GIRLS LACROSSE ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 SPRING

DIAS, L. SOFTBALL HEAD G3-4 $5,940.00 SPRING 3

ALOISI, A TENNIS BOYS ASS'T G4-6 $4,056.00 SPRING 3

SPADAVECCHIA, d TENNIS BOYS HEAD G4-6 $5,450.00 SPRING 3

GOTTDENKER, M. TRACK & FIELD

BOYS

HEAD G2-6 $7,010.00 SPRING 3

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NAME SPORT POSITION STEP STIPEND SEASON #

SEAS

MICHELICHE, R. TRACK & FIELD

GIRLS

ASS''T G2-5 $4,700.00 SPRING 3

RAPCIENSKI, D. TRACK & FIELD

GIRLS

HEAD G2-5 $6,140.00 SPRING 3

PSZENICZNY, E. TRACK & FIELD

GIRLS

ASS''T G2-2 $4,700.00 SPRING 3

WARDELL, A. GOLF HEAD G4-2 $4,440.00 SPRING 3

11-402-100-100.00-

01-02

Please pay the above

Spring Sports

Coaches on May 30th

2018

SFRAGA, J. BASKETBALL -

BOYS

HEAD G1-3 $6,770.00 WINTER 2

CHLAPOWSKI, A. BASKETBALL -

BOYS

ASS'T G1-6 $5,400.00 WINTER 2

GOLDMAN, J. BASKETBALL -

BOYS

ASS'T G1-1 $4,100.00 WINTER 2

FORBES, L. BASKETBALL-

GIRLS

HEAD G1-4 $6,970.00 WINTER 2

JAMES, L. BASKETBALL -

GIRLS

ASS'T G1-5 $4,800.00 WINTER 2

MEROLA, R. BOWLING B/G HEAD G4-2 $4,440.00 WINTER 2

COPELTON-DILL,

A.

SWIMMING B/G HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 WINTER 2

DENNIS, M. SWIMMING B/G ASS'T G3-6 $5,120.00 WINTER 2

GOTTDENKER, M. WINTER TRACK

B/G

HEAD G3-6 $6,550.00 WINTER 2

PSZENICZNY, E. WINTER TRACK

B/G

ASS'T G3-2 $3,665.00 WINTER 2

RAPCIENSKI, D. WINTER TRACK

B/G

ASS'T G3-4 $4,065.00 WINTER 2

MICHELICHE, R. WRESTLING HEAD G3-4 $5,940.00 WINTER 2

11-402-100-100.00-

01-02

Please pay the above

winter sports coaches

on 2/28/18

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Best Buddies Club:

Adjusting the resolution approved on October 17 regarding the approval of paraprofessionals to

assist with the Best Buddies Club to the following:

Two paraprofessional on a rotating basis first come first served to be used for a one-hour

duration one time per month and not more than three hours in duration to assist with Best

Buddies:

Christiane Du Bois

Ellen Quinn

Pat Dorsey

Karen Schade

Assistant Wrestling Coach:

Matthew Kemp as Assistant Wrestling Coach for the winter season 2017-2018. He will be

placed on Guide 3 step 1 of the 2017-2018 guide $3,605 payable on February 28, 2018.

Field Placement:

Connor Carson, Middlesex County College student, to perform his 50 hours of field placement in

the subject of English with Cristina Nappi as his cooperating teacher.

Change in Job Title:

The following change in job titles effective January 1, 2018:

Raymond James – from Maintenance to Groundskeeper

James Wyckoff- from Maintenance to Groundskeeper

2. Resignations –none

3. Other

Rescinding of Appointment:

The Board rescind the appointment of Meredith Mc Gee as Head Winter Cheerleading Coach.

Termination of Employment:

The Board terminate the employment of Jared J. Morris effective immediately.

ITEMS B1, B3 + ADDENDUMS Roll Call Vote: Yes: Van Wagner, Fisher (except winter

cheerleading), Britton, Seavey, Linder, Mauro, Mayer, Cohen; No: None; Abstain: Fisher (winter

cheerleading only). Motion Carried.

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ADDENDUMS NON INSTRUCTIONAL

1. Appointments

Winter Cheerleading Coaches:

The following winter cheerleading coaches for 2017-2018:

Head Coach: Jamie Farrah

Assistant Coach: Lindsey DeLucia

Ms. Farrah will be placed on Guide G4 Step 5 $5,040 and Ms. De Lucia will be placed on Guide

4 Step 6 of the Assistant Guide $4,056 – both payable on February 28, 2018.

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Ms. Fisher, seconded by Dr. Mayer and

carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

IX. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Conferences:

The Board Approve the following travel, meals and incidentals per A5 ch 53: SEE

ATTACHED

B. Transportation Jointure Winding Brook:

A transportation jointure with Winding Brook School to Paper Moon Puppet Theatre for

Monday November 20 at a rate of $252.

C. Direct Access $10 copay rates

The following premiums for the MREA members who wish to join Direct Access $10 copay

effective January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018:

Single $1,131.57

2 adults $2,470.18

Family $2,884.88

Parent/Child $1,651.07

ITEMS OTHER A, B, C, Roll Call Vote: Yes: Van Wagner, Fisher, Britton Seavey (Except

A), Linder, Mauro, Mayer, Cohen; No: None; Abstain: Seavey (A only). Motion Carried.

Policy - First Reading- none

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Ms. Linder, seconded by Ms. Van

Wagner and carried THAT: the Board approves the following:

Policy – Second Reading –

A second reading and adoption of the following policies

Number Description

6163.1 Library/Media Center

6171 Special Instructional Programs

5119 Transfers

6173 Home Instruction

6164.4 Child Study Team

Policies 2nd reading Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS –

Policy: Mrs. Linder reported on the policy committee activity.

Green Team: Mr. Cohen reported on the green team committee meeting held earlier today.

CORRESPONDENCE-none

BOARD COMMENTS-

Mr. Mauro: Mr. Mauro reported he attended conference.

Ms. Britton: Ms. Britton reported she attended the football game.

Dr. Mayer: Dr. Mayer reported he attended conference and some training sessions.

Mr. Seavey: Mr. Seavey reported he attended conference, football game and the school boards

dinner/meeting.

Ms. Fisher: Ms. Fisher reported she attended conference, the sustainable awards ceremony, and

a training on the new superintendent evaluation system.

Ms. Linder: Ms. Linder reported she attended conference and some training sessions.

Ms. Van Wagner: Ms. Van Wagner reported she attended conference and some training

sessions.

Mr. Cohen: Mr. Cohen reported he attended the school boards dinner/meeting. He also

reported there is a FMERA meeting regarding housing and re-development of the entrance to

borough hall.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: none.

ADJOURNMENT:

On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion made by Ms. Britton, seconded by Ms.

Fisher and carried THAT: The Board adjourns the meeting at 7:53 PM.

Roll Call Vote: All in Favor

Respectfully submitted,

Maria A. Parry, CPA, PSA

Board Secretary/Business Administrator

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