- READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
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Letter to the Board of Education from Maureen Joyce, Chairperson, Safety & Education
Advisory Committee of the School Alliance Insurance Fund dated 9/26/11 advising that
the district has qualified for the 2010/2011 fund year Tier #1 Safety Incentive Program Award,
being credited with $5,500 ($4,500 for the Tier #1 award and a $1,000 bonus for earning 100
points) towards the 2011/2012 workers' compensation and/or package assessments.
(Attachment A.1)
PRESENTATIONS
- Annual Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS); Presented by the Superintendent of Schools, Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
- Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011; Joe Hoffman and Dan DiGangi - Bowman and Company
- SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
- Student Enrollment Reports as of May and June, 2011 (Attachment B.2)
- Out of school suspensions for the month of September, 2011 (Attachment B.3)
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report - Reporting period from September 23, 2011 to October 13, 2011.
(Attachment B.4)
- Resolution to (accept, modify, or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on September 26, 2011 for the reporting period from September 7, 2011 - September 22, 2011
- Resolution to approve the 2010-2011 Annual Electronic Violence and Vandalism Report
as presented.
-PUBLIC COMMENT-
- PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:
- Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Mary Link, secretary to the Superintendent, with regret, effective January 1, 2012. Mrs. Link has been with the Galloway Township Public Schools for 30 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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- Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Jasiecki, 5thgrade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective December 12, 2011 or earlier if a suitable replacement can be located.
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- Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Jean Hiltner, secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
10/20/2011 - 2/1/2012 One day per week - Without pay, with benefits
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PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
- Resolution to approve adjustments to the salary guide in accordance with the negotiated
agreement for the following certificated staff due to changes in their earned degree /
credit status:
Name |
Step |
Degree |
Salary |
Retroactive Date |
Linda Buck |
9 |
MA+30 |
$56,895 |
September 2011 |
Kathleen Chisholm |
5 |
BA+15 |
$46,775 |
September 2011 |
Rebecca Cohen |
11 |
BA+30 |
$58,920 |
August 2011 |
Brian Cooke |
10 |
BA+30 |
$56,120 |
August 2011 |
Charrise Ellis |
9 |
BA+15 |
$52,395 |
August 2011 |
Donna Fulmer |
10 |
MA |
$57,245 |
August 2011 |
Cynthia Legowski |
15 |
MA+30 |
$79,129 |
June 2011 |
Lauren Novasack |
7 |
MA+15 |
$51,670 |
August 2011 |
Debra Randsdorp |
7 |
MA |
$50,545 |
May 2011 |
Kewy Santana |
10 |
MA+30 |
$59,495 |
June 2011 |
Robbyn Scott |
15 |
MA+15 |
$77,988 |
May 2011 |
Jenna Smith |
6 |
BA+30 |
$48,410 |
September 2011 |
Barbara Somers |
7 |
MA |
$50,545 |
September 2011 |
Alicia Stauffer |
8 |
MA |
$52,445 |
May 2011 |
Michael Stewart |
1 |
MA |
$47,375 |
May 2011 |
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
- Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a 5thgrade teacher at Smithville School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 7, 2011 through February 17, 2012. Salary: 10/7/11 through 12/31/11 $44,800 (pro-rated); 1/1/12 through 2/17/12 $45,200 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 3/4; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA
(maternity leave replacement)
- Resolution to approve Samantha McLeod as the instrumental music teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 18, 2011 (based on release from current position) through June 30, 2012. Salary: 10/18/11 through 12/31/11 $44,000 (pro-rated); 1/1/12 through 6/30/12 $44,400 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1/2; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA (replacement position)
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
- Resolution to approve Christina DeMarco as a part-time intervention teacher at
Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 18,
2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: 10/18/11 through 12/31/11 $30,351.52 (pro-rated);
1/1/12 through 6/30/12 $30,618.20 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+15; Step: 2/3;
Account #11-230-100-100-ED-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool
for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 3, 2011 through March 12, 2012.
Salary: 10/3/11 through 12/31/11 Step: 3 $177.67 per day; 1/1/12 through 3/12/12 Step: 3
$181.22 per day (pro-rated); 183 days; Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA
(maternity leave replacement)
- Resolution to approve Judith Mitschele as a full-time 1:1 classroom assistant at Roland
Rogers Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012. Salary: 9/1/11 through 12/31/11 $177.67 per day;
1/1/12 through 6/30/12 $181.22 per day; 183 days; Step: 3; Certified;
Account #11-000-217-101-46-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve Jerri Roesch as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann
Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 18, 2011through
March 12, 2012. Salary: $110.75 per day (pro-rated); 183 days; Step: 1; Non-certified;
Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (leave position)
- Resolution to approve Brittany Hanselmann as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur
Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 18, 2011 through
June 30, 2012. Salary: $120.74 per day (pro-rated); 183 days; Step: 1; Certified;
Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school
year effective October 18, 2011 through June 30, 2012 pending successful completion of
criminal history review. Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-SB-SA
Rachel Ludwig |
Non certified |
$75.00 per day |
Laura Whittles |
Non certified |
$75.00 per day |
Kelly Wasilauskas |
Non-certified |
$75.00 per day |
Mark McGonigal |
Non-certified |
$75.00 per day |
Jessica Goodman |
Certified |
$80.00 per day |
Brendan Smith |
Certified |
$80.00 per day |
Josephine Dolente |
Certified |
$80.00 per day |
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
- Resolution to approve Valerie Polsinelli as a substitute secretary for the 2011-2012
school year effective October 18, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
- Resolution to approve Karen Jones as a part-time food service worker for the 2011-2012
school year effective October 18, 2011 through January 1, 2012, 4.5 hours per day,
5 days per week, at Smithville Elementary School. Salary: $11.00 per hour;
Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (leave position)
- Resolution to approve Miguel Rodriguez as the District Security Officer when required for
special events beginning Friday, October 14, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an hourly rate
of $25.00 per hour. Account #11-000-211-110-00-SA (Salary is paid by organization using the building.)
(Administrative approval granted prior to Board meeting)
PUBLIC COMMENT-
- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
- Resolution to approve the following Atlantic Cape Community College service-learning student
for Fall 2011:
Student |
Cooperating Teacher |
School |
Grade |
Alexandra Holder |
Mary Ann Nigro |
Smithville |
K |
- Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, Z.N., regular education, on an as
needed basis for the 2011-2012 school year. (due to illness) Three hours of home instruction
will begin after three consecutive days of absence, 1 hour for each day as per 504 plan.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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- Resolution to approve the submission of the Healthy Sprouts Grant in the amount of $500 submitted by 7thgrade teacher, Maddie Stapleton.
(A copy of the grant will be available at the Board meeting.)
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- FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by the Finance Committee and Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:
- Resolution to accept the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2011, as presented.
(There were no audit recommendations.)
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- Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for September 30, 2011.
(Attachments E.1)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
(Attachments E.2)
Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)
Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4)
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- Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for September 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
- Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for September 2011. (Attachment E.6)
- FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
- Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
September 30, 2011 after review of the secretary's monthly financial reports
(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. 6:20-2.13(b) and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or
amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
- Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of September 30,
(Attachment E.7)
- Resolution to approve the October Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
- Resolution to approve the October transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
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- Resolution to approve submission of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B, IDEIA-B, for FY 2012 in the amount of:
Basic
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S902,500
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Preschool
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$ 38,347
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-PUBLIC COMMENT-
- FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
- Resolution to approve TSA Consultants, third party administrators for employee tax shelter
annuities, for the Galloway Township Public School district. (There is no cost to school district.)
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- FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
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- POLICY
Resolution to approve the following policies:
Intramural Competition: Interscholastic Competition
(Completely new policy) (second reading)
(Attachment G.1 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)
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Policy #6145.1 / 6145.2
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Physical Education and Health
(Completely new policy) (second reading)
(Attachment G.2 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)
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Policy #6142.4
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Transportation Routes and Services
(New change since 9/26/11 BOE meeting is highlighted)
(second reading) (Attachment G.3)
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Policy #3541.10
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Recruitment, Selection and Hiring
(Re-wrote Paragraph 2) (second reading)
(Attachment G.4 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)
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Policy #4211
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Substitute Teachers
(Deleted last paragraph regarding temporary appointment)
(second reading)
(Attachment G.5 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)
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Policy #4121
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Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury
(Completely new policy) (first reading)
(Attachment G.6)
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Policy #5141.8
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Title I - District-wide Parental Involvement
(Completely new policy) (first reading) (Attachment G.7)
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Policy #5123.00
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
Scout Requests
- Girl Scout Troop #15665 has requested the use of the GTMS cafetorium the third Monday of each month beginning Monday, October 24, 2011 (first meeting only the fourth Monday) through Monday, May 21, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Girl Scout Troop #13094 has requested the use of the Smithville cafeteria two Wednesdays a month beginning November 9, 2011 through May 23, 2012 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sports Requests
- The East Coast Crush Volleyball has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium as follows:
- Monday evenings from November 14, 2011 through May 4, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday evenings from November 18, 2011 through March 8, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday evenings from March 15, 2012 through May 3, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Coordinated with PAL)
- The Galloway Volleyball Association has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium from
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 through May 4, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for adult
volleyball. (Coordinated with PAL)
Other Requests
- Betty Bacharach Institute of Rehabilitation has requested the use of the Arthur Rann Elementary School for evacuation purposes for the 2011-12 school year.
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Informational Items for Roland Rogers FSA
- Requested the use of the Roland Rogers cafeteria for four dances for the
2011-2012 school year as follows:
- Friday, October 14, 2011
- Friday, February 3, 2012
- Friday, March 23, 2012
- Friday, May 18, 2012
The dances will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(District Security Officer must be present at a rate of $25/hr.)
- Requested the use of the Roland Rogers lobby area for dance ticket sales from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- October 12, 13, 2011
- February 1, 2, 2012
- March 21, 22, 2012
- May 15, 16, 2012
- NOTICE OF MEETINGS
November 14, 2011 |
Workshop/Action Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 p.m. |
November 21, 2011 |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 p.m. |
- OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Sugar & Spice-Not so Nice-Dealing with Relational Aggressors and School Bullying
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Marilyn Moore |
Oct. 10, 2011 |
ETTC hours |
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Travel: $10.00 |
11-000-218-580-00-01 |
(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.) |
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Activity: Preschool Program Options for Students with Hearing Loss
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Nicole Neville |
Oct. 17, 2011 |
Travel: $43.20 |
11-000-219-580-00-02 |
(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)
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Activity: An Introduction to Teasing & Bullying for Educators
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Nicole Fedeli |
Nov. 3, 2011 |
Travel: $45.00 |
11-000-218-580-00-01 |
Patricia Palumbo |
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Activity: Commodity Training and Commodity Food Show
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Robbin Remster |
Nov. 17, 2011 |
Travel: $46.00 |
60-910-310-890-00-00 |
Activity: Safer Schools for a Better Tomorrow
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Marilyn Moore |
Dec. 15, 2011 |
ETTC hours |
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Travel: $5.00 |
11-000-218-580-00-01 |
Activity: School Leader Training in School Law & Ethics
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
Carl Dolente |
Feb. 9, 2012 |
Travel: $68.48 |
11-000-223-580-00-00 |
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Paula Junker |
March 23, 2012 |
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April 13, 2012 |
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June 11, 2012 |
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Informational Items:
Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Fall 2011 Kick off Meeting
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Chris Fuhs |
Oct. 21, 2011 |
No cost |
Activity: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training and New Laws
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Allyn Snavely |
Jan. 13, 2012 |
No cost |
Activity: Designated Persons Indoor Air Quality Training
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Steve Bolli |
March 23, 2112 |
No cost |
K. OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
- Potential Litigation - Reeds Road Roof Project