Galloway Township Public Schools

1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. 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

1. Annual Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS); Presented by the Superintendent of Schools, Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.

2. Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011; Joe Hoffman and Dan DiGangi - Bowman and Company

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

2. Student Enrollment Reports as of May and June, 2011 (Attachment B.2)

3. Out of school suspensions for the month of September, 2011 (Attachment B.3)

4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report - Reporting period from September 23, 2011 to October 13, 2011.
   (Attachment B.4)

5. 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

6. Resolution to approve the 2010-2011 Annual Electronic Violence and Vandalism Report
   as presented.

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3. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1. 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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2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Jasiecki, 5^thgrade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective December 12, 2011 or earlier if a suitable replacement can be located.

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3. 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

4. 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

5. Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a 5^thgrade 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)

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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)

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4. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. 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

2. 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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3. Resolution to approve the submission of the Healthy Sprouts Grant in the amount of $500 submitted by 7^thgrade teacher, Maddie Stapleton.
   (A copy of the grant will be available at the Board meeting.)

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5. 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:

1. Resolution to accept the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2011, as presented.
   (There were no audit recommendations.)

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2. 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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3. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for September 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

4. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for September 2011. (Attachment E.6)

5. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

5. 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.

6. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of September 30,
   (Attachment E.7)
7. Resolution to approve the October Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

8. Resolution to approve the October transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

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9. Resolution to approve submission of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B, IDEIA-B, for FY 2012 in the amount of:

   Basic	S902,500
   Preschool	$ 38,347

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5. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

10. 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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6. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

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7. 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)	Policy #6145.1 / 6145.2
Physical Education and Health (Completely new policy) (second reading) (Attachment G.2 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)	Policy #6142.4
Transportation Routes and Services (New change since 9/26/11 BOE meeting is highlighted) (second reading) (Attachment G.3)	Policy #3541.10
Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (Re-wrote Paragraph 2) (second reading) (Attachment G.4 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)	Policy #4211
Substitute Teachers (Deleted last paragraph regarding temporary appointment) (second reading) (Attachment G.5 was attached to the 9/26/11 agenda)	Policy #4121
Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury (Completely new policy) (first reading) (Attachment G.6)	Policy #5141.8
Title I - District-wide Parental Involvement (Completely new policy) (first reading) (Attachment G.7)	Policy #5123.00

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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

Scout Requests

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

1. 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.)

2. 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

9. 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.

10. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. 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
		Travel: $10.00	11-000-218-580-00-01
(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)

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.)

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

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
		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
	Paula Junker	March 23, 2012
	April 13, 2012
	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

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

2. Potential Litigation - Reeds Road Roof Project