A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Anne Neustadter, Donations Chair for Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, thanking the district employees for the generous donation of $1,706.00.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Andrew Krumaker, GTMS Student Council Vice President
2. Recognition of and appreciation to Board Member Thomas E. Hand for his dedication and service to the Board of Education of the Galloway Township School District for the 2015-2018 term. Presentation by Board of Education President Suzette Carmen and Superintendent of Schools, Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
3. Student Safety Data System (formerly EWRS) Report 2017-2018 School Year Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto; Prepared by Christine LoPresto, Director of Student Services/General Education
4. New Jersey Quality Single Accountability System (NJQSAC) Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto; Prepared by the District NJQSAC Stakeholder Committee
C.SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esq.
2. Out of School Suspension Report for November 2018 (Attachment C.1)
3. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of November 15, 2018 through December 12, 2018 (Attachment C.2)
4. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report presented to the Board on November 19, 2018 for the reporting period of October 11, 2018 through November 14, 2018
5. Resolution to approve submission of the NJQSAC District Performance Review Self-Assessment to the New Jersey Department of Education.
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve a partnership with The Alcove for School Outreach Program (Attachment D.1)
2. Resolution to approve and accept submission of a State House Express Award Grant application in the amount of $500.00 to cover transportation costs for the GTMS Student Council to tour the State House in Trenton, NJ.
3. Resolution to approve the Roland Rogers Elementary School Chorus to visit and perform at Spring Village Assisted Living Center in Galloway, NJ on December 19, 2018. Transportation cost: $348.75 (Covered by Student Activity Account)
4. Resolution to approve GTMS URSA students to attend the Middle School Leadership Institute held at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ on January 3, 2019. Transportation cost: $596.20; Account#20-270-200-500-016-00 (Title IIA)
5. Resolution to approve GTMS Students to participate in the Special Olympics Unified Game Day being held at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ on January 4, 2019. (Transportation cost covered by Special Olympics)
6. Resolution to approve the GTMS Mathcounts Team to attend the Mathcounts Regional Competition held at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ on February 2, 2019 (inclement weather date February 23, 2018). Transportation cost: $794.25; Account #11-000-270-512-016-16; Estimated lunch cost: $100.00; Registration cost: $240.00; Account #11-401-100-610-016-16
7. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Psychology Internship for the Spring 2019 Semester:
Student: Kylie Bakely
Cooperating Psychologist: Courtney Thompson
8. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Fieldwork Students for the Spring 2019 Semester:
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Student: |
Cooperating Teacher: |
School/Grades: |
|
Gabriella Costa |
Madelyn Stapleton |
GTMS/7 |
|
Amy Greenberg |
Terry Wenig |
Arthur Rann/1 |
|
Courtney King |
Greg Lick |
Reeds Road/6 |
|
Jiana Ondersin |
Susan Simmons |
Reeds Road/6 |
9. Resolution to approve Home Instruction for the following students:
| Student ID |
School |
|
908062 |
GTMS 1 hour due to suspension |
|
909262 |
GTMS 1 hour due to suspension |
|
910039 |
Roland Rogers 2 hours for each day absent, per IEP |
|
907990 |
Roland Rogers 1 hour for each day absent beginning October 3, 2018, per doctor |
|
910599 |
GTMS 1 hour due to suspension |
|
907248 |
GTMS 1 hour due to suspension |
|
913685 |
Reeds Rd. 2 hours for each absent, per IEP |
|
914543 |
Pomona 2 hours daily per IEP |
|
907267 |
GTMS 1 hour per day December 6th through December 18, 2018, per Dr. 's note |
|
914872 |
Roland Rogers 1 hour per day November 20th through December 12, 2018 for each day absent pending transportation arrangements from EHT |
|
909421 |
Roland Rogers 2 hours per day for every two or more consecutive absences, per IEP |
|
909845 |
GTMS 1 hour per day December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 per Dr.'s note |
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator and the Finance Committee:
. Update on Finance Committee meeting given by Chairperson John Knorr
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for November 2018 (Attachment E.1)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast &Lunch Cash Sales (Attachment E.2)
Breakfast and Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachment E.3)
Special Income Detail (Attachment EA)
2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for November 2018 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for November 3D, 2018 (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of November 3D, 2018 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. 6A:23A-16.1 O(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.
5. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of November 30, 2018 (Attachment E. 7)
6. Resolution to approve the November transfers for the 2018-2019 Budget (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the December 2018 Bill List in the amount of $2,160,217.52 (Attachment E.9)
Contracts. Agreements. and Other:
8. Resolution to approve the after-school program at Pomona Pre-school as well as the fee of $10.00 per child I per day beginning December 3, 2018 through June 30,2019.
9. Resolution to approve a $1,000 donation towards outstanding food service balances from Lexus of Atlantic City
10. Resolution to extend the Architect of Record contract for 3 months, January 2019 through March 2019 with Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. Architects.
11. Resolution to approve the following staff to be paid through IDEA allocated funds: Account #20-250-200-1 05-0XX-SA; #20-251-100-1 00-040-SA*
Cheri Steele - $34,500, Teacher
Donna Cushlanis - $41,559 - Secretary
12. Resolution to approve the following staff to be paid through PEG allocated funds: Account #20-220-100-1 05-040-SA; #20-220-100-1 01-040-SA; #20-220-200-103-040-SA; #20-220-200-11 0-040-SA
Marie Geary $63,100, Teacher
Katie Hendrix $48,831, Teacher
Pamela Fackler $43,213, Teacher
Sharon Foley $28,601, Teacher
Shannon Longinetti $31,691, Teacher
Marie Westcott $28,072, Classroom Assistant
Anthony Gaudiello $22,056, Classroom Assistant
Barbara Simms $23,366, Classroom Assistant
Teresa Romanelli $22,311, Classroom Assistant
Nada Mason $20,144, Classroom Assistant
Donald Gross $40,895, Principal
Claudia Booth $3,500, Secretary
Colleen Smith $8,025, Nurse
13. Resolution to approve the submission and acceptance of the AtlantiCare School Wellness Award grant in the amount of $800.00 to cover the cost of the yoga class for the childcare program.
14. Resolution to approve submission and acceptance of the Galloway Township Middle School AtlantiCare Healthy Schools Edible Garden grant in the amount of $800.00
15. Resolution to approve submission and acceptance of the Smithville Elementary School AtlantiCare Healthy Schools Edible Garden grant in the amount of $800.00
16. Resolution to approve acceptance of a $900.00 check for Arthur Rann's chorus performance at Raymour Flanigan during the holidays. Account #20-093-100-600-015-00
17. Resolution authorizing the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire services and supplies as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, the purchasing agent, Joy N. Nixon, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and,
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is for the 2018- 2019 school year and may be extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;
WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses as listed below from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education in the Township of Galloway authorizes the School Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the businesses as listed below as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file.
| Vendors: |
Cost: |
|
All Lines Leasing**** |
$ 40,582.92 |
|
Bowman & Company, LLP |
$ 24,578.00 |
|
Cannon Financial Services, Inc. |
$216,451.26 |
|
Canon Solutions America, Inc. |
$ 48,884.00 |
|
CDW Government, Inc.*** |
$ 44,375.80 |
|
Computer Solutions, Inc. |
$ 27,236.16 |
|
Committee for Children |
$ 21,586.20 |
|
Cream 0 Land |
$ 25,463.48 |
|
Dell Financial Services** |
$180,290.77 |
|
Dell Marketing |
$ 66,310.76 |
|
Eastern Solar Glass, Inc. |
$ 28.896.00 |
|
Educational Data Services, Inc. |
$ 20,490.00 |
|
Egg Harbor Twp. School District |
$ 75,045.72 |
|
Erco of Somers Pt., Inc. |
$ 24,911.96 |
|
Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins, Duthie, P.C***** |
$ 33,384/15 |
|
Frontline Technologies Group, Inc. |
$ 40,948.72 |
|
General Chemical & Supply |
$ 33,805.41 |
|
Glenn Insurance |
$ 17,894.00 |
|
Hillyard, Inc. |
$ 38,659.31 |
|
Heinemann |
$ 23,023.70 |
|
Hillyard**** |
$ 71,254.79 |
|
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
$ 37,216.71 |
|
Kistler O"Brien Fire Protection |
$ 18,258.31 |
|
Lakeshore Learning Materials |
$ 31,855.59 |
|
Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. |
$ 69,284.00 |
|
Ming Research Institute |
$ 61,100.00 |
|
Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. |
$ 21,000.00 |
|
Motorola Solutions, Inc.** |
$109,999.15 |
|
New Road Construction |
$ 30,500.00 |
|
Northeast Electrical Services, LLC**** |
$ 79,772.98 |
|
Northeast Mechanical Services**** |
$ 68,601.40 |
|
Northeast Plumbing Services, LLC**** |
$ 69,930.00 |
|
PCS Revenue Control System, Inc. |
$ 19,230.00 |
|
Pearson** |
$123,599.56 |
|
School Specialty Inc. |
$132,602.67 |
|
Schoolwide, Inc. |
$ 35,463.25 |
|
Staples Business Advantage, Inc. |
$ 27,288.71 |
|
Teaching Strategies, Inc. |
$ 24,103.05 |
|
US Foodservice, Inc.*** |
$ 157,852.46 |
|
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. |
$ 69,305.18 |
|
Waste Management of NJ Inc*. |
$ 47,942.98 |
|
White-Harris, Inc. |
$ 22,003.45 |
(For items over bid threshold)
* Previous renewal of bid per NJSA 18A:18A
** State Contract
*** Purchasing cooperative
**** Ed. Data
***** Prof svc contract per 18A:18A
18. Resolution to approve the following emergent contracts: (Prior County Office Approval Granted)
1. Kroll Cyber Security LLC and Connell Foley LLP for CyberDetect ER Endpoint
powered by Red Canary for a minimum of 800 endpoints at $70 per Endpoint
beginning December 6, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Additional services, as listed,
as needed.
2. Kroll Cyber Security LLC and Connell Foley LLP for additional Kroll Information
Security and Computer Forensics Services at a total cost of $53,000 plus
additional services, as listed, as needed.
Special Education
19. Resolution to approve the following out of district placement at Yale, Northfield for the 2018-2019 school year at a prorated cost beginning November 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019; Account # 11-000-100-566-000-02
Yale--Northfield: $40,831.14 for student at total cost of $40,831.14
914959
Personal Aide at a cost of $26,130.00
914959
20. Resolution to approve tuition receivable for the following students at a prorated cost
beginning December 10, 2018 through June 30, 2019:
Student 10 Sending District Tuition Amount
913274 Hammonton $56,605.81
913036 EHT/DCP&P $64,874.51
912234 Willingboro School District $14,405.95
09/20/2018 - 06/30/2019
21. Resolution to approve Alia Suthard for non-public supplemental instruction at Assumption Regional Catholic School at a cost of $30 per hour through June 30, 2019; Account # 20-506-200-320-000-02 (Non-Public Funds 192/193)
22. Resolution to approve Elizabeth DiAntonio to provide home instruction on an as needed basis for the 2018-2019 school year at a cost of $38 per hour; Account # 11-150-100-320-000-02
Transportation:
23. Resolution to approve the joint transportation agreements with Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2018 - 2019 school year. (Attachment E.1 0)
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution:
1. Atlantic United Youth Soccer requests the use of the cafeteria at Roland Rogers Elementary School on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 to host a coaches meeting, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Debra Sommers, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 3D, 2019. Mrs. Sommers has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 30 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
2. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Regina Pruna, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 3D, 2019. Mrs. Pruna has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 18 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from David Halsted, part-time custodian at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 30, 2019. Mr. Halsted has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 14 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
4. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Harry Albrecht, custodian at Pomona Preschool, effective December 31, 2018. Mr. Albrecht has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 10 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
5. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Jenny Papandrea, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
2/4/2019 - 3/5/2019 with pay, opts out of benefits
3/11/2019 - 4/26/2019 without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 4/29/2019
6. Resolution to extend the family leave request from Autumnrose Logan, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
1/2/2019 - 2/1/2019 without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 2/4/2019
7. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Beth Rohuly, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
4/16/2019 - 5/2 1/2 /2019 with pay, opts out of benefits
5/2 1/2 /2019 - 6/30/2019 without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 9/1/2019
8. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Lauren Craig, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
11/19/2018 - 12/12 1/2/2018 with pay, with benefits
12/12 1/2 /2018 -1/4/2019 without pay, with benefits
Returning - 1/17/2019
9. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Luis Garcia, custodian at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
11/25/2018- 2/22/2019 without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 2/25/2019
10. Resolution to approve William Colangelo as a full-time art teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective January 2, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $49,501.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-1 01-046-SA (replacement position)
11. Resolution to approve Rachel Low as a full-time classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective December 17,2018 through June 30,2019. Salary: Step 1: $33,261.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-106-016-SA (replacement position)
12. Resolution to approve Maria Belli as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective January 2, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $33,261.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-214-100-106-045-SA (replacement position)
13. Resolution to approve Sara Marcincak as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; effective January 2, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; (prorated) Degree: non cert; Account #11-204-1 00-1 06-045-SA
(replacement position)
14. Resolution to approve Nissi Peram as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; effective January 2, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; (prorated) Degree: non cert; Account #11-214-100-1 06-045-SA
(replacement position)
15. Resolution to approve substitute teacher Danielle Eaton as a long term substitute teacher at Galloway Township Middle School at the per diem rate of $275.00; effective November 19, 2018 through December 21, 2018; Account #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
16. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, effective December 18, 2018 through June 30, 2019 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Certified Rate: $110.00 per day; Non-Certified Rate: $100.00 per day; Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-1 01-0XX-SB; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
Deborah Kelley - Certified; $110
Kristen Worosila - Certified; $110
Kristy Rando - Non Certified; $100
Thomas Daloisio - Non Certified; $100
Abby Cohen - Non Certified; $100
17. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodial workers for the 2018-2019 school year effective December 18, 2018 through June 30, 2019; pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-1 OO-OOO-SB: Nevin Bekirogullari, Genevieve Foley
18. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service worker for the 2018-2019 school year effective December 18, 2018 through June 30, 2019; pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary: $10.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OSB-SA: Movita Grandison
SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff supplemental position at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year effective December 18, 2018 through June 30, 2019:
Co-Curricular Activities - all activities "not to exceed" listed hours at $36.50 per hour Account #11-401-100-1 01-016-SA
Darlene Derry Grizzly Cave (6 hours)
2. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the GTMS 2018-2019 STEAM/Family Math Night; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-100-0 16-SA (Title I)
Certified Staff:
Kewy Santana (lead hours)
Jan Manganiello
Kevin Krumaker
Nicole Naylor
Debra Sommers
Kim Mattina
Jeff Morris
Donna Fulmer
Daniella Schnell (lead hours)
Christine LaBounty
Stephanie Tripician
Jennifer Mohr-Murphy
Carol deRuyter
Irene Tjoumakaris
Tina Pruna
Support Staff:
Tina Bauer
Stephanie Paton
Trisha Rotellini
Darlene Derry
3. Resolution to approve Elisha Scott Costa to provide ASL for enrichment and training purposes for the 2018-2019 school year at a cost of $28.00 per hour; Account # 11-000-216-320-015-02
I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policy:
. Update on Finance Committee meeting given by Chairperson James Gentile
(Policy for second reading provided at the November 19,2018 meeting)
1. Policy #9323 Agenda Preparation/Advance Delivery of Meeting Material (Second Reading and Adoption)
2. Policy #4111.2/4211.2 Gender Identity and Expression (First Reading; Revised Policy) (Attachment 1.2)
3. Policy #5145.7 Domestic Violence (First Reading; New Policy) (Attachment 1.1)
4. Policy #5561 Use of Physical Restraints (First Reading; General Changes) (Attachment 1.3)
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
January 7, 2019 Monday Reorganization/ Regular Meeting - GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
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Smithville Elementary Winter Concert - December 18, 2018 7:00 pm
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GTMS STEAM Night January 10, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
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2019 - 2020 Calendar
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Board Retreat
-
Resolution to disenroll and remove from roll student #913000 for reasons discussed in Executive Session immediately
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Residency Hearing
ADJOURNMENT