A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
District Configuration Study: Update to the Board of Education and Public, Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed. D., Superintendent, on behalf of the District Configuration Study Stakeholder Committee
C.SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5 -11,2019
2. State-Mandated Testing
3. Student Enrollment Report as of April 30, 2019 (Attachment C.1)
4. Out of School Suspension Report for April 2019 (Attachment C.2)
5. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of April 4, 2019 through May 1, 2019 (Attachment C.3)
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve district 5th grade students to attend the Number the Stars Musical being held at Roland Rogers Elementary School on May 20, 2019; Reeds Road Elementary School students will walk; Arthur Rann and Smithville Elementary School students will travel by bus; Transportation costs: (Revised total $1,743.75; $1,431.05; Account #20-099-100-600-015-15 (Funded by Ed Foundation Grant); $312.70; Account #11-000-270-512-0XX-00
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:
Contracts. Agreements and Other:
1. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student beginning April 8, 2019 through June 30, 2019:
DCP&P
Student ID: 915205
School District: Teaneck
Total Tuition: $3,904.80
2. Resolution to approve National Life Group to provide life insurance and other products for Galloway Twp. School District employees. (There is no cost to the district)
3. Resolution to approve Bowman & Company LLP as the Auditor of Record for the 2019-2020 school year for a total cost of $45,950.
No other proposals were received.
4. Resolution to approve TD Bank for banking services for the Galloway Township Public School District beginning on or about July 1, 2019.
Other proposals received: Ocean First Bank
5. Resolution to approve New Road Construction Management, Inc. as Construction Management Firm of Record for the Galloway Township Public School District.
No other proposals were received.
6. Resolution to approve Waste Management for Trash/Recycling services for the Galloway Township Public School District at annual cost of $52,792 for the 2019-2020 school year.
Other bid received: Gold Medal Environmental $68,094
7. Resolution to approve the purchase of a 2019 Ford F450 in the amount of $61,964 from Cherry Hill Winner Ford (NJ State Contract Vendor #A88215).
8. Resolution to approve CrisisGo renewal at an annual cost of $3,996 for the 2019-2020 school year.
Out of District Travel:
9. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activity:
Activity: 2019 NJASBO Annual Spring Conference
Name: Dates: Expenses: Account #:
Joy N. Nixon June 5 - 7, 2019 Registration: $275.00 (each) 11-000-251-890-000-00
Heidi Pacula TraveI/Parking:$ 20.00 (each)
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:
. First job site meeting was held on May 1, 2019 to discuss the new generators at Arthur Rann Elementary School and Pomona Preschool and a report will be given by Chairperson Dase.
. The next job meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Christina Lacontora, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Tiffany Mortellite, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.
3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Cheri Steele, teacher at Pomona Preschool, effective June 30, 2019.
4. Resolution to approve Richard Garbutt as an Assistant Principal at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary:$85,500.00; Degree: MA+15 Account: 11-000-240-103-045-SA (replacement position)
5. Resolution to approve Joanmarie Esposito as a District Teaching Learning Facilitator for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 16 $84,654.00 (pending contract negotiations); Degree: MA; Account #11-000-221-176-XXX-SA (new position)
6. Resolution to re-employ principals, assistant principals, and directors for the 2019-2020 school year effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. (Attachment H.1)
7. Resolution to re-employ teaching personnel for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.2) (pending contract negotiations)
8. Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.3) (pending contract negotiations)
9. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, effective May 7,2019 through June 30,2019 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Certified Standard Rate 5 years+: $150.00 per day; Certified Rate: $110.00 per day; Non-Certified Rate: $100.00 per day; Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
Renee Ahern - Certified +5, $150.00
Gabrielle Cimino - Non Certified, $100.00
10. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service workers for the 2018-2019 school year effective May 7,2019 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: Elizabeth McCleary, Devalben Dasondi, Angela Kline
11.Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to permanently withhold all adjustment increments and employment increments for the 2019-2020 school year from the salary of Employee 201819#1. The decision of the Board to withhold the salary increment for this employee is based upon the existence of good cause due to the employee's inefficiency and other performance issues. It shall not be mandatory upon the Board of Education to pay any such increment in any future year as an adjusted increment.
12. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to permanently withhold all adjustment increments and employment increments for the 2019-2020 school year from the salary of Employee 201819#2. The decision of the Board to withhold the salary increment for this employee is based upon the existence of good cause due to the employee's inefficiency and other performance issues. It shall not be mandatory upon the Board of Education to pay any such increment in any future year as an adjusted increment.
13. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to permanently withhold all adjustment increments and employment increments for the 2019-2020 school year from the salary of Employee 201819#3. The decision of the Board to withhold the salary increment for this employee is based upon the existence of good cause due to the employee's inefficiency and other performance issues. It shall not be mandatory upon the Board of Education to pay any such increment in any future year as an adjusted increment.
SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Theatre Program at GTMS; Stipend $25.50 per hour; not to exceed 105 hours each; Account # 63-800-320-101-000-SA; Account # 63-800-320-104-000-SA (Community Education): Brian Conover, Jeremiah Paton, Stephanie Paton, Patti Yamaguchi
2. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Pops Program at GTMS; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; not to exceed 94 hours each; Account # 63-800-320-101-000-SA; Account # 63-800-320-104-000-SA (Community Education): Kevin Gehringer, Alexandra Block
3. Resolution to approve Nicole Smith as the Community Education Assistant at GTMS; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; not to exceed 130 hours; Account # 63-800-320-104-000-SA (Community Education)
4. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School staff members for the Arts and Academic Expo; effective May 23, 2019; Stipend: Teachers $38.00 per hour; not to exceed 2 hours per person; Account #20-231-200-100-048-SA (Title I):
Nicole Travea
Ellen Kell
Regina Silver
Rebecca Elia
Kristi Cieslak
Mary Ann Nigro
Jamie Sarraiocco
Dawn Lewis
Karen Hanko
Jennifer Viteritto
Jill Fernandez
Allie Stern
Alison Marcello
Tracy Spoto-Pucucci
Jennifer Furgione
Heather Silver
Janessa DiDorio
I. JOB DESCRIPTIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following revised job descriptions, effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading) (Attachments provided at 4-29-19 meeting)
. Technical Service System Support Technician
. Student Data and Technical Services Assistant
. Senior Technology Help Desk Technician
. Facilities Department Administrative Assistant
. Teaching and Learning Facilitator
J. POLICY
K. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
May20,2019 - Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm ~Repeat of District Configuration Study Presentation and Public Comment
June 10, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
June 24, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
L. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concerts:
. Jazz Night at GTMS - May 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
. Smithville Chorus Concert - May 14, 2019 - 7:00pm
. Roland Rogers - May 16, 2019 - 6:30pm
. Reeds Road - May 21, 2019 - 6:30pm
. Arthur Rann - May 22, 2019 - 7:00pm
. Smithville Band - May 23, 2019 - 7:00pm
. GTMS - May 29, 2019 - 7:00pm
Retirement Reception The Carriage House, Galloway - May 30, 2019; 4:30 pm Reception / 5:30 pm Program/Dinner
GTMS Promotional Ceremonies - June 18, 2019
. Team G 3:00 pm
. Team F 4:30 pm
. Team H 6:00 pm
. Team E 7:30 pm
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT