A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Shayana Reyes-Oatman, GTMS Student Council Secretary of School Spirit
2. Donation from the Galloway Township Police Department for $1,000 towards the purchase of a vape detector - presented by Captain Rich Barber
3. 2020-2021 BUdget Development - presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools and Joy N. Nixon, CPA, School Business Administrator
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esquire
2. Student Enrollment Report as of January 31, 2020 (Attachment C.1)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for January 2020 (Attachment C.2)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of January 23, 2020 to February 20, 2020 (Attachment C.3)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report presented to the Board on January 27,2020 for the reporting period of December 12, 2019 through January 22, 2020.
6. Resolution to approve June 17, 2020, as an emergency closing make-up day for Arthur Rann Elementary School. (Note that this will be an early dismissal day.)
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve Homeschooling for the 2019-2020 school year for the following students in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00; Alternate Education Programs:
| School |
Student ID |
Effective Date |
Grade |
|
Pomona |
914974 |
January 14, 2020 |
PreK |
|
Reeds Road |
913257 |
February 18, 2020 |
2 |
|
GTMS |
908025 |
January 10, 2020 |
8 |
2. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Music Clinical Practicum Student for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Semesters:
| Name |
Cooperating Teacher |
School/Grade(s) |
|
Elizabeth Cicali |
Jeremiah Paton |
Arthur Rann/Various |
3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Clinical Practicum Students for the Fall 2020 Semester:
| Name |
Speech Teachers |
School/Grade(s) |
|
Alyssa Rutledge |
Crystal Riotta/Nicole Warriner |
Arthur Rann/Roland Rogers/Various Grades |
|
Daniela Puerta |
Juli Dunkelberger |
Pomona/PreK |
4. Resolution to approve GTMS Band students to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School on January 29, 2020 to participate in Multicultural Day (Administrative approval granted)
5. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to travel to Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ to perform at the Expressions in Black: A Day In Unity event on February 28, 2020 (Parent Transport)
6. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School to read with elementary students in celebration of "Read Across America Day" on March 2, 2020
7. Resolution to approve Arthur Rann, Reeds Road, Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary Schools' band students to travel to GTMS to participate in the District-wide Band Festival on March 4, 2020 (Transportation costs: $600.00; Account #11-000-270-512-0XX-00)
8. Resolution to approve the GTMS 8th grade class trip to Beachcomber Camping Resort in Cape May, NJ, on June 10, 2020 (inclement weather date is June 11, 2020); Transportation Costs: $5998.40; Account #11-000-270-512-016-00; (Admission and Lunch funded by FSA)
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Informational Item:
. Finance Committee meeting update given by Vice President Dase
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for the formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator, and the Finance Committee:
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for January 31, 2020 (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 for January 31,2020 (Attachment E.4)
2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 31, 2020 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for January 31,2020 (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.1 0(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of January 31, 2020 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-16.10(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 January 2020 (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the January 2020 transfers for the 2019-2020 Budget (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the February 2020 Bills Lists in the amount of $2,520,855.43 (Attachment E.9)
Contracts. Agreements. and Other:
8. Resolution to approve the estimated costs per pupil for tuition purposes for Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2020 - 2021 school year:
| Estimated Tuition Rate: |
Class Placement: |
|
$ 48,240 |
Autistic |
|
$ 45,540 |
Behavior Disabilities |
|
$ 41,580 |
Multiply Disabled |
|
$ 19,620 |
Preschool Disabled Part Time |
|
$ 39,240 |
Preschool Disabled Full Time |
|
$ 45,000 |
Severe Cognitive Impaired |
|
$ 7,020 |
Non-Resident Fee |
|
$ 43,920 |
One-to-One Aides |
|
$550 per week |
Extended School Year July 1. 2020 (Four-week program) |
|
$575 per week |
Student Aide |
|
$400 per week |
Transportation |
9. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student:
DCP&P State of New Jersey Responsible Student:
| Student ID: |
Total Tuition: |
| 913036 |
$27,528.09 |
10. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students:
McKinney-Vento Students:
| Student ID: |
Home School District: |
Total Tuition: |
|
909821 |
Pleasantville |
$8,217.84 |
|
911379 |
Pleasantville |
$8,217.84 |
|
911382 |
Pleasantville |
$8,217.84 |
11. Resolution to approve the following tuition payable students:
McKinney-Vento Students:
| Student ID: |
Sending School District: |
Total Tuition: |
|
913507 |
Pennsauken |
$11,020.00 |
|
914128 |
Hammonton |
$11,193.97 |
12. Resolution to accept a donation from the Galloway Township Police Department for $1,000 towards the purchase of vape detectors at GTMS.
Transportation:
13. Resolution to approve the following contract with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2019-2020 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-000-00 and 11-000-270-513- 000-00 (Attachment E.10)
14. Resolution to approve the joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-000-00 (Attachment E.11)
15. Resolution to approve the transportation agreement with Pennsauken Public School District for the 2019 - 2020 school year to transport student #913507 at a rate of $5.55 per diem.
Account #20-231-200-500-015-00 (Title I)
16. Resolution to approve the revised transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2019-2020 school year for additional route costs from Integrity Transportation for route ACC01, contract CM16A, in the amount of $12,362.70 from December 2019 through June 2020. Account #11-000-270-513-000-00.
Home Instruction:
17. Resolution to approve home instruction for following students:
| School |
Student |
|
Smithville |
909337; 2 hours of home instruction per day per doctor's note; beginning 12/17/19 - 6/30/2020 |
|
GTMS |
913830; 1 hour of home instruction for 5 days per out of school suspension; 1/31- 2/6/2020 |
|
GTMS |
909262; 1 hour of home instruction for 5 days per out of school suspension; 1/31- 2/6/2020 |
|
GTMS |
912884; 1 hour of home instruction for 5 days per out of school suspension; 1/31- 2/6/2020 |
|
GTMS |
908749; 1hour of home instruction for 5 days per out of school suspension; 1/31- 2/6/2020 |
|
GTMS |
908837; 2 hours of home instruction for 6 days per out of school suspension; 1/31- 2/7/2020 |
|
GTMS |
908877; 8 hours of home instruction per doctors note; 2/3- 2/18/2020 |
|
GTMS |
907839; 7 hours of home instruction per doctors note; 1/30- 2/14/2020 |
|
GTMS |
908950; 8 hours of home instruction per doctors note; 2/3 - 2/12/2020 |
18. Resolution to approve a revised 2018-2019 Certified Tuition rate for the Audio Impairment Program at a rate of $28,191.50 for purposes of calculating the tuition adjustment.
19. Resolution to approve student# 912524 for ten hours weekly of hospital instruction through the CASTLE Program at Virtua at the rate of $38.00 per hour beginning 2/12/2020 through 2019-2020 school year; Account # 11-150-100-320-0XX-02
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:
. Facilities Committee meeting update given by Vice President/Chairperson Dase
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution for the formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to approve revised Change Order #1 R (and deleted Change Order #2) for an increase of $11 ,542.53 for labor and material associated with re-piping of the gas meter for the new generators at Arthur Rann Elementary School and Pomona Pre-School for DEC Electrical Contractors, Inc. The original contract was for $324,400.00 with an additional increase of $11,542.53 for a revised contract amount of $335,942.53. (Attachment F.1)
2. Resolution to approve Capri Construction for security vestibules at Arthur Rann Elementary School and the Pomona Pre-School, including the Alternate bid for Entrance Canopy at Arthur Rann Elementary School in the total amount of $431,450.
Other bids received:
R. Maxwell Construction Co. - $489,000
Garozzo & Scimeca Construction - $548,700
MJJ Construction LLC - $599,000
William J.H. Enterprises - $619,000
3. Resolution to approve the withdrawal from capital reserve account and transfer into the appropriate capital outlay accounts.
WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.1 permits a Board of Education, by resolution, to withdraw such funds from the capital reserve account and appropriate into the required capital outlay account lines at budget time or anytime during the year for use on required capital projects for a school facility; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned code authorizes the Board of Education to apply such funds to fund the following capital projects:
| School |
Project |
Account Number |
Amount |
|
Arthur Rann ES |
Security Vestibule |
30-000-400-450-015-XX |
$26,450 |
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $26,450 is available for such transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Galloway Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district's School Business Administrator to make these transfers to the required capital outlay lines consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any remaining funds will be transferred from the capital outlay account back to the capital reserve at the conclusion of the projects.
4. Resolution of the Galloway Township Public School District authorizing the naming of a brand name product in the specification for the ATC replacements.
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township School District ("Board) has determined to undertake a project consisting of ATC Replacements & Hardware Replacements hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Project.");
And WHEREAS, based upon the advice and recommendation of its design professionals, the Board determined that it is in its best interests to require the use of brand name products for these replacements, modification and upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the specifications for the Project identify ATC equipment manufactured by Honeywell as the only acceptable product for these replacements, modification and/or upgrades; and Best Locks as the only acceptable product for hardware replacements. The ATC system scope of work at the Storage Building is to use the same ATC system to eliminate the current antiquated/obsolete systems. The Board has determined that the specification of the ATC systems for Storage Building will simplify the service aspects, parts, inventory and facilitate repair operations. Honeywell and Best Lock systems are presently installed in other schools within the District. Existing maintenance/service/repair contracts on the existing ATC systems can be extended to cover the new installations and simplify the repair effort. Additionally, parts inventory will be reduced by not having a multitude of Manufacturers with different parts and service
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the specifications for the ATC Systems Replacements to name equipment manufactured by Honeywell and the Hardware by Best Locks.
Certification of Joy N. Nixon, Business Administrator/Board Secretary:
I, Joy Nixon, of full age, hereby certifies as follows: I am the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Galloway Township School District According to the project architect, the ATC Systems Replacement must be manufactured by the same company, as specified. According to the project architect, requiring the same manufacturer is necessary for the following reasons: To simplify parts inventory, service contracts, and to facilitate repair efforts in the future. The new systems will match the existing systems installed in other school buildings within the District.
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. PAL requests the use of the multipurpose room and gymnasium at Reeds Road Elementary School to host end of season team parties, Monday, March 2, 2020 through Friday March 6, 2020, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
2. PAL requests the use of the gymnasium at Roland Rogers Elementary School for basketball practice onTuesday and Thursdays beginning March 10, 2020 through June 11, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
3. United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) requests the use of the gymnasium, multipurpose room and 4 classrooms at Reeds Road Elementary School to host the Police K9 Detector Certification Workshop on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Mary Roman, speech teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30,2020. Mrs. Roman has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 37 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 Helen Viscuglia, 1st grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30, 2020. Ms. Viscuglia 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.
3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Patricia Culkin, kindergarten teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective June 30, 2020. Ms. Culkin has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 25 years and her 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 Karen Pernice, intervention teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective June 30, 2020. Ms. Pernice has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 17 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
5. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Thuy Kershenblatt, food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective February 5,2020.
6. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Gianna Cottone, food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective February 24, 2020.
7. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Courtney Richardson, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
05/11/2020 05/26/2020 - with pay, opts out of benefits
05/27/2020 06/30/2020 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 09/01/2020
8. Resolution to extend the family leave request from Kristen Swanson, LDTC at Reeds Road School, as follows:
4/1/2020 - 6/30/2020 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 9/1/2020
9. Resolution to approve Cristine Stamelos as an intervention teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective February 28, 2020 through June 30, 2020 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 6: $52,118.00 (prorated);Degree: SA; Account #11-230-100-1 01-046-SA (replacement position)
10. Resolution to approve Amanda Cornell as an part-time intervention teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective January 28, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 6: $38,567.32 (prorated); Degree: SS; Account #20-231-100-1 01-046-SA (Title I) (replacement position)
11. Resolution to approve Mariah Cottrell as a music teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective March 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $50,618.00 (prorated); Degree: SA; Account #11-120-100-101-015-SA (leave position)
12. Resolution to approve Julie Compton as a kindergarten teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective March 3, 2020 through May 29, 2020 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 5: $51,618.00 (prorated);Degree: SA; Account #11-110-100-1 01-045-SA (leave position)
13. 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. (Attachment H.1)
14. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2019-2020 school year, effective February 25, 2020 through June 30, 2020 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 #11-130-1 00-1 01-0XX-SB
Patti Lang - Certified - $150.00
Alyssa Heffley - Certified - $110.00
Katelyn McLaughlin - Certified - $110.00
Elizabeth Mongeau - Non-certified - $100.00
Taylor Hagee - Non-certified - $100.00
Jennifer Newby - Non-certified - $100.00
Cydnee Ford - Non-certified - $100.00
15. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2019-2020 school year, effective February 25, 2020 through June 30, 2020, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary $12.00 per hour, Account #11-000-240-1 05-0XX-SB: Cydnee Ford
16. Resolution to approve the following staff to be paid through Title I allocated funds: Account #20-231-1 00-1 OO-OXX-SA
Meredith Hoopes - Part-time Teacher; $38,197.32
Amanda Cornell - Part-time Teacher; $38,567.32
SUPPLEMENTAL
1. Resolution to approve Jennifer Uthoff for the Smithville Morning Academic Program; effective February 25,2020 through April 9, 2020; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-1 00-048-SA (Title I) (replacement position)
2. Resolution to approve the following staff to work the 2020-2021 school year Kindergarten registration; "not to exceed" 18 hours per person; individual hourly rates listed:
Registrar - Account #11-000-270-160-000-SA
Sharon Delany $38.16 hr.
Secretaries - Account #11-000-240-1 05-0XX-SA
Patty Santoro $38.16 hr. -048
Claudia Booth $38.16 hr. -040
CST Secretaries - Account #11-000-219-1 05-0XX-SA
Ellen Votta $38.16 hr. -015
Sharon Dubitsky $38.16 hr. -OXX
Title I Secretary - Account #20-231-200-1 OO-OXX-SA
Alison Briant-Burley $23.70 hr.
Child Care Program - Account #62-990-320-105-000-SA
Todd Loveland $38.16 hr.
Nurses - Account#11-000-213-104-0XX-SA
MaryAnn Steinmann $58.81 hr. - 045
Melissa Finnegan $39.03 hr. - 046
Jennifer Hiller $36.51 hr. - 045
Colleen Barkhamer-Smith $42.76 hr. - 040
Morgan DiPietro $45.33 hr. - 048
Kindergarten Teachers Account # 11-110-100-101-0XX-SA
Allie Popisil- $38.87 hr. - 048
Cheryl Knabe- $63.00 hr. - 015
Jennifer Bongiovanni- $62.16 hr. - 015
Kim Schaffer- $58.81 hr. - 048
Christina DeMarco $45.28 hr. - 015
3. Resolution to approve Heather Martin as a Team Leader for the 2019 - 2020 school year effective February 3,2020 through May 29,2020; Stipend $2,050.00 for school year (prorated); Account #11-130-100-1 01-016-SA (leave position)
4. Resolution to approve the following certificated staff as a presenter at the Winter Staff Development Day; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-0XX-SA (Title IIA)
Not to exceed 2 hours: Jennifer Sawhill
5. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Spring 2020 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students; Account #61-991-320-1 01-000-SA; Account #61-991-320-1 05-000-SA
Ashlee Peifer, Health Support - $38.00 per hour
Janessa DiOrio, Substitute - $38.00 per hour
6. Resolution to approve Robyn Devine for the Reeds Road Elementary School NJSLA Prep; not to exceed 20 hours; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-100-100-045-SA (Title I)
7. Resolution to approve the following part-time certificated staff member to attend the Winter Staff Development Day; not to exceed 1.5 hours; Hourly rate per negotiated contract; Account #20-270-200-200-0XX-SA (Title IIA): Amanda Cornell
I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policy:
1. Policy #5125 Student Records (Revised policy) (First Reading) (Attachment 1.1 )
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
March 16, 2020 - Monday; Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
March 30, 2020 Monday; Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
April 27, 2020 Monday; Budget Hearing/Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
District Band Festival - March 4, 2020; 7:00 pm - GTMS
Preschool and Kindergarten Round-up - March 5, 2020; 4:30pm - 6:30pm - GTMS
Galloway Township Ed Foundation's Designer Purse Bingo - March 27, 2020 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) - GTMS
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. RESOLVED, that the Galloway Township Board of Education shall meet in Executive Session on February 24, 2020, immediately, for the purpose of discussing
. Student Confidential Matter
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion of each sUbject matter in Executive Session will be disclosed to the public when the matter has been settled, unless such is otherwise prohibited by law. It is anticipated that Executive Session shall be approximately 60 minutes. In addition, Action may be taken after Executive Session.
2. RESOLVED, that the Galloway Township Board of Education shall reconvene the Open Public Session. Action may be taken.
3. MOTION to affirm HIB determination for case #MS20-8 as discussed in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT