A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Judy Simpson, Director of Corporate Sponsorship, thanking the district staff for the donation toward Nothing Down's World Down Syndrome Day Program held in March, 2019.
2. Letter from M. James Maley, Jr., Esquire, informing the Board of Education that Oceanville property has been designated as a non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment along with a section of Route 9.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-BUllying Bill of Rights for July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
Prepared by Christine LoPresto, Director of Curriculum: General Education
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Resolution to approve the submission of the Galloway Township Public Schools Self-Assessment for Determining HIB Grades, as presented, to the New Jersey Department of Education.
2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2019 (Attachment C.1)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for September 2019 (Attachment C.2)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of September 5, 2019 through October 2, 2019 (Attachment C.3)
5. School Safety Update
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the GTMS Cross Country Teams to participate in the Atlantic Cape Jr. Cross Country Championship being held at Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City, NJ on October 23,2019. Registration Cost: $100.00; Account #11-402-100-320-016-16
2. Resolution to approve members of the Drill/Step Team to attend and perform at Stockton University's annual Greek Yard Show on October 17, 2019. (Parent transportation)
3. Resolution to approve the GTMS Band to perform at the following Absegami High School Events (Administrative approval granted):
Marching Band Competition - October 5, 2019; Parent Transportation
Football Game - October 11,2019
Students will walk to Absegami after school; Parent pick up
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for the formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to approve Extra Duty Solutions to provide Galloway Township police officers, as needed, for special events held in the evenings during the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $65.00 per hour.
2. Resolution to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to provide portal access to current driver status and driver history abstracts for a 5 year term, effective October 8, 2019.
3. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students:
McKinney- Vento Tuition Students:
Student ID: |
School District: |
Total Tuition: |
911985 |
Atlantic City |
$14,936.40 |
911794 |
Atlantic City |
$14,936.40 |
911906 |
Atlantic City |
$15,249.60 |
912791 |
Dennis Township |
$955.76 |
912792 |
Dennis Township |
$1,016.64 |
911609 |
Egg Harbor Township |
$7,540.08 |
915573 |
Egg Harbor Township |
$7,312.24 |
915739 |
Hamilton Township |
$7,385.22 |
911225 |
Mullica Township |
$10,787.40 |
911594 |
Mullica Township |
$11,013.60 |
915804 |
Pleasantville |
$14,355.54 |
909508 |
Pleasantville |
$15,249.60 |
DCP&P Tuition Receivable Students:
Student ID: |
School District: |
Total Tuition: |
913901 |
Atlantic City |
$15,249.60 |
914736 |
Little Egg Harbor |
$14,936.40 |
914741 |
Little Egg Harbor |
$14,936.40 |
915700 |
Pittsgrove Township |
$15,249.60 |
Special Education:
4. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
School |
Student |
Reeds |
911969; 10 hours per week- dr note for the 2019-2020 school year |
GTMS |
907548; 10 hours per week- pending 000 placement |
GTMS |
907282; 2 hrs per day after 3 consecutive absences for 2019-2020 school year per IEP |
Roland |
910039; 2 hrs per day after 2 consecutive absences for 2019-2020 school year per IEP |
Roland |
909421; 2 hrs per day for 2 consecutive absences for 2019-2020 school year per IEP |
5. Resolution to approve the following out of district placements for the 2019-2020 school year:
Account number#11-000-100-565-000-02
Cape May County Special Services Multiple Disabilities Program: $49,250.00 for each student at a total cost of $49,250.00: 907548
Personal aide: $20,950.00 per student at a total cost of $20,950.00: 907548
Out of District Travel:
6. Resolution to approve the following professional development activities:
Activity: AENJ 2019 Conference
Name: Wm. Colangelo, Robin Walton
Date: 10/7/2019
Expenses: Registration: $195.00 (each)
Travel: $ 42.00 (each)
Account:20-270-200-200-500-046-01 travel (Titie IIA)
20-270-200-320-016-046-01 reg.
Activity: Non Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer Training
Name: Jacqueline Lautato
Date: 10/23/2019
Expenses: Registration: $989.00
Travel: $65.00
Account: 20-270-200-600-045-01 (Title IIA)
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
. Update on October 7th Facilities Committee Meeting given by Joy Nixon
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Boy Scout Wolf Pack 634 requests the use of the cafeteria on Thursday evenings to host den meetings beginning October 3, 2019 through April 23, 2020 (time waiting info) (Administrative approval granted)
2. East Coast Crush Girls Volleyball requests the use of the gym at GTMS for practice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings beginning October 16, 2019 through May 15, 2020, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
3. Girl Scout Troop #1445 requests the use of the cafeteria at Smithville Elementary School to host GS Ceremonies on Thursday, October 24 and Thursday, December 19, 2019, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
4. Galloway PAL Basketball requests the use of the gyms at the following gyms for practice beginning Friday, November 1, 2019 through Friday, March 13, 2020:
. Arthur Rann Elementary School Monday through Friday, 6:00 pm 9:00 pm
. Reeds Road Elementary School Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00pm, Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Fridays after December 20, 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
. Smithville Elementary School on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
5. Galloway Renegade Cheer requests the use of the cafeteria at Arthur Rann Elementary School to host a Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, November 22, 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (setup 4:00 pm, arrangements for the space have been coordinated with CCP)
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Sandra Cain, physical education/health teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective December 31,2019. Ms. Cain has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 29 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 Tracey Goodlad,CST Secretary at Galloway Township Middle School/Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective December 31,2019. Mrs. Goodlad 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.
3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Elizabeth Vanderslice, food service worker at Smithville Elementary School, effective October 15, 2019. Mrs. Vanderslice has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 23 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 Jeanne Rethy, ESL teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective December 31,2019. Ms. Rethy has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 20 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
5. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Christina Bauer, classroom assistant at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
9/3/2019 ~ - 12/6/2019; without pay, with benefits
Returning - 12/9/2019
6. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Olivia Solona, classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool, as follows:
1/2/2020 - 1/27/2020; with pay, with benefits
1/28/2020 - 4/17/2020; without pay, with benefits
Returning - 4/20/2020
7. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Jessica Lopez, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
1/3/2020 - 2/14/2020; with pay, with benefits
2/18/2020 - 5/1/2020; without pay, with benefits
Returning - 5/4/2020
8. Resolution to approve Kelli Cantrell as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 8, 2019 through June 30, 2020, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $9,984.00; Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OOO-SA (new position) (prorated)
9. Resolution to approve Karen Jones as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective October 8, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: $12,950.40; Account #60-91 0-31 0-1 OO-OOO-SA (increase in hours) (prorated)
10. Resolution to approve Peace Schaffer as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective October 8, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: $9,984.00; Account #60-91 0-31 0-1 OO-OOO-SA (increase in hours) (prorated)
11. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2019-2020 school year, effective October 8, 2019 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 #11-120-1 00-1 01-0XX-SB; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
Carol Spears - Non-certified; $100.00
Deborah Reed-Astle - Non-certified; $100.00
Lynn Scott - Certified; $110.00
Tina Broyles - Certified; $150.00
Christina Lacontora - Certified; $150.00
Maureen Bruner - Certified; $150.00
Supplemental
1. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School staff members for the Morning Academic Program; effective October 22, 2019; Stipend: Teachers $38.00 per hour; Assistants $25.00 per hour; not to exceed 30 hours per person; Account #20-231-100-1 00-048-SA (Title I)
Dawn Lewis
Sue Folcher
Jennifer Glascock
David Werner
Courtney Smith
Lisa Clark
Brittany Mckee
Regina Silver
Kim Schaffer
Fawn Ireland
Alysa Gatta
Jackie Durazzi
Jennifer Furgione
2. Resolution to approve the following staff for Child Care for the 2019-2020 school year effective October 8, 2019 through June 30, 2020; not to exceed 29 hours per week; Account # 62-990-320-101-000-SA
Nurses with Appropriate License & NJ School Nurse Certificate
Stipend: $20.00 per hour
Lauren Hepkin
Desk Person/Program Staff
Stipend: $17.00 per hour
Diane Klotz
Nancy Castro
Ozlem Sahingoz
Peace Schaffer
Robyn Devine
Movita Grandison
3. Resolution to approve the following staff members as the District NVCI Trainers for the 2019-2020 school year:
Jacqueline Lautato
Gabrielle Ascenzo
I. POLICY
. The Policy Committee met on October 7,2019 and an update will be given by Chairperson James Gentile
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies: (Policies for second reading were provided at the September 23, 2019 meeting)
1. Policy #5131.1 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (Second Reading and Adoption)
2. Policy #5141.21 Administering Medication (Second Reading and Adoption)
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
October 28, 2019 - Monday - Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00pm
*November 18, 2019 - Monday - Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00pm
(*Revised date)
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT