Regular Meeting June 10, 2019

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Congratulations to the GTMS Softball Team for having an undefeated season and for being recognized as the 2019 Atlantic Cape League Champions:
. Joslyn Adams
. Hannah Biddulph
. Juliana Cappolina
. Sophia Marsico
. Kileen McNeill
. Katelyn Purdy
. Victoria Smith
. Maka Wokacha
Managers:
. Jayla Bussey
. Anna Morris
. Rilyn Petinga
. Allison Amadio
. Penelope Burke
. Lily Dworak
. Aubrey McGinley
. Abigail Messina
. Reece Smith
. Victoria Thrunk
Heather Martin - Coach

2. Congratulations to the GTMS Drill/Step Team for winning the Bridging the Gap Competition held in Newark, NJ on May 11, 2019:
. Christian Afanador
. Stanley Eloy
. Saige Harvey
. Nida Naman
. Sydney Polk
. Delani Tse
. Kahmir Cooper-Brown
. Brian Hamilton
. Michaela McNeil
. Kai'Ree Parker
. Jesus Sanchez Calix
. Carleesha Watson Sanchez
Monica Lucas - Coach

3. Presentation: Comprehensive Equity Plan 2019-2020 through 2021-2022 Presented by Michael Hinman, Ed.D., Curriculum Director and Affirmative Action Officer

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Student Enrollment Report as of May 31, 2019 (Attachment C.1)
2. Out of School Suspension Report for May 2019 (Attachment C.2)
3. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of May 2, 2019 through June 5, 2019 (Attachment C.3)
4. District Configuration Study Update

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to approve the submission of the 2019-2020 through 2021-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan to the New Jersey Department of Education (A copy of the plan will be available at the meeting and in the district office.)

2. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School on May 24, 2019 for a "Pen Pal" Reveal with a 4th grade class and also on June 10, 2019 to perform for the 5th and 6th grades during lunch time (Administrative approval granted)

3. Resolution to approve the GTMS PAWS Program to attend the 2019 Spring Youth Summit at the SONJ Sports Complex in Lawrenceville, NJ on June 7, 2019; Transportation costs paid by Special Olympics of New Jersey Grant (Administrative approval granted)

4. Resolution to approve the 7th and 8th grade students selected for the Academic Luncheon to travel to The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ on June 12, 2019. Transportation cost: $697.50; Account #11-000-270-512-016-00

5. Resolution to approve the GTMS URSA students to travel to Gourmet Italian Cuisine in Galloway, NJ on June 13, 2019. Transportation cost: $348.75; Account #20-099-100-600-016-00 (Ed Foundation Grant)

6. Resolution to approve Homeschooling for the 2018-2019 school year for the following students in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00; Alternate Education Programs:

School Student Effective Date Grade
Roland Rogers 910758 April 23, 2019 3
Roland Rogers 910610 April 23,2019 5
Roland Rogers 910413 May 22,2019 3
Reeds Road 914991 May 22,2019 2

7. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:

School Student
GTMS 910599 - 3 hours per day beginning May 17,2019 until June 18, 2019, pending placement
GTMS 912178 - 28 hours beginning May 22,2019 through June 18, 2019, pending evaluation
GTMS 906042 - 1 hour per day beginning April 30, 2019 through May 23, 2019, per Dr.'s note
GTMS 906518 - 1 hour per day beginning May 28, 2019 through June 18, 2019, per Dr.'s note
GTMS 912924 - 4 hours per suspension
PO 914352 - 2 hours per day beginning May 16, 2019 through June 3, 2019, per Dr.'s note
Assumption K.M. - 1 hour per day beginning May 14, 2019 through June 18, 2019, per Dr.'s note

8. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Clinical Experience in Special Education Student for the Extended School Year Program:
Student: Veronica Morton
Cooperating Teacher: Julianne Massagli
School/Grade: All

9. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Occupational Therapist Student for the Fall 2019-2020 Semester:
Student: Harsh Dave
Cooperating Teachers: Heather Samuelson, Jessica Senn, Kayle Sher

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 NJEDGE.NET, INC.'S EDGE MARKET COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM

RESOLUTION NO. 1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A·11, et seq. authorizes two or more contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services, and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, NJEdge.Net, Inc. ("NJEdge"), hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency" has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System known as the "Edge Market Cooperative" for the purchase of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2019, the governing body of Galloway Township Board of Education, situated in the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, Galloway Township Board of Education within the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, desires to participate in the Edge Market Cooperative; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
TITLE: This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Galloway Township Board of Education.
AUTHORITY: Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11, et seq., Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator of the Galloway Township Board of Education on behalf of Galloway
Township Board of Education is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
CONTRACTING UNIT: This Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., and all other provisions of the
revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.

2. Resolution to approve D.A.D. Inc. to provide water treatment services to the district for the 2019-2020 school year at a total cost of $13,200.

3. Resolution to approve Johnson Controls Inc. to provide chiller services to GTMS for the 2019-2020 school year at a total cost of $15,685.00.

4. Resolution to approve Johnson Controls Inc. to provide metasys HVAC controls servicing to GTMS, Reeds Road, and Roland Rogers for July 1, 2019 through August 31,2019 at a total cost of $1 ,548.00.

5. Resolution to approve Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection to provide annual fire inspections to the district for the 2019-2020 school year at a total cost of $7,946.00.

6. Resolution to approve GenServe to provide generator annual maintenance to the district for the 2019-2020 school year at a total cost of $2,680.00.

7. Resolution to approve renewal for Reeves Lawn Care, LLC for Lawn and Grounds Keeping in the amount of $57,000 for the 2019-2020 school year per 18A:8A-42-0.

8. Resolution to accept AtiantiCare's Turn Your School WeI/ness into Wealth Grant Program for the 2018-2019 school year in the amount of $200.00 for the Roland Rogers Elementary School.

9. Resolution to approve the Preschool Education Program contract for Head Start Grantee for a minimum of a six hour comprehensive preschool educational program program for 187 days for the 2019-2020 school year at a per pupil tuition not to exceed of $7,952.

10. Resolution to approve the Preschool Education Program contract for Garden State Academy Grantee for a minimum of a six hour comprehensive preschool educational program program for 182 days for the 2019-2020 school year at a per pupil tuition not to exceed of $14,392.

11. Resolution to approve a lease with Pitney Bowes for postage machine and services in the amount of $282.68 per month for 60 months beginning June 30, 2019.

12. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township medical insurance and prescription plan insurance renewals with Horizon for the 2019-2020 school year under the provisions of an exception to public advertising for bids per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(2) statutory Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (EUS) per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii) and 40A:11-5(1)(m), as follows:

Medical Health Plan-Direct Access Renewal Rates
Single $ 833.16
2 Adults $ 1,942.93
Family $ 2,561.12
Parent/Child(ren) $ 1,677.98
Monthly Premium $ 756,592.63
Annual Premium $ 9,079,111.56

Medical Health Plan-Omnia Renewal Rates
Single $ 685.38
2 Adults $ 1,507.79
Family $ 1,987.57
Parent/Child(ren) $ 1,302.23
Monthly Premium $ 19,944.27
Annual Premium $ 239,311.24

Prescription Plan Renewal Rates
Single $ 224.07
2 Adults $ 483.77
Family $ 638.36
Parent/Child(ren) $ 306.82
Monthly Premium $ 184,995.17
Annual Premium $ 2,219,942.04

Dental Plan Rates approved for July 1. 2019 through June 30. 2021
Dental Premier Plan Renewal Rates
Single $ 45.88
2 Adults $ 78.00
Family $ 128.47
Parent/Child(ren) $ 82.58
Monthly Premium $ 37,251.33
Annual Premium $ 447,015.96

Dental Preferred Plan Renewal Rates
Single $ 39.06
2 Adults $ 66.41
Family $ 109.38
Parent/Child(ren) $ 70.32
Monthly Premium $ 4,758.00
Annual Premium $ 57,096.00

13. Resolution to approve the extraordinary unspecifiable service awards for the 2019-2020 school year.
Benefits Consultant: Brown & Brown N/A
Insurance Broker of Record: Glenn Insurance, Inc. N/A
Medical Insurance: Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ *$9,100,000
Prescription Insurance: Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ *$2,235,000
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental Plan of NJ *$520,000
Vision Insurance: Spectera, Inc. / United Healthcare *$48,500
District Insurance: Atlantic and Cape May Counties Association of School Business
Officials Joint Insurance Fund (ACCASBOJIF)
*Estimated $597,017 (Superintendent and Business Administrator included in this fee)

Special Education
14. Resolution to approve the following out of district placement at Coastal Learning Center for the 2018-2019 school year at a prorated cost beginning May 20, 2019 through June 30, 2019; Account #11-000-100-566-000-02

Student ID# Total Tuition
914709 $7,754.60

15. Resolution to approve the Evaluator/Consultant Service Providers for the 2019-2020 school year (Attachment E.1)

Out of District Travel:
16. Resolution to approve the following professional development activities:

Activity: 2019 Annual NJSBA Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ
Date: 10/21-24, 2019
Expenses: Group Registration $1,600
Account: 11-000-230-585-0XX-02
Name(s): Madeline Avery, Alexa Beshara-Blauth, Suzette Carmen, Richard Dase, James Gentile, Rosemary Goldberg, Michael Greb, John Knorr, Sherri Parmenter, Jim Bruffy, Gil Chapman,
Rocco Rosetti

Activity: International Society for Technology in Education 2019
Name: Kim Mattina
Date: June 23, 2019
Expenses:
Registration: $275.00
Travel: $45.82
Account: 20-270-200--320-016-01 (Title II)
20-270-200-500-016-00 (Title II)

Activity: Code Compliance Update (Rutgers CGS)
Name: Rocco Rosetti
Date: August 17, 2019
Expenses: Registration: $244.00
Account:11-000-261-890-000-00

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for the formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator
. Update on June 3rd job meeting for Arthur Rann ES and Pomona Preschool new generator projects given by Chairperson Rich Dase
. Next job meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24th at 1:00 pm.

1. Resolution to approve the Lead Testing Program Statement of Assurance for the 2018-2019 School Year as per N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12.4.

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 Caroline Rubiella, food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 18,2019.

2. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Michael Stewart, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
09/05/2019 - 10/18/2019 without pay, with benefits
Returning - 10/21/2019

3. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Jacqulyn D'Adamo, classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
9/1/2019- 12/6/2019 without pay, with benefits
Returning - 12/9/2019

4. Resolution to approve Kelsey Tierney as a 5th grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 3: $49,701.00; Degree: SA; Account #11-120-100-101-015-SA (new position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

5. Resolution to approve Courtney Richardson as a 2nd grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30,2020. Salary: Step 7: $56,323.00; Degree: MA+15; Account #11-120-100-101-045-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

6. Resolution to approve Jessica Greaux as a fourth grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 3: $49,701.00; Degree: SA; Account #11-120-100-101-015-SA (currently part-time) *pending contract negotiations

7. Resolution to approve Jessica DeBiase as an ELA teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 9: $56,929.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-130-100-101-016-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

8. Resolution to approve Christina Dente as an ELA teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 3: $49,701.00; Degree: BA; Account #11-130-100-101-016-SA (new position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

9. Resolution to approve Rachael Hamby as an ELA teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step1: $49,501.00;Degree: BA; Account #11-130-100-101-016-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

10. Resolution to approve Michael Daly as a music teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 7: $55,894.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-120-100-1 01-046-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

11. Resolution to approve Alexandra Windemann as a school social worker at Pomona Preschool for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 1: $53,025.00;Degree: MA; Account #11-000-219-104-040-SA (new position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

12. Resolution to approve Kelsie Fucetola as a physical education/health teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step1: $49,501.00; Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-046-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

13. Resolution to approve Melissa Finnegan as a school nurse at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 3: $53,025.00;Degree: MA; Account #11-000-213-104-046-SA (replacement position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

14. Resolution to approve Jennifer Hiller as a district school nurse for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: Step 3: $49,701.00;Degree: BA; Account #11-000-213-104-0XX-SA (new position) *Pending Contract Negotiations

15. Resolution to approve Nancy Castro as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Salary: $10,031.04; Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OOO-SA (replacement position) *pending contract negotiations

16. Resolution to re-employ food service managers for the 2019-2020 school year, final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.1)

17. Resolution to re-employ Head Custodians and Night Foremen for the 2019-2020 school year, final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.2)

18. Resolution to approve staff members not represented by a bargaining unit for the 2019-2020 school year. (Attachment H.3)

19. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher for the 2018-2019 school year, effective June 10, 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 #11-120-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
Kenneth Platt - non certified $100.00

20. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for summer work effective July 1, 2019, through August 31, 2019. Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account # 11-000-262-11 O-OOO-SA
Chilatausa Washington

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Michael Daly for the Summer Pops Program at GTMS; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; not to exceed 94 hours; Account # 63-800-320-1 01-000-SA; Account # 63-800-320-1 04-000-SA (Community Education)

2. Resolution to approve the following staff to work the Preschool Open House; not to exceed 4.5 hours; in accordance with the GTEA negotiated agreement $38.00/hr or per individual contract for non-certificated staff*
Teachers - Account #20-220-1 00-1 01-040-SA
Pam Fackler Shannon Longinetti

Registrar & Transportation Coordinator - Account #11-000-270-160-000-SA
*Sharon Delany ($37.43) *Debbie Kaufmann ($36.42)

Child Care Program - Account #62-990-320-1 05-000-SA
*Todd Loveland ($37.43)

Food Service - Account #60-91 0-310-11 O-OOO-SA
*Ann Isgro ($25.72) *Gisela Piantados ($25.72)

Secretary- Account #20-220-200-1 05-040-SA
*Claudia Booth ($37.43)

3. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School staff members for the School-Wide Expectations Reflection Team (SURF TEAM); effective June 11, 2019; Stipend: Teachers $38.00 per hour; not to exceed 3 hours per person; Account #20-231-200-100-048-SA (Title I)
Lindsey Zabelski
Jennifer Glasscock
Jill Fernandez
Alison Marcello
Rebecca Elia

4. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for summer work effective July 1,2019, through August 31,2019. Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account # 11-000-262-11 O-OOO-SA
Annie Moschella
Denise Macrina
Kathy Oliver

5. Resolution to approve Jillian Pritchett for Non-Public Home Instruction at $30.00 per hour; Account #11-150-100-101-048-SA

6. Resolution to approve Kathleen Dellinger to provide services for Non-Public Supplemental Instruction per students Service Plans at Assumption Regional School effective May 20,2019 through June 18,2019

I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments provided at May 20, 2019 meeting)
1. Policy #9000 - Role of the Board (Second Reading and Adoption)
2. Policy #9010 - Role of the Member (Second Reading and Adoption)
3. Policy #9111 - Qualifications and Requirements of Board Members (Second Reading and Adoption)
4. Policy #9020 - Public Statements (Second Reading and Adoption)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
June 24, 2019 - Monday, Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
July 22, 2019 - Monday, Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
August 26, 2019 - Monday, Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concert:
. Smithville Band June 11,2019 7:00 pm

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

Summer Theatre Program - Disney's Frozen Jr. - GTMS Cafetorium
July 25, 2019 - 7:00pm
July 26, 2019 - 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Summer Pops Concert GTMS Cafetorium August 1, 2019 6:30 pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Education Association (G.T.E.A.) contract for the 2019-2022 school years.

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Superintendent's Evaluation

ADJOURNMENT

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