A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Sameera Hossain, GTMS Student Council Recording Secretary
2. Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30,2018; Presented by Dan DiGangi, Partner with Bowman and Company
3. District STEM Initiatives - Presented by Betty Napoli and Michael Hinman, Directors of Curriculum
4. 2019-2020 Budget Development - Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent and Joy N. Nixon, CPA, School Business Administrator
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esq.
2. Student Enrollment Report as of January 31, 2019 (Attachment C.1)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for January 2019 (Attachment C.2)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of January 24, 2019 through February 20, 2019 (Attachment C.3)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report presented to the Board on January 28, 2019 for the reporting period of December 13, 2018 through January 23, 2019
6. Resolution to approve the 2019 Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (MOA). (Copy will be available at Board meeting)
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Occupational Therapy
Student for the Spring 2019 Semester:
| Student |
Cooperating OT |
School |
|
Bianca Cabrera |
Heather Samuelson |
Pomona Preschool |
2. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to travel to Washington Avenue School in Pleasantville, NJ to perform at the school's Black History Program on February 22, 2019 (Parent Transport) (Administrative approval granted)
3. Resolution to approve GTMS drama students to travel to perform Into the Woods at the elementary schools as follows:
| March 25,2019 |
Smithville Elementary School; Transportation cost: $348.75 |
|
March 27, 2019 |
Arthur Rann Elementary School; Transportation cost: $348.75 |
|
April 1, 2019 |
Roland Rogers/Reeds Road Elementary School (students will walk to Roland for the show); Transportation cost: $348.75 |
GTMS drama students will travel to McDonald's for lunch after performance; Transportation cost: $348.75
4. Resolution to approve Homeschooling for the 2018-2019 school year for the following student in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00; Alternate Education Programs:
| School |
Student ID# |
Effective Date |
Grade |
|
Smithville |
913815 |
February 1, 2019 |
1 |
5. Resolution to approve Home Instruction for the following students:
| Student ID# |
School |
Home Instruction Hours |
|
906518 |
GTMS |
1 hour per day from January 24, 2019 through February 24,2019, per Dr.'s note. |
|
912924 |
GTMS |
1 hour due to Out of School Suspension. |
|
914709 |
GTMS |
6 hours due to Out of School Suspension. |
|
907477 |
GTMS |
2 hours from February 2, 2019 through February 13, 2019, per Dr.'s note. |
|
913007 |
GTMS |
2 hours per day from February 19, 2019 through end of the school year, per Dr.'s note. |
|
908662 |
000 |
2 hours per day from November 27,2018 through December 3, 2018, per hospitalization. |
|
912176 |
Smithville |
1 hour per day from November 13, 2018 through December 18, 2018, per Dr.'s note. |
|
913282 |
Reeds Road |
2 hrs. per day beginning February 13, 2019 pending 000 placement. |
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, and the Finance Committee:
. Finance Committee Meeting update given by Vice President Richard Dase
1. Resolution to accept the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2018, as presented by Bowman and Company LLP, and acknowledge receipt and review of Bowman and Company's peer review report issued by Eisner Amper LLP. There are no audit recommendations.
2. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for January 2019 (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 E.4)
3. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 2019 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)
4. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for January 31, 2019 (Attachment E.6)
5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of January 31, 2019 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.
6. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of January 31,2019 (Attachment E.7)
7. Resolution to approve the January transfers for the 2018-2019 Budget (Attachment E.8)
8. Resolution to approve the February 2019 Bills List in the amount of $2,199,154.42 (Attachment E.9)
Contracts. Agreements and Other:
9. Resolution to accept an $800.00 Grant from the Galloway Elks to be used for the FUN Club at GTMS.
10. Resolution to approve membership in the South Jersey Federal Credit Union to provide financial services to the staff. The credit union offers setting up a savings account through payroll deduction, setting up direct deposit accounts, and help with repaying a loan. There is no cost to the district.
11. Resolution to approve a second amended 2018-2019 ESEA Consolidated Subgrant for additional carryover to Title III, revised amount $23,572.
12. Resolution to approve the following McKinney-Vento tuition receivable student:
| Student ID#: |
Home District: |
Tuition: |
|
912243 |
Absecon |
$7,392.34 |
13. Resolution to approve the following staff to be paid through Preschool Expansion Grant allocated funds: Account #20-220-100-1 01-040-SA; #20-220-100-1 05-040-SA;
Laura Risley-Todd $29,869 - Teacher
Miriam Blake $19,464 - Classroom Assistant
14. Resolution to approve the submission of the 2019-2022 Three-Year Preschool Program Plan and the FY 2020 Preschool Education Aid Grant in the amount of $2,184,585 to the New Jersey Department of Education (Copy will be available at the meeting.)
15. Resolution to approve a 5-year toner and service agreement with Allied Document Solutions & Services for HP Original Printers at a cost of $105.00 per hour, as needed, effective February 5, 2019 through February 6, 2024.
Special Education
16. Resolution to approve a revised 2017-2018 Certified Tuition rate for the Audio Impairment Program at a rate of $28,695 for purposes of calculating the tuition adjustment.
17. Resolution to approve the estimated costs per pupil for tuition purposes for Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2019-2020 school year:
| Class Placement: |
Estimated Tuition Rate: |
|
Autistic |
$ 48,240 |
|
Behavior Disabilities |
$ 45,540 |
|
Multiply Disabled |
$ 41,580 |
|
Preschool Disabled Part Time |
$ 19,620 |
|
Preschool Disabled Full Time |
$ 39,240 |
|
Severe Cognitive Impaired |
$ 45,000 |
|
Non-Resident Fee |
$ 7,020 |
|
One-to-One Aides |
$ 43,920 |
Extended School Year July 1, 2017
| Four-week program |
$ 550 per week |
|
Student Aide |
$ 575 per week |
|
Transportation |
$ 400 per week |
18. Resolution to approve the following aides at Pilgrim Academy at a cost of $18.00 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year.
Account # 20-506-200-320-000-02 (Non-Public)
Nancy Bell
Catherine DelColio
Lori Kelly
Transportation:
19. Resolution to approve the following contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2018-2019 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-000-00 (Attachment E.10)
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:
Informational Item:
. New Generator for Arthur Rann Elementary School and Pomona Pre-School
2/28 at 2:00 pm Pre-Bid Meeting
3/26 at 1:00 pm Bid Opening
1. Resolution to approve and implement the written program for Control of Hazardous Energy (LockoutlTagout). Authorized employees are responsible for insuring they do not attempt to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.
2. Resolution to approve the withdrawal from maintenance reserve account and transfer into the appropriate maintenance accounts.
WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.2 permits a Board of Education, by resolution, to withdraw such funds from the maintenance reserve account and appropriate into the required maintenance account lines at budget time or anytime during the year for use on required maintenance activities for a school facility, including the health and safety of pupils, employees, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned code authorizes the Board of Education to apply such funds to fund the following maintenance project:
| School |
Project |
Account Number |
Amount |
|
Arthur Rann ES |
Bathroom Partitions |
11-000-261-420-015-00 |
$8,050 |
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $8,050 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 maintenance lines consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
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 project:
| School |
Project |
Account Number |
Cost |
|
Arthur Rann ES/Pomona PS |
Generators |
30-000-400-450-0XX-00 |
$521,000 |
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $521,000 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.
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Galloway Renegade Cheer requests the use of the cafeteria at Arthur Rann Elementary School for practice on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings beginning February 7, 2019 through March 4, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Administrative approval granted)
2. Atlantic United U12 Girls Soccer requests the use of the cafeteria at Roland Rogers Elementary School to host a team/parent meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
3. Galloway Township Community Services requests the use of the fields at Arthur Rann, Roland Rogers, Smithville Elementary Schools and GTMS for Spring Season Recreational Sports Scheduling Monday through Friday evenings, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday (days), beginning March 1,2019 through June 30,2019
4. PAL requests the use of the gym and cafeteria at Reeds Road Elementary School to host end of the season parties on Monday, March 4, 2019, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Thursday, March 7, 2019 and Friday, March 8, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5. Atlantic United Girls Basketball requests the use of the gym at Arthur Rann Elementary School for practice on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays evenings beginning March 5 through June 28, 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
6. Mainland Baptist Church requests the use of the gym at Reeds Road Elementary School on Wednesday evenings to host Gym Games beginning March 13, 2019 through June 19, 2019, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
7. Atlantic United U12 Girls Soccer requests the use of the gym at Roland Rogers on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for practice beginning Tuesday, March 13, 2019 through April 12, 2019, 6:00 pm - 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 Christine Butterhof, guidance counselor at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective June 30,2019. Ms. Butterhof 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 Renee Hall, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30,2019. Mrs. Hall 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.
3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Janet Moran, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019. Mrs. Moran has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 15 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
4. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Kari Egan, food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School, effective January 28,2019.
5. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Nicole Pinto, food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective February 8,2019.
6. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Joana Piazzoli, food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective February 28,2019.
7. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Sylvia McFadden-Dockins, custodian at Galloway Township Middle School, effective February 19, 2019.
8. Resolution to approve Michael Hinman as Director of Curriculum. Note that Mr. Hinman was originally hired as the Supervisor of Curriculum on July 1, 2002. As of May 21, 2018, the title/job description was formally changed to Director of Curriculum and this approval as a Director is required by the Department of Education.
9. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Napoli as Director of Curriculum. Note that Mrs. Napoli was originally hired as the Supervisor of Curriculum on September 23, 2008. As of May 21, 2018, the title/job description was formally changed to Director of Curriculum and this approval as a Director is required by the Department of Education.
10. Resolution to approve Andrea Sacchetti as a classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 11, 2019 through May 17, 2019; Salary: Step 1: $35,098.00 (prorated); Degree: Certified; Account # 11-214-100-106-045-SA (leave position)
11. Resolution to approve Genevieve Foley as a part-time custodian at GTMS for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26,2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $22,361.25 (prorated); Account#11-000-262-110-016-SA (replacement position)
12. Resolution to approve Nevin Bekirogullari as a part-time custodian at GTMS for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26,2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $22,361.25 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-016-SA (replacement position)
13. Resolution to approve Susan Coleman as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30,2019. Salary: $10,031.04 (prorated); Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (increase in hours)
14. Resolution to approve Anne Delbaugh as a part-time food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $10,031.04 (prorated); Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OOO-SA (increase in hours)
15. Resolution to approve Karen Jones as a part-time food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $11,396.16; (prorated); Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (increase in hours)
16. Resolution to approve Movita Gradison as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $10,031.04 (prorated); Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OOO-SA (replacement position)
17. Resolution to approve Jennifer Johnson as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $6,687.36 (prorated); Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (replacement position)
18. 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)
19. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 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
Zack Pomrink - Non certified; $100.00
Daniel Arcentales - Non-certified; $100.00
William Dotzman - Non-certified; $100.00
Jeanie Collins - Certified; $110.00
Mark Impagliazzo - Certified; $110.00
John Jensen - Certified; $110.00
Barbara Hann - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Theresa Moe - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Melissa Collesano - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Rosemarie Garfi - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Miriam Martin - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Robert Natiello - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Jeffrey Boswell - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
Fern Hendrick - Certified 5+ years; $150.00
20. Resolution to approve the following substitute nurses for the 2018-2019 school year effective February 26,2019 through June 30,2019. Salary: $200.00 per day; Account #11-000-213-104-0XX-SB
Stephen Schwegel - Non-certified; $200.00
Robin Robertson - Non-certified; $200.00
21. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2018-2019 school year, effective February 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary $10.00 per hour, Account #11-000-240-105-0XX-SB:
Annmarie Graham
Mariam Martin
22. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodial workers for the 2018-2019 school year effective February 26,2019 through June 30,2019; pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-11 O-OOO-SB
Donna Leeds
Hulya Cimen
Matthew Gaskill
Willie Jenkins
Supplemental Positions
1. Resolution to approve the following staff member for Child Care for the 2018-2019 school year effective February 26,2019 through June 30, 2019; "not to exceed" 29 hours per week; Account # 62-990-320-101-000-SA Child Care Support Staff/Substitute, Stipend: $15.00 per hour
Annmarie Graham
2. Resolution to approve the following staff to work the Kindergarten Roundup; not to exceed 4.5 hours; in accordance with the GTEA negotiated agreement $38.00/hr or per individual contract.
Teachers - Account #11-110-100-101-0XX-SA
Cynthia Phillips
Cheryl Knabe
Alysa Gatta
Melissa Drinkard
Mary Anne Nigro
Registrar & Transportation Coordinator - Account #11-000-270-160-000-SA
Sharon Delany
Debbie Kaufmann
Child Care Program - Account #62-990-320-105-000-SA
Todd Loveland
Food Service - Account #60-91 0-31 0-11 O-OOO-SA
Lisa Hathaway
3. Resolution to approve the following Team Leader for the 2018 - 2019 school year effective February 19, 2019 through June 30, 2019; Stipend $2,050.00 for school year; Account #11-130-100-101-016-SA (prorated) (replacement position)
Kathryn Marshall
4. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Spring 2019 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted I Talented students; Account #61-991-320-101-000-SA; Account #61-991-320-105-000-SA
Carol deRuyter, Director - $1,250.00 per semester
Kim Monroe, Secretary - $750.00 per semester
Trish Rotellini, Office Secretary - $20.00 per hour
Omoanatse Agbugui, Health Support - $38.00 per hour
Teachers - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour
Cheryl Knabe
Cathy Cozzan
Debra O'Kane
Holly Slusarz
Krista Venice
Matt Betson
Jessica Czar
Melissa Dougherty
Barbara Somers
Roy Somers
Patrick Czar
Stephanie Paton
Pat Yamaguchi
R. Jason Truppa
Substitutes - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour
Robin Walton
Alia Suthard
John O'Kane
Spring Bass-Smoaks
Heather Martin
Kim Monroe
Ashlee Peifer
Brian Conover
Jennifer Mohr-Murphy
I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #3542.32 Breakfast Offer Versus Serve (OVS) (First Reading) (Attachment 1.1)
2. Policy #5145.7 Gender Identity and Expression (Board approved 1/7/19; corrected definitions attached) (Attachment 1.2)
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
March 11,2019 - Monday - Regular Meeting; 7:00pm, GTMS Cafetorium
March 18,2019 - Monday - Regular Meeting; 7:00pm, GTMS Cafetorium
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concerts:
. GTMS Small Ensemble - March 6, 2019, 7:00pm
. 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
Kindergarten Round-up: GTMS - March 7, 2019 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ed Foundation Designer Purse Bingo - GTMS Cafetorium - March 8, 2019 - Doors open 6:00pm; Start Time 7:00pm
Community Resource Fair (in conjunction with GEHRHSD) - Reeds Road Elementary School - March 12, 2019 - 5:30 - 7:00pm
Safety Forum - GTMS - April 11, 2019 - 6:00 pm
Ed Foundation People of the Year Dinner - The Carriage House, Galloway - April 12, 2019 - 6:00 pm
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT