Regular Meeting October 29, 2018

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter dated October 24, 2018 received via email from Mr. Robert Chester regarding the handling of reading of communications, the "highlights" of the October 15, 2018 Board meeting, public requests to present at Board meetings, and concerns with the Superintendent.

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esq. (Attachment C.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2018 (Attachment C.2)
3. Resolution to approve to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on October 15, 2018 for the reporting period of September 6, 2018 through October 10, 2018

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the 8th grade GTMS URSA students to attend the National College Fair in Atlantic City, NJ on November 1, 2018. (Transportation provided by administrators and teachers with parent approval)

2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Physical Therapy Student for Clinical Experience for Winter 2018-2019 Semester:
Student: Shannon Adams
Cooperating PiT: Lauren Botsis
School/Grades: Roland Rogers/Various

3. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Practicum in School Psychology Placement for Spring 2019 Semester:
Student: Jamie Tibaldo
Cooperating Psychologist: Courtney Thompson
School/Grades: Roland Rogers/Various

4. Resolution to approve Home Instruction for the following students:

Student ID# School
907208 GTMS; 1 hr. per day beginning 10/12/18 per hospitalization through discharge on 10/16/18.
914790 GTMS; 2 hrs. per day beginning 10/22/18 ending TBD.
912834 Smithville; 1 hr. per day beginning 10/3/18 per hospitalization through end of 2018-2019 school year.

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:
. Chairperson John Knorr will give an update on the Finance Committee meeting

1. Resolution to approve the October 29, 2018 Bills List in the amount of $3,001,780.53. (Attachment E.1)

2. Resolution to approve extending New Road Construction Management Firm Robert Prate, assigned manager - to oversee continuing capital projects through December 2018.

3. Resolution to accept and approve submittal of the amended FY 2019 ESSA Consolidated Subgrants as follows:
Title I Title II Title III Title IV
FY 2019 Award $621,142
FY 2018 Carryover 55.182
Total $676,324
$117,274
37.205
$154,479
$22,933
599
$23,532
$37,467
1.620
$39,087

4. Resolution to approve submission of the Reeds Road Elementary School Sustainable Jersey for Schools 2018 Small Grants Program funded by the NJEA in the amount of $2,000.00 to use for the "Bubba's Hydration Station" initiative.

5. Resolution to approve the following McKinney-Vento tuition payable students September 6, 2018 - June 30, 2019:

STUDENT ID# DISTRICT TUITION
913745 EHT $2,536.96
913744 EHT $2,536.96
913281 EHT $14,270.00
912578 EHT $14,270.00
910502 EHT $14,270.00
913280 EHT $14,270.00
913488 EHT $12,671.00

Special Education:
6. Resolution to approve the rate for tuition receivable student beginning October 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019:

School ID# Home District Total Tuition
913274 Mullica Township $76,502.63

Transportation:
7. Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2018-2019 school year. Account #11-270-000-513-000-00 (Attachment E.2)

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:
1. Resolution to approve Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) N.J.A.C. 6:A:26-A for the 2018-19 school year. This document will be filed as required with the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment F.1)

2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 for an increase of $59,300.00 for the general construction contract of R. Maxwell Construction Co., Inc. The original contract was for $237,000.00 with an additional increase of $59,300.00 for a revised contract amount of $296,300.00. (Attachment F.2)

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Absegami Boys Basketball requests the ·use of the gym at Roland Rogers Elementary School on Friday, October 19 and Friday, October 26, 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Administrative approval granted)
2. Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey requests the use of the cafeteria at Roland Rogers Elementary School to host a Paper Circuits Holiday Card Program on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Kathleen Geib, art teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective January 1, 2019. Mrs. Geib 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.

2. Resolution to approve Matthew Tatur as a full-time social studies teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective December 18,2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $49,501.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-130-100-1 01-016-SA (replacement position)

3. Resolution to approve Tiffany Quien as a full-time elementary teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 15, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Salary: Step 1: $49,501.00;(prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-046-SA (leave position)

4. Resolution to approve Roberta Cavaliere as a full-time ten month child study team secretary at Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $36,009.00 (prorated). Account: #11-000-219-1 05-XXX-SA

5. Resolution to approve assistant Valerie Polsinelli as a long term substitute teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School at the additional per diem rate of $56.00; effective October 10,2018 through December 1, 2018; Account #11-120-100-101-046-SB

6. Resolution to approve Stephanie Santiago as a full-time 12 month school secretary at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $44,709.00; (prorated) Account #11-000-240-1 05-016-SA (replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve the transfer of Patrice Torres, special education, from Galloway Township Middle School to Roland Rogers Elementary School effective September 1,2018 through June 30, 2019. Account#11-213-100-101-046-SA

8. Resolution to approve the transfer of Jackie D'Adamo, classroom assistant, from Reeds Road Elementary School to Galloway Township Middle School effective October 18, 2018 through June 30,2019. Account#11-212-100-101-016-SA

9. Resolution to approve the transfer of Carol Haslam, food service worker, from Arthur Rann School to Atlantic Charter School effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Account #60-910-310-1 00-030-SA

10. Resolution to approve the transfer of Thuy Kershenblatt, food service worker, from Atlantic Charter School to Arthur Rann School effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OOO-SA

11. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 30,2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary $10.00 per hour, Account #11-000-240-1 05-0XX-SB: Beverly Fineran

12. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service workers for the 2018-2019 school year effective October 30,2018 through June 30, 2019; Salary: $10.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-1 OO-OSB-SA: Jessica Heditsch

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff member for Child Care for the 2018-2019 school year effective October 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; not to exceed 29 hours per week; Account # 62-990-320-1 01-000-SA
Child Care Support Staff/Substitute; Stipend: $17.00 per hour: Cindy Gorgo

2. Resolution to approve the following Roland Rogers Elementary School teachers for the Intervention and Enrichment Morning Program;
Stipend: Teachers: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-1 00-046-SA (Title I)
Program Coordinator
Frances Brinkley-Ward 6th grade teacher
Kayla Harlan 4th & 5th grade teacher

Substitute Teacher
Terry Dougherty 4th,5th & 6th grade

3. Resolution to approve the following staff members as presenters for the Fall Staff Development Day; $38.00 per hour, not to exceed 2 hours prep time; Account #20-270-200-100-0XX-SA (Title IIA). RE - Christy Buck; SM - Steve Bower

4. Resolution to re-approve under a revised grant account the following staff members to participate in the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC); Stipend: $28.00 per hour for teachers and $25.00 per hour for assistants; not to exceed 10 hours per person; Account #20-270-200-100-0XX-SA (Title IIA)
Kimberly Albrecht
Catherine Clark
Colleen DeFoney
Stephanie French
Patti Lang
Jessica Oeser
Michele Schettino
Tracy Spoto-Picucci
Gabrielle Ascenzo
Karen Conaway
Joan Marie Esposito
Erin Hartman
Jacqueline Lautato
Stephanie Paton
Sarah-Ashley Sharp
Kristen Swanson
Angela Cappelluti
Joseph Conte
Karen Ewert
Maeghan Kurz
Julianne Massagli
Kewy Santana
Amanda Silano

I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
November 19, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
December 17, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Concerts:
. Arthur Rann Elementary - December 6, 2018 - 7:00pm
. GTMS - December 12, 2018 - 7:00pm
. Reeds Road Elementary - December 13, 2018 - 6:30pm
. Roland Rogers Elementary - December 17, 2018 - 6:30pm
. Smithville Elementary - December 18, 2018 - 7:00pm

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Potential Litigation
. Student Matters

O. ADJOURNMENT

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