Regular Meeting October 15, 2018

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Commissioner Repollet, New Jersey Department of Education, stating that the Atlantic Community Charter School will add a satellite campus to the current school location
2. Letter from Mr. Robert Chester, parent, via email dated 10-14-18 regarding programs, personnel and procedural concerns.

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esq. (Attachment C.1)
2. Out of School Suspension Report for September 2018 (Attachment C.2)
3. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of September 6, 2018 through October 10, 2018 (Attachment C.3)

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

1. 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 1D#
Pomona Preschool 913196
Effective Date: October 2, 2018
Grade: PreK

2. Resolution to approve the 6th grade Arthur Rann Elementary School Chorus to travel to the Lite Rock 96.9 FM studio in Northfield, NJ to perform for radio broadcasting and then to Pomona Preschool to perform for students on November 30,2018; Transportation costs: $348.75; Account #11-000-270-512-015-00

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

Student ID# School
907548 CMCSSSD 2 hrs. per day pending 00D transportation.
907336 GTMS 1 hr. per day beginning September 20, 2018 thru the 2018-2019 school year per Dr.'s note.
911237 GTMS 2 hrs. per day beginning September 26, 2018 per hospitalization until discharge on October 1, 2018.
909845 GTMS 1 hr. per day beginning September 6, thru October 31, 2018.
912931 OOD 2 hrs. per day beginning October 9, 2018 pending 00D placement, transfer in student.

4. Resolution to approve Bridgeton Public Schools to provide home instruction for the 2018-2019 school year at $30 per hour; Account #11-150-100-320-0XX-00

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
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 the Preschool Education Program contract for Head Start Grantee for a minimum of a six hour comprehensive preschool educational program for 187 days for the 2018 - 2019 school year at a per pupil tuition cost of $8,469. (Funded by the Preschool Expansion Grant).

2. Resolution to approve submission of the FY 2017-2018 IDEA Consolidated Subgrants Final Expenditure Reports.

3. Resolution to approve the use of Galloway Township police officers, as needed, for special events held in the evenings during the 2018-2019 school year; cost is $60.00 per hour ($55 per hour for officer and $5 per hour for payroll taxes and fees incurred by the Township).

4. Resolution to approve $9,000 of the Title IIA grant to join the Consortia for Excellence Through Equity in partnership with Rowan University and New Jersey Association of School Administrators.

5.Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students:
McKinney- Vento Tuition Students:

Student: Home District: Tuition:
911895 Atlantic City 8,216.35
914776 Atlantic City 14,643.00
909968 Atlantic City 14,643.00
907266 EHT 13,992.20
909164 EHT 1,138.90
914673 EHT 14,497.20
914100 Hamilton Township 8,056.82
914788 Hamilton Township 14,255.58
909508 Pleasantville 14,950.80
909311 Pleasantville 7,890.95
911920 Pleasantville 8,056.82
914736 Little Egg Harbor 23,630.40
914741 Little Egg Harbor 14,643.00
914738 Little Egg Harbor 14,950.80

DCP & P Tuition Receivable Students:

Student: Home District: Tuition:
913901 Atlantic City 14,950.80
910783 Atlantic City 14,950.80
914037 EHT 14,950.80
909304 EHT 14,643.00
913038 EHT 14,950.80
911749 Pleasantville 17,830.80
910372 Pleasantville 82,238.85

6. Resolution to approve Cape May County Special Services School District to provide itinerant services as needed at rates listed on attachment for the 2018 2019 school year. (Akttachment E.1) Account #11-000-216-320-0XX-02

Special Education:
7. Resolution to approve Commission For The Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2018-2019 school year beginning September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for Level of Service: Education Level 1 for student 913009 at cost of $1900.00. Account# 11-000-216-320-040-02

8. Resolution to approve the following out of district placement for the 2018-2019 school year: Account# 11-000-1 00-565-0XX-02
Atlantic County Special Services
Autism Program: $48,240.00 for each student at a total cost of $48,240.00. (Student 909381)
Behavioral Disabilities: $45,540.00 for each student at a total cost of $45,540.00. (student 907579)
Multiply Disabled: $40,140.00 for each student at a total cost of $280,980.00.
Students:
913820
909507
909507
910395
910152
908593
912835

Cape May County Special Services School District (Student 907548)
Multiply Disabled: $49,250.00 for each student at a total cost of $49,250.00 (cost prorated pending start date).
Personal Aide: $19,950.00 (cost prorated pending start date).

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution for the formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator:
. Facilities update given by Chairperson Rich Dase

1. Resolution of the Galloway Board of Education of the Galloway School District, in Atlantic County, authorizing the submission of other capital project documents to the New Jersey Department of Education:
RESOLVED that the Galloway School District Board of Education approve the following projects:
. New Generator at Arthur Rann Elementary School (FVHD #5119 / DOE #1690-015-19-1000)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's Architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

CERTIFICATION
I, Joy N. Nixon, Business Administrator/Board Secretary of the Board of Education of the Galloway School District in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the resolution entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE Galloway School District IN THE COUNTY OF Atlantic, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION," is a copy of the resolution which was duly adopted by the Board at a meeting duly called and held on October 15,2018, in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq., at which meeting a quorum was present and acting throughout and which resolution has been compared by me with the original thereof as contained in the minutes as officially recorded in my office in the Minute Book of the Board and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof and the aforesaid resolution has not been repealed, amended or rescinded but remains in full force and effect on and as of the date hereof.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Girl Scout Troop #13094 requests the use of the cafeteria at Roland Rogers Elementary School on Monday evenings for meetings beginning October 1, 2018 through June 10,2019,6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Administrative approval granted)

2. Atlantic Cape PSA requests the use of the cafeteria to host the NJPSA Regional Meeting & ACPSA Kick -Off Session at Roland Rogers Elementary School on Thursday, October 25, 2018,4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

3. Galloway PAL Basketball requests the use of all available gyms for the 2018-2019 winter basketball season for practices and games Monday through Fridays beginning Thursday, November 1, 2018 through March 30, 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

4. Galloway Warrior Youth Lacrosse requests the use of the gym at Roland Rogers Elementary School on Monday evenings for practice beginning November 5, 2018 through April 29, 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Jan Manganiello, science teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 30, 2019. Mrs. Manganiello has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 34 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 Michael Pearsall, head custodian at Arthur Rann School, effective December 1, 2018. Mr. Pearsall has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 25 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Marianne Taroncher, child study team secretary at Galloway Township Public Schools, effective November 16,2018.

4. Resolution to extend the leave request from Karen Baker, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
11/27/2018 - 12/31/2018
Returning - 1/2/2019
without pay; opts out of benefits

5. Resolution to approve Solitaire Ireland as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $33,261.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-216-100-1 06-040-SA (replacement position)

6. Resolution to approve Jenifer Wyers as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $33,261.00; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account#11-214-100-106-045-SA
(replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve Jennifer Keiser as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; (prorated) Degree: non cert; Account #11-216-100-1 06-040-SA (replacement position)

8. Resolution to approve Gina Kucharski as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; (prorated) Degree: non cert; Account #11-216-100-1 06-040-SA (replacement position)

9. Resolution to approve Susan Maxwell as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 9, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $24,613.14; (prorated) Degree: SA; Account #11-190-100-1 06-015-SA (new position)

10. Resolution to approve Cindy Gorgo as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 9, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $24,613.14; (prorated) Degree: SA; Account #11-190-100-1 06-015-SA (new position)

11. Resolution to approve Nuray Sahingoz as a part-time custodian at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $22,361.25 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-046-SA (replacement position)

12. Resolution to approve the following staff member for Child Care for the 2018-2019 school year effective October 16, 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
Andrea Olley
Joana Piazzoli

13. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Certified Rate: $95.00 per day; Non-Certified Rate: $85.00 per day; Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-1 01-0XX-SS; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-1 01-0XX-SS; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-1 01-0XX-SB
Theresa Cicali - Certified; $95.00
Shefali Patel - Certified; $95.00

14. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodial worker for the 2018-2019 school year effective October 16, 2018 through June 30, 2019; pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-100-000-SB: Tyler Weber

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Maeghan Kurz as Team Leader at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018 - 2019 school year effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; Stipend $2,050.00 for school year; (prorated) Account # 20-250-100-1 00-045-SA (IDEA)

2. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School staff members for the Morning Academic Program; effective November 6, 2018; Stipend: Teachers $38.00 per hour; Assistants $25.00 per hour; not to exceed 30 hours per person; Account #20-231-100-100-048-SA (Title I)
Janessa DiOrio
Sue Folcher
Jennifer Glascock
David Werner
Courtney Smith
Jennifer Viteritto
Brittany Mckee
Regina Silver
Rebecca Elia
Lisa Clark
Jackie Durazzi
Jennifer Furgione
Kim Schaffer

3. Resolution to approve the following participants for the Novice Teacher Training Program; not to exceed 6 hours per person; $28.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-0XX-SA (Title IIA)
Sharon Foley
Jennifer Tompkins
John Jensen
Mia Tallone

4. Resolution to approve 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 #20-250-100-1 OO-OXX-SA (IDEA)
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

5. Resolution to approve the following staff members to provide supplemental instruction per student's IEP at the rate of $38.00 per hour; effective September 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019. Account# 20-250-100-1 00-016-SA (IDEA)
Jan Manganiello
Irene Tjoumakaris

6. Resolution to approve the following staff member for co-curricular activities per IEP for student #907353 at the rate of $30.68 per hour; effective September 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019. Account# 20-250-100-1 00-016-SA (IDEA): lIisa Goldberg

7. 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).
AR Nicole Leidemer
AR Jeremy Post
AR Rebecca Zimmerman
MS Scott Costa
MS Paige Levy
MS Kim Mattina
MS Paige Phillips
PO Julie Dunkelberger
PO Stephanie French
PO Heather Samuelson
RE Paula Angelo
RE Jackie Lautato
RE Kim Monroe
RE Jenny Papandrea
RE Frank Santo
RE Brittany Sheridan
RO Brian Dunn
RO Ryan Flick
RO Larry Little
SM Rich Garbutt
SM Karen Hanko
SM Jamie Sarraiocco

8. Resolution to approve the following part-time staff members to attend the Fall Staff Development Day; hourly rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 1.5 hours per person; Account #20-270-200-100-0XX-SA (Title IIA).
AR Brianna Gerstel $34.56
AR Cindy Gorgo $26.90
AR Jessica Greaux $34.70
AR Brittny Kahler $27.79
AR Sue Maxwell $26.90
AR Rachel Weber $30.13
MS Lisa Chatten $28.26
MS Ashlee Peifer $37.47
RE Amy Cooper $25.25
RE Elfi Elling $27.40
RE Julianne Mueller $35.34
RE Mia Tallone $34.56
RO Sinetra Gandy $26.03
RO Karen Loatwell $29.07
SM Christie Goddard $37.02
SM Savanna Pawloswki $12.14
SM Courtney Smith $34.56
01 Alison Briant-Burley $24.75

I. POLICY
. A Policy Committee meeting was held on October 1, 2018 and an update will be provided by Chairperson Gentile

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #9112 Electronic Participation in Meetings (New; First Reading) (Attachment 1.1)
2. Policy #9114 Board Member Resignation and Removal (New; First Reading) (Attachment 1.2)
3. Policy #9324 Public Participation in Board Meetings (New; First Reading) (Attachment 1.3)
4. Policy #9327 Videotaping Meeting for Public Relations Information (New: First Reading) (Attachment 1.4)
5. Policy #9322 Public and Executive Sessions (Revised; First Reading) (Attachment 1.5)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
October 29, 2018; Monday - Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00 pm
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

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Live Streaming of Video Surveillance between the Galloway Township Public Schools and the Galloway Township Police Department. (Attachment N.1)

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Potential Litigation

ADJOURNMENT

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