Regular Meeting August 27, 2018

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Karen L. Campbell, Director, Office of Supplemental Educational Programs, New Jersey Department of Education, informing the Superintendent that the 2018-2019 Bilingual Program Waiver request was approved.
2. Letter from Bruce Bassetti of Bassetti Photo, Inc., regarding commission for the 2017-2018 school year.

B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Summer 2018 / School Year 2018-2019 Instructional and Non-Instructional Initiatives and Updates presented by:

  • Dr. Jennifer Baldwin, Director of Special Education
  • Mr. Gil Chapman, District Technology Services Manager
  • Dr. Annette Giaquinto, Superintendent
  • Mr. Michael Hinman, Director of Curriculum
  • Mrs. Betty Napoli, Director of Curriculum
  • Mr. Rocco Rosetti, District Operations Manager

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report - Amy Houck Elco, Esq.
2. School Opening Update

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

1. Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Program for the 2018-2019 school year. (Attachment D.1)
2. Resolution to approve the "Apollo Project" Data Sharing and Non-Disclosure Agreements between NCS Pearson, Inc. and the Galloway Township Public Schools effective June 18, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (There is no cost to the district to participate in this project which compares interim assessments to end-of-year assessments.) (Attachment D.2)
3. Resolution to approve the Google Expeditions program with Galloway Township Middle School, pending final review by attorney. (Attachment D.3)
4. Resolution to approve the submission of a GTMS 2018-2019 Special Olympics New Jersey Play Unified Grant Application in the amount of $2,000.00.
5. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following student:

School Student
GTMS #906824; 40 hours continuation from 4/23/18

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 ID# Effective Date Grade
Roland Rogers 909935 September 4, 2018 4
Smithville 908805 September 4, 2018 6

7. Resolution to approve the following University of Phoenix Student Teacher for the Fall 2018 semester:

Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade
Melody Daloisio Donna McAvoy Reeds Road/2
Carol Santo Roland Rogers/PreK

8. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Practicum Request in School Nursing for Fall 2018:

Student Cooperating Nurse School
Lauren Hepkin MaryBeth Wegman Roland Rogers Elementary

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator and the Finance Committee:

● Finance meeting update will be given by Chairperson John Knorr
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for June 30, 2018 and July 31, 2018. (Attachment E.1 and E.1a)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales for June 30, 2018 (Attachment E.2)
Breakfast and Lunch Meal Counts Participation for June 30, 2018 (Attachment E.3)
Special Income Detail for June 30, 2018 and July 31, 2018 (Attachment E.4 and E.4a)
2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June 2018 and July 2018 in accordance with Policy #3290 . (Attachment E.5 and E.5a)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June 30, 2018 and July 31, 2018. (Attachment E.6 and E.6a)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of June 30, 2018 and July 31, 2018 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.
5. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of June 2018 and July 2018. (Attachment E.7 and E.7a)
6. Resolution to approve the August Bills List - 2018-2019 budget in the amount of $2,886,299.64. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the additional June transfers for the 2017-2018 budget and July transfers for the 2018-2019 Budget. (Attachment E.9 and E.9a)
8. Resolution to approve submission of the amended FY 2018-2019 Preschool Expansion Grant (PEG) as follows:
$1,097,421 - FY 2019 Award
16,511 - FY 2018 Carryover
$1,113,932 - Total
9. Resolution to approve submission of the 2018-2019 Preschool Education Expansion Aid (PEEA) application in the amount of $623,988 and accept the Statement of Assurances. (A copy will be available at the meeting)
10. Resolution to approve the food service administrative fee contract between Galloway Township Public Schools and the Atlantic Community Charter School for the 2018 - 2019 school year Dinner Program beginning September 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 for an administrative fee of $2,500 ($250 per month for 10 months). (Attachment E.10)
11. Resolution to approve a 5-year renewal subscription with Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. for Lexia Reading Core5Students Subscription effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2023, at a total cost of $60,060 to be paid in Year 1. (Funded by local budget and Title I accounts)
12. Resolution to approve a 5-year lease contract between Dell Financial Services, LLC and the Galloway Township Middle School for 16 chromebooks and 16 computing carts effective September 1, 2018, at a cost of $31,646.45 per year.

Transportation Contracts:
13. Resolution to approve the parental contract for student #907092 to cover the cost for student transportation for the 2018 - 2019 school year. The $2,000 per annum
cost covers to and from GTMS for 180 days.
14. Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00 (Attachment E.11)

Special Education:
15. Resolution to approve tuition receivable student:

Student: Home District: Dates: Tuition:
McKinney Vento
914429 Pleasantville 09/06/18 - 06/30/2019 $14,643.00

16. Resolution to approve tuition payable students:

Student: Home District: Dates: Tuition:
McKinney Vento
913507 Cinnaminson Twp. 02/12/18 - 06/30/2018 $ 6,550.40
910850 Newark Public Schools 01/17/18 - 06/30/2018 $ 8,412.97
913744 Egg Harbor Twp, 10/25/17 - 06/30/2018 $14,194.00
913745 Egg Harbor Twp. 10/25/17 - 06/30/2018 $15,763.00

17. Resolution to approve Out of District placement at ACSSSD ESY, July 9 thru August 3, 2018 at $2,200.00 per student not to exceed $13,200.00.
#910152 906336 912835 910395 909381 913820
18. Resolution to approve the following out of district placements for the 2018-2019 school year (Includes ESY):
Account # 11-000-100-566-000-02
Bancroft--Mt. Laurel $69,193.28 for each student at total cost of $69,193.28.
#906502
Personal Aide at cost of $34,944.00.
#906502
Yale--Atlantic, Inc. $63,592.20 for each student at a cost of $63,592.20.
#906077
Yale--Atlantic, Inc. $63,592.20 for each student at total cost of $63,592,20.
#911618
Personal Aide at cost of $40,950.00.
#911618
19. Resolution to approve the following out of district placement for 2018-2019 school year (Does not include ESY):
Coastal--$51,789.75 for each student at total cost of $51,789.65.
#907380
20. Resolution to approve revision to Bancroft, Mt. Laurel contract for a rate increase from $332.66 to $372.62 per day for the 2018-2019 SY.
# 906502 905535
21 . Resolution to approve the following tutors at Pilgrim Academy at a cost of $35.00 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year. Account #20-250-100-300-0P1-02 (Non-Public Funds)
Ruth Blouch
Kaitlin Bosch
Deborah Cartwright
Rosemarie Dickinson
Tami Harris
Suzanne Landon
Rachel Peterson
Christina Walden
Sharon Wilson
22 . Resolution to approve the following aides at The Pilgrim Academy at a cost of $18.00 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year. Account # 20-250-100-300-0P1-02 (Non-Public Funds)
Nancy Bell
Catherine DelCollo
Lori Kelly

Out of District Travel:
23.. Resolution to approve the following professional development activity:
Activity: Everyday Practices that Engage and Empower Readers

Names: Date: Expenses: Account:
Christa Atkins 12/03/2018 Registration: $627.00 20-270-200-500-016-00
Jeff Morris (total cost) (Title IIA)
Jenna Smith

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent requests approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Joy N. Nixon, School Business Administrator:
● Chairperson Richard Dase will give an update on the following job site meetings;

August 9 at 11:00 am: AR Alterations and Electrical Upgrades at AR and RR

12:00 pm: ATC HVAC Controls at AR, SM, PO
12:30 pm: Reeds Road Site Improvements

August 23 at 11:00 am: AR Alterations and Electrical Upgrades at AR and RR

12:00 pm: ATC HVAC Controls at AR, SM, PO
12:30 pm: Reeds Road Site Improvements

1. Resolution to approve Change Order #2 from DEC Electrical Contractors, Inc. for a decrease for the unused allowance of $3,061.25 for 1 additional camera at Arthur Rann and 4 additional cameras at GTMS including installation. The original contract was for $516,118.49 and the revised amount is $513,057.24. (Attachment F.1)
2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from DEC Electrical Contractors, Inc. for an increase of $4,990.43 for transformer relocations at Arthur Rann and Reeds Road Elementary Schools for AR Alterations and AR and RR Electrical Upgrades. The original contract was for $322,900.00 and the revised amount is $327,890.43. (Attachment F.2)
3. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from Peterson Service Company, Inc. for a decrease for the unused allowance of $2,129.64 for additional unit ventilators, exhaust fans, temperature sensors, and BAS control at Arthur Rann and Smithville Elementary Schools and Pomona Preschool for ATC Systems & HVAC Controls Replacement. The original contract was for $480,770.00 and the revised amount is $478,640.36. The Business Administrator certifies availability of funds for the revised contract amount. (Attachment F.3)

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Galloway PAL Basketball requests the use of the gym at Roland Rogers Elementary School Monday through Thursday evenings for practice beginning August 2, 2018 through November 1, 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Administrative approval granted for August) (request to add additional October dates 8/13)
2. Galloway PAL Basketball requests the use of the gym at GTMS on Wednesday evenings for practice beginning August 8, 2018 through September 26, 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. (Administrative approval granted for August)
3. AAU Youth Basketball requests the use of the gym at Reeds Road Elementary School on Sunday and Tuesday evenings for basketball practice beginning September 4, 2018 through June 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Sundays) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Tuesdays). (Majority of players Galloway residents)
4. Galloway PAL Basketball requests the use of the gym at GTMS on Friday evenings beginning September 7, 2018 through November 1, 2018, 6:00 pm - 9:00pm.
5. Galloway Renegades Cheer requests the use of the gym at Arthur Rann Elementary School Monday through Thursday evenings beginning September 10, 2018 through November 1, 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
6. Four Seasons requests the use of the gym at Smithville Elementary School for Volleyball on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning September 10, 2018 through June 2019, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
7. Heartfulness Meditation requests the use of the library at Arthur Rann Elementary School to host meditation for teachers on Monday evenings beginning September 10, 2018 through June 10, 2019, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm.
8. Girl Scout Troop #11445 requests the use of the cafeteria at Smithville Elementary School to host meetings on Tuesday evenings beginning September 11, 2018 through June 11, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm.
9. Boy Scout Pack #634 requests the use of the cafeteria at Reeds Road Elementary School on Tuesday evenings to host Cub Scout meetings beginning September 11, 2018 through June 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
10.Boy Scout Pack #12 requests the use of the cafeteria at Arthur Rann Elementary School on Tuesday evenings to host meetings beginning September 11, 2018 through May 14, 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
11.Girl Scout Troop #16116 requests the use of the cafeteria at Arthur Rann Elementary School to host meetings on Wednesday evenings beginning September 12, 2018 through June 12, 2019, 6:00 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 Donna McAvoy, elementary school teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019. Mrs. McAvoy has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 28 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 William Manganiello, 12 month secretary at Galloway Township Middle School, effective November 30, 2018. Mr. Manganiello has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 15 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 Roy Somers, classroom assistant at Pomona PreSchool, effective August 21, 2018.
4. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Alexis Gist, part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective August 17, 2018.
5. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Cheryl Glover, part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective July 23, 2018.
6. Resolution to extend the leave request from Christina Lacontora, 4th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
9/4/2018 - 6/30/2019 without pay; without benefits
Returning - 9/1/2019
7. Resolution to approve the leave request from Steven Bower, physical education teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
9/11/2018 - 9/21/2018 without pay; opts out of benefits
Returning - 9/24/2018
8. Resolution to approve Mary Ellen Lockwood as a full-time 2nd grade elementary teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective
September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 2: $53,225.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-120-100-101-048-SA (replacement position)
9. Resolution to approve Janessa DiOrio as a full-time 4th grade elementary teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 4: $50,131.00; Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-048-SA (replacement position)
10.Resolution to approve Jennifer Viteritto as a full-time 4th grade elementary teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 2: $49,701.00; Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-048-SA (replacement position)
11.Resolution to approve Christie Goddard as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $39,238.50;(prorated) Degree: MA; Account #20-231-100-101-048-SA (replacement position)
12.Resolution to approve Courtney Smith as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $36,630.74; (prorated); Degree: BA; Account #11-230-100-101-048-SA (replacement position)
13.Resolution to approve Brianna Gerstel as a part-time intervention teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $37,096.94; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-230-100-101-015-SA (replacement position)
14.Resolution to approve Courtney Richardson as a full-time special education teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 6: $55,823.00; Degree: MA+15; Account #11-213-100-101-045-SA (leave position)
15.Resolution to approve Mia Tallone as a part-time intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $37,096.94; (prorated) Degree: BA; Account #11-230-100-101-045-SA (leave position)
16.Resolution to approve Stephanie Wilson as a full-time 4th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 10: $54,328.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-120-100-101-048-SA (leave position)
17.Resolution to approve Todd Loveland as the Child Care Program / Community Education Coordinator effective August 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $38.00/hr.; Account # 62-990-320-104-000-SA
18.Resolution to approve Jaime Lavis as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $35,098.00; Degree: Certified; Account #11-209-100-106-045-SA (replacement position)
19.Resolution to approve Sandra Galushka as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 8: $36,761.00; Degree:BA; Account #11-204-100-106-045-SA (replacement position)
20.Resolution to approve Carrie Pogue as a full-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School/Pomona Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; Degree:non certified; Account #11-207-100-106-040-SA (replacement position)
21.Resolution to approve Karen Macomber as a full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $32,344.00; Degree:non certified; Account #11-214-100-106-045-SA (replacement position)
22.Resolution to approve Dandre Dennis as a full-time classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: Step 1: $33,261.00; Degree:BA; Account #11-190-100-106-016-SA (replacement position)
23.Resolution to approve Amy Cooper as a part-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $23,102.87; Degree:non certified; Account #11-190-100-106-045-SA (replacement position)
24.Resolution to approve Ozlem Sahingoz as a full-time custodian at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Step 1: $35,778.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-046-SA (replacement position)
25.Resolution to approve Stacy Satero as a full-time night foreman at Reeds Road School for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $47,000.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-048-SA (replacement position)
26.Resolution to approve Terry White as a full-time food service manager assigned to Atlantic Community Charter School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $38,000.00; Account #60-910-310-100-030-SA (new position)
27.Resolution to approve Kim Trofa as a part-time food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $10,221.12; Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (increase in hours)
28.Resolution to approve Caroline Rubiella as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $10,221.12; Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (increase in hours)
29.Resolution to approve Carol Haslam as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $8,916.48; Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (new position)
30.Resolution to approve Anne Delbaugh as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $7,801.92; Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (replacement position)
31.Resolution to approve Susan Coleman as a part-time food service worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation. Salary: $7,801.92; Account #60-910-310-100-000-SA (replacement position)
32.Resolution to approve Thuy Kershenblatt as a part-time food service worker at Atlantic Community Charter School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $8,916.48; Account #60-910-310-100-030-SA (replacement position)
33.Resolution to increase the substitute secretarial hourly rate from $9.35 per hour to $10.00 per hour effective August 28, 2018.
34.Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 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 #11-110-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-0XX-SB; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-0XX-SB
Rachel DeFeis $85.00 Non certified
Dennis Dandre $85.00 Non certified
Debbie Wilkins $85.00 Non certified
35.Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary $10.00 per hour, Account #11-000-240-105-0XX-SB:
Cindra Gorgo
Joseph Mycock
Jessica Czar
36.Resolution to approve the following substitute food service workers for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; pending successful completion of the criminal history review and background investigation; Salary: $10.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-0SB-SA
Kathleen Marks Waszen
Kari Egan
37.Resolution to approve the following staff transfers for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018. (Attachments H.1)
38.Resolution to renew the following substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (Attachment H.2)
Substitute Teachers (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
Salary: Non-certified: $85.00 per day; Certified: $95.00 per day
Substitute Nurses - Account #11-000-213-104-0XX-SB;Salary $200.00 per day
Substitute Secretaries - Account #11-000-240-105-0XX-SB;Salary $10.00 per hr
Substitute Custodians - Account #11-000-262-110-000-SB;Salary $12.00 per hr
Substitute Food Service - Account #60-910-310-100-0SB-SA; Salary $10.00 per hr

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Ashlee Peifer as the substitute nurse for the Summer Learning program. Stipend: $27.42/hr up to 12 hours; Account #20-231-200-100-000-SB (ESEA Title I); hourly rate per the negotiated contract.
2. Resolution to approve MaryAnn Steinmann to provide required health services training to district maintenance and custodial staff. Stipend $38.00/hour; not to exceed 5 hours; Account:11-000-213-104-045-SA
3. Resolution to approve Rich Garbutt to help coordinate school-culture planning for Smithville Elementary School. Stipend: $38.00/hr up to 80 hours total; Account #20-231-200-100-048-SB (ESEA Title I)
4. Resolution to approve the Stefanie Tripician to attend Grades 6-8 Science Curriculum Development workshop; stipend $38.00 per hour, not to exceed 9 hours; Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA).
5. Resolution to approve instrumental music training and planning for the following staff members. Not to exceed 4 hours per person; Stipends as listed. Account 20-270-200-100-048-SA (ESEA Title IIA)
Frank Soltys $38.00/hr.
Beth Rohaly $28.00/hr.
6. Resolution to approve the following staff members for Kindergarten Screening. Not to exceed 3 hours per person. Hourly rate (as per negotiated agreement):
Jen Bongiovanni $61.31 #11-110-100-101-015-SA
Cynthia Phillips $40.00 #11-110-100-101-045-SA
Gwen Cook $58.79 #11-110-100-101-046-SA
Dave Werner $57.95 #11-110-100-101-048-SA
7. Resolution to approve the Stefanie Tripician to attend EdConnect - Design your own assessment Workshop; stipend $28.00 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours.
Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA).
8. Resolution to approve Karen Kupp to attend Grade 6-8 SS RST (DQB) Writing Training; Stipend $28.00 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours; Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA).
9. Resolution to approve Karen Kupp and Rainer Birkenstock to attend Writing Workshop: How to Build Effective Writing Instruction ; Stipend $28.00 per hour, not to exceed 2 hours; Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA).
10.Resolution to approve the following staff to attend the Mentor Teacher Training; Stipend $28.00 per hour, not to exceed 2 hours; (ESEA Title IIA). Accounts as follows:
Jen Glascock #20-270-200-100-048-SA
Neil McCreesh #20-270-200-100-016-SA
Jill Fernandez #20-270-200-100-048-SA
11.Resolution to approve the following staff for Fundations Training; Stipend: $38.00 per hour for Fundations Training/Writing; $28.00 per hour for Fundations Training Session; not to exceed 2 hours each; Account #20-250-100-100-015-SA (IDEA)
Joy Daley $38.00
Jennifer Derasmo $28.00
Karen Ewert $28.00
Katie Lanahan $28.00
12.Resolution to approve the following staff for the Technology Curriculum Writing workshop; Stipend $38.00 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours; (ESEA Title IIA) Accounts as follows:
Jeremy Post #20-270-200-100-015-SA
Kim Monroe #20-270-200-100-045-SA
Brian Dunn #20-270-200-100-046-SA
Rich Garbutt #20-270-200-100-048-SA
Kim Mattina #20-270-200-100-016-SA
13. Resolution to approve the following staff for EdConnect: Learn how to use lesson plan features; Stipend $28.00 per hour not to exceed 3 hours; (ESEA Title IIA) Accounts as follows:
Sean McCarthy #20-270-200-100-046-SA
Jenn Uthoff #20-270-200-100-048-SA
14. Resolution to approve the following staff for EdConnect Work Session; Stipend $28.00 per hour not to exceed 3 hours; (ESEA Title IIA) Accounts as follows:
Heather D'Addario #20-270-200-100-046-SA
Spring Bass-Smoaks #20-270-200-100-046-SA
Jenn Uthoff #20-270-200-100-048-SA
15.Resolution to approve the following staff for Gr 6-8 Math Curriculum Training/ Writing; Stipend $38.00 per hour not to exceed 9 hours; Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA)
Jason Truppa
Rainer Birkenstock
16.Resolution to approve the following staff for Gr 6-8 Math Curriculum Training/ Training; Stipend $28.00 per hour not to exceed 3 hours; Account #20-270-200-100-016-SA (ESEA Title IIA)
Jason Truppa
Rainer Birkenstock
17. Resolution to approve the following teachers to participate in the Summer Leadership Workshop and Planning; Stipend: $38.00 per hour not to exceed 4 hours per person; (ESEA Title IIA) Accounts as follows:
Sarah Ashley Sharpe #20-270-200-100-040-SA
Laura Todd #20-270-200-100-048-SA
18.Resolution to approve the following staff for child care for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; not to exceed 29 hours per week; Account #62-990-320-101-000-SA
Nurses with Appropriate License and NJ Nurse Certificate
Increase hourly rate from $18.00 to $20.00
Child Care Support Staff/Substitutes
Stipend: $17.00 per hour
Beatrice Jenkins
Joanna Dembowski
Tyler Gardner
Yvelise Cajuste
Erin Stonnell
Rachel Weber
Nurses with Appropriate License
Stipend: $20.00 per hour
Mary Beth Wegman

I. POLICY
● The Policy Committee met on July 26, 2018 and an update will be given by Chairperson Gentile
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #3542.43 Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (First Reading) (Attachment I.1)
2. Policy #4111 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (First Reading) (Attachment I.2)
3. Policy #4211 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (First Reading) (Attachment I.3)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
September 10, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
September 24, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

  • New Staff Orientation August 29 & 30, 2018 8:30 am - 3:30 pm GTMS Cafetorium
  • Guest Teacher Orientation August 30, 2018 8:30 am - 12:00 pm GTMS
  • First Day for Staff September 4, 2018 8:20 am - 3:30 pm - School-Based
  • District-Wide Opening Celebration/Staff Development Day: September 5, 2018 8:20 am - 3:30 pm GTMS Cafetorium
  • Kindergarten Orientation September 5, 2018
    • Arthur Rann 2:00 pm
    • Reeds Road 2:00 pm
    • Roland Rogers 1:00 pm
    • Smithville 2:00 pm
  • Preschool Orientation September 5, 2018 - Pomona Preschool; 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
  • Back to School Nights
    • Pomona Preschool September 17, 2018 6:00 pm
    • Arthur Rann September 27, 2018 6:00 pm
    • Reeds Road September 12, 2018 6:00 pm
    • Roland Rogers September 20, 2018 6:00 pm
    • Smithville September 25, 2018 6:00 pm
    • GTMS September 26, 2018 6:00 pm
  • Galloway Township Education Foundation Golf Outing - September 30, 2018

M. OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution to appoint Christine LoPresto in the following roles for the 2018 - 2019 school year (original appointments were made at the Fiscal Year Reorganization meeting held on May 14, 2018):
● Substance Awareness Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year
● Homeless Liaison for the 2018-2019 school year
● Safety and Health Designee for the 2018-2019 school year

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

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