PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Presentation: Proposed 2018 - 2019 School Budget
Annette C.Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent and Joy N. Nixon, CPA, School Business Administrator

APPROVAL OF BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposed school district budget for the 2018-2019 School Year for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools as follows:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to acknowledge that the 2018-2019 budget as described above results in a general fund tax levy of $ 32,557,191 and a debt service fund tax levy of $132,398.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, budgeted travel expenses do not exceed $50,000.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a), maximum dollar amounts for public relations and professional services have been established and are detailed in the appropriations section of the 2018-2019 budget.

REGULAR MEETING

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from GTMS student thanking the Superintendent and the Galloway Township Police Department for having School Resource Officers (SROs)

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on April 16, 2018 for the reporting period of March 15, 2018 through April 11, 2018

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:

2. Resolution to submit application to the NJ Department of Education for Arthur Rann Elementary School to participate in the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) framework implementation project. The NJDOE is presently only allowing one school per district to apply. A copy of the application is available at the district office and will be available at the Board meeting.
3. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Clinical Fieldwork for the Early Summer Semester:

4. Resolution to approve the following Thomas Jefferson University Occupational Therapy Student for Fieldwork for the Early Summer Semester:
OIT Student: Cooperating School OIT: School/Grade
Shannon Kelly Heather Samuelson Pomona/Arthur Rann/GTMS
Various grades
School/Grade
GTMS/7
Cooperating Teacher:
Jenna Smith
5. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Student Teacher for the
Fall 2018 Semester:
Student Teacher:
Allison Baer
6. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to perform at the Atlantic Cape Community College Annual Tie Ceremony and College Decision Day in Mays Landing, NJ on May 1, 2018. (Parent transportation)
7. Resolution to approve GTMS students to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on May 11, 2018 and June 1, 2018 (Staff transport with parent approval)
8. Resolution to approve the Reeds Road Elementary School 4th grade students to walk to Absegami High School in Galloway, NJ to build birdhouses with the Advanced Shop students on May 17 and 18, 2018.
9. Resolution to approve Arthur Rann Elementary School 4th grade students to walk to Patriot Park in Galloway, NJ to conduct a park clean-up and plant flowers on May 18, 2018
10. Resolution to approve preschool students at Smithville Elementary School to travel to Pomona Preschool on May 24, 2018 to attend the Barnyard Friends assembly (Transportation provided courtesy Integrity Transportation at no cost to the district)

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:
1 Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for March 2018 (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 EA)
2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for March 2018 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for March 31, 2018 (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.1 0(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of March 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-16.1 O(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 March 31,2018 (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the March transfers for the 2017-2018 Budget (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the April 2018 Bills List in the amount of $1,983,030.78 (Attachment E.9)
8. Resolution to submit the OceanFirst Foundation Model Classroom 2018 Competitive Grant.
Submission titled: The Middle School Collaborative Learning Lab.
Amount Requested: $10,000.
9. Resolution to approve the tuition receivable student beginning February 12, 2018 through June 30, 2018:

Out of District Travel:
10. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activity:
Activity: 2018 NJASBO Annual Spring Conference
Name: Dates: Expenses: Accoynt #:
Joy N. Nixon June 6 - 8, 2018 Registration: $275.00 (each) 11-000-251-890-000
Heidi Pacula TraveI/Parking:$ 20.00 (each)

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
. Informational Item:
First job site meeting was held on April 17, 2018 to discuss ATC and HVAC controls replacement and a report will be given by Chairperson Dase. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator:
1. 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 projects:
Building Project Account Number Amount
Smithville ES HVAC Rooftop Cafe Unit 11-000-261-420-048-00 $24,900
Roland Rogers ES HVAC Rooftop Cafe Unit 11-000-261-420-046-00 $24,900
*GTMS FEMA Generator Connection 11-000-261-420-016-00 $42,500
*Roland Rogers ES FEMA Generator Connection 11-000-261-420-046-00 $23,917
*(FEMA will reimburse Galloway Township Board of Education 90% of the costs)
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $116,217 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.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
1. United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) requests the use of the gym, cafeteria, and various classrooms at GTMS to host a K-9 Training Seminar on Saturday, May 19,2018, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to extend the leave request from Julie DiDomenico, intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
12/31/2017 - 6/30/2018
Returning 9/1/2018
without pay, without benefits
2. Resolution to approve Elfie Elling as a part-time kindergarten classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 1: $24,795.00 (prorated); Degree: Cert; Account #11-190-100-1 06-045-SA (replacement position)
3. Resolution to approve Bobbi Gunnels as a part-time food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 1: Tier II - $11.59 per hour; 4 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-1 DO-ODD-SA (replacement position)
4. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year, effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Certified Rate: $95.00 per day; Non-Certified Rate: $85.00 per day; Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-1 01-000-SB;Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-1 01-000-SB
Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-000-SB
Kory Morgenweck $85.00 (non certified)
Allison Stiles $85.00 (non certified)
5. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodial worker for the 2017-2018 school year effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018; pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-1 00-000-S8: Willie Jenkins

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff member to work the 2018-2019 school year Kindergarten registration; "not to exceed" 9 hours; hourly rate listed:
School Nurse
Account #11-000-213-1 04-000-SA
Lauren Hepkin $ 34.35
2. Resolution to approve the following staff member for Child Care for the 2017-2018 school year effective April 16, 2018 through June 30, 2018; "not to exceed" 29 hours per week; Account #62-990-320-1 01-000-SA
Child Care Support Staff/Substitute
Stipend: $15.00 per hour
Alexis Gist
3. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Smithville Elementary School 2017-2018 Title I Planning Team; not to exceed 6 hours per person; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-100-1 00-048-SA (Title I)
Teachers
Jamie Sarraiocco
Donna Ferrara
Jill Fernandez
Kim Shaffer
Kristi Cieslak
Fawn Forbes
Brittany McKee
Ellen Kell
4. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Pops Program at GTMS; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; not to exceed 80 hours each; Account # 63-800-320-200-000-SA
Jordan Bilicki (pending successful completion of the criminal history review)
Alexandra Block
Michael Daly
Kevin Gehringer
Jim Glenn

I. POLICY
Informational Item:
The Policy Committee met on April 23, 2018 and a report will be given by Chairperson Gentile
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments for second reading and adoption were provided at the 4-16-18 meeting)
1. Policy #4131/ Staff Development; In-Service Education/Visitations/Conferences 4131.1 (First Reading) (Attachment 1.1)
2. Policy #6145.1/ Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition 6145.2 (First Reading) (Attachment 1.2)
3. Policy #2131 Chief School Administrator (Second Reading and Adoption)
4. Policy #4115 Supervision (Second Reading and Adoption)
5. Policy #4116 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members (Second Reading and Adoption)
6. Policy #9130 Committees (Second Reading and Adoption)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
May 14, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
May 21,2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
June 25, 2018 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concerts:
GTMS - May 9, 2018; 7:00pm - District Jazz Concert
Roland Rogers - May 10, 2018; 6:30pm - Band and Chorus (Spring Expo prior to Concert at 5:00pm)
Smithville - May 21, 2018; 7:00pm - Chorus
Arthur Rann - May 16, 2018; 7:00pm - Band and Chorus (Art Show and Book Fair prior to concert at 6:00pm)
Reeds Road - May 22, 2018; 6:30pm - Band and Chorus
GTMS - May 30, 2018; 7:00pm - Band and Chorus
Smithville - May 31, 2018; 7:00pm - Band
. GTMS Diversity Night May17,2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
. GTMS Open House May 23,2018 6:00 pm
. Nature Fest! May 24,2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Mr. B's Backyard Raindate 5/25/18
. Smithville Arts Expo May 24,2018 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
. 8th Grade Awards June 12, 2018 8:00 am
GTMS Promotional Ceremonies - June 19, 2018
. Team F - 3:00pm
. Team H - 4:30pm
. Team E - 6:00pm
. Team G - 7:30pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution to approve the 2018-2019 revised school calendar (Date correction)
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Personnel - Superintendent of Schools Annual Evaluation and Contract
. Student Matters - HIB
ADJOURNMENT