Regular Meeting January 22, 2018

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Kimberley Harrington, former Commissioner, State of New Jersey Department of Education, stating that Atlantic Community Charter School (ACCS) has been renewed for a period of five years (Attachment A.1)
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Tahia Abedin, GTMS Student Council Vice President
2. Plaque of appreciation from Special Olympics of New Jersey for the support during the 2018 Winter Games

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2017 (Attachment C.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for December 2017 (Attachment C.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of December 7, 2017 through January 17, 2018 (Attachment C.4)

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

1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:

School Student
Arthur Rann 914037 1 hour per day absent beginning 1/3/18; ending 3/3/18; per hospitalization
GTMS 907336 2 hrs per day beginning 1/2/18 ending 2/2/18; per doctor's note

2. Resolution to approve Home Schooling for the 2017-2018 school year for the following student in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00: Alternative Education Programs:

School Student Effective Date Grade
Reeds Road 908176 January 10, 2018 5

3. Resolution to approve the following Rutgers University Clinical Placement for the Spring 2018 Semester:

Student Cooperating Nurse School/Grade
Kalynn Basso MaryAnn Steinmann Reeds/Various

4. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Clinical Placement for the Spring 2018 Semester: (alternate days of other Clinical Placement)

Student Cooperating Nurse School/Grade
Judith Cassidy MaryAnn Steinmann Reeds/Various

5. Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for the Spring 2018 Semester on the following dates:
March 10, 17 &24, 2018
April 7, 14,21 &28, 2018
May 5, 2018

6. Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School on January 19, 2018 to perform during Multicultural Day activities. (Administrative approval granted)

7. Resolution to approve GTMS Student Council to visit the New Jersey State House in Trenton, NJ on January 26, 2018; Transportation Cost: $391.21; ($350.00 covered by State House Express Award Grant; $41.21 covered by Student Activity Account)

8. Resolution to approve the GTMS Mathcounts Team to attend the Mathcounts Regional Competition at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ on February 3, 2018 (snow date February 24, 2018); Transportation Cost: $566.21; Account #11-000-270-512-016-00; Estimated Lunch Costs: $72.00; Registration Cost: $240.00; Account #11-401-100-610-016-16

9. Resolution to approve the GTMS Think Day Team to attend the Mainland High School Think Day Competition in Linwood, NJ on March 3,2018; Admission Cost: $65.00; Account #11-401-100-610-016-16 (Parent Transportation)

10. Resolution to approve GEM students from Reeds Road and Smithville Elementary Schools to attend the Odyssey of the Mind Coastal Plains Regional Tournament in Woodstown, NJ on March 17,2018; Transportation Cost: $706.20; $353.10 Account #20-099-100-600-045-45; $353.10 Account #20-099-100-600-048-48 (Funded by the Education Foundation)

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 December 2017 (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 December 2017 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for December 31, 2017 (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 December 31, 2017 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 December 31,2017 (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the December transfers for the 2017-2018 Budget (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the January 2018 Bills List in the amount of $2,026,482.21 (Attachment E.9)

Special Education:
8. Resolution to approve out of district placement for student #906409 in the Behavior Disabilities program at Atlantic County Special Services School District at a prorated cost of $30,107, beginning December 11, 2017 through June 30,2018. Account # 11-000-100-565-000-02

Contracts. Agreements. and Other:
9. Resolution to approve Brown & Brown as Employee Benefits Consultant of Record for a three-year contract effective January 1, 2018. No other proposals were received.

10. Resolution to approve the submission and acceptance of Galloway Township Middle School's AtlantiCare Foundation Edible School Garden Grant in the amount of $800.00.

11. Resolution to approve the submission and acceptance of Arthur Rann's AtlantiCare Foundation Wellness Grant in the amount of $800.00.

Transportation:
12. Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2017/2018 school year: Account #11-000-270-513-000-00
All routes are 180 days unless marked Type of Contract (Activity routes days = possible days) Renewal New Contract Type of School Route Days Per Annum
Route
addenden/CM04 To/From Smithville aide added SM03 118 x $75.00 $8.850.00
(12/12/17)
X quoted To/From Arthur Rann AR-4 100 x $125 $12,500.00
(I ntegrity) 911581 912901 (1/16 - 06/30)

Out of District Travel:
13. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activity:
Activity: AMTNJ Winter Conference, Monroe Township
Name: Alison Adams, Donna Fulmer, Darlene Gilly, Kathryn Marshall
Date: 2/7/2018
Expenses: $164 per person
$23.56 mileage (carpooling - one driver)
Account: 20-270-200-320-000-00 (Title IIA)

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Joy Nixon, School Business Administrator:

1. Resolution to award the following bids for alterations and electrical upgrades at Arthur Rann and Reeds Road Elementary Schools at a total cost of $573,800.00:
Contract No.1: General Construction; R. Maxwell Construction Co., Inc.
Base Bid: Total: $237,000.00
$197,000.00
GC-2
GC-3
GC Work at Arthur Rann
involving electric gear replacement
GC Work at Reeds Road
involving electric gear replacement
$ 30,000.00
$ 10,000.00
Contract No.2: Heating. Ventilating. AC and Refrigeration
Falasca Mechanical
Base Bid:
Contract No.3: Electrical Work
DEC Electrical
Base Bid:
GC-2 GC Work at Arthur Rann
involving electric gear replacement
GC-3 GC Work at Reeds Road
involving electric gear replacement
Other bids received (Attachment F.1)
Total:
$ 13,900.00
$ 13,900.00
Total: $322,900.00
$ 11,100.00
$184,400.00
$127,400.00

Informational Items:
. Pre-bid meeting at Arthur Rann Elementary School on February 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm for the ATC-HVAC upgrades at Arthur Rann Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Pomona Preschool.
. Bid opening at District Office Conference Room on February 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm for the ATC-HVAC upgrades at Arthur Rann Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Pomona Preschool.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Kathleen Lanahan, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
02/01/2018 - 04/06/2018: with pay, with benefits
04/09/2018 - 06/15/2018: without pay, with benefits
Returning 09/01/2018

2. Resolution to approve Dana Keister as a 6th grade LLD teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 16, 2018 through June 30, 2018; Salary: Step 2: 1/16/18 - 6/30/2018- $48,086.00 (prorated); Degree: SA; Account #11-204-100-101-046-SA (leave position)

3. Resolution to approve Kelsey Tierney as a 2nd grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018; Salary: Step 1: $48,086.00 (prorated); Degree: SA; Account #11-213-100-101-015-SA (leave position)

4. Resolution to approve Jessica Johnson as an intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 16, 2018 through March 5, 2018; Salary: Step 1: 1/16/18 - 3/5/2018- $48,086.00 (prorated); Degree: SS; Account #11-230-1 00-1 01-045-SA (leave position)

5. Resolution to approve Jamie Maisano as a classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 8,2018 through June 30, 2018; Salary: Step 1: $32,876.00 (prorated); Degree: SA; Account # 11-190-100-1 06-016-SA (replacement position)

6. Resolution to approve Karen Miller as a classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 12, 2018 through June 30, 2018; Salary: Step 1: $34,713.00 (prorated); Degree: SA; Account # 11-204-100-106-045-SA (new position)

7. Resolution to approve James Pasquale as the district attendance officer for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 23,2018 through June 30,2018; not to exceed 25 hours per week; Salary: $20.00 per hour; Account #11-000-211-11 O-OXX-SA

8. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 23, 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 01-000-88;Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-000-88
Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-000-88
Margaret Burke; $95.00 - certified
Ruth Myers-Latorre; $85.00 - non-certified

9. Resolution to approve the following substitute nurse for the 2017-2018 school year effective January 23,2018 through June 30, 2018. 8alary: $200.00 per day; Account #11-000-213-104-000-88: Taylor Donovan

10. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2017-2018 school year, effective January 23,2018 through June 30, 2018, pending successful completion of the criminal history review; 8alary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-000-88; Patricia Bollinger

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff to provide supplemental instruction per student's IEP for the 2017-2018 school year at the rate of $38.00 per hour; Account #20-250-1 00-1 00-001-SA (IDEA): Kathryn Piotrowski

2. Resolution to approve the following Arthur Rann Elementary School teachers for Morning Tutoring; not to exceed 18 hours per person; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-100-015-SA (Title I):
Natalie Balshem
Colleen DeFoney
Johanna O'Brien
Megan Kenny
Cheryl Knabe
Karen Ewart
Mary Sue McLaughlin
Jennifer Sturgess
Tracy Hochstrasser
Kelsey Tierney
Ginny Bisignaro
Cathy Clark
Colleen Bruce
Dolan Ott
Noelle Guest
Lynn Illingworth
Jennifer Kerlin
Jessica Greaux
Marion Martin
Leigh Ann Scull
Kirsten Sullivan
Amanda Applegate
Jessica Scott
Bernice Adair
Rebecca Zimmerman

3. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School teachers for Morning Academic Program; not to exceed 25 hours per person; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-1 00-048-SA (Title I)
Lisa Clark
Carol Houck
Helen Viscuglia
Julianne Mueller
David Werner
Sue Folcher
Regina Silver
Kimberly Schaffer
Jackie Durazzi
Jennifer Jourdan
Dawn Lewis
Brittany McKee
Kaitlin Costello
Jennifer Glascock

4. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Arthur Rann Elementary School STEAM/Family Math Night; not to exceed 2 hours per person; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend; $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-1 00-015-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Cheryl Knabe
Kelsey Tierney
Jennifer Sturgess
Amanda Applegate
Katie Lanahan
Classroom Assistants:
Kris Rudisill
MarySue McLaughlin
Jeremy Post
Jessica Greaux
John O'Kane
Renee Hall
Rachel Weber
Jennifer Kerlin
Andrea Stephens
Lori Horn
Karen Ewert
Brittany Kahler

5. Resolution to approve the following participants for Novice Teacher Trainings; not to exceed 6 hours per person; Stipend: $28.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-1 OO-OOO-SA (Title IIA)
Colleen Bruce
Kathryn Marshall
Shannon Tallman
Rebecca Zimmerman
Dominique DeFilippis
Dawn Mollenkopf
Carly Taylor
Jessica Johnson
Jeffrey Morris
Kelsey Tierney

6. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Family Life Committee; not to exceed 4 hours per person; Stipend: $38 per hour; Account# 20-270-200-1 DO-ODD-SA (Title IIA)
Steven Bower
Matthew Lanzoni
Amy Butler
Erin Muzyka
Ryan Flick

7. Resolution to approve the following staff members who will serve as presenters for their prep time for the Winter Staff Development Day; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-1 DO-ODD-SA (Title IIA). Not to exceed 1 hour per person:
Christina Butterhof
Catherine Cozzan
Jim Glenn
Renee Hall
Linda Wimberg
Jan Manganiello
Johanna O'Brien
Tina Pruna
Eric Rybka
Michele Schettino
Not to exceed 2 hours per person:
Brian Dunn
Rich Garbutt
Patricia Hughes
Katie McAvey
Heather D'Addario
Frank Santo
Rebecca Zimmerman
Kevin Throckmorton
Carly Somers
Donna North
Not to exceed 4 hours per person:
Paula Angelo
Dawn Mollenkopf
Debbie Randorp
Robyn Scott
Ed Zimmerman
Kim Monroe
Angela Cappelluti
Lisa Busteed
Jeremy Post
Allie Stern

8. Resolution to approve the following part-time staff members who will attend the Winter Staff Development Day; rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 1.5 hours per person; Account #20-270-200-1 DO-ODD-SA (Title IIA).
Lisa Busteed - $25.52
Lisa Chatten - $18.26
Julie DiDomenico - $25.52
Jessica Greaux - $25.42
Veronica Morton - $27.28
Julianne Mueller - $25.76
Shayna Weber - $25.42

9. Resolution to approve the following job description: (First Reading) (Attachment H.1)
. Clerk of the Works

I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
February 9, 2018 (Friday) - Board Institute Congress Hall, Cape May - 4:30pm
February 10, 2018 (Saturday) - Board Institute Congress Hall, Cape May - 9:00am
February 26, 2018 (Monday) - Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Student Matters - HIB

ADJOURNMENT

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