A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Anne Neustadter, Donations Chairperson, Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, thanking the district for the $1,700.00 donation.

B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Kushi Shah, Secretary of Ecology, GTMS Student Council
2. Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017; Presented by Dan DiGangi, Partner with Bowman and Company

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of October 31,2017 (Attachment C.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for October 2017 (Attachment C.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of October 12, 2017 through November 15, 2017 (Attachment CA)

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 approve submission of a State House Express Award Grant application in the amount of $350.00 to cover transportation costs for the GTMS Student Council to tour the State House in Trenton, NJ.

3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Fieldwork/Student Teachers for the Spring 2018 Semester:

Fieldwork Student/Cooperating Teacher

4. Resolution to approve the 5th and 6th grade Smithville Elementary School Chorus to travel to the Lite Rock 96.9 FM studio in Northfield, NJ to perform for radio broadcasting on November 28, 2017; Transportation costs: $286.21 (covered by Student Activity Account)
5. Resolution to approve the 5th and 6th grade Roland Rogers Elementary School Chorus to perform at Spring Village in Galloway, NJ on December 19, 2017; Transportation costs: $286.21 (covered by Student Activity Account)

6. Resolution to approve the GTMS Chorus students to perform as part of the Channel 40 Christmas Chorale at the Tabernacle in Ocean City, NJ on November 29,2017; Transportation costs: $286.21; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00

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 audit report for the year ending June 30, 2017, as presented by Bowman and Company LLP, and acknowledge receipt and review of Bowman and Company's peer review report issued by Eisner Amper LLP. There are no audit recommendations.

2. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for October 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 E.4)
3. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for October 2017 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
4. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for October 31, 2017. (Attachment E.6)
5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.1 O(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of October 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-16.10(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.
6. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of October 2017. (Attachment E.7)
7. Resolution to approve the November 20,2017 Bills List in the amount of $1,763,768.92 (Attachment E.8)
8. Resolution to approve the October transfers for the 2017-2018 budget (Attachment E.9)
9. Resolution to accept and approve submittal of the revised FY 2018 ESSA Consolidated Subgrants as follows:

Contracts. Agreements. and Other:
10. Resolution authorizing the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire services and supplies as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, the purchasing agent, Joy N. Nixon, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and,
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is for the 2017- 2018 school year and may be extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;
WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses as listed below from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education in the Township of Galloway authorizes the School Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the businesses as listed below as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file.

11. Resolution to approve On-Tech Consulting, Inc. to represent the Galloway Township Board of Education in all phases of the E-Rate application and reimbursement process for the 2018-2019 school year.

12. Resolution to approve the following tuition-in students beginning September 7, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

Special Education:
13. Resolution to approve the tuition receivable student beginning July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018:

14. Resolution to approve 1:1 aide services for the ESY program beginning July 5, 2017 to August 24, 2017:

Transportation:
15. Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27-11.2

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Special Olympics of New Jersey requests the use of the gym and cafetorium at GTMS for the Special Olympics Winter Games Volleyball Tournament Friday, January 5, 2018 (2:30 pm after dismissal for setup) and Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 7:00 AM - 5:00 pm.

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Shirley Oliver, life skills teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 30, 2018. Mrs. Oliver has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 14 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 Paul Thorn, custodian at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective January 31,2018. Mr. Thorn has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 7 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family
3. Resolution to approve Mary Lou Nace as a payroll specialist at Galloway Township Public Schools for the 2017-2018 school year effective December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2018, pending successful completion of the criminal history review. Salary: $58,000.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-251-105-00-SA (replacement position)
4. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Morgan DiPietro, nurse at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
1/8/2018 - 2/2/2018 with pay, with benefits
2/5/2018 - 5/18/2018 without pay, with benefits
Returning - 5/21/2018
5. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Heather Roesch, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, as follows:
1/16/2018 - 2/28/2018 with pay, with benefits
3/1/2018 - 5/25/2018 without pay, with benefits
Returning - 5/29/2018
6. Resolution to approve the family leave extension request from Lauren O'Neill, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
1/2/2018- 6/30/2018 without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning - 9/1/2018
7. Resolution to approve the family leave extension request from Cynthia Phillips, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
12/4/2017- 12/31/2017 without pay, without benefits
Returning - 1/2/2018
8. Resolution to approve Robert White as night foreman at GTMS for the 2017-2018 school year, effective November 21,2017 through June 30, 2018; Salary: $44,417.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)
9. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher for the 2017-2018 school year, effective November 21, 2017 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 #11-110-100-101-SB-SA;Grades 1-5 #11-120-1 00-1 01-SB-SA;
Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-1 01-SB-SA: Solataire Ireland $95.00

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Jessica Greaux for non-violent crisis intervention training; Stipend: $34.34 (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement); not to exceed 1.5 hours; Account #20-270-200-1 OO-OO-SA (Title IIA)
2. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the GTMS 2017-2018 STEAM/Family Math Night; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-100-16-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Kewy Santana
Stephanie Tripician
Tina Pruna
Brian Cooke
Debra Sommers
Jan Manganiello

Classroom Assistants:
Trish Rotellini
Stephanie Paton
Daniella Schnell
Kevin Throckmorton
Michele Schettino
Carol deRyder
Tina Bauer
Dave Martin
Jennifer Mohr-Murphy
Debbie O'Kane
Matt Tatur

3. Resolution to approve the following staff member for the Roland Rogers Elementary School 2017-2018 Title I Planning Team; not to exceed 5 hours; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-1 00-46-SA (Title I) Teacher: Jose Diaz
4. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Reeds Road Elementary School 2017-2018 Title I Parental Involvement Night; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Secretary Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-100-45-SA (Title I)
Teacher:
Lisa Busteed
Ruthanne Handley
Kara Manzo
Greg Lick
Sue Simmons
Barb Somers
Jen Brown
Veronica Morton
Dana Keister
Dawn Mollenkopf
Kristin Subbotin
Lisa Gradziel
Ed Zimmerman
Jessica Johnson
Regina Duricek
Donna McAvoy
Kathy Warren
Colleen McNally
Frank Santo
Kaitlin Dougherty

Secretary:
Lynn Stonnell

5. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Roland Rogers Elementary School 2017-2018 Family Math Night; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-100-46-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Kayla Harlan
Tracy Bustard
Erin Muzyka
Patti Lang
Classroom Assistant:
Bill Dornan

I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #6145.1/ Intramural Competition Interscholastic Competition #6145.2 (First Reading; Minor revisions; Added section) (Attachment 1.1)
2. Policy #6162.5 Research (First Reading; Minor revisions) (Attachment 1.2)
3. Policy #6164.4 Child Study Team (First Reading; Minor revisions and additions) (Attachment 1.3)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
December 11 , 2017 - Monday; Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
January 8, 2018 - Monday; Reorganization/ Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
GTEA prop & Shop December 11, 2017 Arthur Rann Elementary School; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for students ages 6 -11 (advanced registration required)

Winter Concerts:
. Smithville Chorus; December 5, 2017 - 7:00pm
. Arthur Rann; December 7, 2017 - 7:00pm
. Roland Rogers; December 12, 2017 - 6:30pm
. GTMS; December 13, 2017 - 7:00pm
. Smithville Band; December 14, 2017 - 7:00pm
. Reeds Road; December 19, 2017 - 7:00pm

L. OLD BUSINESS
. Discussion: Annual Board Retreat

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract

ADJOURNMENT