A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Gail Woicekowski, Safety and Education Advisory Committee, congratulating the district on qualifying for the School Alliance Fund (SAIF) Tier 1 Safety Incentive Program Award (Attachment A.1)

B. PRESENTATIONS
1. District Test Report: 2017 PARCC (Partnership to Assess Readiness for College and Career) presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Superintendent; prepared by Betty Napoli, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment / District PARCC Coordinator

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2017 (Attachment C.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for September 2017 (Attachment C.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and BUllying Report for the period of September 6, 2017 through October 11, 2017 (Attachment CA)

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

2. Resolution to approve the GTMS Band students to walk to Absegami High School on October 6, 2017 to perform at the football game. (Parent transport after event) (Administrative approval granted)
3. Resolution to approve the 8th grade GTMS Drill/Step Team to perform at Stockton University's Meet the Greeks on October 19, 2017. (Parent Transport)
4. Resolution to approve the GTMS MD Class to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School on October 27,2017 to participate in an activity with a first grade LLD class.
5. Resolution to approve volunteer students from Galloway Township Middle School to visit Spring Village at Galloway from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm on the following dates: (Transportation will be provided by staff with parental permission) November 17, 2017; January 26, 2018; March 9, 2018; December 8,2017; February 9,2018; April 20, 2018
6. Resolution to approve students from Galloway Township Middle School to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on the following dates: (Transportation will be provided by staff with parental permission/parent transport): November 3, 2017; January 12, 2018; March 2, 2018; December 1, 2017; February 2, 2018; April 13, 2018
7. Resolution to approve Smithville Elementary School Jazz Band students to attend the Ventnor Middle School Jazz Festival, Ventnor, NJ on January 11, 2018. Transportation cost: $286.21 (covered by Student Activity Account)
8. Resolution to approve 5th and 6th grade Smithville Elementary School Band students to attend the NJMEA Middle School Band Festival at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ on March 20, 2018. Transportation cost $356.21 (covered by Student Activity Account)
9. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Fieldwork Student for the Fall 2017 Semester:
Student: Evelyn Hernandez
Cooperating Speech Teacher: Stephanie French
School/Grade(s): GTMS & Pomona/Various
10. Resolution to approve the submission of the following education programs to the Atlantic County Office of Education: (Note: The programs listed are a paperwork requirement related to the County Shared Services website.)

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:
Contracts, Agreements, and Other:
1. Resolution to approve the Preschool Education Program contract for Head Start Grantee for a minimum of a six hour comprehensive pre school educational program for 187 days for the 2017 - 2018 school year at a per pupil tuition cost of $8,469. (Funded by the Preschool Expansion Grant).
2. 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.
3. Resolution to accept a check for $1,000 from Teens Step Up, Inc. for the Galloway Township Middle School student activity account drill/step team.
4. Resolution to accept a check for $500 from the Galloway Township Community Coalition for the Arthur Rann Elementary School community garden.
5. Resolution to approve submission of the FY 2016-2017 ESSA Consolidated Subgrants Final Expenditure Reports.
6. Resolution to approve On-Tech Consulting, Inc. to represent Galloway Township Public Schools in all phases of the E-Rate application and reimbursement process for all services.
7. Resolution to approve the 3-year purchase agreement for Trebron Company, Inc. for Sophos Cloud Protection Software at a yearly payment of $7,535.00 for a total cost of $22,605.00 beginning December 1, 2017.
8. Resolution to approve the revised rates for the 2017-2018 OMNIA 10 Health Plan:

9. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students:
Authority ID#:
McKinney - Vento
913881
909164
913861
913862
913782
913787
DCP&P
911749
910372
Home District:
Atlantic City
Egg Harbor Twp.
Egg Harbor Twp.
Egg Harbor Twp.
Lacey Township
Toms River
Home District:
Pleasantvilie
Pleasantville
Total Tuition:
$13,110.23
$13,517.00
$13,680.00
$13,400.00
$14,657.00
$14,357.00
Total Tuition:
$27,056.00
$91,944.00

10. Resolution to approve the following tuition payable student:
Authority ID#: McKinney - Vento
913052 Home District: Springfield Twp. Total Tuition: $21,329.00

Out of District Travel:
11. Resolution to approve the following professional development activities:
Activity: NJ Autism Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Name: Date: Expenses: Account:
Jacqueline Lautato 10/19 - 20, 2017 $500.00 20-250-200-300-00-02
(IDEA)

Special Education:
12. Resolution to approve Bridgeton Public Schools to provide home instruction for the 2017-2018 school year at $30 per hour; Account #11-150-100-320-00-00

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 approve the withdrawal from capital reserve account and transfer into the appropriate capital outlay accounts.
WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.1 permits a Board of Education, by resolution, to withdraw such funds from the capital reserve account and appropriate into the required capital outlay account lines at budget time or anytime during the year for use on required capital projects for a school facility; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned code authorizes the Board of Education to apply such funds to fund the following capital project:
School
All Schools
Prc;>iect
Security System
Upgrades
Account Number Cost
30-000-400-450-XX-00 $310,000 *
*Total project cost estimated at $610,000 with Emergency Reserve Funds previously approved
for transfer of $300,000 approved on 8/28/2017, pending Commissioner approval
Arthur Rann ES,
Smithville ES and
Pomona Preschool
ATC System & HVAC 30-000-400-450-XX-00 $870,000
Controls
Arthur Rann ES and
Reeds Road ES
Arthur Rann ES
Electrical Gear
Replacement
Renovations to
Existing Locker
Room to CST Offices
30-000-400-450-XX-00 $1,240,000
30-000-400-450-15-00 $185,000
Arthur Rann ES Refrigeration 30-000-400-450-15-00 $125,000
Enclosure Addition
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $2,730,000 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 capital outlay lines consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any remaining funds will be transferred from the capital outlay account back to the capital reserve at the conclusion of the projects.

2. 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
Oceanville
Reeds Road
Project
Temporary Boiler
Storm Drain Repair
Account Number
11-000-261-420-30-00
11-000-261-420-45-00
Amount
$68,000
$52,000
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $120,000 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.

Informational Item:
. Facilities meeting to be scheduled to discuss capital projects, specifically the security system upgrade.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Boy Scouts Pack #634 Bears Den requests the use of the cafeteria at Reeds Road Elementary School on Wednesday nights for meetings beginning October 18, 2017 through June 13, 2018, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
2. Boy Scouts Pack #12 Tiger Den requests the use the cafeteria at Pomona Preschool for meetings on Tuesday nights beginning Tuesday, October 3, 2017 through May 15, 2018, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm (Administrative approval granted)

Informational Item:
. Smithville FSA is hosting a Halloween fundraiser on Friday October 27,2017, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

H. PERSONNEL The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Linda Buondonno, kindergarten teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective January 1, 2018. Mrs. Buondonno has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 17 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 Joseph Mycock, district payroll specialist, effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Mycock has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 14 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Marjorie Bruce, food services worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018. Mrs. Bruce has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 5 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
4. Resolution to approve the transfer of Jhonny Suxe, classroom assistant, from Smithville Elementary School to Pomona Preschool effective October 3, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
5. Resolution to approve Brittany McKee as a 1st grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 16, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 3: $49,461.00 (prorated); Degree: BA+15; Account #11-120-100-1 OO-OO-SA (new position)
6. Resolution to approve Karen Miller as a classroom assistant in the autistic room at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 17, 2017 through March 5, 2018. Salary: $34,713.00 (prorated); Degree: BA; Account #11-204-100-1 06-45-SA (leave position)
7. Resolution to approve Charles Hathaway as head custodian at GTMS for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 17,2017 through June 30,2018; Salary: $44,417.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-11 0-16-SA (replacement position)
8. Resolution to approve Leah White as a custodian at GTMS for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 17, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 2: $35,213.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)
9. Resolution to approve Devangini Patel as a part-time food service worker at Atlantic Community Charter School for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 17, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 1 Tier II - $11.59 per hour; 3 hours per day; Account #60-910-31 0-1 00-30-SA (replacement position)
10. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year, effective October 17, 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 #11-110-100-1 01-SB-SA;Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-1 01-SB-SA;
Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-1 01-SB-SA:

11. Resolution to approve the following substitute nurse for the 2017-2018 school year effective October 17, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: $200.00 per day; Account #11-000-213-1 04-SB-SA: Beatrice Meusburger
12. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodial worker for the 2017-2018 school year effective October 17, 2017 through June 30,2018; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-1 OO-SB-SA: Eugene Reilly

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Child Care Staff for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; Account #62-990-320-1 01-00-SA Site Coordinator - Stipend: $21.00 per hour" Cheryl Glover (Pomona)
2. 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 8 hours per person; Account #20-250-1 00-1 OO-OO-SA (IDEA):
Gabrielle Ascenzo
Cathy Clark
Karen Ewert
Patti Lang
Nicole Neville
Kelly Prohammer
Kewy Santana
Tracey Spoto-Picucci
Shannon Travers
Jessica Billingham
Joe Conte
Erin Hartman
Jackie Lautato
Barbara Olson
Cindy Reynolds
Michelle Schettino
Cheri Steele
Amanda Bruffy
Colleen DeFoney
Maeghan Kurz
Katie McAvey
Stephanie Paton
Mary Roman
Sarah-Ashley Sharpe
Kristen Swanson
3. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Fall 2017 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted I Talented students; Account #61-991-320-1 01-00-SA
Carol deRuyter, Director - $1,250.00 per semester
Kim Monroe, Secretary - $750.00 per semester
Trish Rotellini, Office Secretary - $20.00 per hour
Omoanatse Agbugui, Health Support - $38 per hour
Teachers - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour
Katie Beshara
Brian Conover
Rebeca Da Costa
Debra a'Kane
Barbara Somers
Krista Venice
Patti Yamaguchi
Cathy Cozzan
R. Jason Truppa
Michael Piotrowski
Roy Somers
Lisa Busteed
Patrick Czar
Melissa Dougherty
Holly Slusarz
Substitutes - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour
Robyn Auwarter
Stephanie D'Angelis
Kelli Grunow
Greg Lick
John a'Kane
Kristy Rizzo
Spring Bass-Smoaks
Jane DeGraaf
Kayla Harlan
Heather Martin
Jenny Papandrea
Kimberly Schaffer
Alia Suthard
Kaitlyn Dougherty
Cheryl Knabe
Kim Monroe
Kelly Prohammer
4. Resolution to approve the following staff member for co-curricular activities per IEP for student #907353 at the rate of $36.50 per hour; Account# 20-250-100-1 00-01-SA (IDEA)
Ilisa Goldberg
5. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Roland Rogers Elementary School 2017-2018 Title I Planning Team; not to exceed 5 hours per person; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-1 OO-OO-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Theresa Dougherty
Barbara Olson
Classroom Assistants:
Joseph Palumbo
Jill Gosman
Kristy Rizzo
Alyssa Rice
Patti Lang
6. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Roland Rogers Elementary School 2017-2018 Partnering with Parents and Awards Night events; not to exceed 4.5 hours per person; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-200-100-00-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Joanmarie Esposito
Classroom Assistants:
Joseph Palumbo
Kayla Harlan
Alyssa Rice
Melissa Callahan
7. Resolution to approve the following staff members for the Roland Rogers Elementary School 2017-2018 Academic Support and Homework Assistance Program; not to exceed 45 hours per person; Teacher Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Classroom Assistant Stipend: $25.00 per hour; Account # 20-231-100-1 OO-OO-SA (Title I)
Teachers:
Frances Brinkley-Ward
Julianne Massagli
Grace Dolente (substitute)
Classroom Assistants:
Joseph Palumbo
Jill Gosman
Tiffany Mortellite
Patti Lang (substitute)
Alyssa Rice
Kayla Harlan
Carly Somers
William Dornan (substitute)
Gabrielle Ascenzo
Donna Fulmer
Shayna Weber
8. Resolution to approve the following participants for Novice Teacher Trainings; not to exceed 6 hours per person; $28.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-1 OO-OO-SA (Title IIA)
Amanda Applegate
Jessica Lopez
9. Resolution to approve the following job descriptions: (First Reading) (Attachment H.1)
. Assistant to the School Business Administrator
. Confidential Secretary to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
. Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper
. Accounts Payable/Accountant

I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments provided at the 9-25-17 meeting)
1. Policy #5119 Transfers (Second Reading)
2. Policy #5141.3 Health Examinations and Immunizations (Second Reading)
3. Policy #6010 Goals and Objectives (Second Reading)
4. Policy #6163.1 Media Center I Library (Second Reading)
5. Policy #6171 Special Instructional Programs (Second Reading)
6. Policy #6173 Home Instruction (Second Reading)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
October 30, 2017 - Monday; Regular Meeting - GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00pm
November 20, 2017 - Monday; Regular Meeting - GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00pm
December 11, 2017 - Monday; Regular Meeting - GTMS Cafetorium - 7:00pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Meet the Candidates Night
Sponsored by FSA, Inc.
November 2, 2017

L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Principals and Supervisors Association negotiated agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020.

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
. Negotiations: GTPSA Contract
. Litigation: Notice of Tort Claim

ADJOURNMENT