Regular Meeting May 15, 2017

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Galloway Township Public Schools Student Code of Conduct Committee Update Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent
  1. Congratulations to the following Reeds Road and Smithville Elementary School GEM Teams who advanced at the Odyssey of the Mind Lighthouse Regional Tournament to compete at State Regionals in Ewing, NJ on April 8, 2017:

Reeds Road B Team: Placed 2nd, Division 1A at Lighthouse Regional

GEM Teacher/Coach: Emery Keeler

Juliana Cappolina Harshita Harshe Andrew Kachnic
Sean O'Kane Krisha Patel Gianna Thoms
Derek Tran
Volunteer Officials: Regina Duricek Barbara Somers

Smithville To Be Continued Team: Placed 3rd, State Regionals

GEM Teacher/Coach: Angela Ret

Elijah Balta Joseph Dellanoce William "Billy" Devine
Jackson "Jack" Lague Benjamin Lord Mia McColl
Nicolas Vivero

Smithville Odd-a-Bot Team:

Coach: Rich Garbutt

Fay DeBlasio Adam Gerstel Dessiah Key
Gabriella Longo Colin Morrissey Jatin Punjabi
Reagan Tyrell
Volunteer Officials: Mark Bisignaro Alison Marcello
Carol Somers Pamela DeBlasio, Parent
  1. Congratulations to the following Smithville Elementary School Mathletes for earning 3rd Place and Honorable Mention in the Jersey Shore Mathletes Tournament held on May 6, 2017:

Awarded 3rd Place:

Elijah Balta Vincent DeGennaro Colin Morrissey
Jatin Punjabi Logan Soltys Nicolas Vivero

Honorable Mention for Individual Portion of Competition:

Colin Morrissey Lexi Sears

Teachers/Coaches:

Rebecca Elia Jill Fernandez Kelly Prohammer Angela Ret

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
  1. Student Enrollment Report as of April 30, 2017 (Attachment C.2)
  1. Out of School Suspension Report for April 2017 (Attachment C.3)
  1. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of April 6, 2017 through May 10, 2017. (Attachment C.4)

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Fieldwork Placements for the Spring/Summer 2017 Session:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grades
Dana Fatcher Kristen Costantino Reeds Road/K & 1
Amber Molina Erin Hartman Reeds Road/4, 5 & 6
  1. Resolution to approve the following Liberty University Student Teacher for Fall 2017:
Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade
Alison Marcello and Smithville/1
Christie Goddard
Jason Truppa GTMS/7
  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Student Teacher for Fall 2017:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade
Dana Duyk Cathy Cozzan Reeds Road/1
  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Fieldwork Placements for Fall 2017:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade(s)
Ian Anderson Alicia Bakely Reeds/4
Sara Fanning Fawn Ireland-Forbes Smithville/1
Nicole Kelly Donna Ferrara Smithville/4
Jaclyn Remo Denise Dunn Smithville/2
Alison Stiles Tina Pruna GTMS/8
  1. Resolution to approve the following The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Student Teacher for Spring 2018:
Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade
Shannon Tallman and
Caitlin Randik Smithville/2
Jennifer Uthoff
  1. Resolution to approve Roland Rogers Elementary School 1st grade students to walk to Mr. B's Backyard to have a lesson on water pollution on May 17, 2017. (rain date is May 19, 2017)
  1. Resolution to approve the Reeds Road Elementary School 4th grade students to walk to Absegami High School to build birdhouses with the Advanced Shop students on May 24 and 25, 2017.
  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:

907444 Roland Rogers 10 hours a week beginning 5/1/17, per hospitalization provided by Education Inc. at a rate of $45.50 per hour

907336 Roland Rogers 1 hour a day after 3 consecutive days absent beginning 4/21/17 to 6/30/17, per IEP

912202 Reeds Road 1 hour a day after 3 absences beginning 4/20/17, per 504

909845 Arthur Rann 1 hour a day beginning 4/20/17 to June 30, 2017, per doctor's note

913282 Arthur Rann 2 hours a day beginning 5/11/17 to 6/14/17, per IEP

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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:

  1. Resolution to approve receipt of the Sustainable Jersey Small Grant funded by PSEG Foundation awarded to Reeds Road Elementary School in the amount of $2,000.
  1. Resolution to accept the completion of the second Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills for the 2016-2017 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27-11.2.
  1. Resolution to approve the Preschool Parent/Guardian Paid Tuition Rate for the 2017-2018 school year at an annual rate of $7,107 per student.
  1. Resolution to accept and approve submittal of the amended FY 2017 NCLB Consolidated Subgrants, for Title III Immigrant Grant account transfers.

Special Education:

  1. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students to attend the Behavior Disabilities Program and ESY, at Reeds Road Elementary School beginning July 10, 2017 through June 30, 2018:

Student: Home District: Total Tuition: Grade:

913274 Egg Harbor City $29,607.36 1

913278 Pleasantville $26,907.36 4

  1. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student to attend the Preschool Disabilities Program and ESY beginning July 10, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for the 2017-2018 school year:

Student: Home District: Total Tuition:

LM Port Republic $23,674.36

Contracts, Agreements, and Other:

  1. Resolution to approve 2017-2018 Computer Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an agreement for software support at a cost not to exceed $27,792.00.
  1. Resolution to approve Ardor Health Solutions to provide physical therapy on an as needed basis and not to exceed $8,000 beginning May 8, 2017 through June 30, 2017. (Prior administrative approval granted)
  1. Resolution to approve the renewal of West Interactive Services Corporation d/b/a SchoolMessenger to provide the district with robocall and online communications beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a cost not to exceed $9,903.00.
  1. Resolution to approve RevTrak, Inc. to process credit card and online payments for multiple enterprise funds and programs, excluding food services. The terms of the contract are on a month to month basis and will begin on May 16, 2017. The following fees will be paid: Online Transactions: 3.49%; Monthly Fee $19.95
  1. 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 2016 - 2017 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.

Vendors: Cost:

Grainger Equipment, Inc.** $17,944.46

Jersey Architectural Door Supply $20,934.50

KBD Construction, LLC**** $20,698.00

Network Connectivity, Inc. $21,661.08

Ricoh USA, Inc.** $39,000.00

Safe and Sound Security Solutions $38,174.00

(For items over * previous renewal of bid per NJSA 18A:18A

bid threshold ) ** State Contract

*** MRESC purchasing cooperative

**** Ed. Data

***** Prof svc contract per 18A:18A

  1. Resolution to approve tuition payable student:

Authority ID#: Home District: Total Tuition:

DCP&P

911987 Egg Harbor Twp. $3,056.00

Out of District Professional Development:

  1. Resolution to approve the following out of district professional development activities:

Activity: 2017 Spring NJTESOL/NJBE, Inc. Conference, New Brunswick, NJ
Date: May 31, 2017 Account: 20-241-200-500-00-01 (Title III)
Staff Name: Expenses:
Debbie Randsdorp Registration + Travel = $308.70
Karen Baker Registration + Travel = $307.20
Barbara Somers Registration = $274.00
Kristi Cieslak Registration = $274.00

Actvity: NJASBO Annual Convention, Atlantic City, NJ
Dates: June 7 - 9, 2017 Account: 11-000-251-890-00
Staff Name: Expenses:
Joy Nixon Registration = $275.00
Travel = $ 40.00

Activity: NJCPA Annual Convention & Expo
Date: June 14, 2017 Account: 11-000-251-890-00
Staff Name: Expenses:
Joy Nixon Registration = $275.00
Travel = $ 25.00

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Fiscal Year Reorganization:

1. Appointment of Section ADA/504 Compliance Officer and Adopt Grievance Procedures 49 CFR & 27.13.

MOTION: Appointment of Jennifer Baldwin as Section 504 Compliance Officer for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with 49 CFR & 27.13 effective July 1, 2017.

2. Appointment of Substance Awareness Coordinator:

MOTION: Appointment of Marilyn A. Moore as the Substance Awareness Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.

3. Appointment of Homeless Liaison:

MOTION: Appointment of Marilyn A. Moore as the Homeless Liaison for the 2017-2018 school year.

4. Appointment of Safety and Health Designee:

MOTION: Appointment of Marilyn A. Moore as the Safety and Health Designee for the 2017-2018 school year.

5. Appointment of Title IX Coordinator:

MOTION: Appointment of Michael Hinman as the Title IX Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.

6. Approval of School Safety and Security Plan:

MOTION: Approval of School Safety and Security Plan for the 2017-2018 school year.

7. Approval of Fees for the Before and After School Program:

MOTION: Approval of the following fees for the 2017-2018 school year:

Yearly registration: $15.00
Before School Program: $ 6.00 per day
After School Program: $10.00 per day
Early dismissal enrollment fee: $18.00 per day
Late Enrollment Fee: - one day $15.00 per child
Late Enrollment Fee: - two days $30.00 per child
Late Enrollment Fee: - three days $50.00 per child
Late Pick-Up Fee - first time $15.00 - per 15 minutes
Late Pick-Up Fee - second time $25.00 - per 15 minutes
Child returned by bus driver $60.00
Child returned by bus driver on ED day $68.00
Child not picked up at school on time $60.00
Child not picked up at school on time ED $68.00
Replacement of Lost Coupon Book $15.00

8. Appointment of Affirmative Action Officer:

MOTION: Appointment of Michael Hinman as Affirmative Action Officer of record for the 2017-2018 school year.

9. Appointment of IPM Coordinator:

MOTION: Appointment of Steven Bolli and Larry Timberman as the integrated pest management coordinators, responsible for the implementation of the school integrated pest management policy, for the 2017-2018 school year.

10. Appointment of Right to Know Coordinator:

MOTION: Appointment of Steven Bolli as the Right to Know coordinator, for the 2017-2018 school year.

11. Appointment of Chemical Officer:

MOTION: Appointment of Steven Bolli as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, for the 2017-2018 school year.

12. Approval of Chemical Plan:

MOTION: Approval of the Chemical Hygiene Plan

13. Appointment of IAQ Coordinator:

MOTION: Appointment of Steven Bolli as the indoor air-quality coordinator, responsible for the implementation of the school indoor air-quality, for the 2017-2018 school year.

14. Appointment of Official Bargaining Units:

MOTION: Appointment of GTEA and GTPSA as the Official Bargaining units for the 2017-2018 school year.

15. Appointment of Attorney to the Board:

MOTION: Appointment of William S. Cappuccio as Attorney to the Board for the 2017-2018 school year.

16. Appointment of Public School Auditor:

MOTION: Appointment of Bowman & Company, LLP as Public School Auditor for the 2017-2018 school year.

17. Appointment of Debt Continuing Disclosure Agent:

MOTION: Appointment of Phoenix Advisors, LLC as continuing disclosure Agent for the 2017-2018 school year.

18. Appointment of Employee Benefits Consultant of Record:

MOTION: Appointment of Brown & Brown for the employee benefits consultant of record for the remaining 2017 calendar year.

19. Appointment of Insurance Broker of Record:

MOTION: Appointment of The Van Dyk Group as the property/casualty insurance broker of record for the 2017-2018 school year.

20. Appointment of Substance Abuse Laboratory of Record:

MOTION: Appointment of Quest Diagnostics as the substance abuse laboratory of record for the 2017-2018 school year.

21. Appointment of AHERA Compliance Officer of Record:

MOTION: Appointment of Health and Safety Services, Inc. as AHERA Compliance Officer of Record for the 2017-2018 school year.

22. Appointment of Architect of Record:

MOTION: Appointment of Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. as Architect of Record for the remaining 2017 calendar year.

23. Designation of depositories for school funds.

MOTION: Designate OceanFirst Bank, TD Bank, New Jersey Cash Management Fund and all other legal depositories in the State of New Jersey.

24. Authorization of signing School Warrants.

MOTION: Designate the following signatories to sign warrants for

The Board of Education:
Account Signatures Required
General Account Finance Committee Member, Superintendent & Secretary
District Petty Cash Superintendent and Secretary
Payroll Superintendent and Secretary
Payroll Agency Superintendent and Secretary
Investment Superintendent and Secretary
Investment 2 Superintendent and Secretary
Food Service Food Service Director & Secretary
Pay Pams Food Service Director & Secretary

Southern NJ Gifted & Talented Secretary and Program Administrator

Community Education Secretary and Program Administrator

Child Care Secretary and Program Administrator

Unemployment Superintendent and Secretary

Wire transfers/On-Line Transactions Secretary and Initiator

Student Activity Accounts Bldg. Principal and Asst. Principal or

(one per building) Bldg. Principal and Bldg. Secretary

25. Designation of Newspaper.

MOTION: Designate The Press of Atlantic City as the official newspaper for the Board of Education.

26. Designation of Newspapers for the purpose of advertising meetings.

MOTION: Designate The Press of Atlantic City and The Current for the purpose of publication of Board meetings.

27. Permitted Pupil Records N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.3:

MOTION: Resolution to permit Pupil Records for the 2017-2018 school year as designated by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.3.

28. Appointment of School Physician:

MOTION: Appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Gong as the School Physician for the 2017-2018 school year.

29. Appointment of Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Care Insurance:

MOTION: Medical: Horizon Direct Access

Prescription: Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ

Dental: Delta Dental

Vision: UnitedHealthcare

30. Appointment of Tax Shelter Annuity Companies:

MOTION: Appointment of the following companies for the 2017-2018 school year.

Company Representative

AIG/Valic Al Vitelli

American Express None

American General Jeffrey Smith

Equitable Robert A. Marione

GWN Marketing Patrick R. Geubtner

Lincoln Investment Joan Glenn/ Michael Maffei

Siracusa Agency Joe Lombardi

Vanguard None

31. Appointment of Tax Annuity Broker:

MOTION: Appointment of TSA Consulting Group, Inc. to monitor the 403B for the 2017-2018 school year.

32. Appointment of Annual Tuition Rates:

MOTION: Approval of annual tuition rates

FY18 Tuition Rates - Galloway Township Public Schools
Program Annual Rate Monthly Rate Per Diem Rate
PreK / K $14,214 1,421.40 78.97
1-5 $14,657 1,465.70 81.43
6-8 $14,356 1,435.60 79.76
LLD $18,931 1,893.10 105.17
Vis Imp $18,931 1,893.10 105.17
Aud Imp $24,512 2,451.20 136.18
Beh Disab $23,168 2,316.80 128.71
MD $22,821 2,282.10 126.78
Autism $22,821 2,282.10 126.78
PreK Disab $20,415 2,041.50 113.42

33. Chart of Accounts:

MOTION: Authorizing the utilization of the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Education for the 2017-2018 school year.

34. Appointment of Galloway Family School Association (GFSA, Inc.):

Galloway Family School Association (GFSA, Inc.), its By-Laws, and each individual school Family School Association (FSA) as the sole parent organization officially authorized to conduct fund raising events and utilize school facilities to conduct these activities, meetings, and other events to support the students, staff, and parents of the following schools:

Arthur Rann Elementary School
Pomona Pre-School
Reeds Road Elementary School
Roland Rogers Elementary School
Smithville Elementary School
Galloway Township Middle School

35. Resolution to establish Petty Cash accounts per board policy for the 2017-2018 school year:

Custodian Amount
Board Secretary/School Bus. Admin., Central Office 500.00
District Maintenance and Custodial 500.00
Galloway Township Middle School 175.00
Arthur Rann School 150.00
Pomona Preschool 75.00
Reeds Road School 150.00
Roland Rogers School 150.00
Smithville School 150.00
Child Study Team 150.00
District Food Services 50.00
Guidance 75.00

36. Resolution to approve requisition of 2017-2018 taxes:

General Fund Total: $ 32,076,050

Debt Service Total: $ 72,956

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Informational Item:

  • Update from bid opening from Lawn & Grounds Keeping Services held on May 9, 2017

  • Update from Facilities Meeting held on May 11, 2017

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution:

  1. PAL Boys Basketball requests the use of the gym at GTMS on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning May 11, 2017 through June 30, 2017 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. (administrative approval granted)

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H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Starr E. Sherman, middle school teacher at Galloway Township Public Schools, effective June 30, 2017. Mrs. Sherman has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 32 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Audrey Dase, food service worker at Galloway Township Public Schools, effective June 30, 2017. Mrs. Dase has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 31 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Cory Tucciarone, part-time intervention teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary school, effective June 30, 2017.
  1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Jordan Brown, speech teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 30, 2017.
  1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Alima Noory, part-time food service at Galloway Township Middle school, effective June 30, 2017.
  1. Resolution to approve Jessica Barrett as the GTMS School Nurse for the 2016-2017 school year, effective May 23, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Salary: Step 4: $50,853..00; (prorated) Degree: BA+30; and September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: Step 4: $51,085.00; Account #11-000-213-104-16-SA; (replacement position)
  1. Resolution to re-employ principals, assistant principals, and supervisors for the 2017-2018 school year effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Attachment H.1)
  1. Resolution to re-employ teaching personnel for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.2)
  1. Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; final assignments to be determined. (Attachment H.3)
  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher for the 2016-2017 school year, effective May 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017 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 #11-120-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-SB-SA: Madelaine Vitale $85.00
  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2016-2017 school year, effective May 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017, pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA: James V. Marcheski

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SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Extended School Year program; not to exceed 1 hour of meeting time each at $28 per hour for teachers and $25 for classroom assistants; not to exceed 70 hours of instruction each (hourly rate as per the negotiated agreement). Account #20-250-100-100-00-SA (IDEA).

ESY TEACHERS
Elizabeth Apgar $38.06
Kim Bergman $46.31
Amanda Bruffy $34.81
Kristen Costantino $57.22
Colleen DeFoney $41.43
Joanmarie Esposito $59.74
Kelli Grunow $35.53
Erin Hartman $34.81
Lynne Illingworth $36.01
Maeghan Kurz $38.40
Patti Lang $57.22
Paige Levy $41.43
Jessica Lopez $50.50
Julianne Massagli $46.31
Katie McAvey $53.65
John O'Kane $34.35
Kass Piotrowski $60.58
Brooke Rose $49.66
Daniella Schnell $36.17
Sarah Ashley Sharpe $39.57
Carly Somers $36.74
Cheri Steele $58.06
Jason Truppa $36.37

ESY RELATED SERVICES
Joe Conte $59.74
Juli Dunkelberger $59.74
Jackie Lautato $51.97
Joanne Popeson $59.74
Heather Samuelson $59.74
Jessica Senn $59.74
MaryAnn Steinmann $57.22
Shannon Travers $39.36
Nicole Warriner $59.74

ESY ASSISTANTS
Russ Akerlind $29.83
Ron Bokunewicz $27.68
Harrison Cade $28.40
Larry Cole $25.34
Elisha Costa $30.40
Linda Crowe $28.37
Jane DeGraaf $29.83
Joanna Dembowski $27.63
Melissa Dougherty $29.83
Leslie Glickstein $28.37
Ilisa Goldberg $28.37
Robyn Goldberg $28.40
Kayla Harlan $29.83
Tina Hart $28.40
Ronnie Henry $24.95
Courtney Leader $29.83
Terri Matise $29.83
Dulce Meadows $28.40
Judith Mitschele $29.83
Veronica Morton $27.49
Jessica Oeser $28.40
Andrea Olley $28.40
Jenny Papendrea $29.05
Stephanie Paton $29.83
Kelly Prohammer $29.83
Jane Quo $28.37
Alyssa Rice $27.68
Jerri Roesch $27.68
Frank Santo $29.83
Kristina Seddon $29.83
Barbara Simms $28.37
Erin Stonell $25.34
Helen Vanikotis $28.40
Shayna Weber $27.49
Marie Westcott $27.68
Alison Williams $26.05
Kelly Winneker $26.05
Joanna Wong $27.49
Ed Zimmerman $29.83

  1. Resolution to approve the following CST staff for summer 2017 I.E.P mandated evaluations, meetings and services. Hourly rates as per negotiated agreement. Account #11-000-219-104-00-SA

CASE MANAGERS
Nicole Neville $61.42
Cindy Reynolds $46.04
Heather Suckiel $59.74
Kristen Swanson $51.97
Shannon Travers $39.36

EVALUATORS
Joseph Conte $59.74
Kelly Ho $38.04
Stephanie Kunicki $50.50
Nicole Neville $61.42
Cindy Reynolds $46.04
Robbyn Scott $60.58
Heather Suckiel $59.74
Kristen Swanson $51.97
Shannon Travers $39.36
Michelle VanSickle $59.74

  1. Resolution to approve the following ESL teachers for the Summer Learning Program; not to exceed 16 PD hours each at $28 per hour, Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA); not to exceed 55 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement) Account #20-242-200-100-00-SA (Title III).

Jose Diaz $57.22/hr
Barbara Somers $51.99/hr
Jeanne Rethy $59.74/hr
Bernice Adair $60.58/hr

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers to serve as ESL assistants for the Summer Learning Program; not to exceed 6 PD hours each at $25 per hour, Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA); not to exceed 55 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement) Account #20-242-200-100-00-SA (Title III).

Karen Conaway $27.68/hr
Sean McCarthy $29.83/hr

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for the Summer Learning Program; not to exceed 16 PD hours each at $28 per hour, Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA); not to exceed 55 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement), Account #20-231-100-100-XX-SA (Title I).

Alexander Conaway $57.22/hr
Catherine Cozzan $59.74/hr
Heather D'Addario $61.42/hr
Rebecca Elia $59.74/hr
Jill Fernandez $38.40/hr
Rich Garbutt $40.59/hr
Jennifer Goodwin $59.74/hr
Tracey Hochstrasser $57.22/hr
Cheryl Knabe $61.42/hr
Mary Sue McLaughlin $61.42/hr
Jeffrey Morris $43.52/hr
Dolan Ott $34.35/hr
Jessica Scott $34.49/hr
Jenna Smith $48.82/hr
Kirsten Sullivan $57.22/hr
Kathy Warren $59.74/hrRebecca Zimmerman $60.58/hr

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff to serve as assistants for the Summer Learning Program; not to exceed 6 PD hours each at $25 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA); not to exceed 55 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement); Account #20-231-100-100-XX-SA (Title I).

Kerrie Benitez $29.83/hr
Alysa Gatta $29.83/hr
Lisa Gradziel $29.83/hr

7. Resolution to approve the following TLFs for the Summer Learning Program; not to exceed 10 PD hours each at $28 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA); not to exceed 63 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement); Account #20-231-100-100-XX-SA (Title I).

Christa Atkins $59.74/hr

Darlene Gilly $57.22/hr

  1. Resolution to approve Colleen Barkhamer-Smith as the nurse for the Summer Learning Program. Stipend: $37.06 per hour (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement) not to exceed 49 hours; Account #20-231-100-100-XX-SA (Title I).
  1. Resolution to approve the following as secretaries for the Summer Learning Program, not to exceed 56 hours each (hourly rate as per negotiated agreement); Account #20-231-100-100-XX-SA (Title I)

Jennifer Nash $22.78/hr

Alison Briant-Burley $21.44/hr

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I. POLICY

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

(Attachment for second reading of Policy #6171.4 provided at the April 24, 2017 meeting)

  1. Policy #6171.4 Special Education and Procedural Safeguard Statement Exhibit (Second Reading and Adoption)
  1. Policy #5111 Admission (First Reading; Edits to Homeless Pupil Section) (Attachment I.1)
  1. Policy #5131.5 Violence and Vandalism (First Reading; NCLB changed to ESSA, "annual" changed to "biannual" and added HIB as a reportable offense ) (Attachment I.2)
  1. Policy #5134 Married and Pregnant Students (First Reading; Minor Additions) (Attachment I.3)
  1. Policy #5141 Health (First Reading; Minor Revisions) (Attachment I.4)
  1. Policy #5141.4 Missing, Abused and Neglected Children (First Reading; Policy Overhauled and Content on Suicide Reporting added) (Attachment I.5)
  1. Policy #5118.2 Foster Care and Educational Stability (New Policy and Regulation) (Attachment I.6)

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J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

May 22, 2017 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
June 26, 2017 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
July 24, 2017 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
August 28, 2017 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Concerts:
Smithville May 16, 2017 7:00 pm Chorus
Arthur Rann May 18, 2017 7:00 pm Band and Chorus
Reeds Road May 23, 2017 7:00 pm Band and Chorus
GTMS May 24, 2017 7:00 pm Percussion
Smithville May 25, 2017 7:00 pm Band

GTMS 6th Grade Open House

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
GTMS Nature Fest Mr. B's Backyard Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
District Retirement Reception The Carriage House, Galloway Wednesday, June 7, 2017 5:00 pm

GTMS Promotional Ceremonies, Tuesday, June 13, 2017:

Team G 3:00 pm
Team E 4:30 pm
Team F 6:00 pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

Informational Items/NJSBA Awards:

Galloway Township Board of Education Recertification

Richard Dase - 25 Years of Service

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Personnel - Superintendent's Evaluation

ADJOURNMENT

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