GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
Presentation: Proposed 2017 - 2018 School Budget
Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent and
Joy N. Nixon, CPA, School Business Administrator

1. APPROVAL OF BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposed school district budget for the 2017-2018 School Year for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools as follows:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to acknowledge that the 2017-2018 budget as described above results in a general fund tax levy of $32,076,050 and a debt service fund tax levy of $72,956.
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 2017-2018 budget.

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A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

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 10, 2017 for the reporting period of March 9,2017 through April 5, 2017.

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the Smithville Elementary School 5th and 6th grade band students to perform at the Avalon School Band Festival in Avalon, NJ on May 25, 2017. (Transportation costs covered by Student Activity Fund)
2. Resolution to approve the GTMS Step Team to attend the 5th Annual Greek Step Show Competition in Newark, NJ on May 20, 2017. Registration Fee: $75.00; Account #11-401-100-610-16-00 (Parent Transportation)
3. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
910380 GTMS 20 hours for absences dated from 1/17/17 to 3/23/17; 5 hours a week continuation from 3/23/17 to 4/18/17 per doctor's note; 1 hour for every 3 days absent beginning
4/19/17, per 504
910612 GTMS 1 hour for every 3 days absent beginning 4/10/17, per 504
906824 GTMS 5 hours a week beginning 4/18/17 to 5/2/17, per doctor's note

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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 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 March 2017 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, 2017. (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education Certifies that as of March 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.
5. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of March 2017 (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the April 2017 Bills List in the amount of $1,730,831.87 (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the March 2017 Supplemental Bills List in the amount of $1,304.00 (Attachment E.8a)
8. Resolution to approve the March transfers for the 2016-2017 Budget (Attachment E.g)

Special Education:
9. Resolution to approve personal aides for the following students at Atlantic County Special Services School District beginning July 5, 2017 through August 1,2017 for the 2017 ESY at a rate of $575 per student, per week; and beginning September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for the 2017-2018 school year at an annual rate of $41,940 per student. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02. (Revised from original approval on 4/10/2017 agenda)
Students:
907548 909507 912735
10. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student to attend the Behavior Disabilities Program, including audiologist services, at Reeds Road, Grade K beginning April 24,2017 through June 30, 2017: (Previously approved on 4/10/2017 agenda with an April 18th start date)
Student: 913274
Home District: Egg Harbor City
Total Tuition: $6,018.80
11. Resolution to approve Compass Psychological Services, LLC to provide evaluations not to exceed $275.00 per hour beginning April 27, 2017 to June 30,2017. Account #11-000-219-390-00-02
12. Out of District Professional Development:
Activity: Selective Mutism in the School - 5/8/17
Name: Robbyn Scott
Expenses: Registration $180; Travel Costs $21.55
Account: 20-250-100-300-00-02 (IDEA); 20-250-100-500-00-02 (IDEA)

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:
. The Facilities Committee will be meeting on May 11 th at 10:00 a.m.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Special Olympics of New Jersey requests the use of fields at GTMS to host a Soccer Tournament on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. (field use scheduled by Galloway Community Services)

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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 Patricia L. Stewart, school counselor at Galloway Township Middle School, effective June 30,2017. Ms. Stewart has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 41 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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2. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Sandra Varrelmann, classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-school, effective June 30, 2017. Mrs. Varrelmann has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 28 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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3. Resolution to approve David Ragazzi as the Principal at Smithville Elementary School for the 2017 - 2018 school year effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Salary: $107,500.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-000-240-103-48-SA (replacement position)

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4. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Kayla Tardogno, classroom assistant at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30,2017.
5. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, effective April 25, 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
Maria Del Rosario - $85.00
Brandon Wyld - $85.00
Vickie Robbins - $95.00
Annie Brodton - $85.00
6. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodians for the 2016-2017 school year, effective April 25, 2017 through June 30, 2017, pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Salary: $12.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-11 O-SB-SA: Christine Fetrow, Tracy Sanders

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SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Parent Program and Student Awards Reception at Roland Rogers Elementary School; Certified $38.00 per hour; Non-Certified $25.00 per hour; not to exceed 2.5 hours each; Account # 20-231-200-1 00-46-SA (Title I)
Certified:
Sean McCarthy
Erin Muzyka
Marybeth Wegman
Kayla Harlan
Laura Martin
Non-Certified:
Joe Palumbo
Alyssa Rice
Marie King
Patti Lang
Grace Dolente
Judy Alton
Barbara Olson
Bridget Richardson
Heather D'Addario
Christine Butterhof
Jose Diaz
2. Resolution to approve Child Care Staff effective April 18, 2017 through June 30, 2017 for the 2016-2017 school year; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; Account # 62-990-320-101-00-SA
Child Care Support Staff/Substitutes: Elizabeth Elevich, Conner Rice
3. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Theatre Program at GTMS; Stipend: $25.00 per hour; not to exceed 105 hours each; Account # 63-800-320-200-00-00-SA: Brian Conover, Julie DiDomenico, Patti Yamaguchi
4. Resolution to approve the following staff as Assistants for the Summer Theatre Program GTMS; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; not to exceed 90 hours each; Account #63-800-320-200-00-00-SA
Kirsten Wimberg, Lindsey Zabelski
5. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Pops Program at GTMS; Stipend: $76.00 per three hours; not to exceed 94 hours each; Account # 63-800-320-200-00-00-SA: Patrick O'Keefe, Jeremiah Paton, Frank SoltyS
6. Resolution to approve the following Nurse for Summer Theatre and Pops Program at GTMS; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; not to exceed 112 hours; Account #63-800-320-1 04-00-00-SA
Nancy Rothkugel
7. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Family STEAM Night at GTMS; Stipend: Certified $38.00 per hour; Non-Certified $25.00 per hour; not to exceed 2 hours each; Account # 20-231-1 00-1 00-16-SA (Title I)
Certified:
Don Adams
Robin Talvacchio
Jason Truppa
Michele Schettino
Jennifer Mohr-Murphy
Jan Manganiello
Kevin Throckmorton

Non-Certified:
Stephanie Paton
Dave Martin
Bill Dornan
Patti Santoro
Tina Bauer
Matt Tatur
Patti Yamaguchi

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I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments for Second Reading provided at the Apri/10, 2017 meeting)
1. Policy #6171.4 Special Education and Procedural Safeguard Statement Exhibit (Attachment 1.1) (First Reading; Policy Overhauled/Reordered)
2. Policy #1330 Use of School Facilities (Second Reading and Adoption)
3. Policy #3100 Budget Planning and Preparation (Second Reading and Adoption)
4. Policy #3510 Operation and Maintenance of Plant (Second Reading and Adoption)
5. Policy #3515 Smoking Prohibition (Second Reading and Adoption)
6. Policy #3542.1 Local Wellness/Nutrition (Second Reading and Adoption)
7. Policy #9322 Public and Executive Sessions (Second Reading and Adoption)
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J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
May 15, 2017*
May 22,2017
Monday
Monday
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
*rescheduled from original date of May 8, 2017

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

• Spring Concerts:

• GTMS - May 10, 2017; 7:00pm - Jazz
• Roland Rogers - May 11, 2017; 6:00pm - Band & Chorus
• Smithville - May 16, 2017; 7:00pm - Chorus
• Arthur Rann - May 18, 2017; 7:00pm - Band & Chorus
• Reeds Road - May 23, 2017; 7:00pm - Band & Chorus
• GTMS - May 24, 2017; 7:00pm - Percussion
• Smithville - May 25, 2017; 7:00pm - Band
• Family STEAM Night - GTMS - Wednesday, April 26, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• District Wide Color Fun Run/Walk - GTMS - Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 9:30 am check in time; 11 :00 am start time
• Ed Foundation Designer Purse Bingo - GTMS Cafetorium - Friday, May 5, 2017 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

   

• 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 - 6:00pm

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L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
O. ADJOURNMENT