A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

Galloway Township Middle School: Student Centered, Future Focused presented by Mrs. Paula Junker, Principal

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C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on February 13, 2017 for the reporting period of January 19, 2017 through February 8, 2017.

2. Resolution to approve the 2017-2018 school calendar (Second Reading and Adoption) (Attachment provided at 2-13-17 meeting)

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to approve the ESEA Accountability Profile Corrective Action Plans for Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary Schools (Attachment D.1) (Please note that corrective action is due to not meeting PARCC participation requirements for special education students. The action required is not about the actual students' performance on the PARCC.)

2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Speech Language Pathologist for Fieldwork Placement for the Summer 2017 Session:
   Student: Haley Walker; Cooperating Speech Therapists: Juli Dunkelberger & Nicole Warriner; School/Grade: Various
    

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

   907372 Reeds 5 hours a week beginning 2/7/17, per hospitalization

   909672 Smithville 5 hours extending from 2/7/17 to 4/7/17, per doctor's note

   905437 GTMS 10 hours a week beginning 2/10/17 to 5/10/17, per doctor's note

   908662 Reeds 2 hrs a day beginning 2/21/17 to 6/30/17, 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 January 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)

2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 2017 in accordance with Policy #3290 (Attachment E.5)

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

6. Resolution to approve the February 2017 Bills List in the amount of $2,178,650.25. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the January transfers for the 2017-2018 Budget (Attachment E.9)

8. Resolution to approve FY 2018 Preschool Expansion Grant budget in the amount of $1,101,451, including $36,030 of one-time supplemental funding. (Copy will be available at the meeting.)

Contracts, Agreements, and Other:

9. Resolution to approve Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission Cooperative Pricing Agreement.

WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as to the "Lead Agency" has offered voluntary participation in a joint purchasing agreement (sometimes referred to as cooperative purchasing agreement) for the purchase of goods and services with Boards of Education, Municipalities, and other types of public bodies located in the County of Hunterdon and other nearby counties, to utilize administrative purchasing services and facilities of Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission and this Cooperative Pricing Agreement to effect substantial economies in the purchase of work, materials and supplies, and;

WHEREAS, all the parties hereto have approved the within Agreement by Ordinance or Resolution as appropriate, in accordance with the aforesaid statute; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of all parties to enter into such Agreement for said purposes;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed as follows: (Attachment E.10)

10. Resolution to approve the following students for the 2016 - 2017 school year for tuition receivable in compliance with the following:

Authority ID# Home District: Total Tuition:

McKinney - Vento:

913142 Egg Harbor Twp. $7,124.00

913143 Egg Harbor Twp. $6,940.00

11. Resolution to approve the following workshop:

Activity: Servsafe Food Safety (Renewal):

Staff: Date: Expenses: Account:

Lisa Hathaway 02/28/17 Registration: $185.00 60-910-310-300-16-00

Ann Isgro (each)

Special Education:

12. Resolution to approve out of district placement for student #913009 in the

Preschool Disabled program at Atlantic County Special Services School District at a prorated cost of $39,240.00, beginning March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Account# 11-000-100-565-00-02

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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 Change Order #1 for a credit from Joseph Porretta Builders, Inc. for:

General Construction Allowance for GTMS ($1,000.00)

Electrical Allowance for GTMS ($ 500.00)

General Construction Allowance for Reeds Road ($1,000.00)

Electrical Allowance for Reed Road ($ 500.00)

Total Deduction of: ($3,000.00)

Original contract was for $99,000.00 and the revised amount is $96,000.00. (Attachment F.1)

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G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

1. GTAA Softball requests the use of district fields Sundays through Saturdays, March 5, 2017 through June 30, 2017. (Field use is coordinated by Galloway Township Community Services)
2. Galloway Warriors Lacrosse requests the use of district fields Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm beginning March 1, 2017 through June 9, 2017. (Field use is coordinated by Galloway Township Community Services)
3. Mainland Baptist Church requests the use of the gym at Reeds Road for Gym Games on Wednesdays beginning April 15, 2017 through June 28, 2017 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
4. Mainland Baptist Church requests the use the gym at GTMS for a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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Informational Items:

Reeds Road FSA is hosting a 6th grade dance on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Roland Rogers is hosting the Annual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser event on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in the cafeteria from 5:30 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 Debra Knupp, school nurse at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2017. Ms. Knupp has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 19 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 revised letter of intent to retire from Kathleen Dombroski, classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective May 1, 2017. Ms. Dombroski has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 25 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 the family leave request from Christina Lacontora, Smithville Elementary School Teacher, as follows:

3/23/2017 - 5/5/2017 with pay, with benefits

5/8/2017 - 6/30/2017 without pay, with benefits

9/1/2017 - 4/13/2018 without pay, without benefits

Returning 4/16/2018

4. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Lauren O'Neill, Reeds Road Elementary School Teacher, as follows:

5/2/2017 - 6/30/2017 with pay, opts out of benefits

9/1/2017 - 12/31/2017 without pay, opts out of benefits

Returning 1/1/2018

5. Resolution to approve the intermittent family leave request from Kathleen Dombroski, classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:

2/7/2017- 4/28/2017 with pay, with benefits

Returning - 5/1/2017

6. Resolution to approve Douglas Satero as a maintenance worker at Galloway Township Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year, effective March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Step 1: 3/01/17 - 6/30/17 - $46,560.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-261-110-00-SA (replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve Paul Mosetti as a custodian at Smithville Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year, effective March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Step 7: 3/01/17 - 6/30/17 - $36,378.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-48-SA (replacement position)
    
8. Resolution to approve Anthony Sawyer as a custodian at Pomona Preschool for the 2016-2017 school year, effective March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Step 1: 3/01/17 - 6/30/17 - $33,378.00 (prorated); Account #11-000-262-110-40-SA (replacement position)

9. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, effective February 28, 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:

Laurence Wilhite $95.00
Rebecca Nadeau $85.00
Emily Rich $85.00

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SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

1. Resolution to approve the following staff members to serve as presenters on Winter Staff Development Day, February 17, 2017: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA). Not to exceed 4 hours per person: Jen Goodwin, Cheryl Knabe

2. Resolution to approve the following staff members to attend Winter Staff Development Day; rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 1.5 hours per person; Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Lisa Chatten	$22.73
Roseann Kronk	$21.94
Loretta Rennie	$21.94
Faith Wescoat	$21.94
Jenn Bongiovanni	$59.86
Lisa Busteed	$34.24
Kaitlin Dougherty	$34.70
Cory Tucciarone	$34.10
Kaitlin Costello	$36.53
Tiffany Mortelite	$34.10
Julie DiDomenico	$34.24
Patrick Czar	$34.70
Omonanaste Agbugui	$27.38

3. Resolution to approve the following staff member to attend Winter Staff Development Day; rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 2 hours; Account #20-231-200-100-00-SA (Title I); Alison Briant-Burley $21.03

4. Resolution to approve Child Care Staff for the 2016-2017 school year, effective February 21, 2017 through June 30, 2017; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA. Child Care Support Staff/Substitutes; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; Julie Treen

5. Resolution to approve the following staff for the Spring 2017 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students; Account #61-991-320-101-00-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	$38.00 per hour

Teachers - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour

Matt BetsonPatrick CzarCheryl DowneyBarbara SomersAngela Walters

Katie Beshara	Lisa Busteed
Cathy Cozzan	Rebecca Da Costa
Julie DiDomenico	Debra O'Kane
Holly Slusarz	R. Jason Truppa
Krista Venice	Patti Yamaguchi

Substitutes - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $38.00 per hour

Robyn Auwarter	Spring Bass-Smoaks	Britney Baumgartel
Kelly Craig	Stephanie D'Angelis	Kaitlyn Dougherty
Kelli Grunow	Kayla Harlan	Cheryl Knabe
Greg Lick	Heather Martin	Kim Monroe
John O'Kane	Jenny Papandrea	Stephanie Paton
Kimberly Schaffer	Jennifer Tompkins

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I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

March 13, 2017	Monday	Regular Meeting	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 pm
March 27, 2017	Monday	Regular Meeting	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Galloway Township Education Foundation "People of the Year" Awards Dinner; The Carriage House, Galloway Friday, April 7, 2017 6:00 pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Student Matters - HIB

ADJOURNMENT