Regular Meeting November 21, 2016

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Anne Neustadter, Donations Chair of the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, thanking the district for their continued generous support.

2. Letter from Barbara Sabath, President of Family Promise of Atlantic County, in gratitude for the Roland Rogers Elementary School Walk-a-Thon held to benefit their mission.

B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of Jon Martinez, Recording Secretary, GTMS Student Council

2. Congratulations to Robin Moore-Greene, Ed.D., for being recognized by the NAACP as an Honoree for Education.

3. Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016 Dan DiGangi, Partner with Bowman and Company

4. Presentation of 2016 PARCC (Partnership to Assess Readiness for College and Career) Results, Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed. D. Superintendent

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of October 31, 2016 (Attachment C.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for October 2016 (Attachment C.3)

4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period of October 20, 2016 through November 16, 2016. (Attachment C.4)

5. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on October 24, 2016 for the reporting period of September 6, 2016 through October 19, 2016.

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
904387 GTMS November 2-4, 2016, per hospitalization
911748 ACSSSD 32 hours home instruction, per hospitalization
912851 GTMS 1 hour home instruction, per suspension

2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist Fieldwork Placements for the Winter 2017 Session:
Student Cooperating O/T School/Grade
Kelsey Wilson Jessica Senn Reeds Road/Various
Student Cooperating SLP School/Grade
Gabriella Marrone Crystal Riotta Arthur Rann/Various

3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Student Teachers for the Spring 2017 Session:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade(s)
Amanda Applegate Donna Fulmer GTMS/7
Dylan Lee Robin Auwarter GTMS/7 & 8
Cara Musella Jennifer Derasmo and Arthur Rann/3
Tracey Hochstrasser
Alison Rocker Laura Martin and Marie King Roland Rogers/1

4. Resolution to approve volunteer students from Galloway Township Middle School to visit Spring Village at Galloway from 2:45 pm 4:00 pm on the following dates:
( Transportation will be provided by staff with parental permission); (*Administrative approval granted)
*November 18, 2016
December 16, 2016
January 20, 2017
February 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
April 17, 2017
May 12, 2017

5. 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 30, 2016. Transportation costs: $570.72; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00

6. Resolution to approve Smithville Elementary School Jazz Band students to attend the Ventnor Middle School Jazz Festival, Ventnor, NJ on January 12, 2017. Transportation costs covered by Student Activity Account.

7. 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 22, 2017 or March 23, 2017. Transportation costs covered by Student Activity Account.

8. Resolution to approve the GTMS 2016-2017 Basketball and Wrestling Sports Schedules (Attachment D.1)

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, 2016, 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 2016 (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 2016 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, 2016 (Attachment E.6)

5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of October 31, 2016 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 2016 (Attachment E.7)

7. Resolution to approve the November 2016 Bills List in the amount of $1,899,918.79. (Attachment E.8)

8. Resolution to approve the October transfers for the 2016-2017 Budget (Attachment E.9)

9. Resolution to accept and approve submittal of the amended FY 2017 IDEA Grant as follows:
Basic Preschool
FY 2017 Award $904,930 $38,300
FY 2016 Carryover 70,251 29,929
Total $975,181 $68,229

10. 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; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned code authorizes the Board of Education to apply such funds to fund the following maintenance project:
School Project Account Number
Arthur Rann ES Gym Door Exit and Lock Devices 11-000-261-420-15-00
Arthur Rann ES Removal and Replacement of 4 Fire Doors 11-000-261-420-15-00
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $18,908.51 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.

Special Education:
11. Resolution to approve a personal aide for Atlantic County Special Services School District student #907548 for the 2016-2017 school year at a cost of $41,940.00. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02.
12. Resolution to approve out of district placement for student #913055 in the Autistic program at Atlantic County Special Services School District at a prorated cost of $48,240, beginning November 21, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02
13. Resolution to approve Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance to provide in-home FBA and ABA services beginning November 22, 2016 to June 30, 2016 at a cost of $160 per hour for Senior Consultant and $50 per hour for ABA tutor on an as needed basis. Account #11-000-216-320-00-02
14. Resolution to approve out of district placement of transfer-in student #913069 to YALE/East-Northfield at a prorated cost of $52,306.20, beginning November 18, 2016 through June 2017. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02

Contracts, Agreements, and Other:
15. Resolution to accept a check for $1,000 from the Teens Step Up, Inc. for the Galloway Township Middle School student activity account drill/step team.
16. Resolution to approve a contract between Ricoh USA, Inc. and the Galloway Township Board of Education for managed print services for district printers from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 for $6,500.00 per month.

17. 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 2014- 2015 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:
Action Janitorial, Inc.* $ 72,330.00
APN Solutions, LLC $ 22,500.00
Asphalt Solutions, Inc. (Ed Data) $ 52,130.50
Atlantic Coast Alarm, Inc. (Bid) $349,576.00
Bayada Nurses**** $152,207.50
Bowman & Company, LLP**** $ 23,341.35
Cappuccio, William $ 25,092.00
CDW Government, Inc. (MRESC) $119,074.00
Commerce Interiors Direct, Inc. (MRESC) $133,705.77
Computer Solutions, Inc. $ 25,942.56
Cream O Land $ 23,801,95
Dell Financial Services. Inc. (State Vendor) $ 59,756.97
Dell Marketing $ 38,781.30
Educational Data Services, Inc $ 20,200.00
Farm Rite, Inc. $ 19,273.95
Follett School Solutions, Inc. $ 23,221.30
Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C.**** $ 24,980.00
Frontline Technologies Group, Inc. $ 44,725.20
Harrington Fire Protection, Inc. $ 24,200.00
Hillyard, Inc. (Ed Data) $118,533.56
Jack Devine Gym Floor Replacement $ 23,385.00
Joseph Porretta Builders, Inc. (Bid) $ 99,000.00
Mobilelease Modular Space, Inc. $ 21,000.00
Northeast Plumbing Services, Inc. (Ed Date) $210,856.00
PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc. $ 28,210.96
Pearson Education, Inc. (State) $121,145.25
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services**** $ 99,800.00
South Jersey Paper Products $ 18,974.24
Stewart Business Systems (State) $ 80,722.50
The Hon Company $ 20,106.87
Trebron Company, Inc. $ 21,270.06
US Foodservice, Inc. (Gardent State Co-op) $ 99,615.52
Van Dyk Group $ 18,726.00
Waste Management of SJ* $ 44,572.00
W.B. Mason Company $ 27,838.42
( 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

18. Resolution to approve the following students for the 2016 - 2017 school year for tuition receivable in compliance with following:
Authority ID# Home District: Total Tuition:
McKinney - Vento:

909304 Jamesburg Public Schools $10,315.00
913038 Jamesburg Public Schools $10,315.00
913036 Jamesburg Public Schools $10,315.00

19. 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 2017-2018 school year.

Transportation:
20. Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two “Emergency Bus
Evacuation Drills" for the 2016-2017 school year in accordance with the New
Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27-11.2

21. Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special
Services School District for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Account
#11-000-270-513-00-00
TYPE OF CONTRACT TYPE OF SCHOOL ROUTE NUMBER OF JOINTER COST
RENEWAL/COST ROUTE STUDENTS

Amended To/From ACSSD ML8 7 $65,791.90
Amended To/From ACSSD ML9 9 $95,943.80
Amended To/From ACSSD ML 10 4 $35,364.10
Amended To/From Yale East (Northfield) 3 $47,305.30
908106/ 912156/ 907603
Originally board approved 10/24/2016
To/From Pilgrim 298 2 $ 1,768.00

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:

● Update on secure entrance job site meeting held on November 3, 2016.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Atlantic United Youth Soccer Club requests the use of the gym at Smithville
Elementary on Tuesday nights beginning January 3, 2017 through March 28,
2017 from 6:00 pm - 8:00pm.
2. East Coast Crush Volleyball Club requests the use of the library at GTMS on
November 16, 2016 to host a Parent Meeting from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
(Administrative approval granted)

H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Priscilla Schultheis, 6th grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2017. Ms. Schultheis has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 30 years and her dedication to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

2. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Karen Galle, LDTC at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective March 1, 2017. Ms. Galle has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 29 years and her dedication to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Gianni DiClemente, full-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective November 14, 2016.

4. Resolution to approve Veronica Stawinski as a classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year, effective November 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017, pending completion of criminal history review. Salary: Step 1: $33,592.00 (prorated); Degree:Certificate; Account # 11-209-100-106-45-SA; (replacement position)

5. Resolution to approve Erin Stonnell as a classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2016-2017 school year, effective December 2, 2016 through June 30, 2017, pending completion of criminal history review. Salary: Step 1: $30,838.00 (prorated); Degree: AA; Account # 20-220-100-106-40-SA; #11-216-100-106-40-SA (replacement position)

6. Resolution to approve the following staff transfer for the 2016-2017 school year effective November 14, 2016 through June 30, 2017:
Catherine Beshara, Classroom Assistant (transfer from Pomona Preschool to Arthur Rann Elementary School)

7. Resolution to renew the following substitute teacher for the 2016-2017 school year, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Substitute Teachers (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;
Salary: Certified: $95.00 per day
Erin Martilini

8. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, effective November 22, 2016 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
Carle Thompson $85.00
Hae Jin Park $85.00
Haley Matsinger $95.00

9. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2016-2017 school year effective November 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017 pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Rate $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
Jamie Maisano

10.Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2016-2017 school year, effective November 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017, pending successful completion of the criminal history review; Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA;
Mary Ann Rosa

11.Resolution to approve a salary increase for substitute custodians effective January 3, 2017. $9.00 per hour to $12.00 per hour

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
1. Resolution to approve Marilyn A. Moore as the Parent Community Involvement Specialist (PCIS) for the Pomona Preschool effective December 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Stipend: $2,050.00 pro-rated ; Account #20-220-200-173-40-SA: (This position is required and funded by the Preschool Expansion Grant.)

2. Resolution to approve Child Care Staff effective November 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for the 2016-2017 school year; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA: Child Care Support Staff/Substitutes Stipend: $15.00 per hour: Amanda Macrina

3. Resolution to approve Heather Martin for GTMS Girls Basketball for the 2016-2017 school year; Stipend: $1,100.00 (shared position); Account #11-402-100-101-16-SA

4. Resolution to approve the following GTMS teachers for Homework Club effective October 11, 2016 through April 30, 2017; not to exceed 27 hours per person; Stipend: $38.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-100-16-SA (Title I)
Brian Cooke
Neil McCreesh
Paige Phillips
Tina Pruna
Alternates:
Tricia Palumbo
Michele Schettino
Madelyn Stapleton

5. Resolution to approve the following staff members to participate in the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC); Stipend: $28.00 per hour; not to exceed 8 hours per person; Account #11-000-219-401-00-SA
Kim Berman
Jessica Billingham
Rainer Birkenstock
Joseph Conte
Colleen DeFoney
Jennifer Glascock
Kelli Grunow
Erin Hartman
Stephanie Kunicki
Patti Lang
Jackie Lautato
Juli Massagli
Katie McAvey
Nicole Naylor
Nicole Neville
Joanne Popeson
Cindy Reynolds
Mary Roman
Kewy Santana
Robbyn Scott
Sarah-Ashley Sharpe
Carly Somers
Kristen Swanson

6. Resolution to approve the following staff for Crisis Go training; rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 1.5 hours per person; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)
Tina Bauer
Ronald Bokunewicz
Harrison Cade
Jeanne Cappelletti
Lawrence Little
Karen Conaway
Carol Demarest
William Dornan
Gillian Eyde
Donna Fisher
Sinetra Gandy
Anthony Gaudiello
Leslie Glickstein
Robyn Goldberg
Kisheen Greene
Dave Josephsen
Giedrius Karavackas
Roseann Kronk
Karen Loatwall
Terri Matise
Judith Mitschele
Stephanie Paton
Loretta Rennie
Alyssa Rice
Jerri Roesch
Trisha Rotellini
Kris Rudisill
Jhonny Suxe
Krista Venice
Daina Walters
Rachel Weber
Patti Yamaguchi

7. Resolution to approve the following staff members to attend Fall Staff Development Day; rate per negotiated contract; not to exceed 1.5 hours per person; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)
Samantha Rada $28.10
Sandra Galushka $28.10
Sinetra Gandy $24.07
Amy Gill $27.38
Holly Slusarz $29.53

8. Resolution to approve the following staff members to serve as presenters on Fall Staff Development Day; $38.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)
Not to exceed 1 hour per person:
Rebecca Zimmerman
Stephanie Kunicki
Robbyn Scott

Not to exceed 2 hours per person:
Joe Conte
Dominic Mevoli
Heather Suckiel

Not to exceed 4 hours per person :
RuthAnn Handley
Cathy Cozzan
Jose Diaz
Barbara Somers
Jill Fernandez
Jennifer Glascock
Rich Garbutt
Kevin Throckmorton
Cheryl Knabe
Jeremy Post

Not to exceed 5 hours:
Jackie Lautato

Not to exceed 6 hours per person:
Brian Dunn
Kim Monroe
Jenna Smith

9. Resolution to approve the following staff members to serve as a presenters on Fall Staff Development Day; $28.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)
Not to exceed 1 hour per person:
Jessica Oeser
Ron Bokunewicz
Katie Beshara
Dana Keister
Stephanie Paton

Not to exceed 2 hours:
Dave Martin

I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

(Attachments for Second Reading were provided at the October 24, 2016 meeting)
(Minor revision highlighted in blue on Policy #1120)
1. Policy #1120 Board of Education Meetings (Second Reading and Adoption)
(Attachment I.1; Minor change from First Reading highlighted in
blue)
2. Policy #5114 Suspension and Expulsion (Second Reading and Adoption)
3. Policy #6121 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action (Second Reading and
Adoption)
4. Policy #6142.12 Career and Technical Education (Second Reading and
Adoption)
5. Policy #6142.2 English as a Second Language; Bilingual Programs
(Second Reading and Adoption)
6. Policy #6146.2 Promotion/Retention (Second Reading and Adoption)
7. Policy #6147 Standards of Proficiency (Second Reading and Adoption)
8. Policy #6171.1 Remedial Instruction (Second Reading and Adoption)
9. Policy #6171.2 Gifted and Talented (Second Reading and Adoption)
10.Policy #2131 Chief School Administrator (First Reading; Minor additions)
(Attachment I.2)
11.Policy #2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning (First Reading; Minor
changes) (Attachment I.3)
12.Policy #4113/ Assignment; Transfer (First Reading; Minor addition)
4114 (Attachment I.4)
13.Policy #4131/ Staff Development; Inservice Education/Visitations/Conferences
4131.1 (First Reading; Policy overhauled) (Attachment I.5)
14.Policy #4211 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (First Reading; Added
paragraphs) (Attachment I.6)
15.Policy #4213/ Assignment; Transfer (First Reading; Minor addition)
4214 (Attachment I.7)
16.Policy #4231/ Staff Development; Inservice Education/Visitations/Conferences
4 231.1 (First Reading; Added section on achievement gap and
inequity) (Attachment I.8)
17.Policy #5145.4 Equal Educational Opportunity (First Reading; Minor
additions/revisions) (Attachment I.9)

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
December 12, 2016 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Concerts:
● Smithville Chorus December 1, 2016 7:00 pm
● Smithville Band December 6, 2016 7:00 pm
● Arthur Rann December 8, 2016 7:00 pm
● Roland Rogers December 12, 2016 6:30 pm
● Reeds Road December 20, 2016 7:00 pm
● GTMS Band/Chorus January 11, 2017 7:00 pm

  • GTEA Drop & Shop December 14, 2016 Arthur Rann Elementary School 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for students ages 6 -11 (advanced registration required)

  • Elf the Musical GTMS
    December 15, 2016 7:00 pm
    December 16, 2016 7:00 pm
    December 17, 2016 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

● Student Matters - HIB

ADJOURNMENT

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