A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Justin Crawford, Secretary of Ecology, GTMS Student Council
2. Congratulations to the GTMS Wrestling Team on their second straight win of the Atlantic Cape Cumberland League Tournament that was held on January 30, 2016 at Absegami
High School.
Champions:
Gary Lamkin, R'Mohni McGaney, Andrew Mahieu, Sean Steward
Second Place Finishers:
Corbin Saul, Philip Schroer, Quinn McLaughlin, Kenneth "Kenny" Murillo
Third Place Finishers
Paul Ford, Bryan Wright, Ethan Zeck, Dino Mannis, Jackson Harvey, Evan Taylor, Rodney McNeill, Angelo Fodera
Fourth Place Finishers:
Daj'Mere "Dazzy" Iannuzzio, Noah Hughes, John "Jack" Foley, Mikal Taylor, Antwan Jackson, Bruce Kern
Team Members:
Jeffrey Bengis, Anthony Cappolina, Cole Craig, Justin Curcio, Jeancarlos DeJesus Roman, John Devlin, Eric Fetrow, Santino Giacomo, Halvor Glick, Brenden Hershman, Warren Hood, Noah Kuppel,
Anthony Lavigna, Robert Lavigna, Thomas Lyon, Ahmed Malik, Jordan Marcucci, Kevin Mason, Pratham Millu, Bryan Nell, Emily Reckenbeil, Richard Roman, Braeden Scannell, Justin Thomas,
Dylan Tonkinson, Brian Woods, Cameron Zotti
Managers:
Mawule Agbevonawo, Alayna Crimins, Jada Edwards, Jelani Hayes, Devanie Sewell, Nikolas Zelinka
Community Volunteers:
Jim Brown & Bernie Tennant
Coaches:
David Martin & John O'Kane
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorneys Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of March 31, 2016 (Attachment C.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for March 2016 (Attachment C.3)
4. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on March 29, 2016 for the reporting period of February 18, 2016 through March 23, 2016.
PUBLIC COMMENT
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following student(s):
- 909759 Reeds Road 10 hours per 5 day suspension. March 23 through April 1, 2016
- 906409 Arthur Rann 6 hours per CST. March 31 through April 4,2016
- 910380 GTMS 5 hours per week, per doctor's note. April 1 to April 18, 2016
- 911596 Pomona Continuation of 10 hours per week, per doctor's note. April 4, 2016 up to 60 days
2. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Clinical/Practicum Placement for the 2016-2017 school year:
Student Cooperating Counselor School/Grade
Christine La Torre Kandi Hayden Reeds Road/Various
Frank Cortese Donna North Smithville/Various
Trisha Thompson Tina Gomez GTMS/7&8
3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Practicum Placement for the 2016-2017 school year:
Student Cooperating Social Worker School/Grade
Kara Burrows Cindy Reynolds Arthur Rann/Various
PUBLIC COMMENT
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Abromo L. Vallese, Interim School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to award a bid and related contract to Atlantic Coast Alarm, Inc for fire alarm replacements at Reeds Road and Roland Rogers Elementary Schools in the amount of $179,777.00. Other Bids were received from:
ESCO Electrical $217,044,00
DEC Electrical $254,400.00
Haig Services $352,000.00
2. Resolution to approve the withdrawal from maintenance reserve account and transfer into the appropriate maintenance accounts.
WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 6A:23A14.2 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
Reeds Road Elementary School Replace Exterior Doors 110002614204500
Asphalt/Sealcoat/Concrete 110002634204500
Roland Rogers Elementary School Replace Exterior Doors 110002614204600
Asphalt/Sealcoat/Concrete 110002634204600
Arthur Rann Elementary School Repaved Basketball Courts 110002634201500
Galloway Township Middle School Sealcoat/Line Basketball Ct. 11002634201600
Pomona School Sealcoat/Line Basketball Ct. 110002634204000
WHEREAS , the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $130,151 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.
3. Resolution to accept the AtlantiCare School Wellness Grant awarded to the Galloway Township Middle School, in the amount of $1,066.50.
4. Resolution to dismantle and dispose of the following equipment. It is too old and costly to repair.
Dec. 1996 - 2 Door reach in freezer - $2,500
5. Resolution to approve General Healthcare Resources, Inc. evaluators to the 2015 2016 Consultant list: Account# 110002193900002
Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist $75.00 per hour
Speech Language Pathologist $78.00 per hour
Aides HQ $20.00 per hour
RN $52.00 per hour
LPN $42.00 per hour
Out of District Travel:
6. Resolution to approve out of district professional development activity:
Activity: NJAGC Annual Conference
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:
Emery Keeler 04/15/2016 Travel: $84.75 110002305800000
Registration: $159.00 202702005000000
Angela Ret 04/15/2016 Registration: $219.00 202702005000000
PUBLIC COMMENT
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Abromo L. Vallese, Interim School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from Mobilease Modular Space for modular classrooms at the Pomona PreSchool for an increased amount of $12,741.30. Original contract amount was $114,553.00 and the revised amount is $127,294.30. (Attachment F.1)
PUBLIC COMMENT
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
1. Sports Tools & Life Skills Academy requests the use of the gym at Roland Rogers on Monday and Wednesday nights beginning Wednesday April 13th through Wednesday June 29, 2016 from 6:00 pm 9:30 pm. (majority of participants Galloway Residents)
2. Mainland Baptist Church requests the use of the gym at Arthur Rann for gym games from 7:00 pm 8:30 pm on the following dates:
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 18, 25
June 1, 15, 22, 29
PUBLIC COMMENT
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Carol Badia, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Mrs. Badia 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.
2. Resolution to approve a one year leave of absence in accordance with NJSA 18A:36A14 for Megan Schenauer, teacher at GTMS, effective September 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017, without pay, without benefits.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Vincent Lupo, teacher at GTMS, as follows:
5/2/2016 - 5/27/2016; Returning 5/31/2016 without pay, with benefits
4. Resolution to approve Anthony Gaudiello as a 1:1 classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 2: 4/1/16 6/30/16 $37,275.27 (prorated) Degree: BA;Account #1120910010616SA (new position)
5. Resolution to approve the following substitute nurse for the 2015-2016 school year effective March 24, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $200.00 per day;
Account #11000213104SBSA: Nancy Rothkugel
6. Resolution for the following staff members as presenters for the April 18, 2016 parent/guardian evening workshop/information event Partnering to Keep Our Students Safe; stipend: $37.00 per hour; not to exceed 5.5 hours per person; Account #20-230-200-100-00-SA (Title I Parental Involvement):P
Tina Butterhof
Jose Diaz
Edward Logue
Heather Martin
Patrick O'Keefe
Jennifer Sawhill
Lindsey Zabelski
11. Resolution to approve the following job description: (First Reading; Attachment H.1)
* Behavioral Analyst
I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments provided at the March 29, 2016 meeting)
1. Policy #4112.8 Nepotism (Second Reading)
2. Policy #4212.8 Nepotism (Second Reading)
3. Policy #5141.22 Medical Marijuana (Second Reading; Revised)
PUBLIC COMMENT
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
April 25, 2016 Monday Public Budget Hearing / Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
May 9, 2016 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
May 23, 2016 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concerts:
District Jazz Concert May 4, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Arthur Rann May 11, 2016 7:00 p.m. Chorus/Band Combined
Roland Rogers May 12, 2016 6:30 p.m. Chorus/Band Combined
Reeds Road May 24, 2016 7:00 p.m. Chorus/Band Combined
GTMS May 25, 2016 7:00 p.m. Chorus/Band Combined
Smithville May 18, 2016 7:00 p.m. Chorus
Smithville May 26, 2016 7:00 p.m. Band Concert
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
● Student Matters HIB
ADJOURNMENT