A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
- District Report of Violence and Vandalism for Reporting Period 1 - September 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 - Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent
(Prepared by Marilyn A. Moore, Supervisor of Guidance, Health Services, Child Care, and Community Education) - CLICK HERE for PDF Presentation
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Update - Board Technology Committee Meeting
- Resolution to approve the 2016-2017 school calendar (Second Reading; Revised Version) (Attachment provided at the February 8, 2016 Board of Education meeting)
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from January 21, 2016 through February 17, 2016. (Attachment C.1)
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
- Resolution to approve the extension of supplemental instruction for the following student:
| 909456 |
Reeds Road |
February 25, 2016 through June 10, 2016 |
- Resolution to approve Home Schooling for the 2015-2016 school year for the following student in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00; Alternate Education Programs:
| School |
Student ID # |
Effective Date |
Grade |
| GTMS |
906725 |
February 11, 2016 |
8th |
- Resolution to approve the GTMS Band students for the following:
| February 18, 2016 |
Walk to Absegami High School to participate in a combined band rehearsal (Administrative approval granted)
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| March 18, 2016 |
Participate in the Southern Regional High School Jazz Festival; Admission Fee: $125.00; Account #11-401-100-610-16-00;
Transportation Costs: $283.75; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
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| April 15, 2016 |
Participate in the Mainland High School Jazz Festival;
Admission Fee: $100.00; Account #11-401-100-610-16-00; Transportation Costs: $283.75; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
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Resolution to approve the GTMS URSA students to tour Stockton University on February 26, 2016. Transportation: Bus Courtesy of Integrity Transportation; Account #20-099-100-600-16-00 (Education Foundation Grant)
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Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to walk to Roland Rogers Elementary School to read to elementary students on Read Across America Day on March 2, 2016.
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Resolution to approve the 5th grade GEM students at Smithville Elementary School to attend Math Olympiad at Egg Harbor Township Schools on April 16, 2016.
Admission Fee: $100.00 covered by Student Activity Account. (Parent transportation)
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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Chandra D. Anaya, School Business Administrator, and the Finance Committee:
1. Resolution to approve the February Bill List 2015-2016 Budget. (Attachment E.1)
Contracts, Agreements, and Other:
2. Resolution to approve a 1:1 aide for student # 911618 at the YALE, Mullica campus, beginning January 6, 2016 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $19,499.55.
Acct. #11-000-100-566-00-02
3. Resolution to approve the amended budget FY2015-2016 NCLB Consolidated grant to include carryover funds as follows:
Title I $547,966
Title IIA 82,362
Title III 48,911
Total $679,509
4. Resolution to approve the amended budget FY 2015-2016 IDEA grant to include carry over funds as follows:
IDEA Basic $1,001,160
Preschool $ 53,061
5. Resolution to approve FY 2016 Preschool Expansion Grant amended budget in the amount of $1,065,421.
6. Resolution to approve FY 2017 Preschool Expansion Grant budget in the amount of $1,065,421. (Copy will be available at the meeting)
7. Resolution to approve the SEMI corrective action plan to reach or exceed budgeted revenue. (E.2)
8. Resolution to approve the revised Inter-local Agreement between the Township of Galloway and the Galloway Township Public School District for Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) to work as School Resource Officers (SROs) in the district (Attachment E.3)
Transportation:
9. Resolution to cancel the following parental contract as of February 8, 2016:
| SCHOOL |
ROUTE |
DAYS |
PER MILE |
PER ANNUM |
| Archway |
JR1516 |
99 |
$ 0.31 |
$ 5,045.04 |
| #903575 |
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10. Resolution to approve the following parental contract as of February 9, 2016:
| SCHOOL |
ROUTE |
DAYS |
PER MILE |
PER ANNUM |
| Archway |
JR2016 |
79 |
$ 0.75 |
$ 9,740.70 |
| #903575 |
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
- Resolution to approve Absegami High School to use the GTMS gym on February 25, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm for basketball practice.
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H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
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Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Lynne Kinslow, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Mrs. Kinslow 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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Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Jacqueline Ferguson, teacher at Arthur Rann and Smithville Elementary Schools, effective July 1, 2016. Mrs. Ferguson has worked in the Galloway Township Public District for 24 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Carol Elmo, food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective January 26, 2016.
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Resolution to appoint Abromo "Ab" Vallese as the Interim School Business Administrator /Board Secretary up to four days per week effective February 23, 2016 with an end date no later than May 30, 2016. Salary: $375.00/day; Account #11-000-251-104-00-SA. (Contract was approved by Dr. Richard Stepura, Interim Executive County Superintendent and will be available at the Board meeting.)
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Resolution to approve Courtney Crowe as a special education teacher at Pomona Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year, effective March 7, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 3/07/16 - 6/30/16 - $50,988.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (new position)
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Resolution to approve Jessica Goodman as a classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year, effective March 7, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 3/07/16 - 6/30/16 - $37,092.27 (pro-rated); Degree: Certificate;Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (new position)
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Resolution to approve Rachel Weber as a part-time kindergarten assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 23, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: 2/23/16 - 6/30/16 - $26,494.74 (pro-rated); Degree: Certificate; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (replacement position)
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Resolution to approve Nicole Pinto as a part-time district food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 23, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step I Tier II: 2/23/16 - 6/30/16 - $11.58 per hour; 4 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-46-SA (replacement position)
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Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 23, 2016 through June 30, 2016 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
| Cory Tucciarone |
Certified |
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| Abdullah Fareed |
Non-Certified |
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| Kimberly Parker |
Non-Certified |
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Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2015-2016 school year effective February 23, 2016 through June 30, 2016; Salary $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
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Resolution to approve the following substitute food service worker for the 2015-2016 school year effective February 23, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: $8.38 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
Ozlem Sahingoz
SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
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Resolution to approve the following staff for the Winter Staff Development Day on February 12, 2016. Stipend: $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 4 hours per person for preparation of (1) workshop; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)
| Brian Dunn |
Richard Garbutt |
| Kimberly Monroe |
Jeremy Post |
| Helene Gentile |
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Resolution to approve the following teachers to attend a webinar on CogAT testing. Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 1 hour per person; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)
| Brian Dunn |
Richard Garbutt |
| Kimberly Monroe |
Jeremy Post |
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Resolution to approve the following staff members to participate in the Special Education Advisory Committee; Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 12 hours per person; Account #11-000-219-104-00-SA
| Colleen DeFoney |
Cindy Reynolds |
| Kewy Santana |
Rainer Birkenstock |
| Nicole Neville |
Sarah-Ashley Sharpe |
| Kristen Swanson |
Robbyn Scott |
| Erin Hartman |
Kelli Grunow |
| Kim Bergman |
MaryAnn Steinmann |
| Ed Zimmerman |
Joanne Popeson |
| Jessica Billingham |
Patti Lang |
| Juli Massagli |
Joe Conte |
| Carly Somers |
Katie McAvey |
| Jennifer Glascock |
Stephanie Kunicki |
| Mary Roman |
Shannon Tallman |
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Resolution to approve the following Roland Rogers Elementary School staff for the Academic Support Program effective January 19, 2016 through March 10, 2016; Stipend: Teachers: $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 22 hours each; Stipend: Classroom Assistants: $27.00; "not to exceed" 17 hours each; Account #20-231-100-100-46-SA (NCLB Title I)
| Chelsea Cantatore |
Patrick Czar |
| Stephanie D'Angelis |
Grace Dolente |
| Jill Gosman |
Linda LeConey |
| Barbara Olson |
Carly Somers |
| Jennifer Whittaker |
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Classroom Assistants:
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| Joseph Palumbo |
Alyssa Rice |
- Resolution to approve the following staff for the Spring 2016 Semester of the Southern
New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students. Account #61-991-320-101-00-SA
| Carol deRuyter, Coordinator |
$1,250.00 per semester |
| Trish Rotellini, Office Support |
$20.00 per hour |
| Kim Monroe, Secretary |
$750.00 per semester |
| Omoanatse Agbugui, Nurse |
$37.00 per hour |
Teachers - Southern New Jersey Consortium: Stipend $37.00 per hour
| Britney Baumgartel |
Debra O'Kane |
| Katie Beshara |
Holly Slusarz |
| Lisa Busteed |
Barbara Somers |
| Patrick Czar |
Jennifer Tompkins |
| Rebeca DaCosta |
Krista Venice |
| Julie DiDomenico |
Patti Yamaguchi |
| Cheryl Downey |
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Substitutes - Southern New Jersey Consortium
| Robyn Auwarter |
Kayla Harlan |
| Spring Bass-Smoaks |
Greg Lick |
| Kelly Craig |
Heather Martin |
| Stephanie D'Angelis |
Kimberly Monroe |
| Kaitlyn Dougherty |
John O'Kane |
| Kelli Grunow |
Jenny Schaab |
| Brittany Hanselmann |
Kimberly Schaffer |
Nurse Substitute - Southern New Jersey Consortium
PUBLIC COMMENT-
I. POLICY
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
| March 7, 2016 |
Monday |
Budget Meeting |
GTMS Library
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7:00 pm |
| March 14, 2016 |
Monday |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium
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7:00 pm |
| March 29 , 2016 |
Tuesday |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 pm |
| *March 18, 2016 |
Board Institute |
Congress Hall, Cape May |
7:00 pm |
| *March 19, 2016 |
Board Institute |
Congress Hall, Cape May |
9:00 am |
| *Rescheduled due to inclement weather |
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K. SPECIAL EVENTS
| District Band Festival
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March 2, 2016 |
GTMS Gym |
7:00 pm |
| District Health and Wellness Fair |
March 3, 2016 |
GTMS |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT