A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
- Letter from Richard Stepura, Ed.D., Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools, New Jersey Department of Education, regarding the 2015-2016 mid-year budget review. (Attachment A.1)
B. PRESENTATIONS
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Mr. B's Backyard Classroom - Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
Mrs. Debby Somers and Mrs. Kathy Warren
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James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club Grant - Smithville Elementary School
Mrs. Linda Wimberg and Mrs. Alison Marcello
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2015 PARCC Results and 2016 Update
Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent
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2016-2017 Preliminary Budget Report
Presented by Annette Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent
Chandra D. Anaya, CPA, School Business Administrator
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorneys Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
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Student Enrollment Report as of January 31, 2016 (Attachment C.2)
- Out of School Suspension Report for January 2016 (Attachment C.3)
- Resolution to approve the 2016-2017 school calendar (First Reading; Revised Version) (Attachment C.4)
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Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on January 25, 2016 for the reporting period of December 16, 2015 through January 20, 2016.
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
- Resolution to extend home instruction for the following students:
| 911596 |
Pomona |
January 25, 2016 up to 60 days;
10 hours per week; per doctor's note/I.E.P.
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| 906542 |
GTMS |
February 1, 2016 through March 1, 2016;
10 hours per week; per doctor's note
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- Resolution to approve home instruction for the following student:
| 903862 |
GTMS |
January 14, 2016 through February 18, 2016;
10 hours per week; per doctor's note
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- Resolution to approve the GTMS Drill/Step Team to perform at Stockton University's Unified Cultural Greek Yard Show on February 9, 2016. (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:
1. Resolution to accept the AtlantiCare School Wellness Grant awarded to the Galloway Township Middle School, in the amount of $1,066.50
2. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student for the 2015-2016 school year in compliance with the following:
DCP&P Home District Total Tuition
912026 Middle Twp. $15,809.00
McKinney - Vento Home District Total Tuition
908431 Hopewell Twp. $ 7,461.72
3. Resolution to approve student #912156 to attend YALE, Northfield campus, beginning February 8, 2016 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $49,649.40 prorated.
Account #11-000-100-566-00-02
Transportation:
4. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2015 - 2016 school year.
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SCHOOL |
ROUTE |
DAYS |
PER DIEM |
PER ANNUM |
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ROUTE |
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ROUTE |
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Activity |
Smithville |
SACT2 |
17 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 425.00 |
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20-231-200-500-48-48 |
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SACT3 |
17 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 425.00 |
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20-231-200-500-48-48 |
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To/From |
GTMS/Reeds Road |
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88 |
$ 90.00 |
$ 7,920.00 |
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11-000-270-513-00-00 |
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911409 & 911408 |
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To/From |
Smithville |
aide |
97 |
$ 60.00 |
$ 5,820.00 |
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11-000-270-513-00-00 |
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added to SM09 |
(1/20/16-6/30/16) |
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Out of District Travel:
5. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities:
Activity: 2016 Conference for NJ Pre-K Teachers
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:
Donald Gross 02/22 - 23/2016 Registration: $235.00 (each) 20-220-200-580-40-00
Sandy Varrelmann 02/23/2016 Travel: $20.00 20-220-200-580-40-00
Laura Todd 02/23/2016 Travel: $20.00 20-220-200-580-40-00
Elizabeth Apgar 02/22/2016 Travel: $20.00 11-000-223-580-40-00
Amanda Bruffy 02/22/2016 Travel: $20.00 11-000-223-580-40-00
(Staff members will carpool as possible)
6. Resolution to approve the contract with Searle Enterprise in the amount of $18,000. Account #20-270-200-320-00-01(Title IIA)
7. Resolution to approve the February 8, 2016 Bill List. (Attachment E.1)
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:
- Update on Facilities meeting held on February 4th.
G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
- Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Chandra D. Anaya, School Business Administrator / School Board Secretary, effective March 27, 2016 or sooner if a suitable replacement can be found.
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- Resolution to extend the personal leave request from Jean Hiltner, secretary at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
2/08/16 - 3/11/16 without pay; without benefits
Returning 3/14/16
- Resolution to approve the family leave request from Tina Hart, classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
1/11/16 - 1/29/16 without pay; with benefits
Returning 2/01/16
- Resolution to approve Alia Suthard as an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher at GTMS for the 2015-2016 school year, effective March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 3/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $49,853.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA;
Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve Mary Ellen Lockwood as a 1st grade in-class resource teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 9, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 2/09/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,584.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (leave position)
- Resolution to approve Jennifer Kerlin as a part-time 6th grade in-class resource teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 9, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 2/09/16 - 6/30/16 - $35,212.16 (pro-rated);
Degree: BS; Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (new position)
- Resolution to approve Yaitza Plaud as a 10 month secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
Salary: Step 3: 4/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $36,362.00 (pro-rated);
Account #11-000-240-105-45-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve Joana Piazzoli as a part-time district food service worker for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 9, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
Salary: Step I Tier II: 2/09/16 - 6/30/16 - $11.58 per hour; 3.5 hours per day;
Account #60-910-310-100-10-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year pending successful completion of the criminal history review;
Certified Rate: $95.00 per day 12/01/15 - 6/30/16;
Non-Certified Rate: $85.00 per day 12/01/15 - 6/30/16;
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
| Janice Dorsey |
Certified |
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| Harrison Cade |
Non-Certified |
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| Anjali Singh |
Non-Certified |
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- Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 9, 2016 through June 30, 2016; Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-100-SB-SA
Sylvia McFadden-Dockins
SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
- Resolution to approve the following staff as presenters for the Winter Staff Development Day on February 12, 2016. Stipend: Teachers: $37.00 per hour;
Classroom Assistants: $27.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA
(NCLB Title IIA)
Teachers; "Not to exceed" 4 hours per person for preparing 1 workshop
| Kerrie Benitez |
Joanne Popeson |
| Rainer Birkenstock |
Jeremy Post |
| Jessica Brower |
Heather Samuelson |
| Juli Dunkelberger |
Jen Sawhill |
| Brian Dunn
Dave Fink
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Robbyn Scott
Jenna Smith
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| Donna Fulmer |
Kevin Throckmorton |
| Jan Manganiello |
Jason Truppa |
| Dominic Mevoli |
Rebecca Zimmerman |
| Jeff Morris |
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Teachers; "Not to exceed" 8 hours per person for preparing 2 distinct workshops
Classroom Assistants; "Not to exceed" 4 hours per person for preparing 1 workshop
| Dave Martin |
| Jessica Oeser |
| Roxanne Shreaves |
- Resolution to approve the following Reeds Road Elementary School Teachers for PARCC Prep Program; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 19 hours each;
Account #20-231-100-100-45-SA (NCLB Title I)
| Lisa Busteed |
Kaitlin Dougherty |
| Karen Ewert |
Laura Fanelli |
| Kristen Garbutt |
Kayla Harlan |
| Gregory Lick |
Frank Santo |
| Kelly Shenk |
Susan Simmons |
| Jennifer Tompkins |
Kathleen Warren |
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| Meghan Bruscato |
Barbara Somers |
- Resolution to approve the following staff to work the 2016 - 2017 school year Kindergarten registration on March 9, 14, and 22, 2016 and April 4 and 14, 2016;
"not to exceed" 3 hours per person per day:
Kindergarten Teachers - Salary: individual hourly rate as noted;
Account #11-110-100-101-00-SA
| Gwen Cook |
$56.63 |
| Patricia Culkin |
$58.31 |
| Stephanie D'Angelis |
$51.47 |
| Cheryl Knabe (sub) |
$50.21 |
| Kimberly Schaffer |
$55.79 |
| David Werner |
$46.16 |
| Rebecca Zimmerman (sub) |
$59.15 |
ESL Teachers - Salary: individual hourly rate as noted;
Account #11-110-100-101-00-SA
| Holly DiLeo |
$36.22 |
| Barbara Somers (sub) |
$45.85 |
School Nurses - Salary: individual hourly rate as noted;
Account #11-000-213-104-00-SA
| Sue Flicker |
$55.79 |
| Helene Gentile (sub) |
$55.79 |
| Debbie Knupp |
$55.79 |
| MaryAnn Steinmann |
$55.79 |
| Mary Beth Wegman |
$58.31 |
Secretarial Staff - Salary: individual hourly rate as noted;
Account # 11-000-240-105-00-SA
| Sharon Delany (registrar) |
$36.27 |
| Sharon Dubitsky (secretary) |
$36.27 |
| Terry Reed (registrar) |
$36.27 |
| Patti Santoro (secretary) |
$36.27 |
Child Care Program - Salary: individual hourly rate as noted;
Account #62-990-320-105-00-SA
| Todd Loveland (secretary) |
$33.77 |
- Resolution to approve the following teacher for GTMS Garden Club for the 2015-2016 school year; Stipend: $36.07 per hour; "not to exceed" 25 hours;
Account #11-401-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)
- Resolution to approve the following teacher for GTMS F.U.N. Club for the 2015-2016 school year; Stipend: $65.00 per week; effective January 4, 2016 through June 10, 2016; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)
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I. POLICY
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
| February 22, 2016 |
Monday |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS |
7:00 pm |
| March 14, 2016 |
Monday |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS |
7:00 pm |
| March 29, 2016 |
Monday |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS |
7:00 pm |
K. SPECIAL EVENTS
| District Band Festival
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March 2, 2016 |
GTMS |
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