Regular Meeting January 25, 2016

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A. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Resolution: School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey - January 2016

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2016 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and

WHEREAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey's local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey's 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public's expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation's best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children's education.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

B. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter received from Seth N. Broder, Esquire, for Atlantic City Community Charter School, to inform of a request to Commissioner Hespe to amend the name of the school to "Atlantic Community Charter School".

C. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Meghan Casey, Secretary of School Spirit, GTMS Student Council
  2. District Demographics Overview
  3. 2015 PARCC Results

D. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Updates:
    • Special Olympics Winter Games held at Galloway Township Middle School
    • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony presented by Galloway Township

Public Schools

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

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2015 (Attachment D.2)

  3. Out of School Suspension Report for December 2015 (Attachment D.3)

  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from December 17, 2015 through January 20, 2016. (Attachment D.4)

  5. Resolution to approve the 2016-2017 school calendar (First Reading) (Attachment D.5)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

E. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
906663 GTMS December 15, 2015 to end of school year;

1 hour per every 3 days absent; student also to receive 7 hours for days missed prior to 504 meeting of December 15, 2015; per 504 plan
910610 Reeds Road January 7, 2016 till TBD;

10 hours per week; pending CST evaluation
906542 GTMS January 4, 2016 through February 1, 2016;

10 hours per week; per doctor's note
  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
F.W. Pilgrim Academy December 22, 2015 up to 60 days;

10 hours per week; per doctor's note
I.V. Assumption December 15, 2015 up to 60 days;

5 hours per week and 20 hours owed per prior absences; per doctor's note
J.M. Highland Academy December 2, 2015 to January 2, 2016;

1 hour per day; per doctor's note
  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following student:
909067 Pilgrim Academy December 2, 2015 up to 60 days; 10 hours per week; per doctor's note
  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Fieldwork Placements for the 2015-2016 school year for the period of January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade
Andrea Cocozza Kirsten Sullivan Arthur Rann/1st
Julia Baumle Thomas Kivlin GTMS/7th
  1. Resolution to approve the following Drexel University Fieldwork Student for the 2015-2016 school year for the period of January 4, 2016 through March 14, 2016:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade
Carol Spina Kelly Doan and

Nicole Leidemer

 Arthur Rann/K
  1. Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for the Spring 2016 Semester on the following dates:
March 12 and 19, 2016
April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2016
May 7, 2016
  1. Resolution to approve the GTMS 2015-2016 Winter Sports Schedules (Attachment E.1)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

F. 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 accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for December 2015.

(Attachment F.1)

Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales

(Attachment F.2)

Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachment F.3)

Special Income Detail. (Attachment F.4)

2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for December 2015 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment F.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for December 31, 2015. (Attachment F.6)

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of December 31, 2015 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

December 2015. (Attachment F.7)

6. Resolution to approve the January Bill List 2015-2016 Budget. (Attachment F.8)

7. Resolution to approve the ratification of transfers for the 2015-2016 Budget. (Attachment F.9)

Contracts, Agreements, and Other:

8. Resolution to approve Silvergate Prep for non-public home instruction at a cost of $55.00 per hour, beginning December 22, 2015 through February 29, 2016. Account #20-506-200-320-00-02

9. Resolution to approve student #906545 to attend Atlantic County Special Services, Mays Landing campus, beginning January 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $38,880 prorated. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

10. Resolution to approve Sharon Wilson, as a non-public compensatory instructor at Pilgrim Academy, at $35.00 per hour for 2 -3 hours per week per student, beginning January 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Account #20-502-200-320-00-00

11. Resolution to approve Jillian Pritchett for non-public home instruction at $35.00 per hour. Account #20-506-200-320-00-02

12. Resolution to accept a $100 donation to food service for outstanding balances due, from Joan Airey, a Hamilton Twp. resident.

13. Resolution to approve that the Galloway Board of Education does not require the Archway Schools to charge students for reduced and / or paid meals provided as part of their educational program in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program regulations.

14. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable student for the 2015 2016 school year in compliance with the following:

Authority ID# Home District Total Tuition

McKinney Vento

912118 Little Egg Harbor $10,722.00

Other LEA

910875 Winslow $ 1,603.00 ESY

$ 2,075.28 1:1 Aide

15. Resolution to approve Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to go out to bid for fire alarm systems at the Reeds Road and Roland Rogers Elementary Schools.

16. Resolution to accept a $1,500 donation from Raymour & Flanagan for the Arthur Rann Elementary School music program.

17. Resolution to accept the AtlantiCare $1,500 New Edible Garden School grant award for the Roland Rogers Elementary School.

Out of District Travel:

18. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities:

Activity: NJASA Techspo

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:

Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. 01/28/2016 Registration: $270.00 11-000-230-580-00-00

Activity: NJMEA Elementary Music Conference

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:

Karen Hanko 02/18-19/2016 Registration: $165.00 (each) 11-000-223-890-00-48-SA

Patrick O'Keefe

Activity: Practical Sensory Motor Strategies

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:

Jessica Senn 02/10/2016 Registration: $239.00 11-000-216-320-00-02

Transportation:

19. Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

(All routes 180 days unless marked)

(Activity routes days = possible days)
CONTRACT TYPE OF SCHOOL ROUTE DAYS PER DIEM PER ANNUM
ROUTE ROUTE
Quoted To/From Arthur Rann ARGM-15 78 $ 240.00 $ 18,720.00
(Integrity) 911907

(12/10/15 - 4/14/16)
Bid To/From Head Start SPPSHS 98 $ 198.00 $ 19,404.00
(Integrity)

(1/19/16 - 6/30/16)
Quoted Activity GTMS ACT6 64 $ 85.00 $ 5,440.00
(Integrity)

(1/4/16 - 6/2/16)

20. Resolution to approve the following 2015 2016 parental contract beginning January 11, 2016 through June 30, 2016

SCHOOL ROUTE DAYS PER MILE PER ANNUM
Archway JR1516 99 $ 0.31 $ 5,045.04
#903575

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

G. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Informational Item:

  • Update on district projects

H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. Mainland Baptist Church requests the use of the GTMS gym on Saturday, April 2, 2016 for a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (responsible for custodial coverage cost)

  2. Atlantic United Soccer requests the use of the GTMS fields for games on Saturdays and Sundays for the month of March 2016 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  3. Galloway Youth Lacrosse requests the use of the GTMS fields on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from March 15, 2016 through June 15, 2016.

  4. Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Registry requests the use of GTMS library on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to host a Bone Marrow Match Event.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Items:

  • Roland Rogers Elementary School is hosting a St. Baldrick's Fundraiser Event in the gym and cafeteria on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm.
  • Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be held at Reeds Road Elementary School from 4:00 pm 6:45 pm on the following dates:

March 9 Wednesday

March 14 Monday

March 22 Tuesday

April 4 Monday

April 14 Thursday

I. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Michele Fishman, teacher at GTMS, effective March 1, 2016. Ms. Fishman 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.

    2. -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  2. Resolution to rescind the letter of intent to retire from Kathleen Dombroski, classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool, effective January 6, 2016.

  3. Resolution to extend the family/personal leave request from Jean Hiltner, secretary at Smithville Elementary School, for the 2015-2016 school year, as follows:

    (Original request approved 11/23/15)

    4. Family 1/19/16 1/31/16 without pay, with benefits
    Personal 2/01/16 2/07/16 without pay, without benefits
    Returning 2/08/16

  4. Resolution to extend the maternity leave request from Christina Lacontora, 4th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:

    (Original request approved 6/22/15)

    1/4/16 3/11/16 without pay; opts out of benefits

    Returning 3/14/16

  5. Resolution to approve the corrected salary for Kaitlin Ann Dougherty, part-time intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective 1/26/16 through 6/30/16 retroactive to 9/1/14. Salary: 9/01/14 1/31/15 - $33,806.00 (pro-rated);

    2/01/15 6/30/15 - $34,694.00 (pro-rated); 9/01/15 1/31/16 - $34,694.00 (pro-rated);

    2/01/16 6/30/16 - $35,508.00 (pro-rated); Account #11-230-100-101-45-SA (9/1/14 6/30/15); Account #20-231-100-100-45-SA (9/1/15 6/30/16)

  6. Resolution to approve Jenny Schaab as a 4th grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 8, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Step: 4: 2/08/16 6/30/16 - $48,459.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA (leave position)

  7. Resolution to extend Julie DiDomenico as a 4th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 through March 11, 2016. Step 1: 2/01/16 3/11/16 - $47,584.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  8. Resolution to approve Julie DiDomenico as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective March 14, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 3/14/16 6/30/16 - $35,212.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-230-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  9. Resolution to extend Mary Alice Ritchie as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 through March 11, 2016. Salary: Step 6: 2/01/16 3/11/16 - $39,118.62 (pro-rated); Degree: MA;

    Account #11-230-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  10. Resolution to approve Jessica Scott as a part-time special education teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 20, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 1/20/16 1/31/16 - $34,546.16 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $35,212.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (new position)

  11. Resolution to approve Kayla Sandstedt as a part-time 1:1 classroom assistant at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 1/26/16 1/31/16 - $26,605.97 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $27,448.28 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-000-217-101-48-SA (new position)

  12. Resolution to approve Kristina Seddon as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $26,088.66 (pro-rated);

    Degree: BA; Account #11-212-100-106-15-SA (new position)

  13. Resolution to approve Jeanne Cappelletti as a part-time 1:1 classroom assistant at GTMS for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 (pending clearance) through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $26,088.66 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-000-217-101-16-SA (new position)

  14. Resolution to approve Lynn Stonnell as a 12 month secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 8: 4/01/16 6/30/16 - $50,296.00 (pro-rated);

    Account #11-000-240-105-45-SA (replacement position)

  15. Resolution to approve Roseann Kronk as a part-time library secretary at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 (pending clearance) through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $24,042.02 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-105-15-SA (replacement position)

  16. Resolution to approve Loretta Rennie as a part-time library secretary at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective February 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: 2/01/16 6/30/16 - $24,042.02 (pro-rated);

    Account #11-000-222-105-46-SA (replacement position)

  17. 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

    18. David Farmer Certified
    Jennifer Kerlin Certified
    Mary Ellen Lockwood Certified
    Alia Suthard Certified
    Kathleen Marks Non-Certified
    Jaclyn Nolan Non-Certified
    Shannon Quesenberry Non-Certified

  18. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2015-2016 school year effective January 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016; Salary $9.35 per hour;

    Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

    19. Marie Laurent

    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  19. Resolution to approve the following Team Leader for the 2015-2016 school year effective February 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016; Stipend $1,900.00 (pro-rated);

    Account #11-130-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

    20. Mariah Alexander

  20. Resolution to approve the following substitute Child Care Program site coordinator at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 11, 2016 through June 30, 2016; Stipend: $21.00 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA

    21. Joanna Dembowski

  21. Resolution to approve the following teachers for non-public home instruction;

    Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account #20-507-100-101-00-SA

    22. Janet Manganiello
    Linda Wimberg

  22. Resolution to approve the following Arthur Rann Elementary School Teachers for Breakfast Club; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 17 hours each;

    *"not to exceed" 19 hours; Account #20-231-100-100-15-SA (NCLB Title I)

    23. Bernice Adair Natalie Balshem
    Colleen Bruce Kelly Burke
    Joy Daley Renee Hall
    Megan Kenny Cheryl Knabe
    Marion Martin Mary Sue McLaughlin
    Deborah Saccomanno Leigh Ann Scull
    Kirsten Sullivan Amy Summer
    Rebecca Zimmerman*

  23. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School Teachers for Smithville Academy; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 19 hours each;

    Account #20-231-100-100-48-SA (NCLB Title I)

    24. Lisa Clarke Jackie Durazzi
    Jill Fernandez Ellen Franks
    Carol Houck Lynne Kinslow
    Dawn Lewis Katie McAvey
    Kimberly Schaffer Regina Silver

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

J. POLICY

K. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

February 8, 2016 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS 7:00 pm
February 22, 2016 Monday Regular Meeting GTMS 7:00 pm

L. SPECIAL EVENTS

M. PUBLIC COMMENT

N. OLD BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters: HIB

ADJOURNMENT

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