Regular Meeting December 21, 2015

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A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

  • Introduction of Sydney Shee, Secretary of School Spirit, GTMS Student Council

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of November 30, 2015 (Attachment C.2)

  3. Out of School Suspension Report for November 2015 (Attachment C.3)

  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from November 19, 2015 through December 16, 2015. (Attachment C.4)

  5. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on November 23, 2015 for the reporting period of October 22, 2015 through November 18, 2015.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the extension of home instruction for the following student:

    Account #11-150-10-101-00-SA

910943

 

Reeds Road

December 16, 2015 up to 60 days;

10 hours per week; per hospitalization

  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following student:

    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

907539

Smithville

November 18, 2015 to end of school year; 5 hours if absent 5 or more days in a calendar month; per 504 plan/doctor note

911748

ACSSD

2015-2016 school year; 2 hours after 3

absences in a month; as needed per I.E.P.

  1. Resolution to approve supplemental instruction/extension of school day for the following students: Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)

909456

Reeds Road

12/09/15 - 2/25/16; per I.E.P.

911011

Arthur Rann

1/04/16 - 6/30/16; per I.E.P.

  1. Resolution to approve the following Wheeling Jesuit University Fieldwork Student for the 2015-2016 School year for the period of January 4, 2016 through January 22, 2016 for a 40 hour observation:

Student

Cooperating Teacher

School/Grade

Kasey Frazier

Sue Mawhinney

Reeds/2nd

  1. Resolution to approve the following Seton Hall University Fieldwork Student for the 2015-2016 school year for the period of January 11, 2016 through April 27, 2016:

Student

Cooperating Teacher

School/Grade

Veronica Stawinski

Donna McAvoy

Reeds/2nd

  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Student Teacher Placement for the 2015-2016 school year for the period of January 1, 2016 through May 9, 2016:

Student

Cooperating Teacher

School/Grade

Marla Mazur

Terry Dougherty

Roland/3rd

  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

Lauren Bowler

Allie Stern

Smithville/K

Michelle Green

Carla Lanzoni

GTMS/7th

Lyndsay Hagstrom

Kirsten Sullivan

Arthur Rann/1st

Brielle Kievit

Jennifer Whittaker

Roland/6th

Rebecca McCourt

Karen Hammerer and

Lauren Wheaton

Smithville/K

Rebecca Nadeau

Jackie Durazzi

Smithville/6th

Dominique Zappola

Jennifer Sturgess

Arthur Rann/3rd

  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton University Level I Occupational Therapy Students for the 2015-2016 school year for the period of February 3, 2016 through June 30, 2016:

Student

Cooperating O/T

School/Grade

Katherine Austin

Tara Siragusa

Heather Samuelson

Jessica Senn

Pomona Preschool

Reeds Road/Various

  1. Resolution to approve GTMS students to attend the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony to recognize Mr. B's Backyard in Trenton, NJ on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Transportation costs: $563.75; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00

    (Administrative approval granted.)

  2. Resolution to approve the GTMS wrestling team to participate in the following matches:

    *Transportation costs may apply

Absegami High School

January 9, 2016

Egg Harbor Township High School*

January 16, 2016

Absegami High School

January 30, 2016

  1. Resolution to approve GTMS students to participate in the MathCounts Regional Competition at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ on Saturday, February 6, 2016 (snow date is February 27, 2016). Transportation costs: $563.75;

    Account #11-000-270-512-16-00; Estimated Lunch Costs: $72.00;

    Registration costs: $220.00; 11-401-100-610-16-00

  2. Resolution to approve GTMS band students to attend the Concert Band Festival at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ on April 26, 2016.

    Transportation costs: $847.50; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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 accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for November 2015.

(Attachment E.1)

Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales

(Attachment E.2)

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

Special Income Detail. (Attachment E.4)

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

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for November 30, 2015. (Attachment E.6)

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of November 30, 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

November 2015. (Attachment E.7)

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

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

8. Resolution to accept the James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club grant for Smithville School Library in the amount of $3,000.

Contracts, Agreements, and Other:

9. Resolution to approve a contract between Stewart Business Systems and the Galloway Township Board of Education for reprographic maintenance and supplies for district printers from January 1, 2016 to December 30, 2016 for $6,683 a month.

10. Resolution to approve out-of-district placement for student #911618 to attend Y.A.L.E., Mullica campus, beginning January 16, 2016 until June 30, 2016 at a cost of $50,940 prorated. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02

11 Resolution to approve out-of-district placement for student #906077 to attend Y.A.L.E, Mullica campus, beginning December 14, 2015 to June 30, 2016 at a cost of $50,940 prorated. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02

12. Resolution to approve out-of-district placement for student #903575 to attend Archway School beginning January 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $35,640 prorated and a 1:1 aide at a cost of $25,200 prorated. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02

13. Resolution to approve the following students for the 2015 - 2016 school year for tuition payable in compliance with DCP&P:

Student ID: Home District: Total Tuition:

909373 Egg Harbor Twp. $13,762.80

909374 Egg Harbor Twp. $13,762.80

909906 Egg Harbor Twp. $13,676.40

Out of District Travel:

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

Transportation:

15. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional

School District for student #911907 from Mays Landing to Arthur Rann Elementary School beginning December 10, 2015 through April 14, 2016 at a cost of $240 per route for a total cost of $18,720.00. Account # 11-000-270-513-00-00

16. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional

School District for student #911987 from Galloway Township to Egg Harbor Township from September 8, 2015 until December 11, 2015 at a cost of $3,150.00 in compliance with McKinney-Vento Act. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Update on District Projects:

  1. Pre-School Modular Project
  2. Fire Alarm Project

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. Boy Scouts request the use of the cafeteria at GTMS to host a Boy Scout Court of Honor Ceremony on Thursday, January 16, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
  2. Atlantic United Youth Soccer requests the use of Smithville gym on Saturday mornings for soccer training beginning Saturday, January 9, 2016 through Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the extension of the personal leave request for Stefanie Tripician, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:

1/04/16 - 6/30/16

without pay, without benefits

Returning 9/01/16

  1. Resolution to approve the family leave request for Nicole Polisano-Travea, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:

2/22/16 - 4/22/16

with pay, with benefits

4/25/16 - 6/30/16

without pay, with benefits

Returning 9/01/16

  1. Resolution to approve Alysa Gatta as a 6th grade special education teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 1/04/16 - 1/31/16 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,584.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  2. Resolution to approve Emily Little as an ESL teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 4, 2016 through May 13, 2016.

    Salary: Step 1: 1/04/16 - 1/31/16 - $50,088.00 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 - 5/13/16 - $50,988.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MS;

    Account #11-240-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  3. Resolution to approve Valerie Polsinelli as a 1:3 classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective December 22, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 12/22/15 - 1/31/16 - $35,944.00 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $37,092.27 (pro-rated); Certificated;

    Account #11-204-100-106-46-SA (new position)

  4. Resolution to approve Dulce Pedro Meadows as a 1:2 classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 1/04/16 - 1/31/16 - $34,116.69 (pro-rated);

    5. Step 1: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $35,254.95 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (new position)

  5. Resolution to approve Melissa Dougherty as an 1:2 classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 1/04/16 - 1/31/16 - $35,954.01 (pro-rated);

    Step 1: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $37,092.27 (pro-rated); Certificated;

    Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (new position)

  6. 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

Danielle Cairns

Certified

Martha Bradley

Non-Certified

Arielle Reamer

Non-Certified

Judith Seddon

Non-Certified

Lynn Sooy

Non-Certified

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretary for the 2015-2016 school year effective December 22, 2015 through June 30, 2016:

    Salary $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

Marlene Crump

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2015-2016 school year effective December 22, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

    Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-100-SB-SA

Courtney Frederick

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for supplemental instruction/extension of school day for the 2015-2016 school year, effective December 9, 2015 through June 30, 2016; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account # 20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)

Lynne Illingworth

Ed Zimmerman

  1. Resolution to approve Jessica Senn to conduct case management duties for Non-Public evaluations; Hourly rate: $57.47 - 9/01/15 - 1/31/16; $58.31 - 2/01/16 - 6/30/16;

    Account #20-502-200-100-98-SA (Chapter 192)

    Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)

  2. Resolution to approve the following GTMS teachers for Homework Club, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, effective January 5, 2016 through May 23, 2016; "not to exceed" 27 hours per person; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-100-16-SA (NCLB Title I)

     

Brian Cooke

Neil McCreesh

Paige Phillips

Substitutes:

Tina Pruna

Starr Sherman

Andrea Wells

  1. Resolution to approve the following Child Care substitute effective December 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016 for the 2015-2016 school year; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA

Mary Delaney

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following job descriptions: (First Reading; Attachment H.1)
    • Accounts Payable
    • Confidential Secretary to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
    • Payroll Specialist
    • Transportation Coordinator

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

I. POLICY

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

(Attachments provided at the 11-23-15 meeting)

  1. Policy #4112.8 Nepotism (Second Reading; Rewritten)
  2. Policy #4212.8 Nepotism (Second Reading; Rewritten)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

January 4, 2016

Monday

Reorganization/Regular

Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

January 22, 2016

Board Institute

Congress Hall, Cape May

7:00 pm

January 23, 2016

Board Institute

Congress Hall, Cape May

9:00 am

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Roland Rogers is hosting a Family Night of Code event on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. This event is an opportunity for families to learn programming together.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration will be held at GTMS on January 18, 2016 at 10:00 am

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

Remembering Steve Prisament, Reporter for The Current

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters: HIB

ADJOURNMENT

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