Regular Meeting October 12, 2015

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
  2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2015 (Attachment C.2)
  3. Out of School Suspension Report for September 2015 (Attachment C.3)
  4. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on September 28, 2015 for the reporting period of September 3, 2015 through September 22, 2015.

  5. Discussion: Attendance at the Sustainable Jersey Recognition Ceremony

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. 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:

Student ID#

School

Effective Date

Grade

904896

GTMS

October 1, 2015

7

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

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

911012

Arthur Rann

9/14/15 - 10/20/15; 10 hours per week;

per doctor's note

910146

Reeds Road

10/14/15 - 11/11/15; 5 hours per week;

per doctor's note

  1. Resolution to approve volunteer students from Galloway Township Middle School to visit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey from 2:40 pm to 4:30 pm on the dates listed below. Transportation will be provided by staff with parental permission.

October 15, 2015

January 14, 2016

November 10, 2015

February 11, 2016

December 17, 2015

March 17, 2016

April 26, 2016

  1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School MD students to attend the Special Olympics Fall Festival at Mountain View Golf Course in Ewing, NJ, on October 24, 2015. (Transportation costs covered by Special Olympics of New Jersey)

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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 approve the shared services agreement with Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education for a Preschool "Master Teacher" effective November 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for fourteen days at an inclusive cost of $311.00/day. Account: 20-218-200-329-00 (Preschool Expansion Grant)

(Attachment E.1)

2. Resolution to approve that the private school, YALE School East campus, is not required to charge District students for any "paid or reduced meals" furnished directly and indirectly by YALE to them. This shall be effective for the school year beginning September 1, 2015 through June 28, 2016.

Special Education:

3. Resolution to approve Cara Clemens, as a guidance counselor, at Assumption School, at a cost of $300 per day for one day a week for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Account #20-250-100-300-A1-02 IDEA

4. Resolution to approve student #911861 to attend Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, for the Multiply Disabled program, beginning October 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a cost of $38,800, prorated. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

Out of District Travel:

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

Activity: 33rd Annual Autism Conference, Atlantic City, NJ

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:

Jessica Billingham 10-15 16, 2015 Registration: $550 (each) 20-250-100-300-00-02

(IDEA)

Dominic Mevoli Travel: $50.98 (each) 11-000-219-890-00-02

Robbyn Scott

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Facilities Projects Update

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. Galloway United Youth Soccer requests the use of the gym at Arthur Rann on Thursdays for practice from November 12, 2015 through May 12, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

  2. Cub Scout Pack 12 Den #4 requests the use of the cafeteria at Arthur Rann on Tuesdays from October 13, 2015 through May 10, 2016 from 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm.

    Informational items:

  3. Arthur Rann FSA is hosting a Holiday Shop on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in the library from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
  4. Arthur Rann FSA is hosting Polar Express Family Night on Friday, December 18, 2015 in the gym from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
  5. Arthur Rann FSA is hosting Candy Bar Bingo on the Friday dates below in the cafeteria from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

    • January 29, 2016
    • February 26, 2016
    • March 18, 2016

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H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Celia Orlowski, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Ms. Orlowski 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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  3. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Marilyn Lewin, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Ms. Lewin has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 24 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  5. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Craig Peters, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Peters has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 24 years and his dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  7. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Norene Mauceri, secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective April 1, 2016. Mrs. Mauceri has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 25 years and her dedication and service to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

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  9. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Debra Quein, food service worker, effective February 1, 2016. Ms. Quein has has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 23 years and her dedication and service to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  11. Resolution to approve Irene Tjoumakaris as a 8th grade LLD teacher at GTMS for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 30, 2015 or sooner through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 6: 11/30/15 or sooner - 1/31/16 - $48,559.00 (pro-rated);

    Step 7: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $49,959.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

    Account #11-204-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

  12. Resolution to approve Megan Brower as an 8th grade social studies teacher at GTMS for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 14, 2015 or later through June 30, 2016.

    Salary: Step 1: 10/14/15 or later - 1/31/16 - $50,088.00 (pro-rated);

    2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $50,988.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA;

    Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

  13. Resolution to approve Dana Keister as a classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective October 13, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Level 1: 10/13/15 - 1/31/16 - $35,954.01 (pro-rated);

    2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $37,092.27 (pro-rated); Degree: BS;

    Account #11-000-217-101-45-SA (new position)

  14. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year effective October 13, 2015 through June 30, 2016 pending successful completion of the criminal history review. 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

Julie Compton

Certified

$80.00 per day

Charles Core

Certified

$80.00 per day

LaRissa Perks

Certified

$80.00 per day

Kayla Sandstedt

Certified

$80.00 per day

  1. Resolution to renew the following substitute secretaries for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016:

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

Bambi Cannuscio

Cheryl Cherry

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 12, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary $9.00 per hour;

    Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA;

Richard Varevice

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service workers for the

    2015-2016 school year.

    Salary: $8.38 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA

Beth Massey

Richard Varevice

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff member for the Fall 2015 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students;

    Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account #61-991-320-101-00-SA

Rebeca DaCosta

  1. Resolution to approve Miguel Rodriguez as the District Security Officer for special events hosted by various community organizations and Galloway Schools FSA during
    the 2015-2016 school year. Salary: $25.00 per hour; four hour minimum. (Salary is paid by FSA or community organization)

Alternates:

Doug Adams

Eric Rybka

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

October 26, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

November 23, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

December 21, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters: Potential Due Process Case

ADJOURNMENT

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