Regular Meeting September 14, 2015

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. School Opening Update

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

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Program for the 2015-2016 school year. (Attachment D.1)

  2. 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

Arthur Rann

908164

August 18, 2015

4

Arthur Rann

907463

August 26, 2015

5

GTMS

905726

August 26, 2015

7

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

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

904435

GTMS

9/04/05 - 10/31/15;

5 hours per week; per doctor's note

  1. Resolution to approve the GTMS 2015-2016 Fall Sports Schedules (Attachment D.2)

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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 transfer for capital projects when the project is completed.

WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:24-54 permits a Board of Education to transfer the proceeds of a capital project when the project is completed, and such funds are no longer necessary for the original purpose or any other authorized purpose; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statute authorizes the Board of Education to determine whether to apply such funds to either the general fund or the debt service fund of the district; and

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $169,000 is available for such transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Galloway Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district's School Business Administrator to make this transfer to the debt service fund consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Public Schools to enter into a cooperative pricing agreement.

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and

WHEREAS, the Atlantic County Special Services, hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services;

WHEREAS, on September 14, 2015, the governing body of the GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, County of ATLANTIC, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

TITLE

This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.

CONTRACTING UNIT

The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

3. Resolution to approve the withdrawal from the maintenance reserve account and transfer into the appropriate maintenance account.

WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.2 permits a Board of Education, by resolution, to withdraw such funds from the maintenance reserve account and appropriate into the required maintenance account lines at budget time or any time during the year for use on required maintenance activities for a school facility; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned code authorizes the Board of Education to apply such funds to replace piping at the Reeds Road Elementary School and fire alarm panels at the Galloway Township Middle School.

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has determined that $46,514 is available for such transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Galloway Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district's School Business Administrator to make this transfer to the required maintenance lines consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. Resolution to accept FY 2016 RTTT Preschool Expansion Grant in the amount of $1,065,421.

Transportation:

5. Resolution to approve the following transportation contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2015-2016 school year:

Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

STUDENTS

TOTAL

ROUTE

XX

Joint

ESY

ACSSD

ML9

9

$13,320.00

ESY

ACSSD

ML10

9

$13,320.00

ESY

ACSSD

ML7

2

$ 2,960.00

ESY

ACSSD

ML8

1

$ 1,480.00

6. Resolution to approve the following parental contract for the 2015- 2016 school year in conjunction with the student's 504 plan.

Xx

To/From

GTMS & Smithville

DK15-16

$4,000.00

904364 & 907092

7. Resolution to approve the following transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2015-2016 school year.

Account #11-000-270-513- 00-00 Attachment (E.1)

Special Services and Other Contracts:

Atlantic County Special Services

*Multiply Disabled

910152 909080 904711 904354 906880

909507 907548 906378 902229

909376 906336 910866 902421

908593 907302 904113 903673

*Pre-School Disabled $37,440 x 2 = $ 74,880.00

910270 910395

*Autistic $45,000 x 7= $315,000.00

909381 908627 906077 905535

908626 908582 906502

*1:1 Student Aides $ 43,740.00

902229

Acct. #11-000-270-515-00-00 902229--*1:1 bus aide based on 2014-2015 rate $15,645 (2015-2016) Account #11-000-100-566-00-02:

Coastal Learning $48,634.96 x 2 = $97,269.92

910615 907380

Y.A.L.E- School, Inc./Cherry Hill $48,553.20

905956

Y.A.L.E. Atlantic/Mullica $50,940.00 x 2 = $101,880.00

910372 910060

1:1's : 910372 910060 $33,107.40 x 2 = $ 66,214.80

Bancroft Voorhees $49,809.60 x 2 = $ 99,619.20

907772 909460

Haddonfield $ 52,806.60

911088

1:1 911088 $ 31,680.00

8. Resolution to approve CNNH for Behavioral Consultation Services:

Behavioral Analyst up to 314 hours in the amount of $42,390

Functional Behavior Analysis for CST meetings up to 314 hrs. $42,390

9. Resolution to approve the 2015-2016 Commission for the Blind contracts beginning September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 for the following students:

Student #906880 $ 1,900 Level of Service: 1

Student #902530 $12,600 Level of Service: 3

Student #911004 $ 1,900 Level of Service: 1

10. Resolution to approve the following to the 2015-2016 Evaluator/Consultant list:

Stockton Speech & Hearing Clinic:

Speech-Language Evaluation $120

Speech-Language Re-evaluation $60

Audiological Evaluation $80

Audiological Re-evaluation $50

(C)APD Evaluation $200

Speech-Language Therapy-Individual $40 p/session

Speech-Language Therapy-Group $30 p/session

Contacts, Agreements, and Other:

11. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students for the 2015 - 2016 school year in compliance with the follwing.

Authority ID# Home District: Total Tuition:

DCP&P

911236 Atlantic City $14,288.00

911237 Atlantic City $14,288.00

910783 Atlantic City $14,288.00

910930 Atlantic City $18,038.00

909794 Hamilton Twp. $17,377.00

909793 Hamilton Twp. $13,484.00

905313 Margate City $13,484.00

908625 Pleasantville $13,484.00

Other LEA

910875 Winslow Twp. $ 1,603.00 ESY

$ 2,075.28 1:1 Aide

McKinney- Vento

910053 Absecon $14,288.00

910939 EHT $14,288.00

911815 Hammonton $12,685.00

911679 Pleasantville $14,288.00

911270 Somers Point $14,288.00

911411 Washington Twp. $14,288.00

907865 Weymouth Twp. $14,288.00

910962 Weymouth Twp. $14,288.00

907864 Weymouth Twp. $13,484.00

910061 Weymouth Twp. $14,288.00

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

  • Facilities committee update

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. Boy Scouts of America Pack #12 Den 2 requests the use of Smithville's cafeteria for den meetings two Mondays a month beginning September 14, 2015 through May 16, 2016 from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm (administrative approval granted)

  2. Galloway Renegades Cheer requests the use of Arthur Rann's gym for practices Monday through Friday September 8, 2015 through November 10, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (administrative approval granted)

  3. Special Olympics of New Jersey requests the use of the GTMS gym on Saturday January 9 and Sunday January 10, 2016 to host a State Volleyball Tournament

    from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Additionally, they request to setup for the event on Friday January 8, 2016 after student dismissal.

  4. Four Seasons requests the use of Smithville's gym on Mondays & Wednesdays for Pickleball and Volleyball from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm and Thursdays for basketball from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. beginning Wednesday September 9, 2015 through May 25, 2016. (administrative approval granted)

  5. Girl Scout Junior Troop #13094 requests the use of Roland Rogers' cafeteria for meetings on Tuesdays starting September 29, 2015 through May 31, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm.

  6. Boy Scouts of America Pack 12 Den #3 requests the use of Smithville's cafeteria for den meetings twice a month on Wednesdays from September 16, 2015 until June 1, 2016 from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm.

  7. First Baptist Church requests the use of Roland Rogers' cafeteria on Sunday mornings for church services beginning October 3, 2015 through June 26, 2016. (group responsible for custodial fee 1 ½ times hourly rate)
  8. PAL requests the use of Reeds Road's gym for basketball on the following Mondays: October 12 & 26, 2015 & November 2 & 9, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
  9. First Level Sports Training requests the use of Smithville's gym for youth basketball clinics on Friday nights beginning September 18, 2015 to November 6, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. (all participants are Galloway residents)

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H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Louise Jakub-Cerro, 8th grade LLD teacher at GTMS, effective December 2, 2015 or earlier if a suitable replacement can be found.

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Tammy Pinter, food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective September 14, 2015.

  3. Resolution to approve Patricia Hughes as a 4th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step: 6: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $51,963.00 (pro-rated); 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $53,363.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Laurence Little as a part-time music teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 21, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 2: 9/21/15 - 1/31/16 - $34,694.16 (pro-rated);2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $35,508.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

  5. Resolution to approve Gabriella Rivero as an art teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective October 5, 2015 through January 22, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 10/5/15 - 1/22/16 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA (leave position)

  6. Resolution to approve Danielle Sullivan as a 3rd grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through October 30, 2015. Salary: Step 2: 9/01/15 - 10/30/15 - $46,884.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

  7. Resolution to approve Michael Hairston as a classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Level 1: 9/08/15 - 1/31/16 - $35,954.01 (pro-rated); 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $37,092.27 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-000-217-101-46-SA (replacement position)
  8. Resolution to approve Karen Conaway as a classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Level 1: 9/08/15 - 1/31/16 - $33,199.86 (pro-rated); 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $34,338.13 (pro-rated); Account: #11-204-100-106-46-SA (new position)
  9. Resolution to renew the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (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; Salary: Non-certified: $75.00 per day; Certified: $80.00 per day

Sinetra Gandy

Megan Rodriguez

  1. Resolution to renew the following substitute custodian for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA; Salary $9.00 per hour

James Spollen

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 15, 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

Diana Hughes

Certified

$80.00 per day

Melody Fox

Non-Certified

$75.00 per day

Courtney Frederick

Non-Certified

$75.00 per day

Sean Lonesky

Non-Certified

$75.00 per day

Laura Morrison

Non-Certified

$75.00 per day

Melissa Torres

Non-Certified

$75.00 per day

Informational Item:

Brian Cooke is being assigned as the Library Media Specialist at GTMS; effective date to be determined. Account #11-000-222-104-16-SA

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

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

    Account #11-000-213-104-SB-SA

Linda Calimer

Amanda Carty

Maryann Fee

Linda Heinzer

  1. Resolution to approve the following Child Care staff effective September 15, 2015 through June 30, 2016 for the 2015-2016 school year: Stipend: $15.00 per hour;

    Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA

Arianna Hackett

Grace Iannacone

*Karen Jones

Jessica Laird

Nicholas Leonetti

Stephanie Silver

*Cannot exceed 9 hours a week in Child Care Program

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff to conduct 192-193 Non-Public evaluations at the rate of $350.00 per evaluation; Account #20-507-100-101-00-SA (Chapter 193)

Psychologists

Social Workers

LLDs

Jessica Brower

Joe Conte

Karen Galle

Nicole Neville

Cindy Reynolds

Robbyn Scott

Penny Reilly

Michele VanSickle

Heather Suckiel

Stephanie Kunicki

  1. Resolution to approve Joanne Popeson to conduct case management duties for Non-Public evaluations; Hourly rate: $57.47 - 9/01/15 - 1/31/16; $59.15 - 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 staff to attend co-teaching training;

    Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 3 hours per person;

    Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Judith Alton

Chelsea Bentson

Meghan Bruscato

Grace Dolente

Rose Farquharson

Ellen Franks

Kayla Harlan

Katie Kuras

Marion Martin

Debra O'Kane

Kelly Prohammer

Jenny Schaab

Carly Somers

John Stackhouse

Andrea Stephens

Patrice Torres

R. Jason Truppa

Ryan West

Diane Berry-Wooden

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff to attend New Staff Orientation;

    Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 7 hours per person;

    Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Judith Alton

Robin Auwarter

Chelsea Bentson

Lisa Busteed

Mary Delaney

Julie DiDomenico

Alyssa Gatta

Kayla Harlan

Erin Hartman

Allison Ninfa

Debra O'Kane

Paige Phillips

Mary Alice Ritchie

John Stackhouse

Shannon Travers

Ryan West

  1. Resolution to approve the following Teaching Learning Facilitators for Mentor Trainings; "not to exceed" up to 4 hours per person;

    Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Teaching Learning Facilitator

Hourly Rate

Christa Atkins

$57.74

Darlene Gilly

$55.22

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff to attend Mentor Training; Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" up to 4 hours per person;

    Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Lisa Gradziel

Marie King

Marilyn Lewin

Kimberly Schaffer

Jennifer Whittacker

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

September 28, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

October 12, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

October 26, 2015

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Back to School Nights:

  • Arthur Rann

September 15, 2015

6:30 pm

  • Reeds Road

September 16, 2015

6:30 pm

  • Smithville

September 17, 2015

6:30 pm

  • Pomona

September 21, 2015

6:30 pm

  • GTMS

September 24, 2015

6:00 pm

Golf Outing Hosted by Galloway Township Education Foundation October 4, 2015

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

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