A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from 9^th District Legislators thanking Dr. Giaquinto and Mr. Bruffy for the meeting of June 23, 2015 in regards to school district operations and the impact of state mandates.

• Letters from Seth N. Broder, Esquire, of June 16, 2015 and July 13, 2015, advising of the Amendment to expand regional areas of the Atlantic City Community Charter School.

B. PRESENTATIONS

• AtlantiCare Grant Update - Presented by Marilyn A. Moore, Supervisor of Guidance,

Health Services, Child Care and Community Education

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

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

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

• Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report for the reporting date of June 17, 2015 (reports received after HIB Report of 6/22/15) (Attachment C.4)

• Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on June 22, 2015 for the reporting period of May 7, 2015, through June 17, 2015.

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Informational Item

Recognition of Outstanding Campaign Award to Galloway Township Public Schools from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for increasing participation during the 2014-2015 campaign.

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Vickie L. Tomasco, Interim School Business Administrator and the Finance Committee:

1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for June 30, 2015.
E.1 End of year closing. Reports available in August)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
(E.2 End of year closing not completed. Reports available in August)

Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (E.3 End of year closing. Reports available in August)
Special Income Detail. (E.4 End of year closing. Reports available in August)

2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June 2015 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5 End of year closing. Reports available in August)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June 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 June 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 June 2015. (Attachment E.7 End of year closing. Reports available in August)

6. Resolution to approve the June Supplemental Bill List - 2014-2015 Budget and the July Bill List - 2015-2016 Budget. (E.8 and E.8A)

7. Resolution to approve the June Supplemental transfers - 2014-2015 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

8. Resolution to approve the shared services/Consortia Agreement between the Galloway Township Board of Education and the Educational Information & Resource Center (EIRC)

CONSORTIA AGREEMENT BETWEEN
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION,
A NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCE CENTER (EIRC)

• Client/Service Provider

  GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION agrees to enter into an Inter-Local Agency/Shared Service Agreement/Consortia with the EIRC to provide products and services to the GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION per 40A:65-1 et. seq., the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act and 18A:6-95.1 Educational Information and Resource Center; establishment; services provided.

• Provisions

  All services and products included in the 2015-2016 EIRC catalog would be eligible and available for GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION to participate. Proposals will be submitted for approval on items in the catalog that need specific pricing based on the needs of the district.

• Payment/Purchase Orders

  All Purchase Orders and checks are to be made payable to EIRC, 107 Gilbreth

  Parkway, Ste. 200, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
  

• This constitutes the entire Agreement between EIRC and GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION for the delivery of Products and Services. Any modifications of this Agreement may only be made in writing with the approval of both parties.

Signatures below indicate that this Agreement has been received, read, and its
provisions accepted. This agreement is for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 school year.

Terms on all purchases: Net 30

9. Resolution to approve the following out of district student beginning June 3, 2015 through June 19, 2015.

Student ID#: Home District: Total Tuition: Per Diem: Annual:
911074 Lindenwold $780.00 $60.00 $10,800.00

10. Resolution to approve the renewal membership for the School Alliance Insurance Fund. Galloway Township Public Schools agrees to renew its membership in the "Fund" for three years beginning July 1, 2015 and ending July 1, 2018.

(Attachment E.10)

11. Resolution to increase the bid threshold for the temporary purchasing agent:

WHEREAS, Chandra D. Anaya, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, at present does not possess a qualified purchasing agent (QPA) certificate;
WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 ,2015 has increased the bid threshold for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates from $36,000 to $40,000;
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education would like to take advantage of the maximum bid threshold of $40,000;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education hereby appoints pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.5 Chandra D. Anaya, as temporary purchasing agent of the board of education, and as such, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and furthermore, the board authorizes Chandra D. Anaya to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate the newly established bid threshold amount.

Food Service:

12. Resolution to extend the following contracts for the 2015 - 2016 school year:
(Bids were previously received and the companies offered renewals at the same rate)
Company: Item:
Schmidt Bread Bread
Pechter's Bread Rolls
Cream O Land Milk
South Jersey Paper Paper and Cleaning Supplies

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Transportation:

13. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2015 / 2016 school year:

Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

Out - of - District Travel:
14. Resolution to approve the following training workshop:
Activity: Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:
Heather Samuelson 08/20 - 23/2015 Registration: 11-000-216-320-00-02
$630.00
Juli Dunkelberger 08/20 - 23/2015 Registration: 11-000-216-320-00-02
$630.00
Travel: 11-000-216-320-00-02
$176.08
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Project Update:
Update: Job site meetings held on July 2 and July 21 for the replacement of Arthur Rann and Smithville Elementary School fire alarms.

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

1. The Devotional Association of Yogeshwar requests the use of the cafeteria and library on Saturdays at Arthur Rann Elementary School beginning July 11, 2015 through June 25, 2016. (group responsible for custodial fee)(Administrative approval was granted)

2. Stockton University, NJ Alternative Route Provider, requests the use of a room at GTMS to host class on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning September 9, 2015 through May 4, 2016.

3. Atlantic County Outlaws Youth Baseball Program requests the use of the baseball field at GTMS one weeknight practice (5:45 pm to 8:00 pm) and either a Saturday or Sunday each week for a single game August 15, 2015 through October 31, 2015, and again from March 15, 2016 through July 31, 2016. (majority of players 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 Josephine Dolente, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015.

2. Resolution to extend the maternity leave request from Heather Maguire, 3^rd grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:

   9/01/15 - 10/31/15	without pay, opts out of benefits
   Returning 11/02/15

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3. Resolution to approve the finalized contract for Vickie L. Tomasco, Interim School Business Administrator / Board Secretary, as approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent, Dr. Richard Stepura. (Note: Mrs. Tomasco's employment was approved at the June 22, 2015 Board of Education meeting pending contract approval).

   (Attachment H.1)

4. Resolution to approve the salary adjustment for Paula Junker, Principal, GTMS, for the 2015-2016 school year effective July 28, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: 7/28/15 - 6/30/16 - $108,715.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA +45

5. Resolution to approve Chelsea Bentson as a 6^th grade Special Education/Resource teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated); Step 2: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,784.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

   Account #11-213-100-101-SA (replacement position)

6. Resolution to approve Erin Hartman as a Special Education/BD teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated);

   Step 2: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,784.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

   Account #11-209-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve Nicole Sweiderk as an intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 2: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $49,153.00 (pro-rated);

   Step 3: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $50,253.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+30;

   Account #11-230-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

8. Resolution to approve John Stackhouse as a 6^th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 2: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $46,884.00 (pro-rated); Step 3: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,984.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-130-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)

9. Resolution to approve Ryan West as a 6^th grade Special Education/Resource teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 2: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $46,884.00 (pro-rated);

   Step 3: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $47,984.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

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

10. Resolution to approve Naomi Avner as a part-time music teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $34,546.16 (pro-rated);

    Step 2: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $35,360.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BS;

    Account #11-120-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

11. Resolution to approve Gisella Piantados as a food services manager at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: 9/01/15 - 6/30/16 - $35,529.00; Account #60-910-310-110-00-SA (replacement position)

12. Resolution to approve Lisa Busteed as a part-time intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $34,546.16 (pro-rated);

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

    Account #11-230-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

13. Resolution to approve Shannon Travers as a School Psychologist at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 1/31/16 - $52,357.00 (pro-rated);

    Step 2: 2/01/16 - 6/30/16 - $53,457.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA+30;

    Account #11-000-219-104-15 (leave position)

14. Resolution to approve Kayla Harlan as a 3^rd grade Special Education/Resource teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Salary: Step 1: 9/01/15 - 12/31/15 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-101-45-SA; (leave position)

15. Resolution to approve Jessica Howell as 6^th grade Special Education/Resource teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Salary: Step 3: 9/01/15 - 12/31/15 - $46,884.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (leave position)

16. Resolution to approve Jenny Schaab as a 6^th grade Special Education/Resource teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015 through November 12, 2015. Salary: Step 3: 9/01/15 - 11/12/15 - $47,084.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-10-101-45-SA (leave position)

17. Resolution to approve Pat Gentless as a part-time district courier for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

    Salary: 9/01/15 - 6/30/16 - $11,641.45; Account #11-000-262-110-00-SA

    (replacement position)

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

    Jennifer Christiano	Non-Certified	$75.00 per day
    Giedrius Karavackas	Non-Certified	$75.00 per day
    Clifton Spiller	Non-Certified	$75.00 per day

19. Resolution to approve the following substitute courier for the 2015-2016 school year, effective June 30, 2015 through August 31, 2015; Salary: $9.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 5 hours per week; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA

    Patricia Angjelo

20. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2015-2016 school year, effective July 28, 2015 through June 30, 2016;

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

    Brandon Wyld

21. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service worker for the

    2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

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

    Kathy Moore

    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

22. Resolution to approve the following Team Leader at Smithville Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016;

    Stipend: $1,900.00 for school year; $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 4 hours per person for summer training; Account #11-130-100-101-XX-SA;

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

    Jill Fernandez

23. Resolution to approve the following teacher for the Summer Learning Program; "not to exceed" 34 hours (hourly rate per the negotiated contract);

    Account #20-241-100-100-00-SA (NCLB Title III);

    up to 9 hours of PD; $27.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

    Jose Diaz

    $55.22

24. Resolution to approve the following program assistant for the Summer Theatre Program beginning June 22, 2015 through Friday, July 17, 2015; Stipend: $15.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 100 hours; Account #63-800-320-200-00-00

    Julie DiDomenico

25. Resolution to approve the following school counselor for 7^th Grade Orientation; $37.00 per hour; "not to exceed" 4 hours total; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA

    Patti Stewart

26. Resolution to approve the following food service workers for the Summer Breakfast Program, effective July 6, 2015 through July 30, 2015; "not to exceed" 50 hours each; Salary: $14.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-10-SA (Federal Grant)

    Angie Glover	Lisa Hathaway
    Ann Isgro	Denise Macrina
    Terry White

27. Resolution to approve the following teachers as members of the District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) for the 2015-2016 school year. Summer hours and work beyond the regular school day: $27.00/hour meetings; $37.00/hour for planning and presenting workshops. Account: #11-000-221- 223-101-00-SA.

    Christa Atkins	Colleen Bruce
    Brian Conover	Brian Cooke
    Carol deRuyter	Marie Geary
    Kathy Geib	Darlene Gilly
    Louise Jakub-Cerro	Ellen Kell
    Marilyn Lewin	Gregory Lick
    Tracy Spoto-Picucci	Kathy Warren
    Edward Zimmerman	Rebecca Zimmerman

    Informational Only
    Administrative Members:
    Kenneth Berardis
    Annette Giaquinto
    Mai Gruber
    Kevin Lightcap
    Betty Napoli
    Dave Ragazzi
    Board/Community Members:
    Beverly Evensen
    Daniel Smith

28. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Danielson Domain 3 Trainings on August 4, 12 & 20, 2015; Stipend: $27.00 per hour; "not to exceed" four hours per person. Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

    Judith Alton	Meghan Bruscato	Enrique Calixtro
    Mary Lou Cawley	Colleen DeFoney	Angela Dennis
    Kaitlin Dougherty	Karen Ewert	Donna Fulmer
    Tina Gomez	Yolanda Gwathney	Ruth Ann Handley
    Sally Hoffmann	Cheryl Knabe	Katie Kuras
    Linda LeConey	Janet Manganiello	Kristina Marti
    Dawn Mollenkopf	Tina Pruna	Kirsten Sullivan
    Nicole Sweiderk	Karen Wagner	Terry Wenig
    Jennifer Whittaker	Linda Wimberg	Edward Zimmerman

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• Resolution to approve the job description for Preschool Teaching and Learning Facilitator (supplementary position). (First Reading) (Attachment H.2)

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I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
(Attachments provided at the June 22, 2015 meeting)

1. Policy #4115 Supervision (Second Reading; Minor changes throughout)

2. Policy #4123 Classroom Aides (Paraprofessionals) (Second Reading; Changes

   regarding Statement of Assurance)

3. Policy #4222 Non-Instructional Aides (Second Reading; Changes regarding

   Statement of Assurance)

4. Policy #5141.21 Administering Medication (Second Reading; Emergency

   Administration of Epinephrine)

5. Policy #5141.8 Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury (Second Reading;

   Revised to include cheerleader with student athlete)

6. Policy #6114 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness (Second Reading;

   Section called School Safety and Security Plan)

7. Policy #6145.1 Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition

   #6145.2 (Second Reading; Includes section on artistic expression and

   special education students)

8. Policy #6173 Home Instruction (Second Reading; Overall revised)

9. Policy #7110 Long-Range Facilities Planning (Second Reading; Overall revised)

10. Policy #1330 Use of School Facilities (Second Reading; Minor change

highlighted)

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J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

August 24, 2015	Monday	Regular Meeting	GTMS	7:00 pm
September 14, 2015	Monday	Regular Meeting	GTMS	7:00 pm
September 28, 2015	Monday	Regular Meeting	GTMS	7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Summer Pops Concert GTMS Cafetorium
August 5, 2015	6:30 pm

New Staff Orientation	August 26 & 27, 2015	GTMS Cafetorium
Bus Driver Training	TBD	GEHRSD Hosting
7th Grade Orientation	August 18, 2015	GTMS
Guest Teacher Training	August 27, 2015	GTMS
First day for staff	September 1, 2015	School-Based
District-Wide Opening Celebration/Staff Development Day	September 2, 2015	GTMS Cafetorium

Kindergarten Orientation	September 2, 2015
Arthur Rann	2:00 pm
Reeds Road	2:00 pm
Roland Rogers	1:30 pm
Smithville	1:30 pm

Back to School Nights:
Roland Rogers	September 9, 2015
Arthur Rann	September 15, 2015
Reeds Road	September 16, 2015
Smithville	September 17, 2015
Pomona	September 21, 2015
GTMS	September 24, 2015

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

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

Resolution of Support from Galloway Township Public Schools Authorizing the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant Application

WHEREAS, Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children; and;

WHEREAS, The Galloway Board of seeks to support and work with school staff and administrators, students and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by encouraging our school community to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.

WHEREAS, The Galloway Board is participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program; and

WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program is to provide resources to school districts to make progress on sustainability issues, and they have created a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program;

THEREFORE, the Galloway Board has determined that Galloway Township Public Schools should apply for the aforementioned grant program. The Grant will provide us with resources to continue to sustain our Grizzly Garden while providing a positive learning environment where students engage in sustainable activities and hands-on projects.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that of the Galloway Board State of New Jersey, authorize the submission of the aforementioned Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant.

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O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Student Matters

• Negotiations: Potential Real Estate Transactions

ADJOURNMENT