Regular Meeting May 11, 2015

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

B. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Athena Hall, Presiden, Galloway Township Middle School Student Council
  2. Recognition of the District Community Advisory Team:
  • Lori Ann Barbeto

  • Steve Bolli

  • Tom Dase

  • Jose Diaz

  • Captain Chris Doyle

  • Donna Ferrara

  • Marie Geary

  • AmyBeth Glass

  • Cathy Hilferty

  • Paula Junker

  • Chrissie McColl

  • Kevin McGloin

  • Marilyn Moore

  • Angeline Pebler

  • Chuck Reed

  • Terry Reed

  • Kathy Revelle

  • Jennifer Schairer

  • Andrew Smail

  • Daniel Smith

  • Mike Suleiman

  • Kathleen Warren

  • Jeanine Wiener

  • Lesley Wright

  • Richard Young

  • William Zipparo, Ed.D.

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  • Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1
  • Student Enrollment Report as of April 30, 2015 (Attachment C.2)
  • Out of School Suspension Report for April 2015 (Attachment C.3)
  • Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report for the reporting period of April 9, 2015 through May 6, 2015 (Attachment C.4)
  • D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
    The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

    1. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
      Account # 11-150-100-101-00-SA

    901737

    GTMS

    April 27, 2015 to June 2, 2015;
    5 hours per week; per doctor's note

    906751

    GTMS

    April 30, 2015 to May 5, 2015;
    4 hours total; per suspension

    903666

    GTMS

    May 1, 2015 to May 11, 2015;
    6 hours total; per suspension

    906545

    Reeds Road

    May 5, 2015 through remainder of school year;
    10 hours per week; pending medical clearance

    1. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Clinical Practice Placement Request for the Fall 2015 Semester:
      Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade Dates
      R. Jason Truppa Rainer Birkenstock GTMS/7 & 8 8/25/15 - 10/19/15
    2. Resolution to approve the following Nyack College Practicum Placement for the Fall 2015 Semester:
      Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade Dates
      Emily Little Barbara Somers Reeds Road/Various 9/09/15 - 12/15/15
      Jeanne Rethy GTMS/8
    3. Resolution to approve Reeds Road Elementary School 4th grade students to walk to Absegami High School on May 20, 2015 and May 21, 2015 to work cooperatively on activities with the Advanced Shop Class and Fine Arts Department.
    4. Resolution to approve Arthur Rann Elementary School 4th grade students to walk to Patriot Park to conduct a clean-up of the park and garden in the Galloway Community Garden on May 22, 2015.
    5. Resolution to approve the Smithville Elementary School GEM students to attend an Awards Ceremony for The Stock Market Game to receive an honor for placing 2nd place at Stockton University, Galloway, NJ, on May 26, 2015. (Teacher transportation with parent permission.)
    6. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School MD class students to attend a performance of "School House Rock Live" at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA on May 29, 2015. Admission Costs covered by Student Activity/Drama Fund; Transportation Costs: $385.00; Account #11-000-270-572-16-00

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
    The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator.

    1. Resolution to approve the following tuition receivable students for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
    ID# Home District: Total Tuition
    911413 Glassboro $3,051.00
    911412 Glassboro $3,051.00
    411411 Watchung Boro $3,004.00

    2. Resolution authorizing the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
    WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire services and supplies as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and,
    WHEREAS, the purchasing agent, Timothy E. Kelley, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and,
    WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract isfor the2014- 2015 school yearand may be extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;
    WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses
    listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses as listed below from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education in the Township of Galloway authorizes the School Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the businesses as listed below as described herein; and,
    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file.

    Vendors: Cost:
    APN Solutions, LLC $17,953.00
    Bayada Nurses $84,914.75*****
    Bowman & Company, LLP $44,700.00*****
    C,J. Dorrington Refrigeration, Inc. $19,221.33
    CNNH, LLC $21,310.00
    Follett Library Resources $26,622.68
    Nardone Bros. Baking $19,980.27
    Northeast Mechanical Services $18,601.35
    Oxford Consulting Services, Inc. $62,363.50*****
    Paragon Consulting Services $42,902.00*****
    Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services $85,846.00*****
    Staples Advantange $23,460.67
    Van Dyk Group $17,782.00
    W.B. Mason Company, Inc. $36,824.32***
    (For items over * previous renewal of bid per NJSA18A:18A
    bid threshold ) ** State Contract
    *** MRESC purchasing cooperative
    **** Ed. Data
    ***** Prof svc contract per 18A:18A

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    Transportation:

    3. Resolution to accept the completion of the second of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for the 2014 - 2015 school year in accordance with the New Jersey
    Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27-11.2
    4. Resolution to approve the following transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District. Account #

    RENEWAL

    NEW

    CONTRACT

    TYPE OF

    SCHOOL

    ROUTE

    DAYS

    PER ANNUM

    ROUTE

    X

    Joint

    To/From

    Coastal

    COA

    34

    $ 1,554.29

    904001

    (5/7/15 - 6/24/15)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    Special Education:

    5. Resolution to approve student #904001 to Coastal Learning Center beginning May 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015, per interim alternative educational placement at a cost of $48,139.28 prorated. Acct. #11-000-100-566-00-02

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    Out - of - District Travel:

    6. Resolution to approve the following training workshop:
    Activity: 2015 Spring Conference: NJ Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual Educators, Inc.
    Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:
    05-27-15 Registration:
    Bernice Adair $214.00 20-241-200-500-00-01 NCLB Title III Kristi Cieslak Travel:
    Holly DiLeo $65.72 per driver for staff driving
    Anita Struble
    Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:
    05-28-15 Registration:
    Jose Diaz $179.00 20-241-200-500-00-01 NCLB Title III
    Karen Giehl Travel:
    Jeanne Rethy $65.72 per driver for staff driving
    Debbie Randsdorp
    Barb Somers

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

    • Informational Item

    Update on pre-bid meeting for fire alarm replacements at Arthur Rann and Smithville Elementary Schools held on April 30th. The bid opening will be held on May 13th at 2:00 pm in the administrative conference room.

    G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

    H. PERSONNEL
    The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

    1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Timothy E. Kelley, CPA, School Business Administrator / School Board Secretary, effective June 30, 2015.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to approve Jennifer Baldwin as the Director of Special Education for the 2015-2016 school year effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
      Salary: $114,000.00; Degree: MA+45; (replacement position)
      Account #11-000-219-104-00-SA

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to withhold the 2015-2016 salary increment for a teacher whose name has been filed with the School Board Secretary.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to withhold the 2015-2016 salary increment for a classroom assistant whose name has been filed with the School Board Secretary.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to re-employ principals, assistant principals, and supervisors for the 2015-2016 school year effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Attachment H.1)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to re-employ teaching personnel for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; final assignments to be determined.
      See attached list. (Attachment H.2)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; final assignments to be determined.
      See attached list. (Attachment H.3)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year effective May 12, 2015 through June 30, 2015 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

    Andrea Sacchetti

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Katrina Smith

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    1. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2014-2015 school year, effective May 12, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
      Account #11-000-262-SB-SA

    Jacob Halsted

    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

    1. Resolution to approve the following teacher for supplemental instruction/extension of school day per IEP for student #909391 beginning May 12, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school year; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; (change of instructor)

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

    Kass Piotrowski

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    1. Resolution to approve the following job description: (First Reading; Attachment H.4)

    • District Courier

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    I. POLICY

    • Discussion: Selection of a Date for the Policy Committee Meeting:

    Thursday 5/14 5:00 pm start
    Tuesday 5/19 4:00 to 5:00 pm start
    Thursday 5/21 4:00 to 5:00 pm start
    Wednesday 5/27 4:00 to 5:00 pm start
    Thursday 5/28 4:00 to 5:00 pm start
    Location: Board Offices Conference Room

    J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

    May 18, 2015

    Monday

    Regular Meeting

    GTMS

    7:00 pm

    June 22, 2015

    Monday

    Regular Meeting

    GTMS

    7:00 pm

    July 27, 2015

    Monday

    Regular Meeting

    GTMS

    7:00 pm

    August 24, 2015

    Monday

    Regular Meeting

    GTMS

    7:00 pm

    K. SPECIAL EVENTS

    District Retirement Celebration
    The Carriage House, Galloway

    June 10, 2015

    5:00 pm


    Spring Concerts

    May 14, 2015

    Roland Rogers Elementary School Spring Expo
    Roland Rogers Elementary School Spring Concert

    5:30 pm
    6:30 pm

    May 19, 2015

    Reeds Road Elementary School Spring Concert

    7:00 pm

    May 21, 2015

    Smithville Elementary School Arts and Academic Expo
    Smithville Elementary School Chorus Concert

    4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    7:00 pm

    May 26, 2015

    GTMS Spring Concert

    7:00 pm

    May 28, 2015

    Arthur Rann Elementary School Spring Concert

    7:00 pm

    May 29, 2015

    Smithville Bingo and Basket Night

    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    June 2, 2015

    Smithville Elementary School Band Concert

    7:00 pm


    GTMS Promotional Ceremonies

    June 17, 2015

    • Team G 4:00 pm

    • Team F 5:30 pm

    • Team E 7:00 pm


    Summer Theatre Program

    GTMS Cafetorium

    Disney's Aladdin Jr.

    July 16, 2015

    7:00 pm

    7:00 pm

    July 17, 2015

    1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

    1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

    Summer Pops Concert GTMS Cafetorium

    August 5, 2015

    6:30 pm

    L. PUBLIC COMMENT

    M. OLD BUSINESS

    N. NEW BUSINESS

    O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    • Student Matters / Due Process

    ADJOURNMENT

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