Regular Meeting July 28, 2014

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A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter from Jeffrey Hauger, Ed.D, Director, Office of Assessments for the State of New Jersey Department of Education, notifying the district that Galloway Township Middle School has been selected to participate in the 2015 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

  2. Letter from Janis Buckelew commending the district, staff, and students who made Mr. B's Backyard Classroom Nature Fest a successful event.

  3. 3. A note from the Wooden family to the Board expressing their gratitude for the GTMS graduation ceremony.

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Discussion - School Resource Officers

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

  3. Student Enrollment Report as of June 30, 2014 (Attachment C.2)

  4. Out of School Suspension Report for June 2014 (Attachment C.3)

  5. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from June 14, 2014 through July 23, 2014. (Attachment C.4)

  6. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on June 16, 2014 for the reporting period of May 15, 2014 through June 13, 2014.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  7. Resolution to approve the 2014-2015 Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (MOA).

    (Copy available at Board Meeting)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  • Resolution to recognize Charles "CJ" Reed on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. CJ's Court of Honor will be held on August 7, 2014.

    • -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

    The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

    1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Student as a Social Worker Intern for the Fall 2014 Semester:

      Student

      Cooperating Teacher

      School/Grade

      L'Oreal Foye

      Joseph Conte

      Roland Rogers/Various

    2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Student Teacher for the Fall 2014 Semester:

      Student

      Cooperating Teacher

      School/Grade

      Dana Flanagan

      Rebecca Zimmerman

      Arthur Rann/3rd

    3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Students for Fieldwork Placements for the Fall 2014 Semester:

      Student

      Cooperating Teacher

      School/Grade

      Alicia Champion

      Stephanie Pross/Erin Muzyka

      Roland Rogers/5th

      Alexandra Krantz

      Terry Dougherty

      Roland Rogers/3rd

      Danielle Cairns

      Kay Hales

      Roland Rogers/4th

      Samantha Levine

      Megan Schenauer

      GTMS/7th

      Emily Walton

      Cyndy Legowski

      GTMS/7th

      Michelle Dever

      Tina Pruna

      GTMS/8th

      Sheryl Rubin

      Kim Schaffer

      Smithville/1st

      Courtney Kappock

      Angela Cappelluti/

      Carol Houck

      Smithville/4th

      Danielle Nugent

      Donna Ferrara

      Smithville/4th

      Kayla Sandstedt

      Jennifer Uthoff/

      Shannon Tallman

      Smithville/2nd

      Shayna Weber

      Allison Marcello

      Smithville/2nd

      Alexandra Hitzelberger

      Regina Silver

      Smithville/2nd

    4. Resolution to approve Home Schooling for the 2014-2015 school year for the following students in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00: Alternative Education Programs:

      5. School

      Student ID #

      Effective Date

      Grade

      Roland Rogers

      908555

      September 4, 2014

      K

      Roland Rogers

      909325

      September 4, 2014

      1

      Roland Rogers

      907318

      September 4, 2014

      4

      -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 and the Finance Committee:

      1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

      Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for June 30, 2014. (Attachments E.1)

      Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales (Attachments E.2)

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

      Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4)

      2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June 2014 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

      3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June 30, 2014. (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, 2014 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 2014. (Attachment E.7)

      6. Resolution to approve the June 2013-2014 Supplemental Bill List and July Bill List - 2014-2015 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

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

      8. Resolution to approve the shared services Inter-Local agreement (N.J.S.A. 40:8A-6 et 18A:6-95.1) between the Galloway Township Public School District and the Educational Information & Resource Center (EIRC) to provide products and services to the district for the 2014-2015 school year.

      9. Resolution to approve cancellation of the following outstanding check:

      Check No.: Check Date: Amount:

      721067 01/30/12 $103.54

      10. Resolution to authorize contracts with certain approved State Contract Vendors for the Board of Education for the 2014-2015 school year pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18-A-10a. (Attachment E.10)

      Special Education:

      11. Resolution to approve the 2014-2015 Commission for the Blind contracts beginning September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the following students:

      Student: Amount: Level of Service:

      908880 $ 1,800 1

      902530 $12,000 3

      12. Resolution to approve the School Nutrition Program contract between Port Republic School District and the Galloway Township Public School District for beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (No changes from previous year.) (Attachment E.11)

      Transportation:

      13. Resolution to approve the following transportation contacts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2014-2015 school year.

      Account # 11-000-270-513-00-00 (Attachment E.12)

      -PUBLIC COMMENT-

      F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

      Informational Item:

      Update from job site meetings held July 8 and July 22. The next meeting will be August 4 at 10:00 am.

      G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

      The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

      • Sport Related Events

      1. United Atlantic Men's Basketball has requested the use of Arthur Rann's gym on Tuesdays from July 1st through July 29th, 2014.

        (Administrative approval was granted; Majority of the players are Galloway residents.)

      2. United Atlantic Men's Basketball has requested the use of Reeds Road gym on Thursday Nights beginning Sept 4, 2014 through June 25th, 2015, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

      3. Atlantic County Outlaws Youth Baseball Club has requested the use of GTMS baseball field one day during the week for practice and games on Saturday or Sundays evenings from August 16th through November 8th, 2014, and again from March 14th, through July 25th, 2015 after 6:00 pm. (All players are Galloway residents)

      4. Sports Tools & Life Skills Academy has requested the use of Roland Rogers' gym for youth basketball on Monday and Wednesday nights beginning September 8, 2014 through June 28, 2015, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. (Majority of the players are Galloway residents)

      5. East Coast Crush Girls Volleyball has requested the use of GTMS's gym on Tuesdays July 22 and July 29, 2014 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. (Administrative approval was granted)

        • Requests

      6. Resolution to approve Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at GTMS cafeteria on Thursday August 7th, 2014 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

      7. Resolution to approve the Devotional Association of Yogeshwar to use the Cafeteria and Library at Arthur Rann School on Saturdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm starting September 6th 2014 through June 6th, 2015. (group responsible for custodial fee)

      -PUBLIC COMMENT-

      H. PERSONNEL

      The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

      1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the retirement of Thomas E. Hand, Director of Special Education, effective July 1, 2015. Mr. Hand has worked for the Galloway Township Public School District for the past 15 years. His service to the students and staff are acknowledged and appreciated.

        -PUBLIC COMMENT-

      2. Resolution to accept, with regret, the retirement of Suzanne Lewis, food service worker, effective September 1, 2014. Ms. Lewis has worked for the Galloway Township Public School District for the past 26 years. Her service to the students and staff are acknowledged and appreciated.

        -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to accept the resignation of Kelly Zul, part-time ESL teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2014.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    1. Resolution to rescind the contract of Michael Zegarra, custodian at Smithville Elementary School, for the 2013 - 2014 school year, effective June 3, 2014.

    2. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Christina Bauer, classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School as follows:

    9/01/14 - 2/02/15 - without pay, without benefits

    Returning 2/03/15

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    6. Resolution to approve the salary of Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary at $115,200.00 for the 2014-2015 school year as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. This salary represents a 2.5 % increase from the 2013-2014 school year. Additionally, Mr. Kelley receives compensation for achieving each of his merit goals for the 2013-2014 school year as approved by the Board of Education on June 16, 2014 and the Executive County Superintendent on June 25, 2014.

    Goal #1 - $1404.00 (1.25% of salary); Goal #2 - $842.00 (.75% of salary)

    Account #11-000-251-104-00-SA (Attachment H.1)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    7. Resolution to approve the merit goals of Timothy E. Kelley for the 2014- 2015 school year. Merit goals to be sent to Department of Education for approval upon completion. (Attachment H.2)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    8. Resolution to approve Paula Junker as the Acting Principal at Galloway Township Middle School effective July 29, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and as the Principal effective January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $105,000.00; Middle School Stipend of $5,000.00 as per GTPSA contract. Account #11-000-240-103-16-SA (leave/replacement position)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    9. Resolution to approve Cindy Reynolds as a school social worker at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 8: 9/01/14 - 1/31/15 - $52,963.00; Step 9: 2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $55,109.00; Degree: MA; Account #11-000-219-104-15-SA (replacement position)

    10. Resolution to approve Kelli Leyenaar as a LLD teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective September 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Salary: Step 2: 9/01/14 - 12/31/14 - $45,884.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-204-100-101-45-SA (leave position)

    11. Resolution to approve Roy A. Somers as a classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/14 - 1/31/15 - $32,158.59; 2/1/15 - 6/30/15 - $33,382.86; Certificate; Account #11-209-100-106-45-SA (replacement position)

    12. Resolution to approve Josh Kirby as a custodian at Smithville Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective July 29, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: 7/29/14 - 1/31/15 - $32,737.00; 2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $34,243.00; Account #11-000-262-110-48-SA (replacement position)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

    13. Resolution to approve the following additional assistants for summer 2014 ESY program; July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014. Hourly rates per the negotiated agreement. Account #20-250-100-100-00-SA (IDEA)

    Jessica Oeser

    $25.82

    John O'Kane

    $27.54

    Samantha Rada

    $25.82

    Leigh Ann Scull

    $27.54

    14. Resolution to approve the following teachers for ELA CCSS & PARCC Training 6-8; August 19 & 25, 2014; Stipend: $27.00 per hour; not to exceed four hours per person. Account # 20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)

    Cathy Clark

    Jeanine Wiener

    15. Resolution to approve the following teacher for Math CCSS & PARCC Training 6-8; August 25, 2014; Stipend: $27.00 per hour; not to exceed four hours per person. Account # 20-270-200-100-00-SA (Title IIA)

    Cathy Clark

    16. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Social Studies Assessment Writing & Research Simulation Tasks; Curriculum Writing Stipend: $37.00 per hour. Account # 11-000-221-104-00-SA

    Kevin Throckmorton

    Up to 15 hours

    Brian Cooke

    Up to 4 hours

    Tim Scotti

    Up to 4 hours

    Matt Kraybill

    Up to 4 hours

    17. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Summer Learning Program; up to one hour each; per diem as per contract; Account # 20-231-100-100-16-SA (Title I)

    Brian Cooke

    $48.59

    Carol deRuyter

    $58.75

    Susan Donnelly

    $55.40

    Gail Mimler

    $46.16

    Robyn Talvacchio

    $43.42

    18. Resolution to approve the following teacher for the Summer Learning Program; up to 62 hours; hourly rate per the negotiated contract; Account #20-231-100-100-45-SA (Title I)

    Kathy Warren

    $57.07

    19. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Math (6th, 7th, & 8th) curriculum writing on July 29, 30 & 31, 2014; Stipend: $37.00 per hour; not to exceed 12 hours per person. Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA

    Rainer Birkenstock

    Jill Fernandez

    Jan Manganiello

    Karen Wagner

    Alex Conaway

    Donna Fulmer

    Priscilla Schultheis

    Kristen Garbutt

    Carol deRuyter

    Louise Jakub-Cerro

    Starr Sherman

    Robyn Talvacchio

    Carly Somers

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    I. POLICY

    The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

    Attachments provided at June 16, 2014 meeting

    1. Policy #5123.01 Arthur Rann Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement

      (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)

    2. Policy #5123.02 Reeds Road Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement

      (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)

    3. Policy #5123.03 Roland Rogers Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement

      (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)

    4. Policy #5123.04 Smithville Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement

      (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)

    5. Policy #5123.05 Galloway Township Middle School Title I Parental Involvement

    (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

    August 25, 2014

    Monday

    Regular Meeting

    GTMS

    7:00 pm

    K. SPECIAL EVENTS

    New Staff Orientation

    August 26 & 27, 2014

    GTMS Cafetorium

    Bus Driver Training

    August 27, 2014

    GTMS Cafetorium 9 am - noon

    7th Grade Orientation

    August 28, 2014

    GTMS 8:30 am - 11:30 am

    Guest Teacher Training

    August 27, 2014

    GTMS 8:30 am

    First day for staff

    September 2, 2014

    School-Based

    District-Wide Opening

    Celebration/Staff Development Day

    September 3, 2014

    GTMS Cafetorium 8:00 am

    Pomona Preschool Orientation

    September 3, 2014

    12:45 pm

    Kindergarten Orientation

    September 3, 2014

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Back to School Nights:

    • Roland Rogers

    September 10, 2014

    • Arthur Rann

    September 17, 2014

    • Reeds Road

    September 18, 2014

    • Smithville

    September 23, 2014

    • GTMS

    September 16, 2014

    Golf Outing Hosted by Galloway Township Education Foundation September 28, 2014

    L. PUBLIC COMMENT

    M. OLD BUSINESS

    N. NEW BUSINESS

    R E S O L U T I O N

    1. WHEREAS, Annette C. Giaquinto is currently employed by the Board of Education of Galloway Township (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") as its Superintendent of Schools, and is serving under terms and conditions of a written employment contract that took effect on July 1, 2010, and extends until June 30, 2015;

    WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the school district to provide for administrative stability and the completion of educational programs and projects and to minimize disruption to the school district;

    BE IT RESOLVED that the current contract of Superintendent Annette C. Giaquinto be and is hereby rescinded;

    BE IT RESOLVED that Annette C. Giaquinto be and is hereby appointed as Superintendent of Schools for a term beginning July 1, 2014, and ending midnight July 1, 2019;

    BE IT RESOLVED that Annette C. Giaquinto's salary schedule be and is as follows:

    2014-15 $161,596 per year

    2015-16 $165,000 per year

    2016-17 $165,000 per year

    2017-18 $165,000 per year

    2018-19 $165,000 per year

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the Employment Contract between the Board and the Superintendent and directs the Board President to sign same on its behalf. (Attachment N.1) (A copy of the Superintendent's contract is available in the district office and will be available at the Board meeting)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    2. Resolution to approve the contract for William S. Cappuccio, Esquire, Board Solicitor, for the 2014-2015 school year effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

    Fee: $25,000.00 with an hourly rate of $120.00 per hour for additional work.

    (No change in fees from previous contract)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    • Student Matters: HIB

    ADJOURNMENT

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