A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
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Introduction of Athena Hall, President of Student Council, Galloway Township
Middle School
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Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014.
Dan DiGangi, Partner with Bowman and Company
District Test Report Part 1 - Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on October 20, 2014 for the reporting period of September 4, 2014 through October 15, 2014.
Resolution to approve the (NJQSAC) New Jersey Quality Single Accountability System Statement of Assurance for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.
*Attachment provided at October 20, 2014 meeting.
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
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Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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908106
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Reeds Road
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October 20, 2014 through October 24, 2014;
10 hours; per suspension
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910861
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Smithville
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October 15, 2014 through October 21, 2014;
5 hours; per suspension
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910861
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Smithville
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October 22, 2014 through completion of evaluations; 10 hours per week
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Resolution to approve home instruction from Bridgeton Board of Education for the following student: Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
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909097
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Reeds Road
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October 16, 2014 for up to 60 days; 10 hours per week; per hospitalization
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Resolution to approve the GTMS Student Council to attend the Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex on November 11, 2014. Transportation costs $229.70; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
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Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School URSA students to attend a National College Fair in Atlantic City on November 13, 2014. Transportation costs $90.00 (covered by Education Foundation Grant); Account #20-099-100-600-16-00
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Resolution to approve Smithville Elementary School's 5th and 6th grade Chorus to perform for broadcast taping at 96.9 WFPG in Northfield, NJ on December 1, 2014. Transportation costs $280.00 (paid through the student activity account)
Resolution to approve the GTMS Chorus to perform at Ocean City Tabernacle for broadcast taping for Channel 40 and perform at Hamilton Mall for the MAPS Foundation on December 2, 2014. Transportation costs $679.40;
Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
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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 audit report for the year ending June 30, 2014, as presented by Bowman and Company LLP, and acknowledge receipt and review of Bowman and Company's peer review report issued by Eisner Amper LLP. There are no audit recommendations.
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2. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for September 30, 2014.
(Attachment E.1)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
(Attachment E.2)
Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)
Special Income Detail. (Attachment E.4)
3. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for September 2014 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
4. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for September 30, 2014. (Attachment E.6)
5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of September 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.
6. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of September
2014. (Attachment E.7)
7. Resolution to approve the October Bill List 2014-2015 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
8. Resolution to approve the October transfers 2014-2015 Budget (Attachment E.9)
Special Education:
9. Resolution to approve the placement of student #910395 to Atlantic County Special Services School District, in the Preschool Disabled program, beginning October 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of $35,650 prorated. Acct. #11-000-100-565-00-02
Transportation:
10. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2014 2015 school year.
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(All routes 180 days unless marked)
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TYPE OF CONTRACT
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(Activity routes days = possible days)
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RENEWAL
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NEW
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CONTRACT
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TYPE OF
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SCHOOL
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ROUTE
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DAYS
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PER DIEM
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PER ANNUM
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ROUTE
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ROUTE
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Acct. #11-000-270-513-00-00
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Joint
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To/From
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Yale Cherry Hill
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S5464
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$ 354.33
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$ 63,779.40
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903589 903466 905956
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To/From
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BCSSSD
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S5432
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$ 346.54
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$ 62,377.20
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909977
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Joint
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To/From
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Bankbridge
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S5425
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$ 45.00
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$ 8,110.80
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903131
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Quoted
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To/From
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Pomona
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PS14
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101
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$ 180.00
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$18,180.00
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909383
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(9/26/14-3/9/15)
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Acct. #20-231-200-500-48-48 (NCLB Title I)
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Quoted
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Activity
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Smithville
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SACT1
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50
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$ 65.00
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$ 3,250.00
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Activity
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Smithville
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SACT2
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50
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$ 65.00
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$ 3,250.00
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Activity
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Smithville
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SACT3
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50
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$ 65.00
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$ 3,250.00
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(10/14/14 - 4/30/15)
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11. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2014 2015 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00
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TYPE OF CONTRACT
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TYPE OF
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SCHOOL
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ROUTE
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NUMBER OF
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JOINER COST
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RENEWAL
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NEW
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ROUTE
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STUDENTS
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To/From
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ACSSSD
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ELEM1
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11
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$ 90,057.50
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To/From
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ACSSSD
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ELEM13
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11
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$ 71,740.07
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To/From
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ACSSSD
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HS1
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2
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$ 18,190.70
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To/From
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ACSSSD
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HS6G
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1
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$ 15,645.60
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To/From
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ACSSSD
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HS6
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5
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$ 60,896.50
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To/From
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COASTAL
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COA2
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1
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$ 7,706.70
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910615
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To/From
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Yale East
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YALE1
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2
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$ 22,272.40
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910263 908217
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To/From
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Assumption
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271A
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40
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$ 35,360.00
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To/From
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Assumption
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272A
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21
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$ 18,564.00
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To/From
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Assumption
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272B
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36
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$ 31,824.00
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To/From
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Assumption
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273A
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8
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$ 7,072.00
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To/From
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Assumption
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274A
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49
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$ 43,316.00
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To/From
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Assumption
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275A
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20
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$ 17,680.00
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To/From
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Pilgrim
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292
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15
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$ 13,260.00
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To/From
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Pilgrim
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293
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5
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$ 4,420.00
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To/From
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Pilgrim
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294
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4
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$ 3,536.00
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To/From
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Pilgrim
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297
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24
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$ 21,216.00
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To/From
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Pilgrim
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298
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2
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$ 1,768.00
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:
Informational Item:
1. Resolution to approve Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) N.J.A.C. 6:A:26-A for the 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 school years. This document will be filed as required with the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment F.1)
2. Resolution that the Board of Education approve authorizing execution and delivery of the grant agreement for:
Fire Alarm Replacement Reeds Road Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-045-14-1001
NJSDA Project # 1690-045-14-G1BO
Grant #G5-4794
Total approved project cost - $293,000
Total grant amount - $139,227
3. Resolution that the Board of Education approve authorizing execution and delivery of the grant agreement for:
Fire Alarm Replacement Roland E Rogers Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-046-14-1002
NJSDA Project # 1690-046-14-G1BP
Grant #G5-4795
Total approved project cost - $332,000
Total grant amount - $157,759
4. Resolution that the Board of Education approve authorizing execution and delivery of the grant agreement for:
Fire Alarm Replacement Smithville Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-048-14-1005
NJSDA Project # 1690-048-14-G1BS
Grant #G5-4798
Total approved project cost - $332,000
Total grant amount - $157,759
5. Resolution that the Board of Education approve the Delegation of Authority to School Business Administrator for supervision of the School Facilities Project:
Fire Alarm Replacement Reeds Road Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-045-14-1001
NJSDA Project # 1690-045-14-G1BO
Grant #G5-4794
6. Resolution that the Board of Education approve the Delegation of Authority to School Business Administrator for supervision of the School Facilities Project:
Fire Alarm Replacement Roland E Rogers Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-046-14-1002
NJSDA Project # 1690-046-14-G1BP
Grant #G5-4795
7. Resolution that the Board of Education approve the Delegation of Authority to School Business Administrator for supervision of the School Facilities Project:
Fire Alarm Replacement Smithville Elementary School
NJDOE Project # 1690-048-14-1005
NJSDA Project # 1690-048-14-G1BS
Grant #G5-4798
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G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
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Galloway United Soccer has requested the use of Arthur Rann's gym for practices on Monday & Thursday nights beginning Thursday November 20, 2014 through March 2015. 6:30 pm 8:00 pm.
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Garden State Academy Pre-School is developing an Emergency Response Plan for the 2014 2015 school year and has requested the use of Pomona Pre-School in the event of an emergency evacuation. (Administration will determine emergency building site)
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Informational Item:
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Roland Rogers' FSA will use the Roland Rogers' library to host the Scholastic Family Night Book Fair on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm.
Roland Rogers' FSA will use the gym & cafeteria at Roland Rogers on Thursday February 5, 2015 to host a Family Sports Night Event from 4:00 pm 9:00 pm.
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
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Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Linda L. Amey, food service manager at Smithville Elementary School, with regret, effective June 30, 2015.
Ms. Amey has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 27 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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Resolution to approve adjustments to the salary guide in accordance with the negotiated agreement for the following certificated staff due to changes in their earned degree / credit status. (Attachment H.1)
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Resolution to approve the following office support person for the Fall 2014 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students.
Stipend: $20.00 per hour; Account #61-991-320-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2014-2015 school year; effective October 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA
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SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
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Resolution to approve the following Teaching Learning Facilitators for Novice Teacher Trainings; "not to exceed" 25 hours per person;
Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA (NCLB Title IIA)
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Teaching Learning Facilitator
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Hourly Rate
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Christa Atkins
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$57.07
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Darlene Gilly
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$54.56
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(NCLB Title IIA)
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Stacie Allen
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Steve Bower
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Kelly Burke
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Nicholas Cantatore
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Kristi Cieslak
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Patrick Czar
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Kaitlin Dougherty
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Patricia Hughes
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Fawn Ireland-Forbes
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Katie Kuras
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Linda LeConey
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Vincent Lupo
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Timothy Smith
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I. POLICY
J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
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November 24, 2014
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Monday
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Regular Meeting
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GTMS
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7:00 pm
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December 15, 2014
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Monday
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Regular Meeting
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GTMS
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7:00 pm
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K. SPECIAL EVENTS
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November 4, 2014
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Tuesday
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Election Day
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*Voting is being held at Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary Schools
L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT