Regular Meeting November 24, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter received from Anne Neustadter, Donation Chairperson of the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, thanking the school district for their continued support.

  2. Letter from Karen Campbell, Director of the Office of Supplemental Educational Programs, State of New Jersey Department of Education, regarding AMAOs (annual measurable objectives) for English Language Learners for the 2013-2014 school year.

B. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Ana Lopez, Secretary of Special Projects of the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council

  2. Congratulations to Mara Justine Platt on achieving the Top 12 on America's Got Talent during the 2014 Season.

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of October 31, 2014 (Attachment C.2)

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

  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from

    October 16, 2014 through November 19, 2014. (Attachment C.4)

  5. 5. Health Services Aide Update

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve submission of the Progress Target Action plans for Arthur Rann Elementary School, Reeds Road Elementary School, Roland Rogers Elementary School, and Galloway Township Middle School as per Department of Education requirements under the ESEA Title I waiver. (Attachment D.1)

  2. Resolution to approve home instruction from Bridgeton Board of Education for the following student: Account #11-150-100-320-00-00

    906164

    Reeds Road

    October 28, 2014 to October 31, 2014; 4 hours per hospitalization

  3. Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:

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

    908106

    Reeds Road

    November 4, 2014; 2 hours per day until out of district placement is arranged

    907913

    Reeds Road

    December 8, 2014 up to 60 days; 10 hours per week per doctor's note

    906602

    GTMS

    November 11, 2014 to January 5, 2015; 5 hours per week; per doctor's note

    908111

    Roland Rogers

    November 4, 2014 up to 60 days; 5 hours per week per 504 Plan and hospital note

    904757

    Roland Rogers

    December 8, 2014 up to 60 days; 10 hours per week per hospitalization

  4. Resolution to approve the following Rutgers University Student Teacher Placement for the Spring 2015 Semester:

    Student

    Cooperating Teacher

    School/Grade

    Jennifer Christiano

    Terry Wenig

    Arthur Rann/1st

  5. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Student Teacher Placements for the Spring 2015 Semester:

    Student

    Cooperating Teacher

    School/Grade

    Danielle Cairns

    Kay Hales

    Roland Rogers/4th

    Alicia Champion

    Stephanie Pross/Erin Muzyka

    Roland Rogers/5th

    Michelle Dever

    Jennifer Glascock/Rebecca Elia

    Smithville/5th

    Janessa DiOrio

    Regina Silver

    Smithville/2nd

    Courtney Kappock

    Angela Cappelluti

    Smithville/4th

    Alexandra Krantz

    Terry Dougherty

    Roland Rogers/3rd

    Samantha Levine

    Megan Schenauer

    GTMS/7th

    Danielle Nugent

    Donna Ferrara

    Smithville/4th

    Sheryl Rubin

    Kim Schaffer

    Smithville/1st

    Kayla Sandstedt

    Jennifer Uthoff/Shannon Tallman

    Smithville/2nd

    Emily Walton

    Cyndy Legowski

    GTMS/7th

    Shayna Weber

    Allison Marcello

    Smithville/2nd

  6. Resolution to approve the 6th grade Arthur Rann Chorus to perform for broadcast taping at Lite Rock 96.9 FM studio in Northfield, NJ as the featured choir on December 3, 2014. (Transportation costs of $229.70 covered by the Student Activity Fund)

-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 October 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)

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

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for October 31, 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 October 31, 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 October

2014. (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the November Bill List 2014-2015 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

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

Special Education:

8. Resolution to approve William Zoda as a consultant for psychological evaluations at $350 per evaluation and $50 for a 2nd evaluation if needed. Account # 11-000-219-390-00-02 Account # 20-507-200-320-00-02

9. Resolution to approve the 2014 - 2015 Commission for the Blind contract beginning November 3, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the following student:

Account #11-000-216-320-00-02

Student: #911004 $1,425.74 Level of Service 1

10. Resolution to approve student #908106 to attend Y.A.L.E, Northfield campus, beginning December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost of $49,084.20 prorated. Acct. #11-000-100-566-00-02

Transportation:

11. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School

District for the 2014 / 2015 school district. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER DIEM

PER

ROUTE

ROUTE

ANNUM

X

Quoted

To only

GTMS

GAL14

145

$ 100.00

$14,500.00

907650

(10/27/14 - 6/11/14)

12. Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for 2014/2015 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2.

Out - of - District Travel:

13. Resolution to approve the following training workshops:

Activity: Motivating the Unmotivated

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:

Tracy Spoto-Picucci 12-08-2014 Registration: $145.00 11-000-223-580-48-01

Travel: $ 31.00

Activity: National Autism Conference-All Kids Succeed: Effective Interventions for

Behavioral and Social Challenges

Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account #:

Nicole Travea 02-19-2015 Registration: $229.00 11-000-223-580-48-01

Travel: $ 13.00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator

1. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from Arch-Concept Construction, Inc. for roofing replacement at Roland Rogers Elementary School, for a decrease in the amount of $12,867.00 Original contract was $1,178.000.00 and the revised amount is $1,165.133.00. (Attachment F.1)

2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1from Arch-Concept Construction, Inc. for roofing replacement at Smithville Elementary School, for a decrease in the amount of $20,587.00. Original contract was $1,196.000.00 and the revised amount is $1,175.413.00. (Attachment F.2)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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

  1. Galloway Township has requested the use of the GTMS cafeteria on Tuesday November 25, 2014 to host a Town Council meeting and District 9 Delegates Town Meeting at 5:00/6:30 p.m. respective starting times.

  2. Greater Galloway Girl Scouts/Brownies has requested the use of Roland Rogers' cafeteria to host a Civil Air Patrol Model Rocketry Program on Friday April 17, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Items:

  1. Roland Rogers' FSA will be using the stage to host a Family Holiday Shoppe during conferences on Thursday December 4, 2014.

  2. Galloway Township Education Association will be hosting a pride event Drop & Shop at Arthur Rann on Wednesday December 3, 2014.

H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Dianne V. Mooney, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015. Mrs. Mooney has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 25 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Gail S. Mimler, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective April 1, 2015. Mrs. Mimler has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 16 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  2. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Susan Marcantonio, classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School, effective March 1, 2015. Mrs. Marcantonio has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 26 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school year.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  3. Resolution to approve the transfer of Don Adams, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, to GTMS as the teacher of Engineering Design effective

    January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

  4. Resolution to approve Robin Auwarter as the Art Teacher at GTMS for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

    Salary: Step 8: 1/01/15 - 1/31/15 - $49,559.00 (pro-rated); Step 9: 2/01/15 -6/30/15 - $51,706.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (Replacement Position)

  5. Resolution to approve the extension of Stacie Allen as a Special Education/MD teacher at GTMS for the 2014-2015 school year effective December 1, 2014 through January 1, 2015. Salary: Step 4: 12/1/14 - 1/01/15 - $49,963.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Account #11-212-100-101-16-SA (leave position)

  6. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 25, 2014 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

    Susan Brownhill

    Certified

    $80.00 per day

    Baldassare Fiorentino

    Certified

    $80.00 per day

    Lisa Johnson

    Certified

    $80.00 per day

    Constance Pinkston

    Certified

    $80.00 per day

    Jackeline Basto-Goriozola

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Nicole Creedon

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Allison Giampapa

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Jennifer Hostetler

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Demitria LoPorto

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Nicholas Leonetti

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Savanna Pawlowski

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Henyi Rivera

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Alexandra Santoro

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

    Stephanie Silver

    Non-Certified

    $75.00 per day

  7. Resolution to approve the following staff/substitutes for the Child Care Program effective November 25, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school year;

    Salary: $12.00 per hour (door monitor); $15.00 per hour (support staff);

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

    Jane DeGraaf

  8. Resolution to approve the following substitute food service workers for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 25, 2014 through June 20, 2015.

    Salary: $8.25 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA

    Samira Pena

    Marco Pacheco

  9. Resolution to renew the following substitute custodians for the 2014-2015 school year, effective November 25, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $9.00 per hour;

    Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA

    Shalonda Daniels

    Marco Pacheco

    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  10. Resolution to approve the following teacher for supplemental instruction/extension of school day per IEP for student #908627 for the 2014-2015 school year;

    Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA

    Sarah-Ashley Sharpe

  11. Resolution to approve the following staff member for extracurricular activity/extension of school day per IEP for student #911064 for the 2014-2015 school year;

    Stipend; $35.31 per hour; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)

    Elisha Costa

  12. Resolution to approve the following participants for Novice Teacher Trainings; "not to exceed" 2 hours per person; $27.00 per hour; Account #20-270-200-100-00-SA

    (NCLB Title IIA)

    Kelli Grunow

    Danielle Sullivan

  13. Resolution to add the Job Description for Health Services Aide to the Agenda.

  14. Resolution to approve Health Services Aide Job Description (First Reading)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

I. POLICY

J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

December 15, 2014

Monday

Regular Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

January 5, 2015

Monday

Reorganization Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Concerts:

  • Smithville

December 2

7:00 p.m.

Chorus

  • Smithville

December 9

7:00 p.m.

Band

  • Roland Rogers

December 9

6:30 p.m.

Chorus/Band Combined

  • Arthur Rann

December 10

7:00 p.m.

Chorus/Band Combined

  • GTMS

December 17

7:00 p.m.

Chorus/Band Combined

  • Reeds Road

December 18

7:00 p.m.

Chorus/Band Combined

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

Participation in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program

Whereas-The Galloway Township Board of Education seeks to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools to focus attention and efforts on matters of sustainability and pursue initiatives that will lead to Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification.

Whereas-The Galloway Township Board of Education and District Superintendent seek 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-Extensive opportunities exist to teach students about ecological, economic and social sustainability, environmental health and nutrition; to integrate sustainability education into classroom learning; and to support students in becoming leaders in making their schools healthier and more sustainable places.

Whereas-Many options and choices exist for schools to use resources more efficiently; to reduce, reuse, and recycle; to follow Green Building Standards for construction and major renovations; to form school partnerships; to eliminate toxic chemicals; to purchase (or produce) clean energy; and to purchase recycled paper, energy-efficient equipment and other green products to protect our global environment.

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.

Whereas-The Galloway Township Board of Education commits to the formation of a least one Sustainability Leadership Team (also referred as "Green Team"), based on the guidance of Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

Whereas-Green Team members help schools adopt policies and practices addressing areas such as sustainability education and professional training, green purchasing, waste reduction, indoor air quality, energy-saving initiatives, and community partnerships.

Whereas-The Galloway Township Board of Education will encourage Green Teams at all district schools by providing networking and educational opportunities.

Therefore, it is resolved that Galloway Township Board of Education agrees to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools, and it is the board's intention to pursue certification for schools in the district.

We hereby appoint Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. to be the district's liaison to Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

We do hereby recognize Galloway Township Middle School as the agent to carry out our commitment to building a sustainable school district through the implementation of Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions.

We agree to complete district actions and support the district's schools in completing their actions.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Potential Litigation

ADJOURNMENT

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