A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from District 9 Legislators thanking the Superintendent and District for their assistance in facilitating the Galloway Town Hall meeting of November 25, 2014.

B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of Keara Cadavid, Vice President of the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council
2. Recognition of Board Member George Schwenger for his dedication and commitment to the students of the Galloway Township School District for the past fifteen years. Presentation by Board President Ernest D. Huggard and Superintendent of Schools Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.

3. Recognition of Board Member Rosemary Hollway for her dedication and commitment to the students of the Galloway Township School District for the past ten years. Presentation by Board President Ernest D. Huggard and Superintendent of Schools Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.

4. District Report of Violence and Vandalism for Reporting Period 2 - January 2014 to June 2014

Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent

(Prepared 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 November 30, 2014 (Attachment C.2)

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

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

   November 20, 2014 through December 10, 2014 (Attachment C.4)

5. Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on November 24, 2014 for the reporting period of October 16, 2014 through November 19, 2014.

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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

902421	GTMS	November 21, 2014 up to 60 days; 10 hours per week; per doctor's note
910039	Smithville	2014-2015 school year as needed basis; 2 hours per day after 10 cumulative days absent; per I.E.P.
908661	GTMS	December 12, 2014 through December 19, 2014; 1 hour per day; per out-of-school suspension

2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Occupational Therapy Fieldwork for the 2014-2015 school year for the period of February 4, 2015 to April 15, 2015.

Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade

Jessica Hussey Jessica Senn Roland Rogers/Various

Kyle Betsy Heather Samuelson Pomona/Pre-K

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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 following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for November 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 November 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 November 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 November

2014. (Attachment E.7)

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

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

8. Resolution to approve 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)

9. Resolution to approve Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) to award Energy Marketing to provide natural gas to Galloway Township Public Schools beginning March 2015 for a 21-month term. (Attachment E.11)

10. Resolution to approve submission of Amendment #1 for the 2014-2015 NCLB Consolidated Sub Grant. This amendment is to include carryover from the 2013-2014 Grant (note: amounts listed represent the entire 2014-15 allocations): (Attachment E.12)

Title I $452,332

Title IIA 87,901

Title III 41,499

Title III Imm 3,689

11. Resolution to approve the disposal/sale of the following fixed asset:

1996 GMC Sierra Pickup Truck | Current Mileage - 202,580

The business administrator is authorized to obtain quotes for sale and/or scrap and dispose of said asset in manner that is in the best financial interest of the school district.

Special Education:

12. Resolution to approve student #910372 to attend Y.A.L.E. School, Atlantic County campus, beginning December 8, 2014 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of $55,445 prorated and a one-to-one assistant at a cost of $32,142.60 prorated. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02

13. Resolution to approve student #907548 to attend Atlantic County Special Services, Mays Landing campus, in the Multiply Disabled program, beginning December 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of $36,360 prorated. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

Tuition Receivable Students:

14. Resolution to approve tuition receivable students for the 2014 - 2015 school year:

(Tuition is pro-rated based on start date of student)

Student ID# Home District: Total Tuition:

910930 Atlantic City $18,961.00

911216 Atlantic City $ 9,288.00

911198 Alloway Township $ 9,741.00

911213 Somers Point $ 8,868.00

911187 Egg Harbor Twp. $ 9,512.00

907864 Weymouth Twp. $ 13,592.00

Information Item:

Proposals for Architect of Record and Health Insurance Broker of Record will be received at 10:00 am on December 23, 2014.

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Information Item: Roofing Projects

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

1. Friends United Now requests the use of the Life Skills Room at GTMS for an after school social skills program, "The Fun Club" on Mondays, January 5, 2015 through May 18, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

2. Atlantic United Youth Soccer has requested the use of the Arthur Rann gym for youth soccer training on Tuesdays from January 6, 2015 through March 31, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Majority of players are Galloway residents)

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Informational Items:

3. Galloway Township Education Association will be hosting the District Wellness Fair

   sponsored through an NJEA Pride Grant at GTMS on Thursday March 19, 2015.

4. The South Jersey Spelling Bee will be held in the GTMS cafetorium on Saturday,

March 28, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (approximate end time)

H. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Carol Somers, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015. Mrs. Somers has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 32 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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1. Resolution to approve the family leave request from John McHale, maintenance department, as follows:

3/09/15 - 4/17/15	without pay, with benefits
Returning 4/20/15

2. Resolution to approve Andrea Stephens as a 5^th grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective December 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 2: 12/15/14 - 1/31/15 - $45,884.00 (pro-rated);

   Step 3: 2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $47,084.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

   Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA; (replacement position)

3. Resolution to approve Amanda Bruffy as a Special Education teacher at Pomona Preschool for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 12, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 1: 1/12/15 - 1/31/15 - $45,684.00 (pro-rated);

   2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BS;

   Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (new position)

4. Resolution to approve Erin Hartman as a 6^th grade Special Education inclusion teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 26, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step: 1: 1/26/15 - 1/31/15 - $45,684.00 (pro-rated); 2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $46,684.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

   Account #11-213-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

5. Resolution to approve Kayla Harlan as a part-time 2^nd grade Resource teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 26, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 1: 1/26/15 - 1/31/15 - $33,806.16 (pro-rated); 2/01/15 - 6/30/15 - $34,546.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;

   Account # 11-213-100-101-45-SA (new position)

6. Resolution to approve the extension of Stacie Allen as a Special Education/MD teacher at GTMS for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 1, 2015 through March 21, 2015. Salary: Step 4: 1/01/15 - 1/31/15 - $49,963.00 (pro-rated);

   2/02/15 - 3/21/15 - $51,463.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA;

   Account #11-212-100-101-16-SA (leave position)

7. Resolution to approve the extension of Sinetra Gandy as a secretary at GTMS for the 2014-2015 school year effective January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2015.

   Salary: 1/01/15 - 1/31/15 - $42,763.00 (pro-rated);

   Account #11-000-240-105-16-SA (leave position)

8. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2014 - 2015 school year effective December 16, 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

Rehab Hassan	Certified	$80.00 per day
Jyoti Parikh	Certified	$80.00 per day
Tamera Schroer	Certified	$80.00 per day
Kelsey Chatten	Non-Certified	$75.00 per day
Cheryl Cherry	Non-Certified	$75.00 per day

9. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2014-2015 school year effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $9.35 per hour;

   Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

Cheryl Cherry

Lora Sparks

10. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodians for the 2014-2015 school year, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Salary: $9.00 per hour;

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

David Hood

Milagros Pagan

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

11. Resolution to approve the following teacher for supplemental instruction/extension of

    school day per IEP for student #906377 beginning December 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year; Stipend; $37.00 per hour; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA

Karen Ewert

12. Resolution to approve the following teacher as a member of the District Evaluation

Advisory Committee (DEAC) for the 2014-2015 school year. Summer hours and

work beyond the regular school day: $27.00/meetings; $37.00/hour for planning and

presenting workshops. Account: 11-000-221/ 223-101-00-SA (replacement position)

Rebecca Zimmerman

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. Resolution to approve the following job description: (Second Reading)

(Attachment provided at 11-24-14 meeting)

• Health Services Aide

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I. POLICY

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

1. Policy #5120 Assessment of Individual Needs (First Reading; Added legal

explanation of new dyslexia law) (Attachment I.1)

2. Policy #3542.1 Local Wellness/Nutrition (First Reading; Added changes in milk standards) (Attachment I.2)

3. Policy #5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol, Steroids, Tobacco (First Reading; Added electronic smoking devices) (Attachment I.3)

4. Policy #4119.26 Electronic Communication by School Staff (First Reading; No #4219.26 change but added to mandated policies) (Attachment I.4)

5. Policy #5113.00 Attendance, Absences, and Excuses (First Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.5)

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J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

January 5, 2015

Monday

Reorganization Meeting

GTMS

7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Concerts

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

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Student Matters/HIB

ADJOURNMENT