A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
B. PRESENTATIONS
- PARCC Pilot Testing Presentation - Presented by Betty Napoli, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Marilyn Moore, Supervisor of Testing, Guidance, Health Services and Grants Management
- HIB Grade Report - Presented by Marilyn Moore, Supervisor of Testing, Guidance, Health Services and Grants Management
- Report received from the State of New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) - Presented by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator
C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
- Student Enrollment Report as of March 31, 2014 (Attachment C.2)
- Out of School Suspension Report for March 2014 (Attachment C.3)
- Resolution to (accept, modify or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on March 17, 2014 for the reporting period from February 20, 2014 through March 12, 2014.
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
- Resolution to approve home instruction for the following students:
Account # 11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Student ID #
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School
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Dates
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909845
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Arthur Rann
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April 1, 2014 for up to 60 days;
5 hours per week; per illness and doctor's note
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909993
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Arthur Rann
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May 8, 2014 for up to 60 days;
10 hours per week; per hospitalization
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905547
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Roland Rogers
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April 1, 2014 for up to 60 days;
10 hours per week; per doctor's note
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905956
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Roland Rogers
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May 13, 2014 for up to 60 days;
10 hours per week; per hospitalization
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910146
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Smithville
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April 15, 2014 to June 2, 2014;
5 hours per week; per doctor's note
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- Resolution to approve supplemental instruction / extension of student's school day per IEPs of the following students for the 2013-2014 school year:
Account # 20-250-100-100-01-SA
- Resolution to approve Home Schooling for the 2013-2014 school year for the following students in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00: Alternative Education Programs:
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School
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Student ID #
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Effective Date
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Grade
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GTMS
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903614
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March 27, 2014 until June 30, 2014
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7
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- Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Student for Fieldwork Placement for the Summer 2014 Semester:
Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade Dates
Melissa Luna Carol Houck and Smithville / 4 05/12/14 - 06/30/14
Angela Cappelluti
- Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Student for Clinical Practice for the Fall 2014 Semester:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade Dates
Kyle Kohr Sandra Cain Arthur Rann / K-6 09/02/14 - 10/24/14
Kyle Kohr Angela Dennis GTMS / 7 & 8 10/27/14 - 12/17/14
- Resolution to approve the following Wheeling Jesuit University Student 40 Hour
Fieldwork Request for the Spring 2014 Semester:
Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade Dates
Kasey Frazier Carol Zarrilli Reeds Road / 4 04/15/14 - 05/30/14
- Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council trip to Veteran's Memorial Park at Glenn by the Bay for the annual recognition picnic on June 6, 2014. Complimentary transportation provided by Integrity Transportation.
- Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School 8th Grade Class trip to Outdoor World on June 10, 2014. (Rain date is June 11, 2014) Transportation Costs are funded by the FSA.
- Resolution to approve 3rd and 4th grade GEM Students to attend the district-wide Odyssey of the Minds Competition at Reeds Road Elementary School on May 22 and May 23, 2014. Complimentary transportation provided by Integrity Transportation.
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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 E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:
- Resolution to approve FY2012-13 IDEA Final Report:
Expenditures
IDEA Basic $857,820
IDEA Pre-School $ 36,966
- Resolution to acknowledge review and discussion of the Review of Chapter 192/193 Auxiliary Services for Nonpublic Students FY 2011-2012 as submitted by the State of New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) dated March 21, 2014, and to approve the corrective action plan (CAP) related this report. Pursuant to NJAC 6A:23A-5.6, a copy of this report and the board's corrective action plan will also be posted on the district's website. (CAP will be shared at the meeting)
- Resolution to approve Bayada Nursing Services to provide student #909582 with an IV certified nurse at a cost of $55.00 per hour, not to exceed 8 hours per day, beginning April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Account #20-250-100-300-00-02
- 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 the2013- 2014 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:
Action Janitorial, Inc. $ 37, 494.00
Apple, Inc. $101,794.93
Asphalt Solutions, LLC $327,356.00
Bayada Nurses $ 29,685.00
Bowman & Company, LLP $ 43,900.00
Cappuccio, William $ 25,000.00
Commercial Interiors Direct, Inc. $ 42,315.96
Computers Solutions, Inc. $ 24,072.72
Cream O Land $ 53,374.90
D. A. D. & Associates, Inc. $ 19,618.65
Delta Education $ 16,142.79
Del lFinancial Services/Marketing $127,519.71
Educational Data Services, Inc. $ 16,990.00
EIRC $238,496.75
Explore Learning, Inc. $ 19,547.50
Follett Library Resources $ 23,874.65
Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. $248,547.00
Grainger Equipment, Inc. $ 39,061.21
Hillyard, Inc. $ 89,764.11
Johnson Controls $ 22,897.40
Loving Care Agency, Inc. $ 24,928.75
Nardone Bros. Baking $ 21,943.73
Northeast Mechanical Services $ 18,517.30
Paragon Consulting Services $ 44,605.47
Pearson Education, Inc. $ 50,715.72
Pechters of Southern New Jersey, LLC $ 18,189.99
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing $ 22,140.00
South Jersey Paper Products $ 42,548.57
System Liquidation Inc. $ 17,450.00
Teachscape, Inc. $ 26,731.50
Trebron Company, Inc. $ 21,081.50
Troxell $ 68,644.74
US Foodservice, Inc. $ 261,567.39
Van Dyk Group $ 17,369.00
Waste Manangement of SJ $ 42,840.00
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. $, 19,364.28
White Harris, Inc. $ 18,021.33
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from Winchester Roofing Corporation for roofing replacement work at Arthur Rann Elementary School for a decrease in the amount of $29,369.00. Original contract was for $1,139,000.00 and the revised contract amount is $1,109,631.00. The Business Administrator certifies availability of funds for the revised contract amount. (Attachment F.1)
2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from Asphalt Paving Corporation for parking lot and storm sewer replacements at Arthur Rann Elementary School for a decrease in the amount of $1,615.00. Original contract was for $328,971.00 and the revised contract amount is $327,356.00. The Business Administrator certifies availability of funds for the revised contract amount.
(Attachment F.2)
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G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Informational Item:
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 12210 will conduct an Arthur Rann school-yard clean-up on April 23, 2014 from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm in recognition of Earth Day.
H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
- Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Patricia Lesage, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, with regret, effective July 1, 2014. Ms. Lesage has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 22 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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- Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Andrea Dare, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School as follows:
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06/09/14 -06/30/14
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with pay, opts out
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09/02/14 - 09/04/14 (1/2)
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with pay, opts out
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09/04/14 (1/2) - 09/30/14
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without pay, opts out
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Returning 10/01/14
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- Resolution to approve the extended family leave request from Ann Marie Donahue, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
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05/01/14 - 12/31/14
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without pay, without benefits
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Returning 01/01/15
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- Resolution to approve the maternity/family leave request from Cory K. Tucciarone, classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:
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03/07/14 -03/21/14
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with pay, opts out
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03/24/14 - 06/30/15
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without pay, opts out
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Returning 09/01/15
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- Resolution to ratify the adjusted start date for MaryAnne Zelinski from 03/31/14 to 03/17/14. (long-term leave position at Smithville Elementary School)
- Resolution to approve the salary adjustment for Michael Hinman, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, for the 2013 - 2014 school year effective April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Salary: 04/15/14 - 06/30/14 $102,230.00 (pro-rated);
Degree: MA + 45
- Resolution to approve Darice Pico as a part-time resource center teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2013 - 2014 school year effective April 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 04/07/14 - 06/30/14 $33,006.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA;
Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (new position)
- Resolution to approve David Josephsen as a head custodian at Smithville Elementary School for the 2013 - 2014 school year effective April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Salary: 04/15/14 - 06/30/14 $39,946.00 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-262-110-48-SA
(replacement position)
- Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2013 - 2014 school year effective April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014 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
Christopher Lysokowsky Certified $80.00 per day
Keith Sharp Certified $80.00 per day
Julie Neuner Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Kristina Seddon Non-Certified $75.00 per day
- Resolution to approve the following substitute custodians for the 2013-2014 school year effective April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account # 11-000-262-110-SB-SA
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Stanley Dworak
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Kisheen Greene
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SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
- Resolution to approve the following staff member for extracurricular activity / extension of student's school day per IEPs for the 2013 - 2014 school year at $34.59 per hour; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA
- Resolution to approve the following teachers for supplemental instruction / extension of student's school day per IEPs for the 2013 - 2014 school year at $37.00 per hour;
Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA
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Karen Kupp
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Robyn Talvacchio
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- Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Pops Program beginning Monday, June 30, 2014 through August 6, 2014 at Galloway Township Middle School; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; Account #63-800-320-200-00-00
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Benjamin Fong
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Jeremiah Paton
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Michael Marano
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- Resolution to approve the following staff for the Summer Theatre Program beginning Monday, June 30, 2014 through August 1, 2014 at Galloway Township Middle School; Stipend: $25.50 per hour; Account #63-800-320-200-00-00
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Brian Conover
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Patti Yamaguchi
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Angela Ret
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- POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:
- Policy #2131 Chief School Administrator Evaluation (First Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.1)
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J. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
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April 28, 2014
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Monday
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Public Budget Hearing / Regular
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GTMS
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7:00 pm
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May 12, 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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May 19, 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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June 16, 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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May 2, 2014
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Smithville Elementary School's Pasta Dinner & Basket Raffle
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4:30 pm
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May 3, 2014
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Elementary Honors Band Festival at Absegami HS
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2:00 pm
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May 22, 2014
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GTMS Spring Open House
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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June 5, 2014
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District Retirement Celebration - The Carriage House, Galloway
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5:00 pm
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Spring Concerts
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April 29, 2014
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Arthur Rann Elementary School Spring Concert
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7:00 pm
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May 7, 2014
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GTMS Jazz and Percussion Ensemble
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7:00 pm
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May 15, 2014
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Roland Rogers Elementary School Spring Concert
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6:30 pm
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May 20, 2014
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Reeds Road Elementary School Spring Concert
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7:00 pm
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May 28, 2014
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GTMS Spring Concert
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7:00 pm
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May 29, 2014
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Smithville Elementary School Chorus Concert
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7:00 pm
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June 3, 2014
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Smithville Elementary School Band Concert
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7:00 pm
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GTMS Promotional Ceremonies
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June 23, 2014
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4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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L. PUBLIC COMMENT
M. OLD BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT