Regular Meeting October 28, 2013

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A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter from Maureen Joyce, Chairperson, Safety and Education Advisory Committee, congratulating the district on qualifying for the School Alliance Insurance Fund (SAIF) Tier 1 Safety Incentive Program Award (Attachment A.1)

B. PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Maxine Livingston, Vice-President of the Student Council at Galloway Township Middle School
  2. Presentation of the Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013.
    Dan DiGangi, Partner with Bowman and Company
  3. New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance
    Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
  4. HIB Report Card for Pomona Preschool - Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
  5. Presentation and review of 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

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
  2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2013 (Attachment C.2)
  3. Out of School Suspension Report for September 2013 (Attachment C.3)
  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from September 19, 2013 to October 23, 2013. (Attachment C.4)
  5. Resolution to approve the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment C.5)
  6. Resolution to approve submission of the Pomona School Self-Assessment for Determining HIB Grades to the Department of Education.
  7. Resolution to approve the School Safety Plan for the Galloway Township Middle School. (Attachment C.6)

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  8. Resolution to enter into agreement with Galloway Township Office of Emergency Management for Galloway Township Middle School to serve as a township shelter during disasters and large scale emergencies that could affect all or portions of Galloway Township. (Attachment C.7)

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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

    Student ID #

    School

    Dates

    902131

    GTMS

    September 24, 2013 for up to 60 days; 10 hours per week due to hospitalization and doctor note

    908217

    Reeds Road

    September 30, 2013 not to exceed 15 days; 10 hours per week pending evaluation

    905547

    Roland Rogers

    October 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013; 10 hours per week due to doctor note

    905146

    Roland Rogers

    2013-2014 school year as needed; twenty hours per every ten cumulative days absent; per I.E.P.

  2. 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:

    3. School

    Student ID #

    Effective Date

    Grade

    Arthur Rann

    910197

    2013-2014 School Year

    2
  3. Resolution to approve the following Grand Canyon University Fieldwork for the 2013-2014 school year for 15-20 hours of Observation during the month of October.
    Student Cooperating Teachers School/Grade # of Hours
    Toyetta Smith Kathy Warren Reeds Road/5th 20
    Kelly Shenk
    Connie Biesecker JoanMarie Esposito Roland Rogers/LLD 15
  4. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University Fieldwork placement for the Spring 2014 semester.
    Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade Dates
    Carly Somers Karen Wagner Roland Rogers/LLD 1/1/14 -
    3/3/14
  5. Resolution to approve Think Day Team students from the Galloway Township Middle School to attend the 6th Annual Quiz Bowl at St. Augustine Preparatory School on October 22, 2013. Admissions costs of $85.00: Account #11-401-100-610-16-00; Transportation costs of $229.70: Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
  6. Resolution to approve four students and four staff members from the Galloway Township Middle School to attend a Special Olympics Golf Outing being held at Mount View Golf Course in Trenton on October 24, 2013. Transportation costs will be paid by Special Olympics.
  7. Resolution to approve volunteer students from Galloway Township Middle School to visit Spring Village at Galloway from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Fridays as listed below. Transportation will be provided by staff with parental permission.

    8. November 15, 2013

    February 7, 2014

    December 13, 2013

    March 14, 2014

    January 17, 2014

    April 4, 2014
  8. Resolution to approve members of the GTMS Drill / Step Team to attend the "Step Up Ur Game" Step Conference on November 2, 2013. Transportation will be provided by the advisor with parental permission. Registration fee will be paid by the student activity fund.
  9. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School URSA students to attend a National College Fair in Atlantic City on November 14, 2013. Transportation costs will be paid by the student activity fund.
  10. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School 2013-2014 Fall Sports Schedule (Attachment D.1)

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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 and the Finance Committee:

1.Resolution to accept the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2013, 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, 2013.
(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 2013 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, 2013. (Attachment E.6)

5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of September 30, 2013 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. 6:20-2.13(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(s) of September 30, 2013. (Attachment E.7)
7. Resolution to approve the October Bill List - 2013-2014 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
8. Resolution to ratify approval and submission for the 2012 - 2013 Non-Public Completion report to New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment E.9)
9. Resolution to approve the submission of the 2012-2013 NCLB Final Expenditure Report: (Attachment E.10)
Grant Expenditures
Title I $ 551,854
Title II A $ 78,003
Title III $ 37,440
10. This resolution was omitted.
11. Resolution to close an inactive board of education bank account (#981033541 | "Extra-Curricular Account") and transfer the residual balance of $1.36 to the district's general account.
12. Resolution to approve Atlantic County Audio-Visual Aids Technology Center's education program for the 2013 - 2014 school year at a cost of $10,648.08. Account #11-000-223-890-00-00
13. Resolution to approve Reeds Road student #910060 to attend YALE-Mullica campus beginning October 21, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $298.50 per diem (151 days x $298.50=$45,073.50)
Acct.#11-000-100-566-00-02
14. Resolution to approve and add Shore Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. to the 2013 - 2014 evaluator list for psychiatric evaluations at $450 per evaluation.
Account #11-000-219-390-00-02
15. Resolution to approve the agreement for professional services between Burlington County Special Services School District and Galloway Township Public Schools Board of Education. (Attachment E.11)
Transportation:
16. Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2013 - 2014 school year. (Attachment E.12)
Account # 11-000-270-515-00-00
17. Resolution to approve the transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for 2013 - 2014 year. (Attachment E.13)
Account # 11-000-270-513-00-00

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Other:
18. Resolution to acknowledge review and discussion of (1) the Review of the Application for State School Aid and the Review of District Report of Transported Students as of October 14, 2011 and (2) the Review of Extraordinary Aid for Special Education Costs - FY 2011-2012 as submitted by the State of New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) dated September 30, 2013, 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. (Attachment E.14)

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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:
Informational Item:

  • Project update for district schools

1. Resolution to approve Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) N.J.A.C. 6:A:26-A for the 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 school years. This document will be filed as required with the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment F.1)

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

  • Sport Related Events

  1. PAL has requested the use of Reeds Road School's gym on Monday, October 21, 2013 and Monday, October 28, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm for basketball tryouts.
    (Administrative approval was granted.)

  2. PAL has requested the use of GTMS' gym on Monday, October 28, 2013 and Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm for girls' basketball tryouts.
  3. PAL has requested the use of GTMS' gym on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm & Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm beginning Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and ending Wednesday, April 30, 2014 for volleyball.

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H. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Anna Schenauer, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, with regret, effective June 30, 2014. Mrs. Schenauer has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 28 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Eileen Mason, Child Study Team secretary, with regret, effective December 1, 2013. Mrs. Mason has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 11 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  3. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Barbara Ten Eyck, food service worker at Roland Rogers Elementary School, with regret, effective February 2, 2014. Ms. Ten Eyck 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 family.
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  4. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Linda Meyer, food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective October 2, 2013.

  5. Resolution to approve Katie Kuras as a second grade teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 10/29/13 - 1/31/14 $44,984 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $45,684 (pro-rated); Degree BA; Account #11-120-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

  6. Resolution to approve Roxanne Shreaves as a classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Level 2: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 $32,420; Level 3: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $33,441; Degree BA; Account #11-204-100-106-46-SA (new position; included in FY14 budget)
  7. Resolution to approve Cory Tucciarone as a classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Level 1: 10/29/13 - 1/31/14 $34,074.60 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $34,912.74 (pro-rated); Certificate; Account #11-000-217-100-15-SA (new position)

  8. Resolution to approve Anthony Sawyer as a part-time custodian at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Level 1: 10/29/13 - 1/31/14 $19,704.38 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $20,460.63 (pro-rated); 5 hours per day; Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)

  9. Resolution to approve Grace Stepinski as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Level 1: 10/29/13 - 1/31/14 $11.11 per hour; 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $11.24 per hour; 3 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-45-SA (replacement position)
  10. 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)
  11. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 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
    Courtney Foster Certified $80.00 per day
    Josephine Bellina Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Leah Corbett Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Emily Ivins Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    David Nelson Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Samantha Rada Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Nancy Schweizer Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Melissa Sherrer Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Patricia Thompson Non-Certified $75.00 per day
  12. Resolution to approve the following substitutes for the Child Care Program effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 for the 2013-2014 school year; Salary: $12.00 per hour (door monitor); $15.00 per hour (support staff);
    Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA

    Tammy Brown

    Bea Jenkins

    Sandy Cain

    Kimberly Schaffer

    Dawn Houseworth
  13. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
    Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

    Irma Madrid

    Vincentine Stonerod
  14. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodian for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
    Account # 11-000-262-110-SB-SA

    Coleen Donohoe
  15. Resolution to approve the following substitute food services workers for the 2013-2014 school year effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA

    Gladys Costillo

    Rosanna Ritson

    Rhondala Groeber
  16. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Donna McAvoy, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
    9/30/13 - 11/1/13 without pay; with benefits
    Returning 11/4/13
  17. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Ann Marie Donahue, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
    9/18/13 - 10/16/13 with pay; with benefits
    10/17/13 - 1/16/14 without pay; with benefits
    1/17/14 - 4/30/14 without pay; without benefits
    Returning 5/1/14

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    SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  18. Resolution to approve the following Teaching Learning Facilitators for Novice Teacher Trainings "not to exceed" 8 hours per person. Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

    Teaching Learning Facilitator

    Hourly Rate

    Christa Atkins

    $57.54

    Darlene Gilly

    $54.95
  19. Resolution to approve the following participants for Novice Teacher Trainings; "not to exceed" 8 hours per person; $27.00 per hour. Account # 11-000-223-104-00-SA

    Kelly Burke

    Karen Kupp

    Nicholas Cantatore

    Linda LeConey

    Elizabeth Cori

    Vincent Lupo

    Patrick Czar

    Diane McDevitt

    Brittany Hanselmann

    Tim Smith

    Fawn Ireland-Forbes
  20. Resolution to approve Terri Matise, classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary School, as the district braille transcriber for the 2013 - 2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 23, 2014. Stipend: $5,500.00 per year.
    Account #11-000-217-101-45-SA
  21. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School staff members for the Curriculum Expo and Technology Training; 2 hours per person; $37.00 per hour. Account #20-231-100-100-01-SA (NCLBTitle I)

    Dawn Burton

    Katie McAvey

    Angela Cappelluti

    MaryAnne Nigro

    Jackie Durazzi

    Patrick O'Keefe

    Karen Ewert

    Nicole Polisano

    Donna Ferrara

    Angela Ret

    Susan Folcher

    Mary Roman

    Ellen Franks

    Kimberly Schaffer

    Richard Garbutt

    Anna Schenauer

    Karen Giehl

    Regina Silver

    Karen Hanko

    Timothy Smith

    Carol Houck

    Carols Somers

    Ellen Kell

    Allie Stern

    Lynne Kinslow

    Danielle Sullivan

    Christina Lacontora

    Stefanie Tripician

    Erin Majane

    Helen Viscuglia

    Julie Mandes

    David Werner

    Alison Marcello

    Linda Wimberg
  22. Resolution to approve the following Smithville Elementary School Teachers for professional development in implementing the standards in writing; 1 hour per person; $27.00 per hour; Account #20-231-100-100-01-SA (NCLB Title I)

    Regina Silver

    Denise Dunn

    Shannon Tallman

    Dawn Burton

    Jenn Uthoff

    Julie Mandes

    MaryAnne Nigro

    Danielle Sullivan

    Kimberly Schaffer

    Mariah Alexander

    Allie Stern

    David Werner

    Karen Ewert

    Heather Silver

    Alison Marcello

    Helen Viscuglia
  23. Resolution to approve the following staff to conduct 192-193 Non-Public evaluations at the rate of $350.00 per evaluation; Account #20-507-100-101-00-SA (Chapter 193)
    Psychologists Social Workers LLDs
    Stephanie Kunicki Joe Conte Robbyn Scott
    Jessica Brower Michele Vansickle Peg Douglas
    Nicole Neville Dominic Mevoli Karen Galle
    Penny Reilly
  24. Resolution to approve Joanne Popeson to conduct case management duties for Non-Public evaluations; Hourly rate: $56.89 10/29/13 - 1/31/14; $57.50 2/1/14 - 6/30/14
    Account #20-507-100-101-00-SA or #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)
  25. Resolution to approve the following staff to conduct case management duties for out-of-district public evaluations; Account #20-250-100-100-01-SA (IDEA)

    Psychologist Hourly Rate

    Social Worker Hourly Rate

     


    $36.83 2/1/14 - 6/30/14

     

    Joe Conte $41.24 10/29/13 -1/31/14
    $43.25 10/29/13 - 1/31/14
  26. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Galloway Township Middle School Builder's Club; "not to exceed" 22.5 hours per person; Stipend: $34.59 per hour; Account #11-401-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

    Lynne Donahue

    Patti Yamaguchi
  27. Resolution to approve the following teachers as substitutes for the Fall 2013 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students. Stipend: $37.00 per hour; Account #61-990-320-101-00-SA

    28. Brittany Hanselmann

    Jen Schaab

I. POLICY
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Policy #5123.00 Galloway Township Public School District Title I District-Wide
    Parental Involvement (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted)
    (Attachment I.1)
  2. Policy #5123.01 Arthur Rann Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement
    (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.2)
  3. Policy #5123.02 Reeds Road Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement
    (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.3)
  4. Policy #5123.03 Roland Rogers Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement
    (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.4)
  5. Policy #5123.04 Smithville Elementary School Title I Parental Involvement
    (Second Reading; Changes Highlighted) (Attachment I.5)
  6. Policy #5123.05 Galloway Township Middle School Title I Parental Involvement

(New Policy) (Second Reading) (Attachment I.6)

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J. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
*November 18 Monday Workshop/Regular GTMS 7:00 pm
*combined meeting

K. SPECIAL EVENTS

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

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