Workshop/Action Meeting August 19, 2013

A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter from Pamela J. Castellanos, QSAC Coordinator, to Superintendent regarding approval of QSAC district improvement plan (DIP).
  2. Letter from Sara Faurot Crowley, Director of Alumni Relations at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, awarding Terry Dougherty with the Stockton's College School of Education Professional Achievement Award.

B. PRESENTATIONS

  1. School Self-Assessment for Determining HIB Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act - Presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed. D., Superintendent

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment C.1)
  2. Student Enrollment Report as of June 19, 2013 (Attachment C.2)
  3. Out of School Suspension Reports for June 2013 (Attachment C.3)
  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from June 14, 2013 to June 19, 2013. (Attachment C.4)
  5. Resolution to approve submission of the School Self-Assessment for Determining HIB Grades to the Department of Education.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  6. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on June 17, 2013 for the reporting period from May 10, 2013 to June 13, 2013.

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  7. Resolution to approve the Full Time School Principal Waiver Request for a full time non-teaching principal for the school year for Arthur Rann Elementary School and Pomona Pre-School. (Attachment C.5)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  8. Resolution to congratulate Erik Joseph Ebinger on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Erik's Eagle Court of Honor was held on August 10, 2013.

  9. Resolution to congratulate Aaron Paul Zimmerman on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Aaron's Eagle Court of Honor is tentatively scheduled for October 17, 2013.

  10. -PUBLIC COMMENT-

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, #906519, special education (due to illness/dr. note) ten hours per week for July 2013. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
  2. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College Fall Fieldwork for the 2013-2014 school year:
    Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade
    Katherine Wolgamot Johanna O'Brien Arthur Rann/4th Grade
  3. Resolution to approve the following Liberty University Student Teacher for the Fall Semester for the 2013-2014 school year:
    Student Cooperating Teacher School/Grade
    Richard DiMauro Alison Marcello Smithville/2nd Grade
  4. 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:

  5. School

    Student ID #

    Effective Date

    Grade

    Reeds Road

    905537

    September 1, 2013

    5th

    Roland Rogers

    909121

    September 1, 2013

    1st

    Roland Rogers

    909120

    September 1, 2013

    3rd

    Roland Rogers

    909119

    September 1, 2013

    6th

-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:

1. Resolution to approve submission of the FY2013 - 2014 NCLB Consolidated Sub grant as follows:

Title I $ 413,244
Title II Part A 65,885
Title III 39,652
Title III Immigrant 13,580

Total Allocation $ 532,361

The following staff are funded as follows:
Title
Kaitlin Ann Dougherty Arthur Rann (9/1/13 - 12/31/13)

Brittany Hanselmann Arthur Rann (1/1/14 - 6/30/14)

Leighann Scull Reeds Road
Patrick Czar Roland Rogers
Elizabeth Cori Smithville
Title IIA
Christa Atkins TLF

2. Resolution to approve submission of the FY2013 - 2014 IDEA grant as follows:
IDEA Basic $ 872,927
IDEA PreK $ 36,272
3. Resolution to accept additional Education Jobs Funds (Ed Jobs) of $2,045 and apply these funds to the 2012-2013 school year budget as directed by the NJDOE. The district received notification of this award on June 26, 2013.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Special Education:

4. Resolution to approve 1:1 bus aide for Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, for student #909507 from September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost of $12,048.75. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

5.Resolution to approve of the 2013-2014 Commission for the Blind contracts beginning September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 for the following students: Account #11-000-216-320-00-02
Student: #906880 $1,750 Level of Service: 1 Student: #902530 $11,750 Level of Service: 3

6. Resolution to approve Starlight Pediatric Homecare Agency for the 2013-2014 evaluator list for nursing services up to 8 hours per day for preschool student, #909507, at Atlantic County Special Services School District from September 4, 2013 to June 23, 2014. (8 hrs. a day x $50 per hr. = $400 per day X 182 days = $72,800) Account # 11-000-217-320-00-02

RN $50.00 per hour
LPN $40.00 per hour

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Transportation:
7. Resolution to approve transportation contract for Atlantic County Special Services for the 2013- 2014 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00
Type of Contract

8. Resolution to approve ESY transportation contracts for Greater Egg Harbor School District for the 2013-2014 school year. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RE-

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER DIEM

PER DIEM

TOTAL

NEWAL

ROUTE

ROUTE

AIDE

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY01

19

$ 220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY02

19

$ 220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

X

GEH12B

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY03

19

$ 232.22

$50.00

$5,362.18

X

GEH12B

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY04

19

$ 232.22

$50.00

$5,362.18

X

GEH12B

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY05

19

$232.22

$50.00

$5,362.18

X

GEH12B

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY06

19

$232.22

$50.00

$5,362.18

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY07

19

$220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY08

19

$220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY09

19

$220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

X

GEH13A

ESY

Reeds Road

RREY10

19

$ 220.00

$45.00

$5,035.00

Joiner

GEH13C

ESY

Coastal COA06

COA1-EY

30

$ 992.84

1 student (NH)

Joiner

GEH13B

ESY

YALE-CH

YLCH-EY

30

$ 3,200.00

1 student

(RM)

Joiner

GEH13D

ESY

YALE ATL

YLA-EY

30

$ 2,055.00

1 student (PB)

Joiner

GEH13C

ESY

AC School

SAS-EY

15

$ 1,886.40

1 student (KA)

Joiner

ESY

Davenport

JB13-EY

15

$ 2,250.00

X

GEH13

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL01

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL02

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL03

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL04

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL05

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL06

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL07

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL08

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL09

16

$ 198.00

$3,168.00


9. Resolution to approve transportation contracts for Greater Egg Harbor School District for the 2013-2014 school year. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00

Out-of-District Travel:

10. Resolution to approve to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities:

Activity: Introduction to Teasing & Bullying Training
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:
Nicole Fedeli 10/3/2013 Travel: $70.00 11-000-230-580-00-00
Kandi Hayden (2 drivers)
Dawn Mollenkopf
Johanna O'Brien
Lindsay Zabellski

Activity: 2013 FEA/NJPSA/NJASDD Fall Conference
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account:
Robin Moore, Ed. D. 7/1/2013 Registration: $225.00 11-000-230-580
Travel: $50.00

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
1. Resolution to approve the submission of the following 2013-14 Facilities Applications to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.

  • Dual Usage

School Room Usage
Arthur Rann Elementary School 1 Intervention, Portable Dividers 4' X 6'
16 English Language Learners (ELL)
Portable Dividers 4' X 6', file cabinets
42 Intervention, Portable Dividers 4' X 6'
44 Intervention, Portable Dividers 4' X 6'
2. Resolution to approve the submission of project documents for the following projects:

  • Roofing Replacement at Roland Rogers Elementary School
  • Roofing Replacement at Smithville Elementary School
  • Fire Alarm Replacement at Smithville Elementary School
  • Fire Alarm Replacement at Reeds Road Elementary School
  • Fire Alarm Replacement at Roland Rogers Elementary School

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, PC be authorized to submit applications for a Regularly Operating District (ROD) Grant for the above projects to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an amendment to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Item:

  • Update on summer projects at the Arthur Rann Elementary School

G. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

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

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Nina L. Tillett, classroom assistant at Roland Rogers School, with regret, effective June 20, 2013. Ms. Tillett has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 12 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Janet H. Scepansky, classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Scepansky has worked in the Galloway Township Public School District for 14 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

  3. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to resign from Jessica Kriegner, 6th grade teacher at Reeds Road School, effective August 2, 2013.


    -PUBLIC COMMENT-
  4. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Christina Bauer, classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School as follows:
    9/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 - without pay, with benefits
    Returning 1/2/2014
  5. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Stephanie Pross, 5th grade teacher at Roland Rogers Schools as follows:
    9/3/2013 - 11/29/2013 - without pay, with benefits
    Returning 12/2/2013
  6. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Doris Pincus, custodian at Arthur Rann School as follows:
    9/9/2013 - 11/29/2013
    Returning 12/2/2013

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

    RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  7. Resolution to approve Jordan Brown as a school speech therapist at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 4: 9/1/13 to 1/31/14 - $51,257 (pro-rated); Step 5: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $52,732 (pro-rated); Degree MA+30; Account #11-000-216-101-16-SA (replacement position)
  8. Resolution to approve Debbie Kita as a part-time intervention teacher at Roland Rogers School for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 3: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $34,424.06 (pro-rated); Step 4 - 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $35,293.56 (pro-rated); Degree BA+15; Account #11-230-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)
  9. Resolution to approve Patrick Czar as a part-time intervention teacher at Roland Rogers School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $33,288.16 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 06/30/13 $33,806.16 (pro-rated); Degree BA; Account #20-231-100-100-46-SA (NCLB Title I) (replacement position)
  10. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Cori as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $33,288.16 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $33,806.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #20-231-100-101-48-SA NCLB Title I) (replacement position)
  11. Resolution to approve Kelly L. Burke as a 1st grade teacher at Arthur Rann School year effective September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $48,388; Step 2: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $49,288; Degree: MA; Account #11-120-10-101-15-SA (replacement position)
  12. Resolution to approve Kristin Garbutt as a 6th grade teacher at Reeds Road School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 2: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $46,319; Step 3: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $47,219; Degree: BA+15; Account #11-130-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)
  13. Resolution to approve Tina Gomez as a Spanish teacher at Galloway Township Middle School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 6: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $49,956; Step 7: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $51,463; Degree: MA; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

  14. Resolution to approve Kelly Zul as a part-time ESL teacher at Arthur Rann School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $34,128.06 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $34,646 (pro-rated); Degree: BS +15; Account #20-241-100-100-15-SA (NCLB Title III) (new position)
  15. Resolution to approve Kaitlin Ann Dougherty as a part-time intervention teacher at Arthur Rann School year effective September 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $33,288 (pro-rated); Degree: BS; Account #20-231-100-101-15-SA (NCLB Title I) (leave position)
  16. Resolution to approve Britney Baumgartel as a 3rd grade inclusion teacher at Reeds Road School year effective September 1, 2013 through January 3, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 -1/3/14 - $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-101-45-SA (leave position)
  17. Resolution to approve Nicole Sweiderk as a 4th grade inclusion teacher at Reeds Road School year effective September 1, 2013 through December 4, 2013. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 12/4/13 - $44,984; (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-213-100-101-45-SA (leave position)
  18. Resolution to approve Sharon Foley as a classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $34,074; 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $34,912.74; Degree BA; Account #11-000-217-101-40-SA (replacement position)
  19. Resolution to approve Jenny Schaab as a classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 2: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $34,257.60; Step 3: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $35,278.74; Degree: BA; Account #11-190-100-106-16-SA (replacement position)
  20. Resolution to approve Cory Tucciarone as a part-time kindergarten classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $24,339 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $24,937.40 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (replacement position)
  21. Resolution to approve Jennifer Nash as a 10 month secretary at Arthur Rann School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $32,831; 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $33,868; Account # 11-000-240-105-15-SA (replacement position)
  22. Resolution to approve Lesley Wright as a part-time 10 month library secretary at Arthur Rann School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $21,888.43 (pro-rated); Step 2: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $22,696 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-105-15-SA (replacement position)
  23. Resolution to approve Yaitza Plaud as a part-time 10 month library secretary at Reeds Road School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $21,888.42 (pro-rated); 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $22,589.96 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-105-45-SA (replacement position)
  24. Resolution to approve Andranette Glover as a part-time food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1 - 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $11.11 per hour; 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $11.24 per hour; 3 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)
  25. Resolution to approve Tammy Pinter as a part-time food service worker at Galloway Township Middle School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 2: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 - $11.33 per hour; Step 3: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 - $11.68 per hour; 4.5 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)
  26. Resolution to approve Terry White as a part-time food service worker at Reeds Road School year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: Step 1: 9/1/13 - 1/31/14 $11.11 per hour; Step 2: 2/1/14 - 6/30/14 $11.46 per hour; 4.75 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)
  27. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 1, 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
    Justin Abate Certified $80.00 per day
    Kathryn Callaghan Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Katherina Contino Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Amy Cooper Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Tanyelle Johnson Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Yolanda Mazabel Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Danielle Oesterle Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Elisa Ramos Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Dawn Robinson Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Kristina Sabado Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Tommar Scott Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Jhonny Suxe Non-Certified $75.00 per day
    Amy Winterbottom Non-Certified $75.00 per day
  28. Resolution to approve Linda Calimer as a substitute nurse for the 2013 -2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $125.00 per day; Account #11-000-213-104-SB-SA
  29. Resolution to approve Loretta Rennie as a substitute food service worker for the 2013- 2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
  30. Resolution to approve Eduaydo Saba as a substitute custodian for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA

    POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

  31. Resolution to approve the following job descriptions: (first reading)

  32. (Attachment H.1)

    • Payroll Specialist
    • Secretary
    • Secretary - Child Study Team
    • Library Secretary

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve Barbara Somers as a teacher for the Summer Learning Program. Stipend: Hourly rate $39.36; Total not to exceed 15 hours; Account #20-243-100-100-00-SA (NCLB Title III) (replacement position)
  2. Resolution to approve Child Care Staff effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 for the 2013-2014 school year; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA:
  3. Site Coordinator with Teacher Certification and/or 4 Year Degree
    Stipend: $21.00 per hour
    Todd Loveland
    Roxanne Shreaves

    Site Coordinator with 60+ College Credits
    Stipend: $19.00 per hour
    Catherine Beshara
    Tina Hart
    Nurses with Appropriate License and NJ School Nurse Certificate
    Stipend: $18.00 per hour
    Linda Calimer
    Susan Flicker
    Helene Gentile
    MaryAnn Steinmann
    MaryBeth Wegman
    Child Care Support Staff/Substitutes
    Stipend: $12.00 per hour (Door Monitor); $15.00 per hour (Support Staff)

Patricia Akerlind

Marquerite Hofmann

Leigh Ann Scull

Linda Albrecht

Hope Konrady

Vickie Sharp

Patricia Angjelo

Greg Lick

Roxanne Shreaves

Linda Crowe

Karen Loatwall

Allie Stern

Matthew DaCosta Lobo

Todd Loveland

Lynn Stonnell

Sharon Delany

Calsel Malali

Nina Tillett

Joanna Dembowski

Nada Mason

Helen Vanikiotis

George Flicker

Kathleen Oliver

MaryBeth Wegman

Leslie Glickstein

Monica Pakenham

Kathleen Warren

Kim Gollub

Alyssa Rice

David Werner

Ruth Ann Handley

Jennifer Sawhill

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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

  1. Policy #3541.10 Transportation Routes and Services (second reading)
    (Changes highlighted in red) (Attachment I.1)

  2. Policy #4119.26/ Use of Social Networking Sites (first reading)

    #4219.26 (Entirely new policy) (Attachment I.2)

    -PUBLIC COMMENT-

J. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
August 26 Monday Regular GTMS 7:00 pm

  • Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm

September 16 Monday Workshop/Action GTMS 7:00 pm
September 23 Monday Regular GTMS 7:00 pm

K. SPECIAL EVENTS
Bus Driver Training August 27, 2013 GTMS Cafetorium 9:00 am
New Staff Orientation August 28 & 29, 2013 GTMS Cafetorium 8:00 am
First day for staff September 3, 2013
Guest Teacher Training September 4, 2013 GTMS 8:30 am
District-Wide Opening September 6, 2013 GTMS Cafetorium 7:45 am
Celebration/Staff
Development Day

Back to School Nights:
Reeds Road September 18, 2013 6:30 pm
Roland Rogers September 19, 2012 6:30 pm
Smithville September 24, 2013 TBD
Arthur Rann September 25, 2013 7:00 pm
GTMS September 26, 2013 6:00 pm

L. PUBLIC COMMENT

M. OLD BUSINESS

N. NEW BUSINESS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student matters/HIB

ADJOURNMENT

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