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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
(There are no communications at this time.)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Matthew Sato, 8th grade student at Galloway Township Middle School and President of the Student Council and Elizabeth Ru, 8th grade student at Galloway Township Middle School and Vice-President of the Student Council.
2. Congratulations to the following students who participated in the South Jersey Elementary Honors Band Festival at Absegami High School on Saturday, May 4, 2013:
Reeds Road Elementary School - Band Director - Benjamin Fong
Alex Ntambwe
Tanner Klos
Brianna Man
Melina Luca
Roland Rogers Elementary School - Band Director - Michael Marano
Alannah Powers Dylan Petillo
Allyson Bigio Benjamin Spikol
Aspen Mazzatta Brian Shugarts
Ryan Jones
Smithville Elementary School - Band Director - Patrick O'Keefe
Alexandra Harrison Chloe Verderber
Anthony Nastasi Chloe Astin
Dakota Palumbo Jared Goldin
Kelly Tyrrell Yamin Miguel
Courtney Gaston
Arthur Rann Elementary School - Band Director - Samantha McLeod
Jaric Abadinas Ana Lopez
Alex Champion - Mattel Spencer O'Brien
Nick Garofolo Janvi Patel
3. Update on Achieve NJ / Teacher Evaluation - Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
(This report was reviewed at the 5/13/13 Board meeting)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of April 30, 2013 (Attachment B.2)
(This report was reviewed at the 5/13/13 Board meeting)
*(An additional page was provided for this meeting.)
3. Out of School Suspension Reports for April 2013 (Attachment B.3)
(This report was reviewed at the 5/13/13 Board meeting)
4. Resolution to approve the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period
April 12, 2013 through May 9, 2013 (Attached to 5/13/13 agenda as Attachment B.4)
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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.
C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
*1. Resolution to accept the resignation of Emily Keyser, food service worker at Reeds
Road Elementary School, effective May 24, 2013.
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*2. Resolution to re-employ 10 month secretaries for the 2013-2014 school year, final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.1
*3. Resolution to re-employ 12 month secretaries for the 2013-2014 school year, final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.2
*4. Resolution to re-employ food service personnel for the 2013-2014 school year, final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.3
*5. Resolution to re-employ maintenance / custodial staff for the 2013-2014 school year, final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.4
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
*6. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2012-2013 school year effective May 21, 2013 through June 30, 2013 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
Barbara Mason Certified $80.00 per day
Priscilla Muller Certified $80.00 per day
*7. Resolution to approve Donna Mangano as a substitute food service worker for the 2012-2013 school year effective May 21, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account #60-10-310-100-SB-SA
*8. Resolution to approve the following substitute custodians for the 2013-2014 school year effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-11-00-SB-SA
Pat Akerlind Sue Lewis
Christian Daniels Cansel Malali
Mickey Defeo Denise McKenna
Sean Desmond Ann Marie Mosella
Julie Gallagher Beth Massey
Stacey Gallagher Kathy Oliver
Angie Glover Elizabeth Otero
Dawn Houseworth Luis Ruiz
Steve Houseworth Diana Rodriguez
Carmen Hood Terry White
Sherry Wyld
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
*9. Resolution to approve the following staff members to work in the Special Education Extended School Year Program, July 1, 2013 through August 1, 2013 (June 27, 2013 needed for classroom prep). Salary is based upon the negotiated contract rate. Accounts #20-250-100-100-00-02 and
#21-251-100-100-00-SA (IDEA)
Teachers Hourly Rate Social Worker Hourly Rate
Swanson, Kristen $37.74 Conte, Joe $41.24
Hendrix, Katie $46.28
Alcorn, Kim $35.35 ESY Nurses
Apgar, Elizabeth $34.04 Covella-Wegman, Mary $46.28
Birkenstock, Rainer $42.86 Steinman, Mary Ann $43.84
Brown, Jen $39.36
Buck, Linda $44.88 Substitutes Per Day
Handley, Ruth Ann $54.38 Burke, Heather $80.00
DeFoney, Colleen $32.88 Rotellini, Trish $80.00
DeSantis, Kelly $36.41 Shenk, Kelly $80.00
Fackler, Pam $36.59
Fanelli, Laura $55.02
Gradziel, Lisa $36.93
Hoffman, Sally $44.23
Kerrigan, Sue $58.78
Lang, Patti $54.59
Lopez, Jessica $37.78
Massagli, Julianne $35.35
McAvey, Katie $39.36
Risley, Laura $32.56
Santo, Frank $35.68
Sharpe, Sarah-Ashley $34.99
Truppa, Jason $32.13
ESY Assistants Hourly Rate
Beshara, Katy $25.28
Quo, Jane $25.85
Ackerland, Russell $26.89
Bokunewicz, Ron $25.17
Brower, Jessica $26.89
Crowe, Linda $25.85
DaCostaLobo, Matt $25.85
Demarest, Carol $25.93
Dembowski, Joanna $25.36
Dornan, Bill $25.17
Eyde, Gillian $24.74
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ESY Assistants Hourly Rate
Elevich, Liz $26.89
Gillespie, Jessica $26.60
Glickstein, Leslie $25.85
Goldberg, Robyn $25.88
Hart, Tina $24.73
Jourdan, Jenn $26.89
Kuras, Katie $27.32
Loveland, Todd $25.14
Matise, Terri $27.36
McCreesh, Neil $26.89
Mitschele, Judy $26.89
Newman, Dave $26.89
Olley, Andrea $25.88
Rice, Alyssa $25.17
Romanelli, Theresa $25.14
Santoro, Brittany $26.89
Vanikiotis, Helen $25.88
Waldman, Tim $26.89
Walters, Diana $25.88
Zimmerman, Ed $26.89
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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
*1. Resolution to approve the following programs which will be conducted during
Summer 2013: (Attachment D.1)
Program Funding Location
Summer Learning NCLB Title I Galloway Township Middle School
Ready for K NCLB Title I All Elementary Schools
Extended School Year IDEA Reeds Road Elementary School
Summer Pops Parent/Guardian Galloway Township Middle School
Summer Theatre Parent/Guardian Galloway Township Middle School
*2. Resolution to approve 24 Galloway Township Middle School URSA students to go to
Absegami High School for a tour and presentation by Absegami Guidance Department on
May 16, 2013. (Administrative approval given prior to the Board meeting.)
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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.
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 April 30, 2013.
(Attachments E.1)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
(Attachments E.2)
Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)
Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4)
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2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for April 2013 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for April 30, 2013. (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
April 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.
5. Resolution to approve the Cash and Secretary's Report for the month of April 2013. (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the May Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the April transfers - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
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8. Resolution to approve that the Galloway Board of Education does not require Archway Schools, Atco, NJ, to charge students for reduced and or paid meals provided as part of their educational program for the 2013-2014 school year in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program regulations.
9. Resolution to approve amendment #1 of the FY2012-13 NCLB Consolidated Sub grant (including 11-12 carry-over) as follows:
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Title I |
$583,056 |
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Title II Part A |
86,246 |
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Title III |
45,315 |
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Total Allocation |
$714,617 |
This amendment is a result of an increase in the FICA/TPAF reimbursement that will be due back to the State of NJ at the end of the grant period.
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10. Resolution to approve the itinerant shared services agreement between the Board of Education of the Special Services School District, the Vocational School District of the County of Atlantic/Atlantic County Special Services School District, and the Galloway Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year. The Atlantic County Special Services School District shall provide to the Local District Itinerant / Shared Services for students to assist the Local District in fulfilling its responsibility in providing related services in accordance with applicable law. (Attachment E.10)
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:
Parking Lot and Storm Sewer Replacement at Arthur Rann Elementary School
1. Resolution to authorize the District's Architect of Record, Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins, Duthie PC, to prepare a revised Long Range Facilities Plan. This plan is required to be updated and submitted every five years to the NJDOE. The fee for this service is authorized at $6,200 as outlined in the firm's proposal. (Attachment F.1)
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2. Resolution to approve the following:
Resolution of the Board of Education of the
Galloway Township School District
In the County of Atlantic, New Jersey
For LRFP Reporting and Updating at the Galloway Township School District
To The New Jersey Department of Education
In order to meet the reporting and updating requirements that amendments for the district's Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) the Board of Education of the Galloway Township Public School District RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
To hereby request that the New Jersey Department of Education change the current status of the district's Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) from approved status to amendable status, and
To authorize the district's architect Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, PC, working in conjunction with the district's School Business Administrator, to perform the necessary amendments to update the district's Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) to meet the five year reporting requirement in accordance with the procedures set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education, and
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
To authorize the district's architect Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie PC, working in conjunction with the district's School Business Administrator, to submit the updated Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education.
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G. POLICY
The Superintendent, along with the Policy Committee, recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #1410 - Local Units
(second reading - change highlighted in red) (Attached to 5/13/13 Agenda as Attachment G.2)
2. Policy #5141.4 - Child Abuse and Neglect
(second reading - change highlighted in red) (Attached to 5/13/13 Agenda as Attachment G.3)
3. Policy #5145.5 - Photographs of Pupils
(second reading - change highlighted in red) (Attached to 5/13/13 Agenda as Attachment G.4)
4. Policy #5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension
(second reading - change highlighted in red) (Attached to 5/13/13 Agenda as Attachment G.5)
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
(There are no requests to use school facilities at this time.)
I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
June 4 NJQSAC Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. District Office
June 17 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. GTMS
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
May 21 Reeds Road Spring Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 23 Smithville Arts & Academics 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
May 23 Smithville Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 29 GTMS Band and Chorus Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 30 Smithville Chorus 7:00 p.m.
June 5 The Cultural Extravaganza at Reeds Road 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 6 District Retirement Celebration 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
at The Carriage House
Galloway Township Middle School Promotional Ceremonies:
June 19 Team E 4:00 p.m.
" Team G 5:30 p.m.
" Team F 7:00 p.m.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Teacher Recruitment Fair
Staff Name Date Expenses Account Number
*Jim Bruffy 5/18/13 Travel: $50.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
(Administrative approval granted prior to the Board meeting.)
Activity: New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Governmental Accounting and Auditing Conference
Staff Name: Date: Expenses: Account Number
*Tim Kelley 6/20/13 Registration: $244.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Travel: $50.00
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K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Activity: Garden State Co-Op
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 6/4/13 and 8/13/13 None
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
*1. Resolution to approve G.T.E.A. contract for the 2013-2016 school years.
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*2. RESOLUTION TO EDUCATE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
WHEREAS, a sustainable community recognizes that everything we need for our survival and well-being depends either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment; and
WHEREAS, all Galloway Township citizens have to learn how to live well in our community without impairing our community to sustain us over time, and we recognize that this knowledge is developed, in part, in our schools; and
WHEREAS, we understand that the students, faculty, staff, and administration of the Galloway Township Public Schools are essential members of our community and central to creating a strong and sustainable future for themselves and future generations; and
WHEREAS, we accept our responsibility to making sure that we have and will continue to have the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment; and
WHEREAS, we commit to honoring all our citizens and leaders with practices that guarantee a greener community and a sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council unanimously voted to bring forth this resolution to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, there are programs that will support school and community connections related to educating for sustainability. These may include teacher workshops, classroom presentations, and school projects, facilitated by the school district's liaison of the Go Green Sustainable Task Force of Galloway Township; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to educate for a sustainable future, Galloway Township Public Schools will join with Galloway Township and the local Go Green Team to provide the following:
1. Actions that support student participation in academic learning experiences dedicated to educating for sustainability;
2. Professional Development opportunities that will prepare teachers and administrators to educate for sustainability;
3. Sustainable practices related to school buildings and grounds, operations and maintenance procedures.
We do hereby recognize Galloway Township Public Schools as an agent to carry out our commitment to building sustainable communities through Education for Sustainability in the state of New Jersey.
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N. PUBLIC COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.