A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
(There are no communications at this time.)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Prashit Parikh, 8th grade student at Galloway Township Middle School and Secretary of Ecology for the Student Council.
2. Congratulations to Lillynn Custodio who won First Place for Atlantic County in the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey's 2013 Species on the Edge Art and Essay Contest.
Congratulations also to Ms. Emery Keeler, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School.
3. Congratulations to the following members of the Galloway Township Middle School's
Drill / Step Team who won First Place in the Middle School Division in the New Jersey /
Pennsylvania Championship in East Orange, New Jersey. Congratulations also to Ms.
Monica Lucas, Team Advisor.
Kobe Allen Arooj Malik
Tatiana Beaufils Kayla Miller
Jaylah Brooks Billy Meyer
Shania Buster Alexia Morales
Jessica Dagene Luz Jaynese Ortiz
Naysha Garcia Alexis Owens
Tiaria Gunn Marquel Robinson
Kaliyah Harvey Christina Rocha
Aniyah Hood Justin Roman
Imani Hood Noel Solomon
Joshonda Johnson Shayanne Super
Zahir Lewis Jayda Tennant
Nic'Qwanna Watts
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of April 30, 2013 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for April, 2013 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from April 12, 2013 through May 9, 2013. (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on April 15, 2013 for the reporting period from March 15, 2013 through April 11, 2013.
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C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Julie Fields, 12 month secretary at Smithville Elementary School, with regret, effective July 1, 2013. Ms. Fields has been employed by the Galloway Township 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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2. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Allyson Grecco, 4th grade Special Education teacher at Reeds Road School as follows:
9/3/2013 - 10/18/2013 - with pay, with benefits
10/21/2013 - 11/27/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 12/2/2013
3. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Heather Martin, Physical Education teacher at Galloway Township Middle School as follows:
5/27/2013 - 6/19/2013 - with pay, with benefits
Returning 9/3/2013
4. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Karen Hammerer Devine, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
9/3/2013 - 10/18/2013 - with pay, without benefits
10/21/2013 - 2/8/2014 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 3/3/2014
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5. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Meghan Bruscato, 3rd grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
9/9/2013 - 10/18/2013 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 10/21/2013
6. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Anita Struble, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
9/9/2013 - 11/29/13 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 12/2/2013
7. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Lauren O'Neill, 3rd grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
9/3/2013 - 12/31/13 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 1/2/2014
8. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Catherine Watkins, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School as follows:
9/9/2013 - 10/18/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 10/21/2013
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9. Resolution to approve the following job descriptions (first reading): (Attachment C.1)
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Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools
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Confidential Secretary to the School Business Administrator / Board Secretary
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Confidential Secretary to the Human Resources Manager
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Instructional Data / Curriculum Secretary
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Data Processing Technician
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Receptionist Child Care / Community Education / Facilities Secretary
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Student Registration Clerk / Supervisor Secretary
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10. Resolution to re-employ principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and director
for the 2013-2014 school year effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014,
final assignments to be determined - See attached list - Attachment C.2
11. Resolution to re-employ teaching personnel for the 2013-2014 school year effective
September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, final assignments to be determined.
See attached list - Attachment C.3
12. Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2013-2014 school year effective
September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, final assignments to be determined.
See attached list - Attachment C.4
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
13. Resolution to approve Denise Macrina as food service manager at Galloway Township
Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year effective May 1, 2013 through June 30,
2013. Salary: $34,061.40 (pro-rated); Account #60-910-310-110-00-SA
(leave replacement until 6/30/13).
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION
14. Resolution to approve the following members of the Affirmative Action Team for meetings beyond the regular day. Stipend: $27 / per hour;
Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA
Jose Diaz Jane Quo
Maurice Gallagher Kewy Santana
Kathy Geib Jill Tapper
David Martin
15. Resolution to approve Heather Silver as a substitute teacher for the Summer Learning Program.
Stipend: $80 per day; Account #20-233-100-100-XX-SA
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School URSA 8th grade students
to attend a year-end recognition luncheon on June 3, 2013 at Gourmet Italian Restaurant.
(Transportation - bus donated by Integrity.)
2. Resolution to approve Arthur Rann Elementary School's 4th grade students to go to the
Annual Community Service Project at Veterans Park on May 17, 2013. (No cost)
3. Resolution to approve 12 Galloway Township Middle School students to go to the Oudoor
Ropes Course in Medford, NJ on May 14, 2013. Transportation funded by AtlantiCare grant.
4. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School 8th grade students to go to
Outdoor World for their Annual Trip. Transportation funded by FSA.
5. Resolution to approve home instruction for Pomona pre-school student, R.O., special
education, for a total of 8 hours (provided during transition to Special Services School).
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
6. Resolution to approve home instruction for tuition out student, K.A., special education,
10 hours, beginning May 7, 2013 to May 13, 2013. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
7. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School Spring Sports Schedule.
(Attachment D.1)
8. Resolution to approve a 15 hour placement for Grand Canyon University student,
Kristina Campbell, with teacher of ESL, Jeanne Rethy.
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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:
1. Resolution authorizing the Galloway Township Public School District to enter into a cooperative pricing unit.
Resolution for Member Participation in a
Cooperative Pricing System
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40a:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for administration; and
WHEREAS, the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC), hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency" has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services;
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2013 the governing body of the Galloway Township Public School District, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
TITLE
This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Galloway Township Public School District
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
CONTRACTING UNIT
The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.
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2. Resolution to approve the 2013-2014 contract for Action Janitorial to provide lawn / grounds keeping, alternate weeding, trimming and mulch at a cost of $7,200 and price per cut is $1,838 x 30 cuts for a total cost of $55,140. Account #11-000-262-420
One other bid received: Done Right Landscaping Mulch, weed, and trim $ 7,500
Price per cut $1,900 x 30 $57,000
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2. Resolution to approve the New York Life Insurance Company as a life insurance provider to District employees at no cost to the district, for the 2013 - 2014 school year.
3. Resolution to approve Southern Regional Institute & ETTC for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $11,199.50. (Total amount for 2012 -2013 school year was $11,339.25) Account #11-000-223-890-00-00
4. Resolution for the 2013-2014 school year that in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Administrative Code, Section 6A:23-4.5(a)(20) that Galloway Board of Education agrees and consents YALE School, North, Inc. and YALE School, East, Inc. is not required to charge District students for any paid or reduced meals furnished by YALE to the students.
4. Resolution authoring 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 the2012- 2013 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:
American Kitchen Machinery & Repair Co., Inc. $21,029.58
Grainger Equipment, Inc. $28,212.33
Loving Care Agency, Inc. $23,107.00
Nardone Bros. Baking $25,382.17
Paragon Consulting Services $51,830.80
Pechters of Southern New Jersey, LLC $20,539.73
Tony's Produce $16,048.08
Trebron Company, Inc. $17,748.50
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Special Education:
5. Resolution to approve preschool student, AW, to attend Atlantic County Special Services
School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning May 16, 2013 through June 30, 2013 in the
PSD Program at a cost of $5,261.48 ($34,200 divided by 182 days=$187.91 per diem X 28 days).
Acct. #11-000-100-565-00-02
6. Resolution to approve preschool student, R.O, to attend Atlantic County Special Services School
District, Mays Landing campus beginning May 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013 in the PSD
Program at a cost of $6,201.03 ($34,200 divided by 182 days=$187.91 per diem X 33 days).
Acct. #11-000-100-565-00-02
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Transportation:
6. Resolution to accept the completion of the second of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for 2012 -2013 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27- 11.2.
7. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-270-513-00-00
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TYPE OF CONTRACT
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ROUTE
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SCHOOL
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DAYS
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PER DIEM
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TOTAL
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Quoted
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To/From
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Sovereign Ave School
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33
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$100.00
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$ 3,300.00
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(1 student KA)
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(5/14/13 - 6/30/13)
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
(There are no facility items at this time)
G. POLICY
The Superintendent, along with the Policy Committee, recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Policy #5141.3 (second reading) (Attached to 4/22/13 Agenda as Attachment G.1)
Health Examinations and Immunizations
(This policy has been completely re-written - latest change is highlighted in red.)
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2. Policy #1410 (first reading - change highlighted in red) (Attachment G.2)
Local Units
3. Policy #5141.4 (first reading - change highlighted in red) (Attachment G.3)
Child Abuse and Neglect
4. Policy #5145.5 (first reading - change highlighted in red) (Attachment G.4)
Photographs of Pupils
5. Policy #5145.11 (first reading - change highlighted in red) (Attachment G.5)
Questioning and Apprehension
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following requests:
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The AC Outlaws baseball team has requested use of one of the district's fields
two days a week beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2013 through July 31, 2013.
(Majority of players are Galloway residents. Coach must contact Beth Stasuk,
Community Services Director for Galloway Township, for field assignment.)
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
May 20, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board 7:00 p.m. GTMS
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Concerts
May 14 Arthur Rann Elementary School 7:00 p.m.
May 15 Smithville Elementary School Chorus 7:00 p.m.
May 16 Roland Rogers Spring EXPO and Concert 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
May 21 Reeds Road Elementary School 7:00 p.m.
May 23 Smithville Elementary School Band 7:00 p.m.
May 29 GTMS Band and Chorus 7:00 p.m.
June 6 Retirement Celebration (Carriage House) 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Using Student Growth Percentiles
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Michael Hinman 4/29/13 Travel: $54.56 11-000-223-580
(Administrative approval granted prior to Board meeting)
Activity: NJASA / NJAPSA Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Thomas Hand 5/20/13 Registration: $149.00 20-250-200-500-00-00
Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Showcase Celebration
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Dr. Wm. Zipparo 6/7/13 Travel: $46.00 (carpool) 11-000-223-580-45-01
Kara Manzo " (carpool)
Jessica Brauer " "
Allison Grecco " "
Paula Junker " Travel: $43.40 20-086-100-600-16-00
Christine Fuhs " (carpool)
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Informational Items:
Activity: School Breakfast Program Training
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 5/21/13 None
Activity: NJTAPP Statewide Panel Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses
Terry Dougherty 6/5/13 None
Activity: NJEA Media Training for County Teacher of the Year
Staff Name Date Expenses
Terry Dougherty 6/6/13 None
Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Showcase Celebration
Staff Name Date Expenses
Elizabeth Elevich 6/9/13 None
Activity: A Professional Development Guide
Staff Name Date Expenses
Cheryl R. Downey 6/13/13 None
Activity: School Law, Governance, Ethics and Current School Law - Staff Rights and Responsibilities
Staff Name Date Expenses
Kevin Lightcap 7/25 & 8/1/13 None
L. OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution to cancel the June 24, 2013 Board of Education meeting and hold a
Workshop / Action / Regular meeting on June 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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M. NEW BUSINESS
N. PUBLIC COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Student matters - HIB
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Negotiations - GTEA