1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Recognition of the following staff members and community members who helped with the Smithville School's bus accident on March 29, 2012:
Staff Members:
Kim Alcorn
Alison Marcello
Carol Banks
Kim Monroe
Mark Bisignaro
Marilyn Moore
Joy Booye
Priscilla Muller
Angela Cappelluti
Mary Anne Nigro
Matt DaCostaLobo
Patrick O'Keefe
Jill Fernandez
Trisha Rotellini
Donna Ferrara
Anna Schenauer
Julie Fields
Heather Silver
Sue Flicker
Carol Somers
Jamie Gillespie
Christina Stamelos
Jennifer Glascock
Jennifer Uthoff
Dr. Kathie Hathaway
Helen Viscuglia
Carol Houck
Lauren Wheaton
Ellen Kell
Linda Wimberg
Julie Mandes
Lindsey Zabelski
Community Members
Connie Walls
Beth Reed
Josephine Laurenzano

2. Department of Education Update / Initiatives - Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

(This report was reviewed at the 4/16/12 meeting)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of March 30, 2012 (Attachment B.2)
(This report was reviewed at the 4/16/12 meeting)
3. Out of school suspensions for the month of March 2012 (Attachment B.3)
(This report was reviewed at the 4/16/12 meeting)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (Attachment B.4)
(This report was reviewed at the 4/16/12 meeting)
5.* Resolution to approve the application for and the acceptance of a 2011-2012 NJEA Pride Grant: "Preschool Garden Day Celebration" in the amount of $2,000 awarded to Helene Gentile, Jackie Ferguson and Sandy Varrelman at Pomona Pre-school. (A copy of the grant will be available at the meeting.)

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
The superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1.* Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Kathleen Williscroft, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective July 1, 2012. Mrs. Williscroft has
been a teacher in the Galloway School District for 29 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 Family Leave Request from Kevin P. Throckmorton, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows: 5/1/12 - 6/4/12 - without pay, with benefits

3.* Resolution to approve the leave of Kathy Williscroft, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:4/23/12 - 6/30/12 - with pay, with benefits

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4.* Resolution to approve Jessica Brower as a school psychologist at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective May 10, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $49,625 (pro-rated); Degree: MA+30; Step: 1;Account #11-000-219-104-45-SA (maternity leave replacement position)

5.* Resolution to approve Amy Croll-Johnson as a speech therapist for the district for the 2011-2012 school year effective May 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $60,045 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 11; Account #20-508-100-101-00-SA (replacement position)

6.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year effective April 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012 pending successful completion of
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
Lesley Wright Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Kelly Prohammer Certified $80.00 per day
Carl Ellinwood, Jr. Certified $80.00 per day

7.* Resolution to approve Samaya Johnson as a substitute custodian for the 2011-2012 school year effective April 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-11-00-SB-SA

8.* Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2011-2012 school year effective April 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
Debbie Deissler
Lesley Wright

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1.* Resolution to approve the Reeds Road School's 4^th grade to go to Absegami High School on April 25 and 26, 2012 for a hands-on cooperative Big Buddy activity with
the Advanced Shop Class to build birdhouses.
2.* Resolution to approve 8 GTMS 7^th and 8^th grade students to go to YMCA Camp in Medford sponsored by AtlantiCare on May 1, 2012 as a "thank you" for their help during the
Wellness Fair.
3.* Resolution to approve the following Montclair University fieldwork placement for for a Family Services Internship for 400 hours during the Fall 2012 semester
Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Stephanie Silver Kandi Hayden Reeds Road Guidance

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*Correction
As approved on the April 16, 2012 agenda, Galloway Township Middle School students will attend the annual 8^th grade trip to Outdoor World on June 6, 2012. (Rain date is June 7, 2012 not June 8^th)

*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 the Finance Committee and Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for March 31, 2012.
(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 March 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for March 31, 2012. (Attachment E.6)

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of March 31, 2012 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 Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of March 31, 2012. (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the April Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the April transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

8*. Resolution to approve the following transportation contract with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2011/2012 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT
RENEWAL	NEW	CONTRACT	TYPE OF	SCHOOL	ROUTE	DAYS	PER DIEM	TOTAL
			ROUTE
	XX	Quoted	to/from	Smithville		33	$160.00	$5,280.00
		(Priority)		(JC & KI 3/1 - 4/20/12)
	XX	Quoted	to/from	GTMS		33	$140.00	$4,620.00
		(Priority)		(SC 3/1-4/20/12)
	xx	Quoted	to/from	Smithville		36	$135.00	$4,860.00
		(Integrity)		(JC & KI 4/23 - 6/12/12)
	xx	Quoted	to/from	GTMS		36	$135.00	$4,860.00
		(Integrity)		(SC 4/23- 6/12/12)

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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

9.* Resolution to extend Inter-local Agreement for Maintenance of Vehicle and Equipment between Township of Galloway, Galloway Board of Education, and G4S Integrated Fleet Services LLC through December 31, 2012. (Attachment E.10)

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*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Informational Item:
Update for Job Site Meeting by Chairperson

G. POLICY
Resolution to approve the following policies:
1.* Policy 5123.01 Title I School Specific Parental Involvement / Arthur Rann Elementary School (first reading) Entirely new policy (Attachment G.1)
2.* Policy 5123.02 Title I School Specific Parental Involvement / Reeds Road Elementary School (first reading) Entirely new policy (Attachment G.2)
3.* Policy 5123.03 Title I School Specific Parental Involvement / Roland Rogers Elementary School (first reading) Entirely new policy (Attachment G.3)
4.* Policy 5123.04 Title I School Specific Parental Involvement / Smithville Elementary School (first reading) Entirely new policy (Attachment G.4)
5.* Policy #4111 / 4211 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (first reading) (State residency requirements updated / changes indicated in red) (Attachment G.5)

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
1.* Mainland Baptist Church has requested the use of the Roland Rogers gymnasium every Wednesday evening from May 2, 2012 through July 25, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for basketball.

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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
May 14, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 PM
May 21, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 PM

J. SPECIAL EVENTS

• April 28, 2012 Education Foundation "People of the Year" Dinner / Dance - The Carriage House 6:00 PM
• May 10, 2012 Spring Open House - GTMS 6:00- 8:00 PM
• June 2, 2012 Education Foundation 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run - Registration begins at 7:00 AM
• June 5, 2012 District Retirement Celebration - The Carriage House 5:00 PM
• June 12, 2012 GTMS Promotional Ceremonies 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30 PM

Spring Concerts

• May 9, 2012 GTMS Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble 7:00 PM
• May 15, 2012 Arthur Rann Elementary School 7:00 PM
• May 17, 2012 Roland Rogers Elementary School 6:30 PM
• May 22, 2012 Smithville Elementary School 7:00 PM
• May 22, 2012 Reeds Road Elementary School 7:00 PM
• May 30, 2012 Galloway Township Middle School 7:00 PM

K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
*Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Dr. Wm. Zipparo 5/11/12 Travel: $41.00 11-000-223-580-45-01

*Activity: Public / Non-Public 930-1030 Public / Charter / Choice
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Georgette Reeves 5/14/12 Travel: $16.74 11-000-251-580-00-00

*Activity: County Association Leadership "Meet Up"
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Robert Iannacone 4/27/12 Travel: $60.00 11-000-230-585-00-00

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Informational Items:
*Activity: Constituency Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Writing
Staff Name Date Expenses
Frank Soltys 4/20/12 None
Sara Brummett " "
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

*Activity: Garden State Co-op
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 5/15/12 None
(replaces 5/8/12)

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS
1.* Resolution to congratulate Collin Reece Wiener on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Collin's Eagle Court of Honor will be held on May 8, 2012.

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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Personnel - (Superintendent's Evaluation)

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.