READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Proclamation from Donald Purdy, Mayor of Galloway Township, regarding NEA's Read Across America.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Alicia Jenkins and Shayla Murray, 8th grade Galloway Township Middle School Student Council Members, Secretaries of School Spirit.
2. Resolution to recognize Ryan Michael Kraemer, a student at Absegami High School, who
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting's highest rank.
3. Congratulations to the following fifth grade students from Smithville School who won
Honorable Mention in Toshiba's Exploravision Contest and their teacher Ms. Angela Ret:
Aysha Sohail
Sydney Mullin
4. Presentation - District Test Report Part II / Curriculum and Assessment Update
Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent; Betty Napoli and Michael Hinman, Supervisors
of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attoney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of February 28, 2013 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for February, 2013 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from
February 8, 2013 to March 14, 2013. (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Report presented to the Board on February 11, 2013 for the reporting period from
January 25, 2013 to February 7, 2013. (Attachment B.5 on 2/25/13 agenda)
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 Kimberly Gollub, teacher at
Smithville Elementary School, with regret, effective June 30, 2013. Ms. Gollub
has been a teacher in the Galloway School District for twenty-five years and her
dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire
school family.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Barbara Murphy, custodian
at Roland Rogers Elementary School, with regret, effective February 28, 2013.
Ms. Murphy has worked in the Galloway School District for twelve years and
her commitment to helping to make the school facilities the best they can be is
appreciated by our entire school family.
3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Jamie Caffarelli, classroom
assistant at Pomona Preschool, effective March 8, 2013.
4. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Timothy Johnson, part-time
custodial worker, effective March 7, 2013.
5. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Juli Dunkelberger, speech teacher
at Pomona Preschool, as follows:
5/1/2013 - 5/30/2013 - with pay, with benefits
5/31/2013 - 6/30/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 9/1/2013
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
6. Resolution to approve Kelly Ann McGrail as a part-time special education resource room
teacher 5.18 hours per day five days per week at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the
2012-2013 school year effective March 18, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Degree: MA; Step: 1; Salary: $35,807.12 (pro-rated); Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA
(new position)
7. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year
effective March 19, 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
David Hayes Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Nicole Scribner Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Michael Richter Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Jessica Devlin Non-Certified $75.00 per day
8. Resolution to approve Luis Ruiz as a substitute custodian for the 2012-2013 school year
effective March 19, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
9. Resolution to approve the following faculty and staff to work in the ASK extended day
program:
Stipend for certified teachers: $37/hour not to exceed 80 hours per teacher;
Stipend for classroom assistants: $24/hour not to exceed 30 hours per assistant
ROLAND ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Title I Account #20-231-100-100-46-SA
Jill Gosman Carly Somers Linda Crowe
Sherilyn Bishop Terry Moe Carol Demarest
Sheila James Heather Burke Alyssa Rice
Rose Farquharson
REEDS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Title I Account #20-231-100-100-45-SA
Meghan Bruscato Gregory Lick Brittany Santoro
Laura Fanelli Debra Quinn Frank Santo
Ruthann Handley Susan Simmons Kathy Warren
Jessica Kriegner Jennifer Tompkins Carol Zarrilli
Edward Zimmerman
ARTHUR RANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Title I Account #20-231-100-100-15-SA
Rebecca Zimmerman Diane Mooney Mary Sue McLaughlin
Jill Tapper Alison Gandolfi Marion Martin
Jen Sturgess Brittany Hanselmann Lynn Fitzpatrick
Renee Hall Priscilla Schultheis Cathy Clark
SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Title I Account #20-231-100-100-48-SA
Sue Folcher Christina Stamelos Kelly Prohammer
Ellen Kell Rich Garabutt Allie Stern
Katie McAvey Erin Fitzpatrick Jill Fernandez
Nicole Polisano Stefanie Tripician Lynne Kinslow
David Werner
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the 2012-2013 progress targets action plans for Reeds Road and
Roland Rogers Elementary Schools and the Galloway Township Middle School.
(Attachment D.1)
2. Resolution to approve the 2013-2014 One Year Preschool Program Plan Update.
(Attachment D.2)
3. Resolution to approve home instruction for Reeds Road student, J.P., regular education,
(due to illness) 20 hours of home instruction from February 12, 2013 to March 2, 2013.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
4. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, T.S., special education (due to
illness). Ten hours per week home instruction from February 19, 2013 to March 27, 2013.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
5. Resolution to approve home instruction for Reeds Road student, A.D., special education.
Twenty-four hours of home instruction. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
6. Resolution to approve four hours of home instruction for GTMS student, N.M., regular
education (per hospitalization). Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
7. Resolution to approve ten hours of home instruction for GTMS student, T.G., regular
education (per superintendent). Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
8. Resolution to approve the students from the following schools to go to Temple University
for adjudicated and instructional sessions with music professors on April 19, 2013:
School Cost funded by
Smithville Elementary School Student Activity Fund
Roland Rogers Elementary School Student Activity Fund
Reeds Road Elementary School Student Activity Fund; FSA/GTEA grant
Athur Rann Elementary School FSA / GTEA grant
9. Resolution to approve Pomona Preschool students to go to Storybook Land on May 30, 2013.
Admission and transportation funded by the following accounts:
Transportation Account #20-251-200-500-00-02
Special Education Acct. #20-251-100-800-00-02
Regular Education Acct.#11-190-100-890-40-00
10. Resolution to approve Pomona Preschool students to go to Cape May County Park and Zoo
on April 19, 2013. Admission and transportation funded by the following accounts:
Transportation Account #20-251-200-500-00-02
Special Education Acct. #20-251-200-800-00-02
Regular Education Acct.#11-190-100-890-40-00
Informational Item:
1. GTEA applied for an NJEA Pride Grant related to Earth Day.
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution for formal Board action, by the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley:
1. Resolution to approve submission of Amendment 1 to the 2012-2013 IDEA Basic and IDEA Pre- School grants:
IDEA Basic $986, 290
IDEA Pre K $ 50,392
2.Resolution to ratify Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Memorandum of Understanding between the Galloway Township Public Schools and the State of New Jersey represented by the Department of New Jersey and Human Services effective October 1, 2011through September 30, 2012. (Attachment E.1)
3. Resolution to approve the following DYFS placed students. The home district is to assume fiscal responsibilities and will be invoiced based on the 2012-2013 annual tuition rates.
4. Resolution to approve the following homeless student. The home district is to assume fiscal responsibilities and will be invoiced based on the 2012-2013 annual tuition rates.
Special Education:
5. Resolution to approve Rider University-Center for Reading and Writing for educational testing at $600, on an as needed basis, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account # 11-000-219-390-00-02
6. Resolution to approve Robert M. Cirocco, MSW, for behavior interventions/therapy at
$140 per session for the 2012-2013 school year. Account # 11-000-219-390-00-02
7. Resolution to approve Loving Care Agency for the 2012-2013 school year to provide nursing services for up to 8 hours per day from March 11, 2013 to June 30, 2013 for Pomona preschool student at the following rate: Account # 11-000-216-320-00-02
RN $55.00 hourly
LPN $45.00 hourly
8. Resolution to approve GTMS student, CR, to attend YALE-Medford campus beginning
March 4, 2013 through June 30, 2013, at a cost of $248.97 per diem (83 days x $248.97=$20,664.51)
and a 1:1 student aide at $3,100 per month ($3,100 x 4 months=$12,400.00).
Acct.#11-000-100-566-00-02
Transportation:
9. Resolution to approve transportation contract with Greater Egg Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year:Account #11-000-270-515-00-00
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TYPE OF CONTRACT
ROUTE
SCHOOL
DAYS
PER DIEM
TOTAL
Joint
To/From
YALE-Medford
81
$106.50
$ 8,626.50
(CR 3/4 - 6/30/13)
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10. Resolution to approve transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00
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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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Arthur Rann and
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62
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$220.00
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$13,640.00
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Reeds Road
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(Sheppard replacement for Priority)
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(2 AR = JR MR & 2 RR= JS DJ 3/20/13- 6/19/13)
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F.
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
1. Update on Arthur Rann Elementary School Parking Lot -
Timothy Kelley, Business Administrator
G. POLICY
1. Resolution to approve Policy #3327 - Relations with Vendors - first reading
Changes highlighted in red. (Attachment G.1)
H.
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
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GTAA football has requested the use of the Roland Rogers gymnasium on Tuesday,
March 5, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for drill practice.
(Administrative approval was given prior to the meeting.)
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Mainland Baptist Church has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on Saturday,
April 13, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a 3 on 3 basketball tournament.
(Custodial fee of 1-l/2 times the prevailing rate applies.)
I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
March 22-23, 2013 Board of Education Retreat Egg Harbor City, NJ 3/22/13 7:00 p.m.
3/23/13 9:00 a.m.
March 25, 2013 Public Budget Hearing / GTMS 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
March 20-23, 2013 "Wizard of Oz" - Galloway Township Middle School 7:00 p.m.
March 23, 2013 Tri-County Spelling bee - Galloway Township Middle School 9:30 a.m.
March 26, 2013 District Choral Festival at Absegami High School 7:00 p.m.
K.OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Identifying Signs of School Violence
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marilyn Moore 3/13/13 Registration: $15.00 11-000-218-580-00-00
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting) Travel: $24.70
Activity: Special Education Medicaid Initiative Spring Regional Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Donna Cushlanis 3/14/13 Travel: $15.50 11-000-219-580-00-02
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Low Pressure Boiler License Class
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Albert Sewell 3/14; 3/28; 4/11/13 Registration: $550.00 (each) 11-000-262-890-00-00
Charles Hathaway " " " "
Activity: ISCI Spring 2013 South Regional Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Jessica Brauer 4/11/13 Travel: $40.36 (carpool) 11-000-223-580-45-01
Kara Manzo " "
Activity: Essentials of HIB Investigations
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marilyn Moore 4/24/13 Registration: $125 (each) 11-000-221-580-00-00
Carl Dolente " " "
Michael Silvestri " " "
WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING PAGE 6a
GTMS CAFETORIUM
MARCH 18, 2013
7:00 PM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Activity: Reading Street Lesson / Observation - Brigantine
Staff Name Date Expenses
Pat Culkin 3/6/13 None
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: From My Classroom to Yours
Staff Name Date Expenses
Sheila Daugherty 3/13/13 None (ETTC hours)
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Staff Name Date Expenses
Joanne A. Popeson 3/14/13 None
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: CPR
Staff Name Date Expenses
David Cherry 3/15/13 None
Yolanda Gwathney " "
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Garden State Co-Op Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 3/5 & 5/7/13 None
Activity: NJDOE - Professional Development Advisory Boards - PLC - Lab School Panel
Staff Name Date Expenses
Dr. Robin Moore 4/9/13 None