Regular Meeting February 25, 2013

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.)
(This report was attached to the 2/11/13 agenda as Attachment B.1)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2012
(This report was attached to the 2/11/13 agenda as Attachment B.2)

3. Out of School Suspension Reports for December 2012
(This report was attached to the 2/11/13 agenda as Attachment B.3)

4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period February 8, 2013
through February 21, 2013. (Attachment B.4)

5. Resolution to (accept, modify, or 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.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Rebecca C. Byrne, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, with regret, effective June 30, 2013. Ms. Byrne has taught in the Galloway Schools for 23 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

2. Resolution to approve Deborah Kita a 6thgrade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective February 25, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $46,519 (prorated); Degree: BA+15; Step 3; Account #11-130-100-101-45-SA (maternity leave)

3. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective February 26, 2013 through June 30, 2013 pending successful completion of criminal history review. Account numbers as appropriate: Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

Geraldine Jones Clerical Substitute $74.80 per day

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

Resolution to approve the following teachers be approved as substitute teachers for the before-school tutoring program funded by NCLB for struggling readers held at the Arthur Rann Elementary School. Teachers will be compensated at the contracted rate of $37.00 per hour.

Account #20-231-100-100-15-SA

John DelVacchio
Jennifer Sturgess
Jill Tapper
Lynn Fitzpatrick

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

Resolution to approve the progress targets action plans for Reed Road and Roland Rogers Elementary Schools and the Galloway Township Middle School. (Attachment D1.)

1. Resolution to approve home instruction for Assumption School student, S.S.,
regular education (due to illness). Five hours per week home instruction
for 8 weeks beginning March 4, 2013. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

2. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, J.P., regular education (due to illness). Five hours per week home instruction from February 19, 2013 to March 12, 2013. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

3 . Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, V.S., regular education (due to hospitalization). Ten hours per week home instruction from February 15, 2013 to February 22, 2013. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00

4. Resolution to approve sixteen 7thand 8th grade special education students from
Galloway Township Middle School to go to Strike Zone Bowling Alley on February 26,
2013 to participate as a unified sports club. Special Olympics will pay for the trip.

5. Resolution to approve seventy-three Galloway Township Middle School band members to go to
Cedar Creek High School for a concert performance by the Rowan University Wind
Ensemble and Jazz Band. Cost: $439.34; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. 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 January 31, 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)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 2013 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for January 31, 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 January 31, 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(s) of January 31, 2013. (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the February Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the February transfers - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

8. Resolution to approve the withdrawal of $34,930 from Capital Reserve to fund pre-development and other costs for architectural services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.1(h)1 . This withdrawal is related to project 1690-015-11-1000 - Roof Replacement at Arthur Rann Elementary School.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

9. Resolution to approve the following transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-

TYPE OF CONTRACT

ROUTE

SCHOOL

DAYS

PER DIEM

TOTAL

Quoted

To/From

GTMS

85

$140.00

$11,900.00

(2/13/13 - 6/19/13 DN)

Quoted

To/From

ARTHUR RANN

85

$ 40.00

$ 3,400.00

(2/13/13 - 6/19/13 JN)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:

Resolution to approve _____________________ in the amount of ___________________, for roofing replacement at the Arthur Rann Elementary School, #1690- 015-11-1000. This project will be funded in the by the Capital Reserve Fund. (Attachment F.1 shows additional bids received)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. POLICY

(There are no policies to be reviewed at this time.)

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Activity: Staff Name Date Expenses Account

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

  1. OLD BUSINESS
  1. NEW BUSINESS

Resolution to approve the revised 2012-2013 calendar. (Attachment M1.)

- Public Comment -

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

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