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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
(There are no communications at this time.)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Update
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District Goals
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Board of Education Goals
2. FY2014 Budget Development
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Initial presentation to Board of Education and Public
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2012 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Reports for December 2012 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period December 15, 2012 through January 24, 2013. (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on December 17, 2012 for the reporting period from
November 16, 2012 through December 14, 2012.
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NOTE: All items in this agenda were added after the Workshop / Action meeting.
C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Marie Thomas, secretary to the Superintendent, with regret, effective July 1, 2013. Ms. Thomas has been employed by the
Galloway Township Public School District for 16 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Judith M. Pine, classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School, with regret, effective March 1, 2013.
Ms. Pine has been employed by the Galloway Township Public School District for 16 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire
school family.
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3. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Cynthia Ambrose, 4th grade in-class resource teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, with regret, effective July 1, 2013. Ms. Ambrose has been employed by the Galloway Township Public School District for 11 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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4. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Christy Buck, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
3/4/2013 - 4/12/2013 (l/2) - with pay, with benefits
4/12/2013 (l/2) - 6/30/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 9/1/2013
5. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Joanna Westcott, communications officer, as follows:
2/4/2013 - 4/1/2013 - with pay, with benefits
4/2/2013 - 6/21/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 6/24/2013
6. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Mark Bisignaro, 6th grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
3/4/2013 - 4/12/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 4/15/2013
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
7. Resolution to approve Allie Stern as a kindergarten teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year, effective January 14, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $45,184 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-110-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)
8. Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a part-time (5 hours 18 minutes per day) intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year
effective January 2, 2013 through January 21, 2013. Salary: $45,584 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)
9. Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a full time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 22, 2013 through
June 30, 2013. Salary: $45,584 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (leave position)
10. Resolution to approve Darice Pico as a part-time (5 hours 18 minutes per day) intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 22, 2013 through May 24, 2013 (long term substitute). Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated), Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (leave position)
11. Resolution to approve Timothy Smith as a part-time (5 hours 18 minutes per day) intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 22, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (leave position)
12. Resolution to approve Jennifer Nash as a part-time (5 hours per day) classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 7, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $176.16 per day (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (leave position)
13. Resolution to approve Lesley A. Wright as a part-time (5 hours 18 minutes per day) library secretary at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 7, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Degree: BS; Step: 1; Salary: $32,831.00 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-15-SA (leave position)
14. Resolution to approve Leigh Ann Scull as a part-time (5 hours 18 minutes per day) intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-230-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)
15. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013 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
Angela Gwathney Non Certified $75.00 per day
Stephanie Stranger Non Certified $75.00 per day
Melissa Li Non Certified $75.00 per day
Karen Conaway Non Certified $75.00 per day
Lindsay Ripley Certified $80.00 per day
Cory Tucciarone Certified $80.00 per day
Sheila Williamson Certified $80.00 per day
16. Resolution to approve the following teacher / substitutes for the Child Care Program effective January 29, 2013. Salary: $12 or $15 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-00
Leigh Ann Scull
Roy Somers
Terry White
Jennifer Sawhill
17. Resolution to approve Karen Conaway as a substitute food service worker for the 2013-2014 school year effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account
#60-910-310-100-SB-SA
18. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Olson as a custodial substitute for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
19. Resolution to approve the following teachers as members of the School Improvement Panel (as required by the TEACHNJ legislation). Stipend: $37 per hour for work beyond the regular day.
Galloway Township Middle School Robyn Talvacchio
Arthur Rann Elementary School Rebecca Zimmerman
Reeds Road Elementary School Carol Zarrilli
Roland Rogers Elementary School Jose Diaz
Smithville Elementary School Linda Wimberg
Pomona Preschool Kristin Swanson
20. Resolution to approve Linda Wimberg, library media specialist at Smithville Elementary School, as a member of the Multi- Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT) for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $1900 (pro-rated); Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)
21. Resolution to approve Tracey Rinylo, as the 6th grade team leader at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $1900 (pro-rated); Account #11-130-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)
22. Resolution to approve Heather Martin as a team leader at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective February11, 2013 through April 22, 2013. Stipend: $1900 (pro-rated); Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (leave position)
23. Resolution to approve Amy Butler as a team leader at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 14, 2013 through May 28, 2013. Stipend: $1900 (pro-rated); Account # 11-130-100-101-15-SA (leave position)
24. Resolution to approve the following staff members to work 2013-2014 Kindergarten registration:
School nurses - Salary individual hourly rate as noted, not to exceed 3 hours per day
Account #11-000-213-104-00-SA
Susan Flicker 6 days $ 54.59
Mary Ann Steinmann 6 days $ 43.84
Mary Beth Wegman 6 days $ 46.28
Helene Gentile 3 days $ 54.59
Nancy Park 3 days $ 43.84
Secretarial Staff- Salary individual hourly rate as noted, not to exceed 3 hours per day
Account #11-000-240-105-00-SA
Terry Reed 6 days $ 33.95
Donna Cushlanis 6 days $ 31.40
Sharon Delany 6 days $ 33.90
Georgette Reeves 6 days $ 33.90
Patricia Gorman 6 days $ 33.90
25. Resolution to approve the proposed staff for the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented Students for the Spring 2013 semester. (Attachment C.1)
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the 2012-2016 textbook adoption plan. (Attachment D.1)
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2. Resolution to approve the Bilingual / ESL Three Year Program Plan for School Years 2011-2014 (a copy is available at the Board meeting for review.)
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3. Resolution to approve the application of Galloway Township Middle School for an AtlantiCare Garden Sustainability Grant in the amount of $500 for the Multiple Disabilities Class. This is the second year of the grant (a copy is available at the Board meeting for review.)
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4. Resolution to approve the following counseling internship for the Spring 2013 semester:
College Student School/Counselor
Liberty University Lakia Brandon GTMS / Patricia Palumbo
Smithville / Lindsey Zabelski
5. Resolution to approve the following school social worker internship for the Spring 2013 semester starting the last week of January 2013 through May 2013:
College Student School School Social Worker
Stockton College Helen Hennessey Roland Rogers Joe Conte
6. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College fieldwork placements for the Spring 2013 semester starting January 22, 2013 through May 6, 2013:
Student Name School Mentor Grade
Kimberly Peters Roland Rogers Patti Lang 4-LLD
Ashley Battilana Roland Rogers Rose Farquharson & 4
Sheila James
Blair Warner Reeds Road Donna McAvoy 2
Amber Johnson Arthur Rann Carol Badia K
Alexandra Maldonado Smithville Donna Ferrara 4
Ashley Barredo GTMS Andrea Wells 8
Gina Scelso-Sheeran GTMS Jan Manganiello 8
Nicole Moore GTMS Donna Fulmer 8
7. Resolution to approve 10 Galloway Township Middle School students to go to Rowan University's Math Counts Regional Competition on February 2, 2013 (snow date is
February 16, 2013). Transportation: $439.67; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
8. Resolution to approve 40 Galloway Township Middle School students to go to Orange High School, Orange, NJ, for Step Competition Regional Championship. Transportation: $439.67; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
9. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, N.R., special education (due to illness) 2 hours per day beginning December 20, 2012 up to 60 days.
Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
10. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, M.G., special education (due to illness) 2 hours per day beginning January 7, 2013 up to 60 days.
Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
11. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, K.K., special education (due to illness). Ten hours per week home instruction from January 2, 2013 to January 28, 2013. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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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 and the Finance Committee:
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for December 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 December 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for December 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 December 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 Cash and Secretary's Report for the month(s) of December 31, 2012. (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the January Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the January transfers - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
8. Resolution to approve On-Tech Consulting, Inc. to complete the E-Rate application process for the 2013-2014 school year for the Galloway Township Public School District. The district will pay 12% of any funding received. This is a 3 percentage point decrease from the previous school year. (Attachment E.10)
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Special Education:
9. Resolution to approve JH to attend Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning January 22, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at pro-rated cost of $18,791.00 ($34,200 divided by 182 days = $187.91 per diem X 100 days)
Account #11-000-100-565-00-02
10. Resolution to approve AH to attend Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at pro-rated cost of $21,045.92. ($34,200 divided by 182 days = $187.91 per diem X 112 days)
Account #11-000-100-565-00-02
11. Resolution to approve TM to attend Coastal Learning Center, beginning January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at pro-rated cost of $27,821.73. (113 days X $246.21= $27,821.73) Account #11-000-100-566-00-02
12. Resolution to approve William Zoda for psychological evaluations at a cost of $150 per evaluation, beginning January 29, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Account #11-000-219-390-00-02
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Transportation:
13 . Resolution to approve the transportation contract with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012/2013 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00
Type of Contract Route School Per Diem Total
Quoted To/From Roland $140.00 $ 700.00
(3 students CR,NR,PR 12/17 - 12/21/12)
Quoted To/From Reeds Road $ 40.00 $ 4,400.00
(1 student DJ start 1/8/13)
14. Resolution to approve the following contract with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2012/2013 school year. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02
Type of Contract Route School Per Month Total
Joint To/From Coastal $ 475.00 $ 2,850.00
(TM 1/2/13 - 6/30/13)
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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:
1. Resolution to approve Change Order #1from Pat Maggio & Son Electric, Inc. for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical upgrades at various schools for a decrease in the amount of $2,236.00. Original contract was $121.500.00 and the revised amount is $119,264.00. (Attachment F.1)
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G. POLICY
(There are no policies to be reviewed at this time.)
H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
1. The Galloway Youth Warrior Lacrosse has requested the use of the GTMS fields on weekdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
beginning March 20, 2013 through May 31, 2013. (Beth Stasuk, Dr. of Community Services for Galloway Township, will coordinate and assign field use for any organization requesting the use of district fields.)
2. The Girl Scout Daisy Troop has requested the use of the Arthur Rann cafeteria on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their Journey Program.
3. The Girls Scout Council "Zip" Troop has requested the use of the Roland Rogers cafeteria the last Tuesday of each month beginning January 29, 2013 through May 28, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their meetings.
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
February 11, 2013 Workshop / Action Meeting of the Board 7:00 p.m. GTMS
February 25, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 7:00 p.m. GTMS
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
January 30, 2013 New Jersey School Boards Association 6:00 p.m. GTMS - Dinner Workshop cafetorium
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: K Reading Street visitation at Signal Hill School in Voorhees, NJ
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Pat Culkin 1/17/13 Travel: $22.94 11-000-223-580-00-00
Gwen Cook per driver
Kathy Federico
Dave Werner
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: USDA Food Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Robbin Remster 1/24/2013 Travel: $22.00 60-910-310-580-00-16
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Brown and Brown Workshop
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
James Bruffy 1/29/2013 Travel: $30.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Activity: Patterson University Teacher Recruitment Fair
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
James Bruffy 3/15/2013 Travel: $100.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Activity: P.E. Consortium
Staff Name Date Expenses
Donna North 1/18/13 None
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Coastal Learning Center: Anger and the Power of Positive Psychology
Staff Name Date Expenses
Nicole Fedeli 3/1/13 None
Tom Hand
Marilyn Moore
Jessica Brower
Activity: NJ School Buildings & Grounds Conference /Expo>
Staff Name Date Expenses
Steve Bolli 3/26-27/2013 None
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2013 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and
WHEREAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education is one of 586 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and over-sees operations for public school districts; and
WHERAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey's local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey's 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and
WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public's expectations for the schools; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation's best in indicators such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2013 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children's education.
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M. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Discussion - Proposed construction at Blue Heron Pines
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION