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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter to the Galloway Township Board of Education from Dr. Peter L. Mora, President of Atlantic Cape Community College dated February 6, 2012 commending David Evans, middle school teacher, for his service on ACCC's Board of Trustees and for his support of the College's
nationally recognized Board Development program.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Katie Tsui, 8th grade student and Recording Secretary for the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of January 31, 2012 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of school suspensions for the month of January 2012 (Attachment B.3)
4. Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - Our school district is CIPA compliant as we have adopted and do enforce a policy to monitor on-line activities of students using district and school technology.
5. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period of January 20 - February 9, 2012 (Attachment B.4)
6. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Public Schools as a participant in Race to the Top 3 as per the memorandum of agreement. (Attachment B.5)
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C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Karen Hanggeli, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, with regret, effective June 30, 2012.
Ms. Hanggeli has been a teacher in the Galloway schools for 25 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire
school family.
2. Resolution to approve the Family Leave request from Thomas J. Kivlin, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
2/9/2012 - 3/23/2012 - without pay, with benefits
3. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Carol Berchtold-Santo, teacher at Pomona Pre-School, as follows:
3/19/2012 - 4/18/2012 - with pay, without benefits
4/19/2012 - 6/30/2012 - without pay, without benefits
(Opts out of benefits)
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
4. Resolution to approve Karen Kupp as a 7th grade math teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective January 18, 2012
through April 1, 2012. Salary: $44,400 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2;Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (Leave position)
5. Resolution to approve Christina DeMarco as a special education teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $45,925 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 3-BA+15; Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (Replacement position)
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
6. Resolution to approve Mark McGonigal as a 1:1 classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 2012
through June 30, 2012. Salary: $159.71 per day; Degree: BA; Step: 1;Account #11-000-217-101-15-SA (New position)
7. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 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
Matthew Generally: Certified $80.00 per day
Allison Gandolfi: Non-Certified $75.00 per day
8. Resolution to approve Cynthia Verderber as a substitute secretary for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
9. Resolution to approve Dawn Houseworth as a food service worker for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 2012 through June 30, 2012, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Salary: $11.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA (Leave position)
10. Resolution to approve Yvonne DeCarlo as a substitute food service worker for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $7.50 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
11. Resolution to approve Brian Hackney and Dave Martin as Non Violent Crisis Intervention Trainers for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 14, 2012.
Hourly Rate: $36.00 per hour for after school and summer training;Account #11-000-223-580-101-00-SA (replacement position)
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the following Drexel University service-learning student for 10 hours of classroom observation for Winter 2012:
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Student |
Cooperating Teachers |
School |
Grade |
| Kristin Riblet |
Carol Houck and |
Smithville |
4 |
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Angela Cappelluti |
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2. Resolution to approve home instruction for Smithville student, M.V., special education (per hospitalization), 10 hours per week, from January 26, 2012 to
February 6, 2012. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
3. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, A.M-R, regular education (due to illness), 5 hours of home instruction
from January 23, 2012 to February 7, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
4. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Roland Rogers student, J.A., special education (due to illness), 10 hours per week - February 7, 2012 to February 13, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
5. Resolution to approve hospital / homebound instruction for Reeds Road student, I.G., regular education (due to illness), for up to 60 days starting February 1, 2012. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
6. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Arthur Rann student, J.P., regular education (due to illness), January 20, 2012 up to sixty days.
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 E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:
Discussion Item:
1. Resolution to approve T.B. to attend Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning February 6, 2012 through June 30, 2012 at a prorated tuition cost of $16,821. ($189 per diem X 89 days) Account #11-000-100-565-00-02
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2. Resolution to approve 2010/2011 IDEA Final Report:
Basic $910,092 expended
Pre-School $ 24,751 expended
3. Resolution to approve 2010/2011 NCLB Final Expenditure Report:
| Grant |
Expenditures |
| NCLB Title I Part A |
400,503 |
| NCLB Title II Part A |
92,836 |
| NCLB Title II Part D |
2,192 |
| NCLB Title III |
43,62 |
| NCLB Title III Immigrant |
22,755 |
| NCLB Title IV |
2,507 |
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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
(continued)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, at the regular meeting on February 27, 2012, 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, 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)
2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 2012 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, 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 January 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 January 31, 2012. (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the February Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the February transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Informational Item:
First job site meeting for district plumbing, HVAC, and electrical upgrades.
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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. AAU Girls Basketball has requested the use of the Roland Rogers gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 15, 2012 through June 21, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 pm
March 19, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 pm
March 26, 2012 Public Budget Hearing / Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 pm
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
February 23, 2012 Superintendent's Advisory Team 7:00 pm
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: NVCI Training
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
David Martin 2/7-10/12 Registration: $2,124.00 (each) 11-000-223-580-00-00
Travel: $75.00 (estimate)
Brian Hackney " Travel: $20.00
(Administrative approval granted prior to the meeting.)
Activity: ISCI Workshop
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Rainer Birkenstock 2/29/12 Travel: $52.81 20-086-100-580-16-00
Activity: AtlantiCare Garden Award
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Susan Kerrigan 2/29/12 Travel: $6.96 11-000-223-580-16-01
Activity: National Art Education Convention
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Susan Irland 3/1-3/12 Registration: $200.00 11-000-223-580-16-01
Travel: $90.00
Activity: NJAGC Annual Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marilyn Lewin 3/9/12 Registration: $199.00 11-000-223-580-46-01
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Informational Items:
Activity: Instructional Strategies that Support Testing Requirements for Special Education
Staff Name Date Expenses
Christine Fuhs 2/15/12 -0- (ETTC hours)
Activity: CRE/SMI Training / Audit review
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 2/23/12 -0-
Activity: Smartboard and Smart Notebook Basic Op and App
Staff Name Date Expenses
Linda Buck 4/19/12 -0- (ETTC hours)
Stephanie Paton " "
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution to approve the revised Board of Education Meeting Calendar
(Attachment M.1)
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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION