1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter to the Galloway Township Public School District from Anne Neustadter, Donations Chairman for the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Foundation dated 12/12/12 expressing thanks for the staff's donation.

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Update: School Safety and Security

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 Priscilla Muller, kindergarten teacher at Smithville Elementary School effective March 21, 2013 or sooner if a suitable replacement can be found. Ms. Muller has been employed by the Galloway School District for the last fourteen years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciate by our entire school family.

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2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Meredith Hoopes, intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School, effective December 14, 2012.

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

3. Resolution to approve Britney Baumgartel as a full time 3^rd grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 7, 2013 through May 24, 2013. Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA (leave position)

4. Resolution to approve Heather Silver as a full time 3^rd grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 22, 2013 through May 24, 2013. Salary: $45,184 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (maternity leave)

5. Resolution to approve Kathy Oliver as a staff member for the Child Care Program for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $12 or $15 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-00

6. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 8, 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
Carol Banks Certified $80.00 per day
Megan Hood Certified $80.00 per day
Rita Baccari Certified $80.00 per day
Julie Bassford Non-Certified $75.00 per day

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D. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

1. GTAA Cheerleading Squad has requested the use of the Arthur Rann cafeteria on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning January 9, 2013 through February 28, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for practices.

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E. SPECIAL EVENTS

25^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration January 21, 2013 - GTMS Cafetorium - 9:00 a.m.

F. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Activity: Cedar Creek Articulation
Staff Name Date Expenses
Paula Junker 11/30/12 Travel: $6.20
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative (ISCI) meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses
Paula Junker 12/5/12 Travel: $32.24
Rainer Birkenstock (rescheduled from 10/29/12) Travel: $32.24
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

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Informational Items:
Activity: PE and Health Consortium
Staff Name Date Expenses
Donna North 12/14/12 None
Dave Fink
Charrise Ellis
Angela McDonough
Jackie Ferguson
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

Activity: Garden State Co-Op
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 1/8/13 None

Activity: Math Common Core Classroom 6-8 Grades
Staff Name Date Expenses
Matt Marmaro 1/16/13 None

Activity: South Jersey Breakfast Summit (rescheduled from 11/1/12)
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 1/23/13 None

Activity: Anger / The Power of Positive Psychology
Staff Name Date Expenses
Nicole Neville 3/1/13 None

G . OLD BUSINESS

H. NEW BUSINESS

I. EXECUTIVE SESSION

REORGANIZATION MEETING

1. Call the Meeting to Order by the School Business Administrator
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Board Solicitor administers "Oath of Office" to: Madeline Avery, David Carmen, Richard Dase

4. Roll Call

5. Statement of Public Notice:
In accordance with Public Law 231, notice of this meeting was provided to The Press, The Current, and GTV on February 29, 2012by e -mail. Notice of this meeting was also posted in the Municipal Building on February 29, 2012

6. Report of Annual School Election of November 6, 2012. (Attachment A.1)
MOTION: Approve the report of the annual school election of November 6, 2012

7. Board Secretary shall conduct election of President.
MOTION: Open nominations for President of the Board of Education.
MOTION: To approve the appointment of Ernest Huggard as President of the Board of Education.

8. Newly elected President shall conduct election for Vice President.
MOTION: Open nominations for Vice President of the Board of Education.
MOTION: To approve the appointment of George Schwenger as Vice President of the Board of Education.

9. Appointment of Safety Coordinator as recommended by School Alliance Insurance Fund:
MOTION: Appointment of Timothy E. Kelley as Safety Coordinator for the 2012-2013 school year.

10. Appointment of Public School Auditor:
MOTION: Appointment of Bowman & Company as Public School Auditor for the 2012-2013 school year.

11. Appointment of Insurance Broker of Record:
MOTION: Appointment of The Van Dyk Group as the property/casualty insurance broker of record for the 2012-2013 school year.

12. Establishment of Meetings. (Attachment A.3)
MOTION: Conduct Workshop/Action meetings of the Board of Education on the third Monday of each month or except as otherwise designated, except July, at the Galloway Township Middle School Cafetorium at 7:00 PM
and Conduct Regular meetings of the Board of Education on the fourth Monday of each month or except as otherwise designated, except July, at the Galloway Township Middle School Cafetorium at 7:00 PM.

13. Chart of Accounts:
MOTION: Approve the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools for the 2012/2013 school year

14. Shared Services Agreement.
MOTION: Approve the shared services agreement (inter-local services N.J.S.A. 40:8A- 1 et seq.) between Galloway Township Board of Education and the Board of Education of Sterling High School District for the 2012/2013 school year.

15. Parliamentary Procedures.
MOTION: Conduct Workshop/Action and Regular meeting or the Galloway Board of Education abiding by the rules and procedures as documented in Roberts' Rules

16. Fees to receive notice as per Board policy.
MOTION: Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, the fee assessed for the duplication of a printed record shall be as per policy 3570.00 District Records and Reports. Request for district records shall be submitted to the records custodian in writing on the appropriate form. Copies may be made at fees not to exceed those set by statute.

17. Adoption of Bylaws and Policies.
MOTION: Adopt all policies and bylaws as set forth in the manual entitled, "Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Education of Galloway Township" dated September 1978, and subsequent amendments and revisions,
as the sole policies in existence to direct the operations of the school system.

18. Adoption of assets, obligations, and contractual agreements.
MOTION: Adopt all assets, obligations, and contractual agreements of the previous Board of Education as required by law.

19. Ratification of contracts and agreements.
MOTION: Ratify all contracts and agreements previously negotiated by the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions stated herein.

20. Adoption of "Code of Ethics".
MOTION: Adoption and discussion of the "Code of Ethics" as approved by the New Jersey School Boards Association as follows:

1. I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.
2. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will strive for public schools which can meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, sex, creed, or social standing.
3. I will confine my board action to policy-making, planning and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.
4. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run.
5. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action which may compromise the board.
6. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
7. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. But in all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its schools.
8. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
9. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
10. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on such complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.

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