Regular Meeting August 20, 2012

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. Note from Arch Liston, Township Manager, dated 7/26/12, thanking the superintendent
for the opportunity to have township employees attend Excel classes conducted by ETTC
on 7/24 and 7/25/12 at Galloway Township Middle School.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Congratulations to Rosemary Hollway for having successfully completed the course
of study as prescribed by the New Jersey School Boards Association, and having
complied with all other requirements of the Academy to become a Certified Board
Member - Presented by Ernest D. Huggard, Board President
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

2. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Report presented to the Board on June 25, 2012 for the reporting period from
May 18, 2012 to June 12, 2012 (Attached to 6/25/12 agenda as Attachment B.4)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

3. Resolution to approve the Full Time School Principal Waiver Request for a full time
non-teaching principal for the 2012-2013 school year for Arthur Rann Elementary School
and Pomona Pre-School. (Attachment B.2)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

4. Resolution to approve the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement
2012-2013 Update (copy will be available at the meeting and in the Superintendent's office).

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C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Brian Hackney, part-time
intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, effective June 27, 2012.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Amy Croll, district speech
language pathologist, effective October 9, 2012 or earlier if a suitable replacement
can be found.
3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Kristin Garbutt, part-time
intervention teacher at Smithville School, effective August 20, 2012.

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4. Resolution to approve the following staff transfers for the 2012-2013 school year
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (Attachment C.1)
5. Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School
for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through December 10, 2012.
Salary: $45,584.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA
(leave position)
6. Resolution to approve R. Jason Truppa as a special education behavior disabilities
teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $44,984.00, Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-209-100-101-16-SA
(replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve Brittany Santoro as a part-time intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Salary: $33,288.00; Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #20-231-100-100-12-SA
(NCLB Title I Funds) (replacement position)

8. Resolution to approve Amy Gill as a part-time classroom assistant at Smithville School
for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $22,371.75 (pro-rated) ($122.25 per day, 183 days); Step: 1;
Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (replacement position)
9. Resolution to approve Kelly Prohammer as a part-time classroom assistant at Smithvill
School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $24,339.00 (pro-rated) ($133.00 per day, 183 days); Step: 1;
Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (replacement position)
10. Resolution to approve Dawn Houseworth as a part-time food service worker for the 2012-
2013 school year 4-l/2 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Salary: $11.11 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
(leave position)

11. Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2012-2013 school year
effective September 1, 2012 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
Holly Taggart Certified $80.00 per day
Tara Williams-Smith Certified $80.00 per day
Daniel Carew Non-certified $75.00 per day
Kathy Moore Non-certified $75.00 per day
John Murray Non-certified $75.00 per day
Jessica Scott Non-certified $75.00 per day
12. Resolution to approve Kathy Moore as a substitute secretary for the 2012-2013 school year
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

13. Resolution to approve the following additional Galloway Township Middle School MAT
Team members - Stipend: $1,900
Rainer Birkenstock - Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA
Patricia Stewart - Student Services Member - Account #11-000-218-101-00-SA
14. Resolution to approve the following Galloway Township Middle School staff member
for Co-Curricular Sports as follows - Stipend: $34.00 per hour;
Account #11-402-100-101-16-SA
Jeff Morris - girls soccer - not to exceed 50 hours (replacement position)
15. Resolution to approve the following staff for summer scheduling at Galloway Township
Middle School - Salary: $37.00per hour not to exceed 3-8 days.
Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA
Rainer Birkenstock
Peg Douglas
Patricia Stewart
16. Resolution to approve the following GTMS staff for 7th grade orientation:
Salary: $37.00 per hour; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA
Sue Donnelly Sally Hoffman Megan Schenauer

Charrise Ellis Sue Kerrigan Kevin Throckmorton

Donna Fulmer Patricia Palumbo Tim Waldman Linda Harmon Stephanie Paton
17. Resolution to approve Miguel Rodriguez as the District Security Officer and David
Martin as the Alternate District Security Officer for outside events for the 2012-2013
school year. Hourly rate: $25.00 (paid by outside organization / FSA)
Account #11-000-211-110-00-SA
18. Resolution to renew the following substitutes for the 2012-2013school year
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (Attachment C.2)
Substitute Teachers (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
Salary: Non-certified $75.00 per day; Certified $80.00 per day
Substitute Nurses - Account #11-000-213-104-SB-SA; Salary: $100 per day
Substitute Secretaries - Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA; Salary: $9.35 per hour
Substitute Custodians - Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA; Salary: $9.00 per hour
Substitute Food Service - Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA; Salary: $7.50 per hour

19. Resolution to approve the Child Care staff for the 2012-2013 school year.
Salary indicated on attachment; Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA (Attachment C.3)
Account #62-990-320-101-00-SA
Site Coordinator - Salary: $21.00 per hour - Teacher Certification and/or 4 year degree
Site Coordinator - Salary: $19.00 per hour - 60+ college credits
Nurse - Salary: $18.00 per hour - Appropriate license + N. J. School Nurse Certificate
Support Staff / Substitutes - Salary: $15.00 per hour
Door Monitor - Salary: $12.00 per hour

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton College fieldwork placement for the
2012-2013 school year:
Student Name Cooperating Teacher School Grade Level
Alicia Dudo Sue Donnelly GTMS 7th grade
2. Resolution to approve the following request for practicum placement for the 2012-2013
school year observing Literacy and Language Arts classes:
Student Name Cooperating Teacher School Grade Level
Toyetta Smith Grace Dolente Roland Rogers 6th grade
Grand Canyon Univ.

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Informational Item
Stockton College fieldwork placement in educational psychology (40 hours) from September 17, 2012
through December 11, 2012 will be done by Jennifer Leathers who is replacing Brooke Allen. Cooperating teacher is Robyn Talvacchio at GTMS.

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 authoring the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire teacher evaluation software, educational supplies, textbooks, and computer supplies, as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, the purchasing agent, Timothy E. Kelley, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and,
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract isfor the2012- 2013 school yearand may be extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;
WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses as listed below from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education in the Township of Galloway authorizes the School Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the businesses as listed below as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file.
Vendors: Cost:
Teachscape, Inc. $ 35,806
Teacher Curriculum Institute $ 45,602
System Liquidation, Inc. $ 30,000
Pearson, Inc. $712,109
Follett Library Resources $ 44,548
Eric Armin, Inc. $ 27,041
Delta Education, Inc. $130,195

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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

2. Resolution to approve ZG to attend YALE School, Inc., Camden campus, beginning September 10, 2012 through June 30, 2012 at a per diem rate of $294.17 for a total cost of $44,850.60.
(180 days X $294.17 = $44,850.60) Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

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3. Resolution to approve Atlantic County Audio-Visual Aids Technology assessment for the 2012- 2013 school year in the amount of $10,396.08. Account #11-000-223-890-00-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

4. Resolution to approve the transportation contracts with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2012-2013 school year. Account # 11-000-270-515-00-00

JOINT

ESY

ACSSSD

ELEM11

(1 student)

$8 340.00

ESY

ACSSSD

HS4

(4 students)

$8,360.00

ESY

ACSSSD

ELEM15

(6 students)

$8,040.00

ESY

ACSSSD

ELEM1

(4 students)

$ 5,360.00

ESY

ACSSSD

HS5

(4 students)

$ 1,340.00

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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

5. Resolution to approve the transportation contracts for the 2012-2013 school year with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District. Account #11-00270-515-00-00

(All routes 180 days unless marked)

TYPE OF CONTRACT

(Activity routes days = possible days)

RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER

PER

ROUTE

DIEM

ANNUM

XX

CMO5D

To/From

GTMS

GT24

$112.65

$20,277.00

GTMS

GT25

$112.65

$20,277.00

Reeds Road

RR13

$189.74

$34,153.20

Arthur Rann

AR17

$112.65

$20,277.00

XX

CMO5E

Activity

GTMS

ACT1

150

$ 80.03

$12,004.50

XX

CM08

To/From

Reeds Road

RR14

$223.82

$40,287.60

Roland Rogers

RG14

$223.82

$40,287.60

Roland Rogers

RG15

$282.42

$50,835.60

XX

CM04

To/From

Arthur Rann

AR01

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Arthur Rann

AR02

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR03

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR04

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR05

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR08

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR09

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR10

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR12

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR15

$198.45

$35,721.00

Arthur Rann

AR16

$198.45

$35,721.00

GTMS

GT01

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT02

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT03

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT04

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT05

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT06

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT07

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT08

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT09

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT10

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT11

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT13

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT15

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT16

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT17

$132.28

$23,810.40

GTMS

GT18

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT19

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

GTMS

GT20

$192.44

$34,639.20

GTMS

GT21

$192.44

$34,639.20

Roland

RG02

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Roland

RG04

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR02

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR04

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR05

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR07

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR09

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR10

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Reeds Road

RR12

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM01

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM03

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM05

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM07

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM08

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM09

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM11

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Smithville

SM12

$ 96.20

$17,316.00

Gtms/Reeds

SP1P

$272.85

$49,113.00

Reeds Road

SP2P

$272.85

$49,113.00

Arthur Rann

SP5P

$272.85

$49,113.00

Roland Rogers

SP6P

$248.81

$44,785.80

Roland Rogers

SP7P

$272.85

$49,113.00

XX

CM07

To/From

GTMS/Smithville

SP12

$228.07

$41,052.60

XX

CM08A

Athletic trips

Various -4hours

GT-1

$223.82

& Field trips

each additional hour $55.

XX

CM09

To/From

G Charter

GCC3

$185.65

$33,417.00

G Charter

GCC4

$185.65

$33,417.00

To/From

Roland

RG17

$185.65

$33,417.00

To/From

Smithville

SP14

$237.21

$42,697.80

xx

CM10

To/From

Arthur Rann

AR18

$185.65

$33,417.00

Arthur Rann

AR19

$185.65

$33,417.00

Arthur Rann

AR20

$185.65

$33,417.00

Roland Rogers

RG16

$185.65

$33,417.00

Roland Rogers

RG18

$185.65

$33,417.00

Reeds Road

RR15

$185.65

$33,417.00

Smithville

SM14

$185.65

$33,417.00

Smithville

SM15

$185.65

$33,417.00

Smithville

SM16

$185.65

$33,417.00

Pomona

SPPS1

$237.21

$42,697.80

Pomona

SPPS2

$237.21

$42,697.80

Pomona

SPPS3

$237.21

$42,697.80

Pomona

SPPS4

$237.21

$42,697.80

Pomona

SPPS5

$237.21

$42,697.80

xx

CM10B

to/from

Arthur Rann

SP9P

$242.37

$43,626.60

xx

CM11

to/from

Smithville

SM04

$116.14

$20,905.20

Arthur Rann

AR06

$ 95.77

$17,238.60

YALE Cherry Hil

YL-CH

$23,220.00

(ZG & RM)

xx

CM10A

to/from

Port Republic

$781.46

(2 Choice Students)

xx

CMO8C

To/From

Roland Rogers

SP11

$282.43

$50,837.40

xx

CM06J

to/from

GTMS

GT22

$102.62

$18,471.60

XX

To/From

Reeds Road

RR01

$140.00

$25,200.00

Reeds Road

RR06

$140.00

$25,200.00

Reeds Road

RR08

$140.00

$25,200.00

Reeds Road

RR11

$140.00

$25,200.00

Roland Rogers

RG06

$140.00

$25,200.00

Roland Rogers

RG07

$140.00

$25,200.00

Roland Rogers

RG09

$140.00

$25,200.00

Roland Rogers

RG10

$140.00

$25,200.00

Smithville

SM02

$140.00

$25,200.00

Smithville

SM10

$140.00

$25,200.00

Smithville

SP13

$230.00

$41,400.00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

  • Informational Item: Update from job site meetings held on July 9, July 23, and August 6,

2012.

G. POLICY
The Superintendents recommends approval of the following policies:
1. Substitute Teachers - Policy No. 4121 (second reading)
Changes highlighted in red (attached to 6/25/12 agenda as Attachment G.2)
2. Internet Safety and Technology - Policy No. 6142.10 (second reading)
Changes highlighted in red (attached to 6/25/12 agenda as Attachment G.3)
3. Transportation Routes and Services- Policy No. 3541.10 (first reading)
Change highlighted in red (Attachment G.3)

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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  • Scout Requests

  1. Cub Scout Pack 634 has requested the use of the Reeds Road cafeteria on Tuesday
    evenings beginning September 18, 2012 through April 30, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to
    8:30 p.m. for their meetings.
  2. Girl Scout Troop 13094 has requested the use of the Reeds Road cafeteria on Wednesday evenings beginning September 12, 2012 through June 12, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to

    8:30 p.m. for their meetings.

  • Sports Requests

  1. PAL has requested the use of the GTMS library every first Wednesday of the month
    beginning August, 2012 through June 2013 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for their
    meetings.
    (Administrative approval granted for August meeting)
  2. East Coast Crush Volleyball Club has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on
    Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning November 5, 2012 through May 3, 2013 for practice and games.
    (Dates and times were coordinated with PAL)
  3. Atlantic United Soccer Club has requested the use of GTMS outside fields from Friday,

    August 24, 2012 through Sunday, August 26, 2012 for an all-day soccer tournament.
    (Organization has been advised that they will not have access to the inside of the school)

6. The Four Seasons Adult Retirement Community at Smithville has requested the use of
the Smithville School gymnasium on Monday and Thursday for volleyball from
4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. beginning September 17, 2012 through June 12, 2013 and
Wednesday for basketball from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. from September 19, 2012
through June 11, 2013.
(Once PAL begins basketball practice/games, Monday and Thursday time will change to
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. This has been discussed with Four Seasons Coordinator.)

H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

  • Other Requests

7. South Jersey Wind Ensemble has requested the use of the GTMS band room on Monday,
August 6, 13, 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for practice.

(Administrative approval granted)

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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
August 27, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 p.m.
September 17, 2012 Workshop/Action/Regular Meeting GTMS 7:00 p.m.
September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 p.m.

J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening day for staff September 4, 2012 GTMS cafetorium 8:30 a.m.
Back to School Nights
Roland Rogers September 18, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Arthur Rann September 19, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Reeds Road September 20, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Smithville September 25, 2012 6:00 p.m.
GTMS September 27, 2012 6:00 p.m.

K.OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: NJDOE Regional Achievement Center Leadership Training
Staff Names Date Expenses Account
Annette Giaquinto,Ed.D. 8/13/12 Travel: $24.00 (approx.) (AG) 11-000-230-580-00-00
Kathie Hathaway,Ed.D. 8/13/12 Travel: $27.00 (approx.)(KH)
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: NJSBA Primer on Contract Negotiations
Staff Names Date Expenses Account
Annette Giaquinto, Ed.D. 8/14/12 Travel: $30.00 (approx.) 11-000-230-580-00-00
Jim Bruffy (JB, EH, JK)
Suzette Cordero
Ernest Huggard
Bob Iannacone
John Knorr
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: NJPSA Council / Board of Directors Meetings / Legislative Council
Staff Name Dates Expenses Account
Robin Moore, Ed.D. 9/28/12, 12/4/12, Travel: $55.08 11-000-223-580-00-00
1/18/13, 3/15/13 (for 3/15/13 conference)

WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING PAGE 7a
GTMS CAFETORIUM
AUGUST 20, 2012
7:00 PM
K.OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Activity: 2012 Fall National Energy Education Training Conference
Staff Name Dates Expenses Account
Steve Bolli 10/14-17/12 Travel: $311.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Lodging: $522.66
Meals: $66.00
Activity: FEA/ NJPSA/ NJASCD Conference
Staff Name Dates Expenses Account
Robin Moore, Ed.D. 10/18 & 19/12 Travel: $60.00 11-000-230-580-00-00
(Registration is paid by
NJPSA)

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Informational Items:
Activity: Office of Emergency Preparedness
Staff Name Dates Expenses
Marilyn Moore 6/26/12, 7/10/12, None
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting) 7/17/12
Staff Name Dates Expenses
Robbin Remster
Activity: Meal Planning for New Lunch Meal Pattern 7/26/12 None
Activity: Garden State Co-Op 7/30/12 None
Activity: Grow Healthy with NJ Schools 8/14/12 None
Activity: Garden State Co-Op and State Webinar 8/21/12 None
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

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