1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of Lauren Hope, 8^th grade student at Galloway Township Middle School,
and Recording Secretary for the Student Council.
2. Recognition of Board Members:

By word and deed, your presence has enriched the lives of students and served as an example to all. You are honored for your service as a member of the Galloway Township Board of Education.

• Robert Iannacone - 1994 - 2012
• Eileen Kasunich - 2004 - 2012

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

2. Student Enrollment Report as of November 30, 2012 (Attachment B.2)

3. Out of School Suspension Report for the month of November 2012. (Attachment B.3)

4. Resolution to approve the following evaluation models for certificated staff:
Teachers - Danielson Framework
Principals / Assistant Principals - Marshall Model

5. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period November 16, 2012 through December 14, 2012.

6. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on November 19, 2012 for the reporting period from
October 20, 2012 through November 15, 2012. (Attachment B.4)

7. Budget Process Update

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C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Brian Dunn, teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, as follows:
1/2/2013 - 2/12/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 2/13/2013

2. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Paula Junker, Assistant Principal at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
2/18/2013 - 4/1/2013 - with pay, with benefits
Vacation days 4/2/2013 through 4/22/2013
Returning 4/23/2013

3. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Megan Kenny, 4^th grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
2/4/2013 - 3/15/2013 - with pay, with benefits
3/18/2013 - 5/31/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 6/3/2013

4. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Stephanie Kunicki, school psychologist at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
2/7/2013 - 3/8/2013 (l/2) - with pay, with benefits
3/8/2013 (l/2) - 5/31/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 6/3/2013

5. Resolution to approve the personal leave request from Jean Hiltner, secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
1/2/2013 - 6/30/2013 - without pay, without benefits

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

6. Resolution to approve the appointment of Charrise Ellis as the Assistant to the Principal at Galloway Township Middle School from February 11, 2013 through
April 22, 2013. Stipend: $250 per week; Account #11-000-240-103-16-SA (leave position)

7. Resolution to approve the appointment of Kevin Lightcap as the Assistant to the Principal at Reeds Road Elementary School from January 18, 2013 through May 28, 2013. Stipend: $250 per week; Account #11-000-240-103-45-SA (leave position)

8. Resolution to approve Gregg Clayton as a special education resource center teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 3, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $45,184 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (maternity leave)

9. Resolution to approve Jessica Kriegner as a 6^th grade math teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $55,160 (pro-rated); Degree: MA+30; Step: 8; Account #11-130-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

10. Resolution to approve Allie Stern as an intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $45,184 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (increase from part-time to full-time, replacement position)

11. Resolution to approve Christina Lindner as a part-time resource center teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 10, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $46,319 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+15; Step: 2; Account #11-213-100-101-15-SA (new position)

12. Resolution to approve William Dornan as a classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 26, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $32,237.28 (pro-rated), $176.16 per day (pro-rated); Degree: BS; Step: 1; Account #11-000-217-101-15-SA (new position - IEP based)

13. Resolution to approve Jessica Gillespie as a classroom assistant at Pomona Preschool for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 3, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $34,074.60 (pro-rated), $186.20 per day (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (new position)

14. Resolution to approve Lynn Stonnell as a ten month secretary at Reeds Road Elementary School effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $33,709.00 (pro-rated); Step: 5; Account #11-000-240-105-45-SA (leave position)

15. Resolution to approve Terry White as a food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year 5 days per week 4-5 hours per day
effective December 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $11.11 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-00 (replacement position)

16. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 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
Dennis Smith Certified $80.00 per day
Michaela Spaulding Certified $80.00 per day
Robin Kennedy Certified $80.00 per day
Courtney Turner Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Amanda Gagnon Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Christine Fatzinger Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Lauren Avellino Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Cheryl Bucikowski Non-Certified $75.00 per day

17. Resolution to approve the following food service substitutes for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
Alima Noory
Linda Meyer
Jessica Kirby

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

18. Resolution to approve the following teachers for the Technology Planning Team.
Stipend: $37.00 / hour for meetings beyond the school day; Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA
Angela Cappelluti
Kim Monroe
Brian Cooke
Barbara Olson
Jose Diaz
Jeremy Post
Sheila Daugherty
Jenna Smith
Brian Dunn
Mike Stewart
Ben Fong
Kevin Throckmorton
Cheryl Knabe
Lauren Wheaton
Donna McAvoy
Rebecca Zimmerman

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PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

19. Resolution to approve the following transfers of custodial staff:
Staff Member From To
Donna Leeds Smithville Reeds Road
Barbara Murphy Smithville Roland Rogers
Luis Garcia Smithville Arthur Rann
Harry Albrecht Arthur Rann Roland Rogers
Cindy Krauthause Arthur Rann GTMS
Albert Sewell Reeds Road Smithville
Dave Josephsen Reeds Road Smithville
Annmarie Drovan Roland Rogers Smithville
Paul Thorn Roland Rogers Reeds Road
Doris Pincus GTMS Arthur Rann

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve continued home instruction for GTMS student, P.D., regular
education student (due to illness). Five hours per week from December 8, 2012 to
December 18, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

2. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, B.M., special education
(due to illness). Ten hours per week beginning December 5, 2012 up to 60 days.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

3. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, H.A., regular education
(per hospitalization) one hour per day beginning December 10, 2012 up to 60 days.
Account #11-150-100-320-00-00

4. Resolution to approve the following student teachers from Stockton College
for the Spring 2013 semester:
Student Cooperating Teachers School Grade

Sharon Foley Terry Wenig Arthur Rann 1^st

Autumnrose Pugliese Debra Sommers GTMS 7^th

Laura Kane Richard Garbutt Smithville 4^th

5. Resolution to approve the following fieldwork placement from West Virginia University
during the Spring 2013 semester:
Student Cooperating Teachers School Grade
Maria Maggio Robyn Talvacchio and GTMS 7th

Carol deRuyter
(20 hours each)

6. Resolution to approve the following practicum students from Rowan University
for the Spring 2013 semester:
Student Cooperating Teachers School Grade
Lauren Ashley Tomlinson Catherine Cozzan Reeds Road 1st

Heather Burke Karen Wagner Roland Rogers 6^th
Kathryn Page Marie King and GTMS 7th
Jennifer Files

7. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School Builders Club members to assist in distribution of Toys for Tots Program as follows:
11/30/12 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Hamilton Mall
12/17/12 9:00 am-1:00 pm Shore Mall
Transportation: $219.67 per day; Galloway Township Education Foundation Grant Account #20-099-200-500-16-00

8. Resolution to approve students from the multiple disabilities classes at Arthur Rann Elementary School and Galloway Township Middle School to attend the Stockton College Special Olympics held on January 4, 2013. Special Olympics is paying for transportation.

9. Resolution to approve the GTMS boys' basketball team to participate in the Dixie Howell Annual Middle School Basketball Tournament 12/14/12 to 12/19/12.
Total cost of transportation: $659.01; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
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Informational Item:
10. Special thanks to the Galloway Township Education Association for providing refreshments at the Winter Concerts at each of the district's elementary schools and at Arthur Rann Elementary School's Polar Express event.

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 and the Finance Committee:
1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for November 30, 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 November 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for November 30, 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 November 30, 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 Cash Reports for the month of November 30, 2012. (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the December Bill List - 2012-13 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the December transfers - 2012-13 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

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8. Resolution to approve to approve the renewal for the Internet Policy Services License Agreement by the New Jersey School Boards "NJSBA" between the Galloway Township Board of Education at a cost of $2,500.00 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Attachment E.10)

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Transportation:
9. Resolution to approve transportation agreement with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #

TYPE OF CONTRACT			ROUTE	SCHOOL	DAYS	PER DIEM	TOTAL
Quoted			To/From	GTMS		$40.00	$ 5,160.00
				(TS 12/3/12 -6/19/12)
Quoted			To/From	Davenport	136	$ 95.00	$12,920.00
				(JB 12/10/12 - 6/30/12)

Special Education:
10. Resolution to approve JB to attend the Davenport School, Egg Harbor Township School District, beginning December 10, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at a cost of:
Tuition cost: $14,946 prorated at a cost of $83.03 per day
2:1 Personal Aide: $16,500 prorated
Occupational Therapy : $100.00 per hour - 1 hour per week
Speech Therapy services: $75.00 per hour - 2 hours per week

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

1. Update: Roofing

G. POLICY
The Superintendents recommends approval of the following policies (second reading):
1. Policy #6130.00 School Organization (Attached to 11/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.1)

2. Policy #6141.00 Curriculum Design / Development - Completely rewritten (Attached to 11/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.2)

3. Policy #6172.00 Alternative Educational Programs - Changes highlighted in red (Attached to 11/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.3)

4. Policy #9326.00 Minutes - Changes highlighted in red (Attached to 11/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.4)

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

1. New Jersey Youth Soccer All Airborne team has requested the use of the Arthur Rann gymnasium on Tuesday evenings beginning January 8, 2013 through March 26, 2013
   from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for practice. (The majority of players are Galloway residents.)
2. The New Jersey School Boards Association has requested the use of the GTMS cafetorium on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an Atlantic County meeting.

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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
January 7, 2013 Reorganization / Workshop Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 p.m.

Note: The proposed meeting calendar for the remainder of the year will be presented at the January 7^th
Board meeting.

J. SPECIAL EVENTS

K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.

*Activity: Making the Best of iPads & Other Digital Tools in Your School Library
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Linda Wimberg 11/1/2012 Travel: $16.12 11-000-223-580-48-01
(*This was approved on 10/22/12 agenda but travel for return trip was not included.)

Activity: Creative Curriculum System
Staff Name Date(s) Expenses Account
Kelly DeSantis 12/4-5/2013 Registration: $341.00 (each) 11-000-223-580-40-00
Elizabeth Apgar " 11-000-223-580-15-00
Pam Fackler "
Marie Geary " Travel: $29.76 (MG)
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

Activity: NJASBO Legal Issues
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Tim Kelley 12/10/2012 Registration: $50.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Travel: $20.00
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

Activity: Practical, Unique Ways to Reach Students Who Don't Care About School
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Ellen Franks 1/11/2013 Registration: $219.00 11-000-223-580-48-01
Travel: $31.00

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Activity: NJASBO Purchasing Update
Staff Name Date Expenses Account #
Tim Kelley 1/22/2013 Registration: $50.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Travel: $20.00
Informational Items:

Activity: Hot Topics in N.J. Special Education
Staff Name Date Expenses
Christine Fuhs 11/29/2012 None
Thomas Hand

Activity: Leadership Skills in Facilities Management
Staff Name Date Expenses
Laurence Timberman 12/7/2012 None

Activity: Reflection of Assessment Data (ROAD) Training
Staff Name Date Expenses
Dr. Kathie Hathaway 12/12/2012 None
Carol Houck
Ellen Franks
Betty Napoli
Jamie Gillespie

Activity: South Jersey Band and Orchestra Directors Association Meetings
Staff Name Dates Expenses
Ben Fong l/4/2013 None
2/21/2013
3/18-19/2013

Activity: Parents as Partners in Special Education
Staff Name Date Expenses
Marie King 2/8/2013 None

Activity: Anger and the Power of Positive Psychology
Staff Name Date Expenses
Courtney Pancari 3/1/2013 None
Joseph Conte "
Michele VanSickle "
Edith Wagner "
Elizabeth Elevich "

L . OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

1. Resolution to Support an Amendment the Federal Budget Control Act of 2011;

Avoiding the "Fiscal Cliff":

WHEREAS, a world class public education is essential for the future success of our nation and today's schoolchildren; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Control Act of 2011 includes a provision to impose $1.2 trillion in across-the-board budget cuts in almost all federal programs, including education, that would become effective January 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, these across-the-board budget cuts, also known as "sequestration," would have a negative impact on education through a reduction in funds of 7.8 percent or more and could result in larger class sizes, fewer course offerings, possible four-day school weeks, loss of extracurricular activities, and teacher and staff lay-offs; and
WHEREAS, sequestration would affect almost every public school system in the nation and the millions of students educated through programs such as Title I grants for disadvantaged students, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), English Language Acquisition, Career and Technical Education, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers; and
WHEREAS, public schools nationwide would be negatively affected by an estimated $2.7 billion loss in just three programs alone - Title I grants, IDEA special education state grants and Head Start - that serve a combined total of 30.7 million children; and
WHEREAS, federal funding for K-12 programs was already reduced by more than $835 million in Fiscal Year 2011; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey already ranks last among the states in the percentage of school expenditures (3.1%) supported by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2013, New Jersey will lose more than $73 million in funding for elementary and secondary education programs, administered through the U.S. Department of Education, as well as over $11.7 million in Head Start funding; and
WHEREAS, with a state-imposed tax levy cap and limited growth in state aid, New Jersey local school districts have limited capacity to absorb cuts in funding resulting from sequestration.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey urges Congress and the Administration to amend the Budget Control Act to mitigate the drastic cuts to education that would affect our students and communities, and to protect education as an investment critical to economic stability and American competitiveness.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to United States Senator Robert Menendez, United States Senator Frank Lautenberg, U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo, State Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assembly Representative Dianne C. Gove, Assembly Representative Brian E. Rumpf, the New Jersey School Boards Association, and the National School Boards Association.

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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying