January 30, 2012

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS
(There are no presentations at this time.)

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

(This report was reviewed at the 1/23/12 meeting.)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2011 (Attachment B.2)
(This report was reviewed at the 1/23/12 meeting.)
3. Out of school suspensions for the month of December, 2011 (Attachment B.3)
(This report was reviewed at the 1/23/12 meeting.)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (Attachment B.4)
(This report was attached to the 1/23/12 agenda.)
5.* Resolution to (accept, modify, or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Report presented to the Board on January 23, 2012 for the reporting period from
December 16, 2011 through January 15, 2012.

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6. Department of Education Review of Federal Funds: Review and Discussion

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7.* Resolution to approve the review of federal funds Corrective Action Plan.
(Attachment B.5)

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:
1.* Resolution to approve the disability retirement of Charles Krauthouse, custodian, with regret, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Krauthouse was employed by the Galloway
Township Public School district for 18 years and his dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
2.* Resolution to approve Steven Bolli as Facilities Operations Manager for the district for the 2011-2012 school year effective January 31, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $85,000 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-262-110-00-00
3.* Resolution to approve Larry Timberman as Assistant Facilities Operations Manager for the district for the 2011-2012 school year effective January 31, 2012 through
June 30, 2012. Salary: $58,000 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-262-110-00-00
4.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2011-2012 school year effective January 31, 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
Nicole Casler Certified $80.00 per day

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*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

5.* Resolution to approve Lauren Novasak as a Multi-disciplinary Assistance Team member
(MAT) at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective
January 31, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Stipend: $1,900 (pro-rated); Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA

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*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
1.* Resolution to approve the Community Education Spring Theatre Program at Galloway
Township Middle School cafetorium on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. beginning April 3, 2012 and ending with two performances on Thursday,
May 3, 2012 and Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

*Informational Item:
NCLB District-In-Need-of-Improvement (DINI) Plan.
(A copy is available in the Superintendent's office and will also be available at the Board meeting).

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by the Finance Committee and Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:

1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for December 31, 2011.
(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 2011 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, 2011. (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, 2011 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 December 31,
2011. (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the January Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the January transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)
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8.* Resolution to approve the submission of the following proposal to the voters of Galloway Township.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE VOTERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A special election of the legal voters of The Board of Education of the Township of Galloway, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey ("Board" when referring to the governing body and "School District" when referring to the legal entity governed by the Board) shall be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Section 2. The following proposal ("Proposal") is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at a special election to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012:

PROPOSAL
The Board of Education of the Township of Galloway, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey ("School District"), is authorized to: (a) undertake for lawful school purposes a capital improvement program consisting of: (i) repair and/or replacement of the roofing at Roland Rogers Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Arthur Rann Elementary School; (ii) fire alarm replacement at Reeds Road Elementary School, Roland Rogers Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School; (iii) renovation and/or repair of the storm water system and reconstruction of the parking lot at Arthur Rann Elementary School; and (iv) the acquisition of all equipment and the completion of all work necessary for or related thereto; (b) expend for all the foregoing an amount not to exceed $6,982,500 (of which $0 represents eligible costs, as determined by the Commissioner of Education); and (c) issue bonds of the School District for said project in an amount not to exceed

E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

$6,982,500. This school facilities project includes $6,982,500 for school facility construction elements that are not eligible for State support.

Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, the Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator/Board Secretary, upon the advice of Bond Counsel, are each hereby authorized to approve any changes to the Proposal as may be advisable or as may be required pursuant to provisions of the New Jersey Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act or other applicable law; provided, however, that no such changes shall result in the total appropriation for the project set forth in the Proposal to exceed $6,982,500.
Section 3. The Board hereby acknowledges and confirms that, in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the School Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and 18A:24-17, a supplemental debt statement has been prepared as of the date of this resolution by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Galloway, being the sole municipality comprised within the School District, giving effect to the proposed authorization of bonds of the School District in the amount stated in the Proposal set forth above and that the supplemental debt statement has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Galloway and in the office of the Board Secretary prior to the adoption of this resolution. The Board hereby directs the Board Secretary to have the supplemental debt statement filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the special election.
Section 4. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to immediately forward a certified copy of this resolution and the Proposal approved herein to the Atlantic County Clerk, the Clerk of the Township of Galloway and to the Atlantic County Board of Elections.
Section 5. All actions heretofore taken and documents prepared or executed by or on behalf of the School District by the members of the Board, Superintendent of Schools, Business Administrator/Board Secretary or by the School District's professional advisors, in connection with the holding of the special election or the consideration of the Proposal at said special election, are hereby ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Section 6. The President of the Board, Vice President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator/Board Secretary are each hereby authorized to determine all matters and execute all documents and instruments in connection with the holding of the special election or the consideration of the Proposal at said special election, and the signatures of the President of the Board, Vice President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools or Business Administrator/Board Secretary on such documents or instruments shall be conclusive as to such determinations.
Section 7. All other resolutions, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded and repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency.
Section 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately on adoption this 30th day of January, 2012.

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9.* Resolution to approve the disposal of non-functioning food service equipment located in the kitchen at the Smithville Elementary School.

  • Kettle (Garland)

Model #KT40SM, Serial #WT0551-91J02
Date of Acquisition: December 1991
Cost: $5,180
Remaining Value: $0

  • Mixer - Floor unit (Welbilt)

Model #D300T, Serial #11-407-107
Date of Acquisition: December 1991
Cost: $7,357
Remaining Value: $0

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*Added after Workshop/Action meeting

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 award contract bids for the following school projects:
(Attachment F.1)
NJDOE #1690-015-12-2000 - Arthur Rann Elementary School
Water Heater Replacement
NJDOE #1690-048-12-2000 - Smithville Elementary School
Cooling Tower and Emergency Generator Replacement
NJDOE #1690-045-12-3000 - Reeds Road Elementary School
Emergency Generator Replacement and Water Heater Replacement
NJDOE #1690-046-12-2000 - Roland Rogers Elementary School
Cooling Tower Replacement

Contract No. 1 Plumbing
Surety Mechanical Services
Base Bid: $26,182.00
Alt. P-1 $45,371.00
$71,553.00

Contract No. 2 HVAC Work
Surety Mechanical Services
Lump Sum Bid $115,745.00

Contract No. 3 Electrical Work
Pat Maggio & Son Electrical, Inc.
Base Bid: $120,700.00
Alt. E.1 $ 800.00
$121,500.00
Total Award: $308,798.00

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(continued)
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G. POLICY
1. Resolution to approve the following policy:
Policy #5111 - Admissions (second reading)
(Policy was attached to 1/23/12 agenda as Attachment G.1)

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

*1. Galloway Boy Scout Troop 77 has requested the use of the GTMS cafeteria on
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an Eagle Scout Ceremony
for Collin Wiener.

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*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
February 3-4, 2012 Board of Education Institute
February 13, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 p.m.
February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 p.m.

J. SPECIAL EVENTS
February 9, 2012 Wellness Fair GTMS 6:00-8:00 p.m.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
*Activity: IOS / iPad Management in Education
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Betty Naoli 2/3/12 Travel: $7.45 11-000-230-580-00-00
*Activity: SOPHOS Endpoint Administration Workshop
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Gary Kirschenman 2/7-8/12 Registration: $1,140.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Travel: $135.00
Lodging: $230.00 (2 nights)
Meals: $142.00
*Activity: Update Technology Curriculum to New Standards
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Kim Monroe 2/23/12 Travel: $8.50 11-000-230-580-00-00
Jeremy Post Travel: $8.50
Kevin Throckmorton Travel: $8.50
*Activity: NJMEA State Music Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Patrick O'Keefe 2/23-25/12 Registration: $150.00 11-000-223-30-48

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K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Informational Item:
*Activity: New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Conference / EXPO
Staff Name Date Expenses
Steve Bolli 4/3-4/12 None

L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

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