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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
(There are no communications at this time.)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Elizabeth Ryu, 8th grade student at Galloway Township Middle School and Vice President of the Student Council.
2. Congratulations to the following students at Roland Rogers Elementary School for their participation in the Violence and Vandalism Awareness Week contests as follows:
4th Grade - Poster Winners
First Place - Kameiko Rehinheimer
Second Place - Caelah Powers
Third Place - Aspen Mazzatta
Honorable Mention - Shelton Wilson
5th Grade - Poster Winners
First Place - Grace Vu
Second Place - Julianna Paduanni
Third Place - Jervon Burnett
Honorable Mention - Nia Robinson
5th Grade - Poem Winners
First Place - David Bieniakowski
Second Place - Rodney McNeill
Third Place - Andrew Mahieu
5th Grade - Rap / Song Winners
First Place - Andrea Brandt
Second Place - Christina Cruz
Third Place - Kenneth Murillo
Honorable Mention - Philip Schroer and Daniel Daley
6th Grade - Poster Winners
First Place - Monica Jones and Athena Hall
Second Place - Mason Cunningham
Third Place - Keara Cadavid
Honorable Mention - Nyjuan Joga
6th Grade - Poem Winners
First Place - Kyra Mondragon
Second Place - Matthew Myles
Third Place - Samantha Eloy
6th Grade - Rap / Song Winners
First Place - Ayoube Ammari
Second Place - Irenonsen Eigbe
Third Place - Anna Chiola
Honorable Mention - Sanae' Clapp .
3. Congratulations to the following members of the Galloway Township Middle School's girls soccer team that captured the 2012 Atlantic Cape Junior League Championship with an 11-0 record - Congratulations also to their coach Jeff Morris:
Montana Arlington Cate Arthars-Mars
Lanie Baldino Alexis Mazzatta
Leah Dammann Daniela Nunez
Shadirah McCrae-Drummond Shayla Murray
Emily Eisele Marrisa Ruggles
Paige Getter Lena Venafro
Summer Jarolmen Abigail Vergata
Cailey McGloin Emma Wilkins
Darcy McLaughlin Eria Wilson
Megan Buskirk - Manager
Kayla Angier-Lamkin - Manager
4. District Test Report presented by Dr. Annette C. Giaquinto, Superintendent
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of October 31, 2012 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for the month of October 2012 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the period October 20, 2012 through November 15, 2012 (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on October 22, 2012 for the reporting period from October 13, 2012 through October 19, 2012. (Attached to 10/22/12 Agenda as Attachment B.4)
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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 intent to retire from Carol Banks, teacher at Smithville Elementary School, with regret, effective January 1, 2013. Ms. Banks has been employed by the Galloway School District for the past 21 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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2. Resolution to approve the personal leave of absence request from Meredith Hoopes, intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows: 9/24/2012 - 1/2/2013 - without pay; without benefits
3. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Jamie Caffarelli, classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-School, as follows:
1/14/2013 - 1/28/2013 - with pay, without benefits
1/29/2013 - 3/8/2013 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 3/11/2013
4. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Heather Maguire, 3rd grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:
1/22/2013 - 3/8/2013 - with pay, opts out of benefits
3/11/2013 - 5/24/2013 - without pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 5/28/2013
5. Resolution to approve the extended maternity leave request from Shari Peters, school psychologist, as follows:
Original request appeared on 3/26/12 agenda
5/14/2012 - 6/30/2012 - with pay, without benefits
9/1/2012 - 1/20/2013 - without pay, without benefits1/20/2013
Scheduled to return 1/21/2013 - opts out of benefits
Extension requested
1/21/2013 - 9/1/2013- without pay, opts out of benefits
6. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Michele Schettino, special education teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
11/26/2012 - 1/4/2013 - with pay, with benefits
1/7/2013 - 3/8/2013 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 3/11/2013
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7. Resolution to approve the transfer of Richard Harris, custodial night foreman, from Galloway Township Middle School to Roland Rogers Elementary School effective November 20, 2012.
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
8. Resolution to approve Sara Simon as a special education resource center teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 5, 2012 through March 8, 2013. Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-213-100-101-16-SA (maternity leave replacement)
9. Resolution to approve Kelly DiSantis as a pre-school disabled classroom teacher at Pomona Pre-School for the 2012-2013 school year effective December 3, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $50,975 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 7; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (new position)
10. Resolution to approve Allison Gandolfi as a teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 19, 2012 through June 1, 2013. Salary: $44,984 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA (maternity leave replacement)
11. Resolution to approve Jessica Oeser as a classroom assistant in the behavioral disabilities class at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 29, 2012 through April 2, 2013. Salary: $176.16 per day, $32,208 (pro-rated); Degree: BS; Step: 1; Account #11-209-100-106-45-SA (maternity leave replacement)
12. Resolution to approve Charles S. Hathaway as a full-time night foreman at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $39,163 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)
13. Resolution to approve James Lagreco as a substitute custodian for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA
14. Resolution to approve Terry White as a substitute food service worker for the 2012-2013 School year effective November 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $8.00 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
15. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 20, 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
Matthew Flores Non-certified $75.00 per day
Linda McNamara Non-certified $75.00 per day
Gregg Clayton Certified $80.00 per day
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
16. Resolution to approve the following teachers for the Arthur Rann's before-school tutoring program for struggling readers. Stipend: $37.00 per hour, not to exceed 22 hours per person.
Account #20-231-100-100-15-SA - NCLB Title I
Bernice Adair
Cheryl Knabe
Natalie Balshem
Mary Sue McLaughlin
Katie Chisholm
Dianne Mooney
Cathy Clark
Priscilla Schultheis
Joy Daley
Alicia Stauffer
Christiana Demarco
Kirsten Sullivan
Brittany Hanselmann
Amy Summer
Jamie Jerue
Rebecca Zimmerman
Becky Byrne, Substitute
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve home instruction for Smithville Elementary School student B.C., special education (due to hospitalization), 10 hours per week beginning October 22, 2012 for up to 60 days. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
2. Resolution to approve Brittany Fair, a counseling practicum student from Rowan University for spring 2013, who will work with Nicole Fedeli, Arthur Rann Counselor.
3. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School Chorus to perform and be videotaped for Channel 40's Christmas Chorale to be broadcast on Christmas Eve:
Date of trip: November 28, 2012
Total cost: $219.67; Account #11-000-270-512-16-00
4. Resolution to approve the following school chorus members to travel to radio station 96.9 Lite Rock to sing holiday carols:
Smithville School November 28, 2012 Student Activity Account
Arthur Rann School November 29, 2012 Student Activity Account
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E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions 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 October 31, 2012.
(Attachments E.1and E.1a)
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 October 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for October 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 October 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 CashReports for the month(s) of October 2012.
(Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the November Bill List - 2012-13 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the November transfers - 2012-13 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
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8. Resolution authoring the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire lawn maintenance, computer peripherals, facilities upkeep services, legal services, custodial supplies, tree removal services, educational supplies, and trash removal 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:
Action Janitorial, Inc. $21,440.00
Apple, Inc. $28,300.00
Asphalt Solutions, LLC $22,230.35
William Cappuccio $16,666.65
Hillyard Inc. $61,033.53
Vendors: Cost:
Jason Pilla Tree Specialist, LLC $38,875.00
Johnson Controls, Inc. $19,945.77
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. $21,642.89
Waste Management of New Jersey $15,391.77
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Transportation:
9. Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27- 11.2.
10. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year.
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TYPE OF CONTRACT
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ROUTE
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SCHOOL
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DAYS
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PER DIEM
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TOTAL
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Quoted
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(DYFS 1 student JS)
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To/From
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Reeds Road
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65
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$ 140.00
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$ 9,100.00
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(12/7/12-3/21/13)
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Special Education:
11. Resolution to approve M.H. to attend YALE School East, Northfield campus, at a cost of $36,989.28 beginning November 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(Per diem rate $256.87 X 147 days = $37,759.89) Account #11-000-100-566-00-02
12. Resolution to approve I.I., tuition- in student from Absecon into the Behavior Disabilities class at Reeds Road Elementary School, at a cost of $2,427.80 per month. Start date to be determined.
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action by the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley:
1. Resolution to approve the removal of the food service equipment listed below:
Reeds Road Elementary School Old floor mixer $6,367.00
Reeds Road Elementary School Convection Oven / Top Half Oven 9/88 Hobart $2,685.00
The above equipment is not functioning and has been deemed not repairable.
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Informational Item:
G. POLICY
The Superintendents recommends approval of the following policies (first reading):
1. Policy #6130.00 School Organization (Attachment G.1)
2. Policy #6141.00 Curriculum Design / Development - Completely rewritten (Attachment G.2)
3. Policy #6172.00 Alternative Educational Programs - Changes highlighted in red (Attachment G.3)
4. Policy #9326.00 Minutes - Changes highlighted in red (Attachment G.4)
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
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The Galloway Renegades Football Team has requested the use of the Reeds Road
gymnasium on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
for drill practice.
(Administrative approval was granted prior to the meeting.)
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The Greater Egg Harbor School District has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium
on December 18 and 20, 2012 and January 9, 15, and 17, 2013 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
for freshman basketball games.
(Dates have been reviewed with the GTMS Athletic Coordinator.)
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
December 17, 2012 Workshop / Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 P.M.
January 7, 2013 Reorganization / Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 P.M.
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Concert Schedule
Arthur Rann Elementary School December 4, 2012 7:00 P.M.
Smithville Elementary School December 5, 2012 Chorus 7:00 P.M.
" " " December 11, 2012 Band 7:00 P.M.
Roland Rogers Elementary School December 6, 2012 7:00 P.M.
Galloway Township Middle School December 12, 2012 7:00 P.M.
Reeds Road Elementary School December 13, 2012 7:00 P.M.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Time to Choose a Principal Evaluation System
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Michael Silvestri 11/20/12 Registration: $75.00 (each) 11-000-230-580-00
Carl Dolente " Travel: $15.50 (CD) "
Activity: Hot Topics in New Jersey Special Education Law
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Thomas Hand 11/29/12 Travel: $33.00 20-250-200-500-00-00
Activity: Supporting Students with Disabilities in General Education
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Brittany Amato 12/10/12 Registration: $11.00 11-000-223-580-16-01
Travel: $46.50
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K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Informational Items :
Activity: New Jersey Educational Technology Institute
Staff Name Date Expenses
Gary Kirschenmann 11/28/12 ETTC hours
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L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
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Litigation