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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter to Board President Ernest D. Huggard from Stephen V. Bouchard, President, Egg Harbor City Board of Education dated September 19, 2012 re: shared Superintendent services.
(Attachment A.1)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Matthew Sato, President of the Student Council at Galloway Township Middle School
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 30, 2012 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of School Suspension Report for September, 2012 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from September 21, 2012 to October 12, 2012. (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report presented to the Board on September 24, 2012 for the reporting period from September 5, 2012 through September 20, 2012. (attached to 9/24/12 agenda as Attachment B.3)
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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 David A. Evans, social studies teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective July 1, 2013. Mr. Evans has been employed by the Galloway Township School District for over 35 years and his dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Ted House, teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, with regret, effective January 1, 2013. Mr. House has been employed by the Galloway Township School District for 11 years and his dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.
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3. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Katie Kuras, behavior disabilities classroom assistant at Reeds Road School as follows:
12/3/12 - 1/10/2013 - with pay, without benefits
1/11/13 - 3/27/2013 - without pay, without benefits, opts out of benefits Returning 4/2/2013
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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
4. Resolution to approve Karen Kupp as a special education resource teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective October 16, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Salary: $45,184 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2;
Account #11-213-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)
5. Resolution to approve John Del Vacchio as a speech teacher for the district for the 2012-2013 school year effective October 22, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $47,253 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+30; Step: 1; Account #11-000-216-101-15-SA (leave replacement)
6. Resolution to increase the hourly rate for substitute food service workers to $8.00 per hour.
7. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective October 16, 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
Joyce Burns Certified $80.00 per day
Jenny Schaab Certified $80.00 per day
Tonya Burden Certified $80.00 per day
Jane DeGraf Certified $80.00 per day
Seth Putney Non-certified $75.00 per day
Brittany LePorte Non-certified $75.00 per day
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve home schooling for Arthur Rann Elementary School 5th grade student, J.H. effective September 21, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in accordance with Board Policy 6172.00, Alternate Education Programs.
2. Resolution to approve home instruction for Arthur Rann Elementary School student, H.D., regular education (due to illness) on an as needed basis for the 2012-2013 school year. One hour of home instruction for each day absent as per 504 plan, retroactive to September 6, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
3. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers Elementary School student, M.G., special education (due to hospitalization), 2 hours per day beginning September 25, 2012 up to 60 days. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00
4. Resolution to approve home instruction for Smithville Elementary School student, D.S., regular education (due to illness) five hours per week beginning September 25, 2012 up to 60 days. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
5. Resolution to approve six hours of home instruction for GTMS student, T.M., special education, due to suspension. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
6. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, P.D., regular education (due to illness). Five hours per week from October 8, 2012 to December 8, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
7. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, I.S., special education, per I.E.P. on an as needed basis for the 2012-2013 school year. Per I.E.P., students will receive 2 hours of home instruction per day after three consecutive days absent. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
8. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, D.G., special education (due to illness) on an as needed basis for the 2012-2013 school year. Per I.E.P., twenty hours of home instruction for every ten cumulative days absent. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
9. Resolution to approve volunteer students from Galloway Township Middle School to visit Sunrise Assisted Living from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. on Fridays as follows:
October 12, 2012 February 8, 2013
November 16, 2012 March 8, 2013
December 14, 2012 April 12, 2013
January 11, 2013 May 10, 2013
(This volunteer service replaces the trips to the Food Bank previously approved.)
10. Resolution to approve the Galloway Township Middle School 2012-2013 Fall Sports Schedule (Attachment D.1)
11. Resolution to approve members of the GTMS Drill / Step Team to attend the "Step Up Ur Game" Step Conference on November 3, 2012. Transportation will be provided by the advisor with parental permission. Fee will be paid by the student activity fund.
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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 to approve the following transportation contract with Ocean City Board of Education for the 2012/2013 school year.
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CONTRACT
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SCHOOL
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ROUTE
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ROUTE
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Joint
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To/From
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Ocean City Intermediate
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ISRC
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$884.00
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(1 Choice student AG)
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2. Resolution to approve Cara Clemens as a non-public guidance consultant at Assumption School at $300 per day/ one day per week from September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Funded through IDEA/non- public funds, and not to exceed $10,000. Account # 20-250-100-300-A1-02
3. Resolution to approve Krystyne Meyer as a deaf/hard of hearing consultant beginning October 16, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at $80.00 per hour not to exceed 4.5 hours per week for the 2012-2013 school year. Account # 20-251-200-300-12-02
4. Resolution to approve LJ to attend Gloucester County Special Services School District beginning September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013, per diem cost of $188.50 X 180 days for a tuition cost of $33,930, out of county surcharge in the amount of $3,000, and 1:1 student aide in the amount of $34,650 for a total cost of $71,580 . Account 11-000-100-566-00-02
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution for formal Board action, by the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley:
1. Resolution to approve Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) N.J.A.C. 6:A:26-A for the 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 school years. (Attachment F.1)
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G. POLICY
The Superintendents recommends approval of the following policies (second reading)
1. Policy #5123.00 - Title I District-Wide Parental Involvement - General Expectations (Attachment G.1 attached to 9/24/12 agenda)
2. Policy #5123.01 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Arthur Rann Elementary School (Attachment G.2 attached to 9/24/12 agenda)
3. Policy #5123.02 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Reeds Road Elementary School (Attachment G.3 attached to 9/24/12 agenda)
4. Policy #5123.03 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Roland Rogers Elementary School (Attachment G.4 attached to 9/24/12 agenda)
5. Policy #5123.04 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Smithville Elementary School (Attachment G.5 attached to 9/24/12 agenda)
Note: All these policies require annual review and re-approval as per NCLB.
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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
Sports Requests
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PAL has made the following requests:
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GTMS gymnasium on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., October 1, 15, 22 and 29, 2012 for basketball)
(Administrative approval was granted for dates used prior to BOE meeting.)
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GTMS gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from October 23, 2012 through November 29, 2012 for basketball
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Roland Rogers gymnasium from October 29, 2012 through November 1, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for basketball
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Roland Rogers gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from November 13, 2012 through November 29, 2012 for basketball
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Reeds Road gymnasium from November 26, 2012 through November 30, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for basketball
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Arthur Rann, GTMS, Reeds Road, Roland Rogers and Smithville gymnasiums from Monday, December 3, 2012 through Thursday, December 20, 2012 (no Saturdays) from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for basketball
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GTMS library the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for their meetings
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Atlantic Cape Wildcats have requested the use of the Roland Rogers gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning October 2, 2012 through November 1, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 P.M. for basketball. (Administrative approval was granted for dates used prior to BOE meeting)
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Mainland Baptist Church has requested the use of the Smithville gymnasium on October 17 and 24, 2012, November 7, 14, and 28, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for basketball and gym games.
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
October 22, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS cafetorium 7:00 P.M.
November 19, 2012 Workshop / Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS cafetorium 7:00 P.M.
December 17, 2012 Workshop / Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS cafetorium 7:00 P.M.
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
October 30, 2012 "Meet the Candidates" Night GTMS cafetorium 7:00 P.M.
Sponsored by the GTFSA
K.OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: CASCA Counselors Association - Mini Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Patti Stewart 10/5/2012 Registration: $10.00 11-000-218-580-00
(administrative approval granted prior to meeting)
Activity: Low Pressure Black Seal Class for Boiler License
Staff Names Dates Expenses Account
Richard Harris 10/12, 19, 26, 2012 Registration: $500 (each) 11-000-262-890-00
David Josephsen and 11/2/2012 " "
Activity: Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Angela McDonough 10/19/12 Registration: $25.00 20-088-100-610-16
AtlantiCare grant
Activity: School Refusal Behavior
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Christine Butterhof 10/26/12 Registration: $169.00 11-000-223-580-46-01
Activity: Making Best Use of iPads & Other Digital Tools
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Sheila Daugherty 11/1/2012 Registration: $219.00 11-000-223-580-16-01
Activity: Difficult and Challenging Co-Teaching Issues
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Christine Fuhs 12/7/12 Registration: $229.00 20-250-200-500-00-02
Travel: $21.70 IDEA
Activity: NJ School Board Delegate Assembly
Board Member Name Date Expenses Account
Bob Iannacone 11/17/12 Travel: $68.00 11-000-230-585-00-00
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Informational Items
Activity: 6 cent Reimbursement (Help on K-8)
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 9/25/2012 None
(Administrative approval given prior to meeting)
Activity: CSH Meeting (AtlantiCare grant)
Staff Name Date Expenses
Angela McDonough 10/4/2012 None
Activity: Steering Committee Meeting (AtlantiCare grant)
Staff Name Date Expenses
Angela McDonough 10/16/2012 None
Activity: Health and P.E. Common Assessment
Staff Name Dates Expenses
David Fink 10/22 & 12/12/2012 None
1/16; 2/27; & 3/20/2013
Activity: Strategies for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments
Staff Name Date Expenses
Kara Manzo 10/26/2012 None
Allyson Grecco " "
Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Regional Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses
Helen Reilly 10/29/12 None
Christine Fuhs " "
Elizabeth A. Elevich " "
Activity: Creating Lessons with iPads in Math
Staff Name Date Expenses
Carol Zarrilli 11/1/12 None
Activity: P/E Health Assessment Writing Committee
Staff Name Date Expenses
Charrise Ellis 10/22/12; 12/12/12; None
1/16/13; 2/27/13/ 3/20/13
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION