Workshop Action Meeting September 24, 2012

A. 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 9/17/12 meeting.)

2.* Student Enrollment Report through 9/20/12 (Attachment B.2)

3.* Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from September 5, 2012 to September 20, 2012. (Attachment B.3)

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C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
1.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Nicole Warriner, speech therapist at Roland Rogers Elementary School, as follows:
11/2/12 - 11/30/12 - with pay, with benefits
12/3/12 - 1/4/13 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 1/7/13

2.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Virginia Bisignaro, 5th grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
11/13/12 - 12/31/12 - with pay, with benefits
1/1/13 - 2/22/13 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 2/25/13

3.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Michele Schettino, special education teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
11/23/12 - 1/4/13 - with pay, with benefits
1/7/13 - 3/8/13 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 3/11/13

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve Dominic Mevoli as a school social worker at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective November 25, 2012 (or earlier if available) through June 30, 2013. Salary: $58,866.00 (pro-rated); Degree: MA+15; Step: 10; Account #11-000-219-104-16-SA (replacement position)

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

5.* Resolution to approve Karen Loatwall as a part-time classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $22,371.75 (pro-rated) ($122.25 per day for 183 days) Account #11-204-100-106-46-SA (replacement position)

6.* Resolution to approve Emily Keyser, food service worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, 5 days per week, 4.75 hours per day, $16.55 per hour effective September 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (increasing from 4.00 hours per day to 4.75 hours per day). Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)

7.* Resolution to approve the following subtitute teacher(s) for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 25, 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
Kelly DeSantis Certified $80.00 per day
David Devlin Certified $80.00 per day

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

8.* Resolution to approve the following Child Care Program staff for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 25, 2012 through June 30, 2013:
Salary: $12.00 per hour (rate for door monitor) and $15 per hour (rate for support staff); Account #62-990-320-101-00-00 The following staff can fill either position:
Heather Harris
Allie Stern
Emery Keeler
Brittany Santoro

9.* Resolution to approve Jeanine Wiener for the MAT for Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 25, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $1,900; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

10.* Resolution to approve the following individuals for Administrative Detention at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $33.00 per hour (corrected amount), not to exceed 192 hours for all involved staff; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA
Dave Martin
Tina Pruna
Madelyn Stapleton
Gail Mimler
Rainer Birkenstock
Michael Stewart (addition)

11.* Resolution to approve Sally Hoffman for the Homework Club at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 25, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $37.00 per hour, not to exceed 162 hours for all involved staff; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

12.* Resolution to approve the following staff for the Fall 2012 Semester of the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students. (Attachment C.1)

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve 8th grade students from Galloway Township Middle School to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of Southern New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township after school on the following Fridays:
(Teachers will transport students with parental permission.)
October 12, 2012 February 8, 2013
November 16, 2012 March 8, 2013
December 14, 2012 April 12, 2013
January 11, 2013 May 10, 2013

2.* Resolution to approve home schooling for Arthur Rann Elementary School 4th grade student, JE, during the 2012-2013 school year effective September 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013 and until further notice in accordance with Board Policy No. 6172 - Alternative Education Programs.

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*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 Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator and the Finance Committee:

1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for August, 2012. (Attachments E.1)
Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.2)

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2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for August 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.3).

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for August 31, 2012. (Attachment E.4).

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
August 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 Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of August 31, 2012. (Attachment E.5)

6. Resolution to approve the September Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.6)

7. Resolution to approve the September transfers - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.7)

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Transportation:
8. Resolution to approve the parental contract for the 2012-2013 school year.

Route

Per Month

Total

DK12-13

to/from

Smithville

$400.00

$4,000.00

9. Resolution to approve transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

TYPE

SCHOOL

ROUTE

TOTAL

RENEWED

ESY

GCSSD

GS922 LJ

436.67

(1 student LJ)

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Special Education:
10. Resolution to approve NS, preschool student, to attend Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning September 20, 2012 to June 30, 2013 for a total cost of $32,110.00 ( $190 per diem X 169 days). Acct. #11-000-100-565-00-02

11. Resolution to approve KT to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a per diem rate of $246.21 X 175 days for a total cost of $43,086.75.
(Will be reimbursed by Department of Children & Family Office of Education)

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator

1. Resolution to approve the removal of the food service equipment listed below:
Reeds Road Garland Kettie purchased 09/1998 price $4,823.00
Arthur Rann Garland Double Stack Convection 09/1988 price $7,480.00
Smithville Pass Thur Refrigerator Traulsen 12/91 price $3,650.00
Pomona Warmer hold box came from Oceanville 01/99 price $9,700.00
Pomona Range 09/86 price $7,987.00
The above equipment is not functioning and has been deemed not repairable.

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G. POLICY
Resolution to re-approve the following policies (first reading):
1.* Policy #5123.00 - Title I District-Wide Parental Involvement - General Expectations (Attachment G.1)
2.* Policy #5123.01 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Arthur Rann Elementary School (Attachment G.2)
3.* Policy #5123.02 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Reeds Road Elementary School (Attachment G.3)
4.* Policy #5123.03 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Roland Rogers Elementary School (Attachment G.4)
5.* Policy #5123.04 - Title I School Specific Parental Involvement - Smithville Elementary School (Attachment G.5)
Note: All of these policies require annual review and re-approval as per NCLB.

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

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

  • Scout Requests:

1.* Pack 12, Den 2, Tiger Cub Scouts has requested the use of the Smithville School cafeteria on selected Tuesday evenings beginning October 2, 2012 through May 7, 2013 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their meetings.

2.* Girl Scout Troop 12550 has requested the use of the Roland Rogers Elementary School cafeteria every other Wednesday beginning October 3, 2012 through June 5, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their meetings.

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
September 17, 2012 Workshop / Action / Regular Meeting GTMS 7:00 PM
September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 PM
September 27, 2012 NJQSAC Committee Meeting District Office 10:00 AM
October 4, 2012 Community Superintendent's Advisory Team GTMS Library 7:00 PM

J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Back to School Nights
Smithville September 25, 2012 3 sessions:
5:00 p.m. Rosemary Hollway
5:30 p.m. "
6:00 p.m. "
GTMS September 27, 2012 6:30 p.m. Ernest Huggard
Roland Rogers October 2, 2012 6:00 p.m. John W. Knorr

K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
*Activity: NJASBO Transportation Seminar
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Timothy Kelley 10/1/12 Registration: $50.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
Travel: $30.00

*Activity: Diversity Training
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Michael Hinman 10/19/12 Travel: $28.00 11-000-223-580-00-00

*Activity: NJASBO Academy II
Staff Name Dates Expenses Account
Timothy Kelley 10/30/12; 12/18/12 Registration: $100.00 11-000-251-580-00-00
2/21/13; 4/19/13; Travel: $30.00
6/2013 (TBD)

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
*Activity: Mandatory Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training
Staff Name Date Expenses
Steve Bolli 3/29/13 None

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Student Matters - HIB *

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

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