1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter addressed to Board President Ernest Huggard from Dr. Peter L. Mora, President of Atlantic Cape Community College dated August 14, 2012 expressing appreciation to the Galloway Township School District for allowing David Evans, a social studies teacher at the middle school, who serves as Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Atlantic Cape Community College, to attend the Association of Community College Trustees' Annual Congress on October 9-13, 2012.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Recognition of the following staff members who served at the evacuation and safe haven site at Galloway Township Middle School during the June, 2012 Derecho storm:
Harry Albrecht
David Josephsen
Kim Albrecht
Tim Kelley
Linda Albrecht
Sharon Kurtz
Steve Bolli
Butch Massey
Christine Butterhof
Marilyn Moore
Charles Hathaway
Dan Payne
Marguerite Hoffmann
Larry Timberman

2. Overview and Updates of District Initiatives and State Mandates - Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent

B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

(This report was attached to the 8/20/12 agenda)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of August 22, 2012. (Attachment B.2)

C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Rachel Ann Regina, school social worker, effective October 20, 2012 or sooner if a suitable replacement can be found.

2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Ashley Mygrant, part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School effective August 28, 2012.

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3. Resolution to rescind the offer of employment to Lisa Gehres, educational interpreter, for the 2012-2013 school year effective July 26, 2012. (Note: The services are no longer needed by the school district.)

4. Resolution to approve the personal leave request of Terrence O'Connor, Jr., Assistant Principal at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
February 4, 2013 through May 24, 2013; without pay, without benefits

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

5. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-School for the
2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $34,440.60 ($188.20 per day, 183 days); Degree: Teaching Certificate; Step: 3;
Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (replacement position)

6. Resolution to approve Allison Gandolfi as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann
Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Salary: $24,339.00 ($133.00 per day (pro-rated), 183 days);
Degree: Teaching Certificate; Step: 1; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA
(replacement position)

7. Resolution to approve James Spollen as a substitute custodian for the 2012-2013 school
year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-110-SB-SA

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

8. Resolution to approve Terri Matise, classroom assistant at Reeds Road Elementary
School, as the district braille transcriber for the 2012-2013 school year effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $5,500 per year
Account #11-000-217-101-45-SA

9. Resolution to approve the following teachers for summer professional development
and / or curriculum work:
Professional Development - Stipend: $27 per hour; Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA
Curriculum Work - Stipend: $37 per hour; Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA
Advanced ELA Curriculum Writing for 7^th and 8^th grades
Linda Harmon
R. Jason Truppa
Middle School Social Studies Training
Sally Hoffman
Kevin Throckmorton
R. Jason Truppa
Sheila Daugherty
In Class Resource Training
Rainer Birkenstock
Matt Marmaro

EnVision Math Training

Kindergarten
Gwen Cook
Julie Mandes
Grade 1
Susan Alexander
Julie Mandes
Grade 2
Sherilyn Bishop
Mai Gruber
Spring Bass-Smoaks
Lauren Avellino
Carol Banks
Shannon Tallman
Grade 3
Christine Fuhs
Susan Kerrigan
Catherine Watkins
Helen Grimley
Jose Diaz
Grade 4
Rob Martucci

Reading Street Training

Kindergarten
Cynthia McAnney
Gwen Cook
Julie Mandes
Grade 1
Julie Mandes
Josephine Dolente
Robyn Devine
Grade 2
Theresa Moe
Lauren Avellino
Shannon Tallman
Sherilyn Bishop
Spring Bass-Smoaks
Carol Banks
Mai Gruber
Grade 3
Susan Alexander
Brittany Santoro
Colleen Campo

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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Presentation - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Updates presented by
Michael Hinman and Betty Napoli, Supervisors.

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 June 30, 2012 and July 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 June 2012 and July 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5 and E.5a)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June 30, 2012 and July 31, 2012. (Attachment E.6 and E.6a)

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of June 30, 2012 and July 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 June 30, 2012. and July 31, 2012. (Attachment E.7 and 7a)
6. Resolution to ratify the June Supplemental Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to ratify the June transfers - 2011-12 Budget and the July transfers 2012 - 2013 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

8. Resolution to ratify the July Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.10)
9. Resolution to approve the August Bill List - 2012-2013 Budget. (Attachment E.10)

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10. Resolution to approve the award of an emergency contract to Jason Pilla Tree Specialist, LLC of Egg Harbor City, NJ in the amount of $38,500 to remove damaged trees and limbs that pose an immediate safety hazard at the Arthur Rann School. This contract is being awarded as an emergency contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-7. The purchasing agent has provided written notification to the Executive County Superintendent in accordance with NJAC 5:34-6.1. The purchasing agent has also obtained a Business Entity Disclosure Certification from the vendor and said form is on file in the district office.

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11. Resolution to approve an additional deposit of $758,541 to the capital reserve fund at June 30, 2012. The total deposit into the capital reserve for the 2011-2012 school year is $1,508,541.

12. Resolution to approve Atlantic County Special Services School District extended school year tuition contract beginning July 15, 2012 through August 1, 2012 for a total cost of $32,000.00. (16 students X $2,000 for 20 days = $32,000.00) Account #11-000-100-565-00-00

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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(There are no resolutions for approval at this time.)

G. POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policy:
1. Policy 3541.10 - Transportation Routes and Services (second reading)
Changes highlighted in red. (Attachment G.1)

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H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

(There are no requests at this time.)

I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
September 17, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 PM
September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 PM

J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening day for Staff September 4, 2012 GTMS cafetorium 8:30 a.m.
Back to School Nights:
Roland Rogers September 18, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Arthur Rann September 19, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Reeds Road September 20, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Smithville September 25, 2012 6:00 p.m.
GTMS September 27, 2012 6:00 p.m.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Transportation Supervisors Program: Codes, Statutes and Regulations
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Georgette Reeves 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/2012 Registration: $292.00 11-000-251-580-00-00

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INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
Activity: Association of Community College Trustees Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses
David Evans 10/9-13/2012 None

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION