A. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
(There are no communications at this time.)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Energy Education Award to Galloway Township Public School District for continued excellence in the energy saving program. The Chairman's Award for sustainability is the highest honor available through the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's collaboration with EnergyStar.
B. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. School Opening Update
2. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
3. Student Enrollment Report for September 2012 will be available for the 9/24/12 meeting.
C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Joyce M. Cantz, pre-school disability teacher at Pomona Pre-School, effective August 27, 2012.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Terry White, food service worker, effective August 30, 2012.
3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Coreen Welch, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective November 30, 2012.
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4. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Crystal Riotta, speech therapist at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:
12/3/12 - 1/18/13 - with pay, with benefits
1/21/13 - 5/17/13 - without pay, with benefits
5/20/13 - 1/1/14 - without pay, without benefits
5. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Holly DiLeo, ESL teacher at ReedsRoad Elementary School as follows:
1/22/13 - 2/14/13 - with pay, opts out of benefits
2/15/13 - 5/24/13 - without pay, opts out of benefits
6. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Jeremy Post, computer lab teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:
11/5/12 - 1/2/13 - without pay, with benefits
7. Resolution to approve the leave request from Coreen Welch, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
9/21/12 - 11/30/12 - with pay, with benefits
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8. Resolution to approve the transfer of Sheryl Freilich, school nurse, from Roland Rogers / Smithville Schools to Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
9. Resolution to approve Brittany L. DePamphilis as a full-time speech therapist for the district for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $44,984.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-000-216-101-15-SA (maternity leave)
10. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a full-time special education teacher at Pomona Pre-School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $46,519.00; Degree: BA; Step: 3; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (replacement position)
11. Resolution to approve Meredith Hoopes as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $33,732.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BS; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)
12. Resolution to approve Kelly Prohammer as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1,2 012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $36,587.08 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 5; Account #20-231-100-100-00-SA Title I (replacement position)
13. Resolution to approve Jamie Caffarelli as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $32,603.28 ($178.16 per day, 183 days); Degree: BA; Step: 3; Account #11-000-217-101-40-SA (replacement position)
14. Resolution to approve Holly Taggart as a part-time classroom assistant at Smithville School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $24,339.00 (pro-rated - $133 per day, 183 days); Degree: Certificate; Step: 1; Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (replacement position)
15. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 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
Kira Pepek Certified $80.00 per day
Bethany Moretti Certified $80.00 per day
Olga Matus Non-certified $75.00 per day
Anthony Andaloro Non-certified $75.00 per day
Hesham Ahmad Fas Non-certified $75.00 per day
Timothy Adamcik Non-certified $75.00 per day
Deborah Chang Non-certified $75.00 per day
16. Resolution to renew the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 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
Britney Baumgartel Certified $80.00 per day
Jacqueline Cusimano Certified $80.00 per day
Robert Patrick Certified $80.00 per day
Jennifer Nash Non-certified $75.00 per day
Lesley Wright Non-certified $75.00 per day
Frances Tanner Non-certified $75.00 per day
Candace Wease Non-certified $75.00 per day
17. Resolution to approve Bambi Cannuscio as a substitute secretary for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
18. Resolution to renew the following substitute secretaries for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
Christine Atkinson
Mary Moskowitz
19. Resolution to renew Frances Tanner as a food service substitute for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Salary: $7.50 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA
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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
20. Resolution to approve the following teacher / substitutes for the Child Care Program for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012.
Salary: $12 or $15 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-00
Kelly Prohammer
Lynn Stonnell
Andrea Olley
21. 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
Brittany Santoro
Lisa Kapij
22. Resolution to approve Carol Somers as a member of the District Teacher Evaluation Advisory Team. Stipend: $27 per hour (receiving training), and $37 per hour (program development / presenting). Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA (replacement position)
23. Resolution to approve Marilyn Lewin as a sixth grade team leader at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Stipend: $1,900; Account #11-130-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)
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D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Program for the 2012-2013 school year. (Attachment D.1)
2. Resolution to approve the revised English Language Arts curriculum and adoption of new instruction and assessment materials grades K-8.
3. Resolution to approve the revised Mathematics curriculum K-8 and adoption of new instruction and assessment materials grades K-5.
4. Resolution to approve the revised curriculum in Science, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Technology, World Language, 21st Century Life and Careers (including Life Skills) grades K-8.
5.Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for the Fall 2012 semester on the following dates:
October 13, 20, 27
November 3, 17
December 1, 8, 15
6. Resolution to approve home schooling for Reeds Road 4th grade student BH and Galloway Township Middle School 8th grade student MH during the 2012-2013 school year and until further notice in accordance with Board Policy No. 6172 - Alternative Education Programs.
7. Resolution to approve the fieldwork placement for the following Stockton College student for the Fall Semester 2012-2013 from 9/17/12 through 12/11/12 as follows:
| Student Name |
Cooperating Teachers |
School |
Grade |
| Baldassare Fiorentino |
Jennifer Uthoff/Shannon Tallman (co-teachers) |
Smithville School |
2 |
8. Resolution to approve the fieldwork placement for the following Grand Canyon University student for the Fall semester 2012-2013. This fieldwork was previously approved with Grace Dolente as the cooperating teacher, but was canceled due to needing a different content area:
| Student Name |
Cooperating Teacher |
School |
Grade |
| Toyetta Smith |
Jackie Durazzi |
Smithville School |
6th grade Social Studies |
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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 shared services Inter-Local agreement (N.J.S.A. 40:8A-6 et 18A:6-95.1) between the Galloway Township Public School District and the Educational Information & Resource Center (ERIC) to provide products and services to the district.
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9. Resolution to approve submission of the FY2012-13 NCLB Consolidated Sub grant as follows:
Title I $460,655
Title II Part A $ 67,248
Title III $ 42,567
Total Allocation
The following staff is funded as follows:
Title I:
Brittany Hanselmann; Arthur Rann
Brittany Santoro; Reeds Road
Theresea Moe; Roland Rogers
Kelly Lynn Prohammer; Smithville
Christa Atkins; TLF
Title IIA:
Christ Atkins; TLF
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Transportation:
2. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with the 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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Quoted
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(1 student JS)
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To/From
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Reeds Road
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60
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$140.00
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$8,400.00
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Special Education:
3. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district placements for the 2012-2013 school year beginning September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02:
Atlantic County Special Services
*Multiply Disabled in the amount of $34,920 per student per year
MA,SB,TB,DC,DC,MC, AE,GE,CF,MG,TH, RK,PP,JP,
TP,AR,JR, JT,JT
*Autistic in the amount of $40,140 per student per year
DC, NW,JW
*1:1 Student Aides in the amount of $39,500 per student per year
GE, TP,
Gloucester Co. Special Services/Bankridge
L.J. in the amount of $33,930 per student per year
1:1 student aide in the amount of $34,650 per student per year
(out of county surcharge$3,000)
Bancroft
T.B-L. $44,646.18
Account #11-000-100-566-00-02:
Coastal $45,206.48
NH
Y.A.L.E. School, Inc. $44,856.60 per student
Z.G., R.M.
Y.A.L.E. School Atlantic, Inc. $52,396.20
P.B.
4. Resolution to approve an increase in rates for The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health (CNNH) for the 2012-2013 CST Evaluator/Consultant list. (The Special Education evaluator list was approved at the June 25, 2012 board meeting.)
Increased to:
Neurological, neuropsychiatric, or psychiatric evaluation $ 525 $ 550 Comprehensive Neuropsychological testing/evaluation $2,000 $2,375
Developmental Autism Evaluation (includes AOS) $ 900 $1,000
Behavioral Analysis (FBA), Assessment, Management $ 140 p/hr. $ 175 p/hr.
Acct. #11-000-219-390-00-02
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F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
(There are no items to review at this time.)
G. POLICY
(There are no policies to review at this time.)
H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
Scout Requests:
Sport Requests:
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PAL has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on Monday evenings beginning September 17, 2012 through November 26, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for traveling basketball.
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The Galloway Renegades Cheerleaders have requested the use of the Arthur Rann gymnasium Monday through Thursday beginning September 18, 2012 through November 16, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for practice.
Other Requests:
NJL2L Leaders to Leaders has requested the use of the GTMS library on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a meeting. (Note: Two of the district's administrators participate in this program.)
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I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
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September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 P.M.
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October 15, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 P.M.
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October 22, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS 7:00 P.M.
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
Back to School Nights
Roland Rogers September 18, 2012 6:30 p.m. John W. Knorr
*Arthur Rann September 19, 2012 7:00 p.m. Beverly Evensen
*Reeds Road September 20, 2012 6:30 p.m. Suzette Cordero
Smithville September 25, 2012 3 sessions: Rosemary Hollway
5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 p.m.
GTMS September 27, 2012 6:30 p.m. Ernie Huggard
*Dates switched from original information.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Alternate Proficiency Assessment (APA) Workshop / NJDOE
Staff Name Date(s) Expenses Account
Tom Hand 9/11/12 Travel: $37.00 11-000-219-580-00-02
Robbyn Scott " per person "
Christine Graham " "
Kevin McGloin " "
Peg Douglas " "(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)
Activity: HIB / NJDOE
| Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account |
| Marilyn Moore |
9/27/12 |
Travel: $25.00 |
11-000-213-580-00- |
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Resolution to approve the following training:
Activity: 2012 Annual NJSBA Workshop, Atlantic City, N.J.
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Date |
Expenses |
Account # |
| Suzette Cordero |
10/23-25/2012 |
Group Registration: $900.00 |
11-000-230-585-00-00 |
| Richard Dase |
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| Beverly Evensen |
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| Robert Iannacone |
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| Eileen Kasunich |
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| John W. Knorr |
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| George Schwenger |
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(Superintendent & Business Administrator are included in the fee)
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L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION