November 14, 2011

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
    (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Robert DiCesare, 8thgrade student and President of the Student Council
    at Galloway Township Middle School.
  2. District Test Report: Three-Year AYP Comparison (Prepared by Patricia Gorman)
    and Student Cohorts Over Time (Prepared by Betty Napoli and Michael Hinman)
    Presented by Superintendent, Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.
  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of October 31, 2011 (Attachment B.2)

  3. Out of school suspensions for the month of October, 2011 (Attachment B.3)

  4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report
    October 14, 2011 to November 9, 2011 (Attachment B.4)

  5. Resolution to (accept, modify, or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
    Report presented to the Board on October 17, 2011 for the reporting period from
    September 23, 2011 to October 13, 2011.

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  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

(continued)

  1. Resolution to acknowledge the week of November 14 - 18, 2011 as
    American Education Week. This year marks the 90th anniversary of this
    nationwide celebration of public education.

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  1. Resolution to approve limiting the number of students who can participate in school
    choice programs as follows:

Galloway Township Board of Education
Resolution
Limit of Students Participating in Choice Programs

WHEREAS, the Department of Education has authorized any eligible district to apply to be a
choice school pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:12-4.2 and

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education seeks to limit the number of
resident students attending choice programs to no more than 10% per grade level and 15%
district resident students as of the current year October 15 count, and

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education will hold a lottery pursuant to
N.J.A.C.6A:12-4 in instances where more than 10% per grade level and 15% of district
resident students seek to participate in a choice program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Galloway Township School District
hereby authorizes the Administration to limit the number of resident students participating
in choice programs to no more than 10% per grade level and 15% district resident students
as of October 15 each year.

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  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Allyn Snavely, Manager,
    Buildings and Grounds, with regret, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Snavely has been
    a manager in the Galloway Public School District for over 17 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 Carol Jeter, teacher at Reeds
    Road Elementary School, with regret, effective January 1, 2011. Ms. Jeter has taught
    in the Galloway Public School District for 21 years and her dedication and commitment
    to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

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  1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Jasiecki, 5thgrade teacher at
    Reeds Road Elementary School effective November 4, 2011.

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Patricia Morgenweck dated 10/13/11 stating that she is unable to accept the position as part time food service worker at Galloway Township
    Middle School that was approved at the September 26, 2011 Board of Education meeting.

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  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
  1. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Coreen Welch, teacher at
    Galloway Township Middle School as follows:

10/24/11 - 11/3/11 - with pay, with benefits
11/3/11 - 11/30/11 - without pay, with benefits

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Lisa Kapij as a 5thgrade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School
    for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: Step 1 - 11/1/11 to 12/31/11 - $44,000 (pro-rated); Step 2 - 1/1/12 to 6/30/12 -
    $44,400 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Jamie Fields as a classroom assistant at Roland Rogers Elementary
    School for the 2011-2012 school year effective October 24, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: Step 2 - 10/24/11 to 12/31/11 - $162.71; Step 3 - 1/1/12 to 6/30/12 - $171.56;
    183 days; 4 year degree; Account #11-204-100-106-46-SA (replacement position)

  3. Resolution to approve Roxanne Shreaves as a part-time classroom assistant, 5 hours per day,
    5 days per week, for Kindergarten at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Four year degree.
    Salary: $114.08 per day, 183 days (pro-rated) Ed Jobs federal funding;
    Account #11-190-100-106-ED-SA (new position)

  4. Resolution to approve Valerie Polsineli as a part-time library secretary (5 hours 18 minutes
    per day, 5 days per week) at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 21, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $20,987.05 (pro-rated);
    Account #11-000-222-105-46-SA (replacement position)

  5. Resolution to approve Joan Pugliese as the Human Resources secretary for the 2011-2012
    school year effective November 28, 2011 through June 30, 2012.<
    Salary: 11/28/11 to 11/30/11 - $42,023 (pro-rated); 12/1/11 to 6/30/12 - $42,223 (pro-rated);
    Account #11-000-230-105-00-SA (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year
    effective November 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012 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

Laura Ann Bassford Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Stephanie Kaye Ronan Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Colleen Tomlinson Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Kristen Polisano Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Ashley Tabano Certified $80.00 per day
April Lang Certified $80.00 per day
Alison Hess Certified $80.00 per day
Russell Knudson Certified $80.00 per day
  1. Resolution to approve Mary Link as a substitute secretary for the 2011-2012 school year
    effective January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
    Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

  2. Resolution to approve Pecolia Little as a food service worker at Galloway Township
    Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 15, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012, 3 hours per day, 5 days per week; Salary: $11.00 per hour;
    Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)

  3. Resolution to approve Karen Jones as a food service worker at Galloway Township
    Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 22, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Salary: $11.00 per hour;
    Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (new position)

  4. Resolution to approve Tammy Brown as a food service worker at Arthur Rann
    Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective January 3, 2012 through
    June 30, 2012, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Salary: $15.84 per hour;
    Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)

  5. Resolution to approve Tammy Pinter as a long term substitute food service worker at
    Smithville Elementary School effective November 15, 2011 through March 1, 2012,
    4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Salary: $11.00 per hour;
    Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (leave replacement)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Marjorie Bruce as a food service substitute for the 2011-2012 school
    year effective November 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $7.50 per hour
    Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA.

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve Jennifer Tompkins to work on the Multi-Disciplinary Assistance
    Team (MAT) at Reeds Road Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year
    effective November 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Stipend: $1,900 (pro-rated);
    Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA

  2. Resolution to approve the following staff for participation in the Novice Teacher Training
    Program. Stipend: See individual rates for presenters; $26 per hour for certificated staff participants - total not to exceed 2 hours per person per session;
    Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Presenters: Christa Atkins $55.96 per hour
Chris Fuhs $55.53 per hour
Darlene Gilly $53.08 per hour
Participants: Nicole Brooks Debora Kita
Heather Burke Nicole Polisano
Jill Fernandez Heather Silver
Kristin Garbutt Carly Somers

PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

  1. Resolution to change the funding source for Christa DeMarco, part-time intervention
    Teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, employed effective October 18, 2011
    from Ed Jobs to NCLB Title I; Account #20-231-100-100-12-SA.

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  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the submission of the following grants:
  • The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Grant-The Melody Program provides musical instruments to K-12 schools' instrumental music programs based on free and reduced lunch status.
  • Samsung-Solve for Tomorrow Grant-The grant, worth approximately $70,000, focuses on interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
  1. Resolution to approve four GTMS Drill Team squad leaders to go to 2011 Step Conference
    in Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, with their advisor, Monica Lucas. (Staff transport
    with parental permission and/or parent transport.) (Administrative approval granted prior to
    board meeting.)

  2. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, J.G., special education,
    (due to illness) 10 hours per week from September 7, 2011 to December 18, 2011.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  3. Resolution to approve home instruction for Arthur Rann student, J.P., regular education
    (due to illness) beginning October 14, 2011 up to 60 days.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  4. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, J.R., regular education (due to illness),
    on an as needed basis for the 2011-2012 school year. Three hours of home instruction will begin
    after three consecutive days of absence, 1 hour for each day as per 504 plan.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  5. Resolution to approve one hour of home instruction for GTMS student, R.C.regular education
    (due to suspension).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  6. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, Z.N., regular education (due to illness),
    5 hours per week beginning October 31, 2011 up to 60 days.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

(Continued)

  1. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Arthur Rann student, D.R., special
    education, (10 hours per week) starting November 8, 2011 to January 8, 2012 ( due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  2. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, D.F., regular
    education, (5 hours per week) starting November 7, 2011 to January 7, 2012 (due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  3. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, C.S., special education, (10 hours
    per week) starting November 7, 2011 thru December 7, 2011 (due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  4. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, G.G., regular
    education (5 hours per week) starting November 26, 2012 to January 1, 2012 ( due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  5. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Pomona student, I.S., special education,
    (10 hours per week) starting November 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  6. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, A.D., regular education, (5 hours per
    week) starting November 1, 2011 to November 23, 2011 (due to illness).
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

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  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by the Finance Committee and Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:

  1. Resolution to approve revised medical rates for the 2011/2012 school year:

Medical Rates:

Current 3 Tier Revised 4 Tier
Single $ 593.54 Single $ 593.54
Family $1591.61 H/W $1305.79
P/C $1123.03 Family $1721.27
P/C $1127.73

Prescription Rates:

Current 3 Tier Revised 4 Tier
Single $ 144.75 Single $144.75
Family $ 382.35 H/W $312.51
P/C $ 197.20 Family $412.39
P/C $198.20

Dental Rates - Preferred and Premier Plans

Current Rates
$ 97.77 Revised 4 Tier
Single $ 44.49
H/W $ 75.63
Family $ 124.57
P/C $ 80.08
$ 84.10 Single $ 37.88
H/W $ 64.40
Family $ 106.06
P/C $ 68.18

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  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
  1. Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills for the 2011/2012 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 6A:27- 11.2.

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  1. Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2011/2012 school year:

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

NUMBER OF

JOINER COST

ROUTE

STUDENTS

x

To/From

ACSSD

ELEM11

11

71,798.10

X

To/From

ACSSD

ELEM11

1

$8,744.90

x

To/From

ACSSD

ELEM15

9

$71,233.10

x

To/From

ACSSD

HS4

1

$9,412.30

X

To/From

ACSSD

HS4T (w/nurse)

1

$23,328.00

x

To/From

ACSSD

HS5

1

$8,239.30

x

T0/From

ACSSD

HS9

3

$23,648.00

X

To/From

COASTAL

COA3

1

$10,614.20

x

To/From

YALE

SHA2

2

$34,020.00

X

To/From

Assumption

271A

28

$24,752.00

X

To/From

Assumption

272A

45

$39,780.00

X

To/From

Assumption

272B

18

$15,912.00

X

To/From

Assumption

273A

6

$5,249.04

X

To/From

Assumption

274A

44

$38,896.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

292

21

$18,564.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

293

7

$6,188.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

294

3

$2,652.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

297

23

$20,332.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

298

3

$2,652.00

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

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  1. Resolution to approve a 1:1 personal aide for AC, a student at Atlantic County Special Services,
    beginning October 17, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $29,942.64
    ($34,550 divided by 180 days =$191.94 per day X 156 days)

  2. Resolution to approve NH to attend Coastal Learning Center, beginning November 8, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at the cost of $240.46 per diem. (144 days X 240.46 = 34,626.24) (State will reimburse school district)

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  1. Resolution to approve Cara Clemens as a contracted services non-public guidance counselor at Assumption School at $300 per day/one day per week beginning November 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Account # 20-250-100-300-12-02 (IDEA-Nonpublic)

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  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution authoring the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:
  • WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire software services, 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, Vickie L. Tomasco, 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 the2011- 2012 school yearsand maybe extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;

WHEREAS, the following business as listed below has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies the business listed below has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the business 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 business 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 with this resolution.

Vendor
Trebron

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  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, at the regular meeting on November21, 2011, by the School Business Administrator, and the Finance Committee:

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for October 31, 2011.
    (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)

  2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for October 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for October 31, 2011. (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, 2011 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 October 31,
    (Attachment E.7)

  6. Resolution to approve the November Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  7. Resolution to approve the November transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

  1. 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 Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, authorizing the submission of other capital project documents for Hot Water Heater Replacement at Arthur Rann Elementary School, to the New Jersey Department of Education.

Resolved that the Galloway Township Board of Education approve the following project:

Hot Water Heater Replacement at Arthur Rann Elementary School
FVHD #4218, NJDOE #1690-015-12-2000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as an "other capital project"as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The district will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

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  1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, authorizing the submission of other capital project documents for Emergency Generator Replacement, Hot Water Heater Replacement, and Electrical Surge Protection at Reeds Road Elementary School, to the New Jersey Department of Education.

Resolved that the Galloway Township Board of Education approve the following project:

Emergency Generator Replacement, Hot Water Heater Replacement, and Electrical Surge Protection at Reeds Road Elementary School
FVHD #4220, NJDOE #1690-045-12-3000

  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as an "other capital project"as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The district will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

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  1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, authorizing the submission of other capital project documents for Cooling Tower Replacement and Electrical Surge Protection at Roland Rogers Elementary School, to the New Jersey Department of Education.

Resolved that the Galloway Township Board of Education approve the following project:

Cooling Tower Replacement and Electrical Surge Protection Replacement at Roland Rogers Elementary School
FVHD #4221, NJDOE #1690-046-12-2000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as an "other capital project"as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The district will not seek State funding for the above project.

  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

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  1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, authorizing the submission of other capital project documents for Cooling Tower Replacement and Emergency Generator Replacement at Smithville Elementary School, to the New Jersey Department of Education.

Resolved that the Galloway Township Board of Education approve the following project:

Cooling Tower Replacement and Emergency Generator Replacement at Smithville Elementary School
FVHD #4219, NJDOE #1690-048-12-2000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as an "other capital project"as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The district will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak, Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

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  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
  1. Resolution to approve Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) N.J.A.C. 6:A:26-A for the 2010- 11, 2011-12, 2012-13 school years. (Attachment F.1)

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  1. POLICY
Title I - District-wide Parental Involvement Policy #5123.00
(Completely new policy ) (second reading)
(Attachment G.7 attached to 10/17/11 agenda)

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Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury Policy #5141.8
(Completely new policy) (second reading)
(Attachment G.6 attached to 10/17/11 agenda)

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  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

  1. PAL has requested the use of all of the district's available gymnasiums Monday through Friday October 31, 2011 through March 31, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    (GTMS until 10:30 p.m. on some evenings) and some Saturdays beginning December 3, 2011 through March 26, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for basketball and volleyball.
    (Administrative approval was granted for 10/31/11 start date. Saturday usage will require a custodian at 1 ½ times the prevailing hourly rate.)

  2. Greater Egg Harbor School District has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on various afternoons beginning December 21, 2011 through February 15, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for freshman girls and boys basketball games.

  3. Girl Scout Troop 10125 has requested the use of the Pomona School cafeteria on Tuesday evenings beginning November 22, 2011 through June 5, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their meetings.

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Informational Item:

  1. Betty Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation has been moved from Arthur Rann School to Smithville School for evacuation purposes for the 2011-2012 school year. Board approval was originally granted on October 17, 2011.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
November 21, 2011 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
December 19, 2011 Workshop / Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS
November 17, 2011 American Education Week Event GTMS 6:30-8:00 p.m.
December 6, 2011 Smithville Winter Chorus Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 7, 2011 Arthur Rann Winter Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 8, 2011 Roland Rogers Winter Concert 6:30 p.m.
December 14, 2011 GTMS Winter Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 15, 2011 Smithville Winter Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 15, 2011 Reeds Road Winter Concert 7:00 p.m.
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.

Activity: Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Charrise Ellis Oct. 21, 2011 Registration: $25.00 20-088-100-320-16-00

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)

Activity: Special Education Medicaid Initiative

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Ellen Votta Oct. 25, 2011 Travel: $20.00 11-000-219-580-00-02
Donna Cushlanis

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)

Activity: Introduction to Bullying

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Jamie Gillespie Oct. 26, 2011 Travel: $67.00 11-000-223-580-48-01
Michael Silvestri

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)

Activity: Serv-Safe Training

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Antoinette Isgro Nov. 1 & 2, 2011 Registration: $80.00(each) 60-910-310-580-46-00
Lisa Hathaway Travel: $75.00

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)

OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Activity: Positive Behavior Supports

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Brittany Bank Nov. 18, 2011 Registration: $11.00 11-000-223-580-16-01
Travel: $75.00

Activity: New Jersey School Boards Delegate Assembly

Board Member Date Expenses Account
Robert Iannacone November 19, 2011 Travel: $65.00 11-000-230-585-00-00

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Informational Items:

Activity: Training & Help on PCS system

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster Oct. 21, 2011 No Cost

Activity: HIB Training for Anti-Bullying Specialists and Anti-Bullying Coordinators

Staff Name Date Expenses
Christine Butterhof Dec. 5, 2011 ETTC hours
Nicole Fedeli
Kandi Hayden
Marilyn Moore
Patricia Palumbo
Lindsey Zabelski

Activity: Garden State Co-Op Meeting

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster Dec. 6, 2011 No Cost

Activity: Working Together to Promote Healthier School

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster Dec. 15, 2011 No Cost
  1. L. OLD BUSINESS
  1. Board Email Addresses
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. Board Institute - Discussion
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  • Student Matters - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
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