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

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Facilities Projects / Proposed Referendum presented by Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.,
    Superintendent of Schools; Vickie L. Tomasco, Business Administrator / Board
    Secretary; and Ted Hopkins, Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins & Duthie, P.C., Architects of
    Record
  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

  2. Student Enrollment Report s as of May and June, 2011 (Attachment B.2)

  3. Elementary class size update (Attachment B.3)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Mary Ann Bustard, 12 month
    secretary at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective August 1, 2011.
    Ms. Bustard has been employed by the Galloway Township Board of Education for
    30 years. Her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our
    entire school family.

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Jacqueline Hill-Baltozer, sixth
    grade teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School effective August 16, 2011.

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  1. Resolution to rescind the appointment of Domenica Wastell who was appointed as
    Manager of Food Services, effective July 1, 2011.

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  1. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Kim Monroe, teacher at Reeds
    Road Elementary School, as follows:
    9/1/2011 0- 10/31/2011 - with pay, with benefits
    11/1/2011 - 12/1/2011 - without pay, with benefits

  2. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request from Erin Muzyka, teacher at Roland
    Rogers Elementary School, as follows:
    9/1/2011 - 10/21/2011 - with pay, with benefits
    10/24/2011 - 2/3/2012 - without pay, with benefits

PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

  1. Resolution to approve the Family Leave request from Christine Graham, Child Study Team,
    Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:
    9/1/2011 - 11/1/2011 - without pay, opts out of benefits

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  1. Resolution to approve the job description for Braille Transcriber. (first reading)
    Attachment C.1)

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  1. Resolution to approve the following staff transfers for the 2011-2012 school year.
    (Attachment C.2)

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RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Carl Dolente as Assistant Principal at Galloway Township
    Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective August 2, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $85,000 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-240-103-16-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Robbin Remster as Manager of Food Services for the 2011-2012
    school year effective August 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $60,900 (pro-rated); Account #60-910-310-104-00-SA (replacement position)

  3. Resolution to approve Courtney Pancari as district school psychologist for the 2011-2012
    school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 1 $49,625
    September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; Step 2 $50,025 January 1, 2012 through
    June 30, 2012; Degree: MA+30; Step: 1 / 2; Account #11-000-219-104-46-SA
    (replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Jill Fernandez as an in-class resource special education teacher
    at Smithville Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011
    through June 30, 2012. Salary: $46,250; Degree: BA+30; Step: 1;
    Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (new position)

  5. Resolution to approve Erin Fitzpatrick as an in-class resource special education teacher
    at Smithville Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011
    through June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 4 $46,325 September 1, 2011 through December 31,
    2011; Step 5 $46,775 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012; Degree: BA+15;
    Step: 4 / 5; Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (new position)

  6. Resolution to approve Nicole Polisano as an in-class resource special education teacher
    at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011
    through June 30, 2012. Salary: Step: 1 $44,000 September 1, 2011 through December 31,
    2011; Step 2 $44,400 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012; Degree: BA; Step: 1 / 2;
    Account #11-213-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

  7. Resolution to approve Christina Stamelos as a teacher at Smithville Elementary
    School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: Step: 4 - $45,200 September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011;
    Step 5 - $45,650 - January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
    Degree: BA; Step: 4 / 5; Account #11-120-100-101-48 (new position)

  8. Resolution to approve Joyce M. Cantz as a pre-school special education teacher at Pomona
    Pre-School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 3 - $44,800 September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011;
    Step 4 - $45,200 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
    Degree: BA; Step: 3 / 4; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (replacement position)

  9. Resolution to approve Heather Burke as a 6thgrade teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary
    School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $44,000; Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-130-100-101-46-SA
    (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Juli Dunkelberger as a speech language specialist at Pomona
    Pre-School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30,
    Salary: Step 10 - $57,245 September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011;
    Step 11 - $60,045 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012; Degree: MA; Step: 10 / 11;
    Account #11-000-216-101-40-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Brian De La Carrera as the district's part-time speech therapist
    for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $22,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-000-216-101-ED-SA
    (new position)

  3. Resolution to approve Brenda Rivera as an ESL teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School
    for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through January 1, 2012.
    Salary: $57,245 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 10; Account #11-240-100-101-45-SA
    (maternity leave replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Brittany Bank as a behavioral disabilities special education teacher at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 2 $45,525 September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011;
    Step 3 $45,925 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012; Degree: BA; Step 2 / 3;
    Account #11-209-100-101-16-SA (new position)

  5. Resolution to approve Jaclyn Williscroft as a technology teacher at Reeds Road and
    Smithville Elementary Schools for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011
    through December 1, 2011. Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
    Account #11-120-100-101-00-SA (maternity leave replacement)

  6. Resolution to approve Heather Silver as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville
    Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $29,334.80 (pro-rated) (26-l/2 hours per week); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
    Account #11-230-100-101-ED-SA (new position)

  7. Resolution to approve Jenny Schaab as a part- time intervention teacher at Smithville
    Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $29,334.80 (pro-rated) (26-l/2 hours per week); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
    Account #11-230-100-101-ED-SA (new position)

  8. Resolution to approve Carly Somers as a part-time intervention teacher at Roland Rogers
    Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $29,334.80 (pro-rated)(26-l/2 hours per week); Degree: BS; Step: 1;
    Account #11-230-100-101-ED-SA (new position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Kristin Garbutt as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $29,334.80 (pro-rated)(26-l/2 hours per week); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
    Account #11-213-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Theresa Moe as a part-time intervention teacher at Roland Rogers
    Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 1 $44,000 September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011;
    Step 2 $44,400 January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (26-l/2 hours per week);
    Degree: BA; Step: 1 / 2; Account #11-230-100-101-ED-SA (new position)

  3. Resolution to approve Darlene Derry as a 12 month secretary at Galloway Township
    Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective August 15, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: Step 6 $41,575 August 17, 2011 through November 30, 2011
    (pro-rated); Step 7 $41,915 December 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012;
    Account #11-000-240-105-16-SA (replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Jean Hiltner as 10 month secretary at Reeds Road Elementary
    School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: Step 4 $32,379 September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012; Step 5 $32,648 January 2, 2012
    through June 30, 2011 Account #11-000-240-105-45-SA (replacement position)

  5. Resolution to approve Lisa Chatten as a part-time library secretary at Smithville Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $20,987.05 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-105-48-SA (replacement position)

  6. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school
    year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 pending successful completion of
    criminal history review. Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-101;
    Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101

Jacqulyn D'Adamo Certified $80.00 per day
Randi Guidos Certified $80.00 per day
Ashlee Brown Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Joseph Dominic Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Rashada Ellis Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Ellsworth Greene Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Danielle Irwin Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Luanna Miller Non-Certified $75.00 per day
Debra O'Kane Non-Certified $75.00 per day

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Janell Nicoletti as a substitute custodian for the 2011-2012 school
    year effective August 16, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $ 9.00 per hour;
    Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA

PUBLIC COMMENT-

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff for 7th grade orientation.
    Salary: $36 per hour; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA

Kim Albrecht Sally Hoffman
Rainer Birkenstock Ashley Mygrant
Sue Donnelly Stephanie Paton
David Evans Madelyn Stapleton
Charisse Ellis Patricia Stewart
Timothy Waldman

  1. Resolution to approve the following counselors for program development in implementation
    of the harassment, intimidation and bullying policy. Not to exceed 8 hours per person.
    Stipend: $36.00 / per hour; Account #11-000-218-101-00-SA

Tina Butterhof Patricia Palumbo
Nicole Fedeli Patti Stewart
Kandi Hayden Lindsey Zabelski

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following members of the school Bully Busting Teams for
    program development in implementation of the harassment, intimidation and bullying
    policy. Not to exceed 4 hours per person. Stipend: $36.00 / per hour;
    Account #11-000-218-101-00-SA

Richard Dase Johanna O'Brien
Brian Dunn Dave Werner
Dawn Mollenkopf

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Item

  1. Heather Greblunas, Librarian at Roland Rogers Elementary School, is extending
    her Maternity / Family Leave for two additional weeks. She will return to work on
    September 19, 2011.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Presentation: Addressing the Common Core in English Language Arts by Michael Hinman,
Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton fieldwork placement for Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Anthony Gambale Jen Sturgess/Jen Derasmo Arthur Rann 3

  1. Resolution to approve the following Rutgers University field placement for Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Brian Cooke Sheila Daugherty GTMS
Library		 7/8<

  1. Resolution to approve 20 GTMS Drill Team students to go to the Atlantic City
    Boardwalk on September 17, 2011 to perform for the American Diabetes Association Walk.

  2. Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for Fall 2011
    on the following dates:

October 15, 22, 29
November 5, 19
December 3, 10, 17

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. 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.

  1. Resolution to approve the use of additional state aid in the amount of $566,945 as revenue in the 2012 / 2013 budget.

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  1. Resolution to approve the NCLB FY11 amendment: (Attachment E.1)
Title I $458,270
Title II A $105,090
Title II D $ 2,234
Title III $ 47,243
Title III Immigrant $ 22,755
Title IV $ 2,507

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  1. Resolution to approve the submission of the Title I ARRA grant as amended in the amount of $283,578. (Attachment E.2)

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  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution to approve the renewal of Gourmet Italian Cuisine to provide pizza for the 2011-2012 lunch program. Italian Cuisine will maintain last years' price of $4.65 per pizza. (Attachment E.3)

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  1. Resolution to approve the award of "non-fair" and open contracts to the following vendors for the 2011-2012 school year pursuant to C.271, in the event the vendor would exceed $17,500.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACTS

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire the businesses and services for student evaluations, beverages, architectural services, curriculum materials, and communication 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 yearand maybe extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;

WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses 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 businesses 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
Holt McDougal
Delta Education

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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 accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for June 30, 2011 and July 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)
  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June and July 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5and E.5a)

  2. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June and July 2011. (Attachment E.6 and E.6a)

  3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
    June 30, 2011 and July 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.

  4. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of June 30,
    2011 and July 31, 2011. (Attachment E.7and 7.a)

  5. Resolution to ratify the June Supplemental Bill List - 2010-11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  6. Resolution to ratify the June transfers - 2010-11 Budget and the July transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

  7. Resolution to ratify the July Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.10)

  8. Resolution to approve the August Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.11)

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

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  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 Change Order #1, from Purdy Mechanical, Inc., for plumbing work at the Reeds Road Elementary School for a totaldecrease of $13,275.00. Original contract was for $97,362.00 and the revised amount is $84,087.00. (Attachment F.1)

  2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1, from Surety Mechanical Services, for HVAC work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition, for a totaldecrease of $5,100.00. Original contract was for $187,173.00 and the revised amount is $182,073.00. (Attachment F.2)

  3. Resolution to approve Change Order #2, from Martell Electric Company., for electrical work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium a totaldecrease of $13,275.00. Original contract was for $97,362.00 and the revised amount is $84,087.00. (Attachment F.3)

  4. Resolution to approve Change Order #4, from Martell Electric Company, for general construction work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition for a totaldecrease of $1,022.26. Original contract was for $1,424,500.00 and the revised amount is $1,446,743.74. (Attachment F.4)

  5. Resolution to approve Change Order #2, from Martell Electric Company, for general construction work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition for a total increase of $2,470.00. Original contract was for $1,424,500.00 and the revised amount is $1,447,766.00. (Attachment F.5)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policies (second reading):

  1. Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (second reading) Policy #5131.1
    (Completely new policy) (changes from first reading are
    highlighted) (Attachment G.1)

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  1. Homework / Make-Up Policy (second reading) Policy #6154.00
    (Completely new policy) (changes from first reading are
    highlighted) (Attachment G.2)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
  1. Resolution to approve Galloway Township Middle School as the host site for "Padcamp" on August 9, 2011. (Prior administrative approval given)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Ø Requests

  1. The Devotional Association of Yogashawr has requested the use of the Arthur Rann cafeteria and library every Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm beginning September 6, 2011 through June 19, 2012 for their meetings.

The Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted/Talented students has requested the use of various classrooms and the cafetorium at GTMS on Saturday, October 15, 22 and 29;
November 5 and 19; December 3, 10, 17, 2011 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm each week.

Ø Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 77 has requested the use of the GTMS cafetorium on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for their Eagle Scout Ceremony.

Cub Scout Pack 634 has requested the use of the Reeds Road cafeteria on various Tuesday evenings beginning September 13, 2011 through May 22, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Southern and Central Jersey Girl Scout Troops have requested the use of the Arthur Rann
School cafeteria on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for their get together.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
August 22, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS
August 31, 2011 New Staff Orientation GTMS Cafetorium 8:00 a.m.
September 1, 2011 Opening Day for Staff GTMS Cafetorium 8:30 a.m.
September 7, 2011 Opening Day for Students / Early Dismissal
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The following professional development activities align with our district Local Professional Development Plan, support our district goals and initiatives, provide training as per individual staff member's Professional Development Plans/Professional Growth Plans, relate to federal/ state grants, and/or provide assistance in fulfilling a student's Individualized Education, 504, or Multidisciplinary Assistance Team plan. These activities have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate administrators and are being recommended by the Superintendent in accordance
with regulations adopted under NJ Administrative Code 6A.

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

Activity: Cyber bullying

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marilyn Moore August 17, 2011 Travel: $25.00 11-000-218-580-00-01

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Items:
Activity: Understanding Autism: What Public School Administrators Need to Know

Staff Name Date Expenses
Michael Silvestri July 14, 2011 No cost

Activity: Autism Curriculum Aligned with Core Standards

Staff Name Date Expenses
Tom Hand August 11, 2011 No cost

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  2. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Resolution to approve the employment contract for William S. Cappuccio, Esq., Board Solicitor, as follows:

For the 2011-2012 school year effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Salary: $25,000.00 with an hourly rate of $120.00 per hour for additional work.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the
    Galloway Township Board of Education, in the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey,
    Approves the Board Member Criminal Background Check Reimbursement as follows:

School District of the Galloway Township Board of Education
Reimbursement of Board Members
Cost of Criminal History Background Check

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 444, signed into law on May 26, 2011, disqualifies members of boards of education or members of charter school boards of trustees from serving in office if they have been convicted of a felony; and

WHEREAS, the statute also requires members to undergo criminal history background checks and to pay the cost of such investigations; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 444 permits local boards of education to reimburse individual members for the cost of criminal history background investigations; and

WHEREAS, State law (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-4) prohibits the compensation of local board of education members; and

WHEREAS, members of the School District of the Galloway Township Board of Education devote significant time and substantial effort to the governance of the district's public schools; and

WHEREAS, the School District of the Galloway Township Board of Education believes that individual school board members, who are uncompensated, should be reimbursed for the cost of the criminal history background investigations, which are necessary to continue serving in office. So, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the School District of the Galloway Township Board of Education authorizes reimbursement of individual members for the cost of the criminal history background investigations required by Assembly Bill 444;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District of the Galloway Township Board of Education through its policy adoption process will add the following language to the Bylaws at File Code 0142, "Qualifications and Requirements of Board Members," (Clause I)

  1. He / she has not been disqualified due to the conviction of a crime or offense listed in
    N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1. In order to fulfill this requirement

    1. Each member of the Board of Education, within 30 days of the election or
      appointment to the Board, shall undergo a criminal history background check
      investigation for the purpose of ensuring that the member is not disqualified for
      membership due to a conviction of a crime or offense pursuant to the statute
      listed above; and

    2. The Board shall reimburse the member for the cost of the criminal history
      record check, including all costs for administering and processing the check.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of Bylaws File Code 0142 as proposed for amendment be attached to this Resolution.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Personnel - School Business Administrator Interviews
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